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1) Family Therapy

Basic Parenting B6C1
Teaching Parents About How Their Children Learn
CEU=3
Course Test
Along with a solid overview of learning theory, you will learn how to demystify psychotherapy for the families you work with. By teaching parents the process of learning, you will help them to master skills to effectively nurture their children. Through real life examples and the power of story, you will develop a cognitive behavioral technique that will empower and educate your families. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $30


Basic Parenting B6C2
Teaching Parents How To Build Their Child's Self Esteem
CEU=4
Course Test
Teaching parents how to build their child's self esteem will greatly increase your clinical success with families. With clear examples of this complicated subject you will facilitate a parent's ability to help their children. Cognitive-behavioral therapeutic tools will be elaborated and simplified in this vibrant course. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $40


Basic Parenting B6C3
Teaching Parents About How To Use Time Out Effectively
CEU=2
Course Test
From toddler-hood to old age, emotional intelligence defines how smooth or rocky life's path will be. This course focuses on teaching parents the use of therapeutic time out procedures to assist their children to mature, handle conflict and learn discipline. This technique is not punitive. It is empowering and expansive. By helping parents to master this skill you will help harmony blossom in tumultuous families. A must for dealing with behavior problems. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20


Basic Parenting B6C4
Teaching Parents About Family Rules: The difference between a house and a home
CEU=6
Course Test
This course is a must for any therapist who needs to teach parents how to set limits and nurture loving and disciplined children. A clear process by which a therapist can help a family develop healthy family rules that build positive relationships and personal responsibility. A proven method for going from family crises to family harmony. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2, B6C3.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $60


NIMH 01
Explaining Your Patients' Psychotherapeutic Medications
CEU=4
Course Test
This course will provide you with information on the most common psychotherapeutic medications. Using this you can help your patients understand their medications, their benefits, side effects, and contraindications.

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

cost: materials Free CEU certification: $40

2) Practice Management

Business 1201
Are Therapists Allowed to Make Real Money?
CEU=1
Course Test
An enlightened and entertaining look at common myths that hold therapists back from making real money. You will learn about running a business versus working a hobby. An ethical overview is presented along with clear examples of how to grow emotionally and financially as you build a thriving practice. A must course for anyone who wants to build a successful practice. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


Business 1202
The One-Paragraph Business Plan
CEU=3
Course Test
This course is packed with real life examples of how a therapist can build a practice from the ground up. This enjoyable course looks at how to develop a business plan in a single paragraph that will prove to be the center of your blossoming business. Serious attention is placed on how to encourage appropriate referrals, build a community reputation and attain the practice you desire. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Business 1201.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $30


Business 1203
Your Most Important Marketing Tool Costs 5¢
CEU=3
Course Test
Secrets of powerful business marketing are clearly explained along with the ethical and legal requirements of MFT's and LCSW's in California. The power of hutzpah marketing is explained in this fast paced, lively, skill filled course. Building a thriving practice is great fun when you know how. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Business 1201, 1202.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $30


Business 1204
Your Second Most Important Marketing Tool Is FREE
CEU=1
Course Test
It takes money to make money. This common statement is soundly disproved in this lively business growth course. With a few 9-second speeches you will be able to expand your practice exponentially, at no cost! This is hutzpah brainpower over spending power. These no cost secrets are fun to learn and very rewarding to use. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Business 1201, 1202, 1203.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


Business 1205
Your Third Most Important Marketing Tool Costs Less Than 50¢
CEU=2
Course Test
Power word usage is clearly explained in this dynamic course. Secrets of how to motivate potential clients to make an appointment and choose your practice are revealed. The use of a practice brochure is explained and numerous money saving tips are exposed. Why spend a dime if nine cents will do! The brochure dos and don'ts will save you thousands of dollars. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Business 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20


3) Teen / Young Adult Treatment

Basic Parenting B6C5-SD
Teaching Parents About Street Drugs
CEU=1
Course Test
From the Basic Parenting How-2 Series, a guide to working with parents to understand the complicated family problems concerning drugs in our society. From prevention to intervention, this course shows a therapist how to teach parents about the national epidemic of drugs. Packed with clinical information and drug awareness data, families are encouraged to deal head on with drug issues within the family. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2, B6C3, B6C4.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


Basic Parenting B6C5-UTB
Teaching Parents How To Deal With Uncooperative Teenage Behavior
CEU=1
Course Test
From the Basic Parenting How-2 Series, a guide to working with parents to understand the complicated behavioral dynamics of uncooperative behavior in teens. A clear process to help parents build a working relationship with school personnel that fosters their child's emotional and academic develop? Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2, B6C3, B6C4

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


LL01
Life's Law #1: There are rules: deal with it or lose
CEU=1
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult master their social I.Q. Life Law #1 focuses on how to deal with the 'stated' and the 'secret' rules that influence our lives. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


LL02
Life's Law #2: People do what they are going to do
CEU=2
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #2 focuses on the fact that we have to share the planet. And, that dealing with people is unavoidable, so we should do it well. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20


LL03
Life's Law #3: You Are 100% Responsible For Dealing With Your Life
CEU=1
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #3 focuses on taking responsibility for one's own actions. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


LL04
Life's Law #4: Control Your Own Self-talk
CEU=2
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #4 focuses on how to control our internal dialog (self-talk). Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20


LL05
Life's Law #5: Control Your Perceptions
CEU=3
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #5 focuses on how our perceptions influence our behaviors. Fun, hands on examples included. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $30


LL06
Life's Law #6: Life Rewards Calculated Risk
CEU=1
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #6 focuses on the importance of taking calculated risk. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


LL07
Life's Law #7: Adapt or stagnate
CEU=1
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #7 shows that as new adults they need to allow themselves to deal with the concept of change and emotional growth. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


LL08
Life's Law #8: Controlling Time
CEU=5
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #8 focuses on how to develop goals and plan accordingly. Simple time management techniques are taught with real life examples. A five hour course: but worth the effort. Many professionals report that this course helped them with their own time management skills. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $50


LL09
Life's Law #9: Invest in Yourself
CEU=2
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #9 focuses on learning from tragedy and using the art of forgiveness to allow oneself to move on with life. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20


LL10
Life's Law #10: Understand What You Want
CEU=1
Course Test
The 10 Life Laws were developed to help a teenager or young adult to master their social I.Q. Life Law #10 focuses on defining what one wants and how to get there. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


PlOS 03
The Spread of Sleep Loss Influences Drug Use in Adolescent Social Networks
CEU=1
Course Test
Troubled sleep in a commonly cited consequence of adolescent drug use, but it has rarely been studied as a cause. This study stands the presumed causal relationship on its head. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10

4) Behavior Problems

Basic Parenting B6C5-BW
Teaching Parents How To Deal With Their Child's Bedwetting
CEU=1
Course Test
From the Basic Parenting How-2 Series, a guide to working with parents to solve their child's bed-wetting. An overview of enuresis along with numerous exercises will equip a therapist to deal with this often traumatic and secretive family problem. Illustrations and chart examples provided. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2, B6C3, B6C4.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


Basic Parenting B6C5-L
Teaching Parents How To Deal With The Behavior Of Lying
CEU=1
Course Test
From the Basic Parenting How-2 Series, a guide to working with parents to solve their child's lying behavior. A cognitive-behavioral approach to dealing with lying behaviors in family therapy. By teaching parents how to deal with lying, a therapist can foster emotional and developmental growth in families. A solid overview of why children lie along with appropriate interventions. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2, B6C3, B6C4.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


Basic Parenting B6C5-R
Teaching Parents How To Teach Responsibility
CEU=1
Course Test
From the Basic Parenting How-2 Series, a guide to working with parents to teach responsible behavior to their children. There are three major sore points with parents in regards to responsibility. These are: a. My children procrastinate. b. My children won't pick up after themselves. c. My children are late with homework, chores, or curfew. This course looks at how to teach parents appropriate and functional ways to help their child build personal responsibility skills. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2, B6C3, B6C4.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


Basic Parenting B6C5-UB4-12
Teaching Parents How To Deal With Uncooperative Behavior In School (age 4-12)
CEU=2
Course Test
From the Basic Parenting How-2 Series, a guide to working with parents to understand the complicated behavioral dynamics of uncooperative behavior in school children. A clear process to help parents build a working relationship with school personnel that fosters their child's emotional and academic development. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: Basic Parenting B6C1, B6C2, B6C3, B6C4.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20


NIAAA 02
Fetal Alcohol and Attention
CEU=1
Course Test
Descriptions of children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and other alcohol related disabilities often cite attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a central behavioral characteristic associated with prenatal exposure to alcohol. This study usues neuropsychology to examine that association. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Objectives - 1. Examine a framework by which to gauge attention factors using less subjective neuropsychological tests. 2. Compare results of children with ADHD to those with FAS-FAE (fetal alcohol effects). 3. Come to understand that by identifying specific cognitive processes affected by alcohol, practical teaching methods can be developed to support FAS-FAE children.

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10

5) Science Updates for Psychotherapists

SUP 002
Science Update for Psychotherapists 002
CEU=1
Course Test
Clinical issues concerning Weight Loss and Mortality research. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10


SUP-003
Science Update For Psychotherapists 003
CEU=2
Course Test
What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of the Media in Disseminating Health Information? Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20


6) Alcohol and Drug Treatment

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Pocket Guide for Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention
CEU=0
Course Test
FREE pocket guide - This pocket guide is condensed from the 34-page NIAAA guide, Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: A Clinician's Guide. -updated 2005

See course NIAAA01 Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: None


NIAAA01
Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much
CEU=4
Course Test
A Clinician's Guide Updated 2005. Incorporating alcohol screening and intervention into your practice. Includes materials for clinicians and patients.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $40


NIDA 02
Anabolic Steroid Abuse
CEU=1
Course Test

In this course you will be introduced to anabolic steroids, why people use them, and the negative health implications associated with their abuse. It is hoped that with education we can decrease anabolic steroid abuse.

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Material: Free/ CEU Certification:$10
NIDA 04
Inhalant Abuse
CEU=1
Course Test
Many parents and teachers are unaware of the danger posed by many common household cleaners and solvents. In this course you will learn about the four different types of Inhalants, how they are abused, and some of the serious side effects of their abuse. With this information you can teach your clients how to protect their children. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification:$10


NIDA 05
Tobacco Addiction
CEU=1
Course Test
Tobacco is still one of the most widely abused substances in the United States. Researchers have begun to discover just how nicotine affects the brain, deepening our understanding of tobacco addiction. There are now several forms of nicotine replacement products that, when used in combination with cognitive behavioral therapy, have proven themselves to be quite effective in cessation treatment. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU certification: $10


NIDA 06
Methamphetamine Abuse
CEU=1
Course Test
The abuse of methamphetamines us a very serious problem in the United States. Both rural and urban areas across the country are increasingly affected. Methamphetamine abuse leads to devastating medical, psychological and neurological consequences. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10
NIDA 07
Preventing Drug Abuse Among Children and Adolescents
CEU=4
Course Test
Drug abuse has serious consequences in our homes, schools, and communities. Prevention science has made great progress in recent years. In this course you will learn about risk and protective factors, as well as a number of effective interventions. A run down of eighteen research based drug abuse prevention programs is included. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $40
NIDA 08
Prescription Drug Abuse
CEU=1
Course Test
The non-medical use of prescription drugs is a serious and growing problem in our country. In this course you will learn about the most commonly abused prescription drugs, trends among different populations, as well as suggested treatments.

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10
NIDA 09
Methamphetamine and the Brain
CEU=1
Course Test
The NIDA has supported several studies on the effects of methamphetamine on the brain. One has found that fMRI can be used to help predict who will relapse after treatment. Others have looked at how meth affects the brain's protective response.

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10
NIDA 10
Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses
CEU=1
Course Test
Many people who abuse drugs are also diagnosed with mental disorders and vice versa. This implied comorbidity should lead us to consider both when diagnosing illnesses and developing treatment plans. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10
NIDA 11
Therapeutic Community
CEU=1
Course Test
Therapeutic communities have been treating people with drug abuse and addiction problems for about 40 years. In this course mental health providers will, (1) learn about the research on the effectiveness of this treatment model (2) be presented with the factors associated with retention and outcomes (3) become familiar with how treatment is provided in a therapeutic community.

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10
NIDA03
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
CEU=3
Course Test
Despite medical advances, many people today do not understand why individuals become addicted to drugs or how drugs change the brain to foster compulsive drug abuse. This CEU course aims to fill that knowledge gap by providing scientific information about the disease of drug addiction, including the many harmful consequences of drug abuse and the basic approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat the disease.

This booklet is not overly technical and may be a good working tool to share with patients and their families.

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $30
ONDCP 02
Teens and Prescription Drugs
CEU=1
Course Test
Prescription drug abuse continues to rise among teens and young adults. As a whole, they are the second most abused drug behind marijuana. In this course you will learn about the commonly held myths circulated among teens and current trends in abuse of these medications. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course materials: Free / CEU certification: $10
ONDCP-01
Marijuana Myths and Facts: The Truth Behind 10
CEU=3
Course Test
Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 95 million Americans age 12 and older have tried "pot" at least once, and three out of every four illicit drug users reported using marijuana within the previous 30 days.

Use of marijuana has adverse health, safety, social, academic, economic, and behavioral consequences. And yet, astonishingly, many people view the drug as "harmless."

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Material: Free/ CEU Certification: $30

7) Law and Ethics

CDSS 01
California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Law (4 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=4
Course Test
As healthcare providers in the state of California, we are all mandated reporters of child abuse. The Who, When, and How are discussed in depth. In this course you will learn about 1) who should report and when, 2) become familiar with guidelines in determining reasonable suspicion, and 3) how to deal with clinical issues of confidentiality and your protection under the law. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $40

Meets 4 CEU BBS Law and Ethics
HIPAA-01
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule (3 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=3
Course Test
As health care providers our clients look to us to protect their privacy. In 2003 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became mandatory for all health care professionals. This summary will help familiarize you with the key elements of the Privacy Rule. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $30

Meets 3 CEU BBS Law and Ethics
MFMHP 01
Advertising Ethics For Mental Health Professionals (3 CEU for BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=3
Course Test
Do you wonder if your business card or Yellow Page ad complies with professional ethical standards? Most therapy practices are breaking ethics codes and they don't even know it. In this course you will learn: 1) How to develop your business card 2) What titles are you permitted to use in your advertising? 3) What has to go into your professional advertising? Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $4 - Sponsored by Hutzpah Press...Savings of $26!

Meets 3 CEU for BBS Law and Ethics
MHW 01
Boundary Violations (2 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=2
Course Test
Hugging, going for walks with patients or even making house calls to them, are just some of the behaviors that have been labeled as "boundary violations". As therapists, we have to balance the needs of our clients, while keeping in mind activities that may have the appearance of negligence.

Course materials: Free/ CEU certification: $20

Meets 2 CEU BBS Law and Ethics


NASW 01
Cultural Competence (2 CEU BBS Law & Ethics)
CEU=2
Course Test
Continuing demographic changes in the US means that we are increasingly helping more diverse client populations. As members of caring professions we have a responsibility to our clients to become more culturally competent. In this course 1. will provide theoretical understanding of the importance of establishing ethical guidelines for cultural competence. 2. Help you gain knowledge of what it means to be culturally competent. 3. Provide a basis for understanding our professional responsibility for advocating for cultural competence in our helping professions. This material was initially written for social workers, but applies to all mental health professionals. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $20

Meets 2 CEU BBS Law & Ethics
NCYL01
Adolescent Confidentiality & Privacy Under HIPAA (1 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=1
Course Test
Federal privacy rules regarding confidentiality of teen medical records are far less straight forward than those governing adults. This often leads to healthcare providers violating these rights. This course 1) will discuss problems and issues in implementing HIPAA regulations when working with teen clients. 2) Providers will examine some of the overlooked areas of breach when working with clients living with their parents. 3) Offer some solutions to protect the professional from inadvertent disclosures. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10

Meets 1 CEU BBS Law and Ethics
NCYL02
California Confidentiality Law: Medical Records to Mental Health (1 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=1
Course Test
A parent's right to access adolescent medical records usually depends on the health service provided, who consented or could have consented, and the site where services were provided. This course 1) will help clarify which aspects of health services California teens are entitled to confidentiality, and which parents can gain access to. 2) Providers will become familiar with which services fall under "sensitive services" 3) Providers will be able to identify which locations affect the limits of adolescent confidentiality. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10

Meets 1 CEU for BBS Law and Ethics
PLOS 01
Law, Responsibility, and the Brain (1 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=1
Course Test
If there is a brain injury or organic dysfunction to certain areas of the brain, is a person responsible for their violent behavior? As brain research advances, new studies of the brains of criminals will call into question free will and responsibility. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course materials: Free / CEU Certification: $10

Meets 1 CEU BBS Law and Ethics


SGMHE
Confidentiality of Mental Health Information: Ethical, Legal, and Policy Issues. A Report of the Surgeon General (2 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=2
Course Test
Effective psychotherapy . . . depends upon an atmosphere of confidence and trust in which the patient is willing to make a frank and complete disclosure of facts, emotions, memories, and fears. Because of the sensitive nature of the problems for which individuals consult psychotherapists, disclosure of confidential communications made during counseling sessions may cause embarrassment or disgrace. ----From the U.S. Supreme Court (Jaffee v. Redmond, 1996).

The Surgeon General presents a clear overview of contemporary ethical issues affecting patients and clinicians.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $20

Meets 2 CEU BBS Law and Ethics
SW 01
Record Keeping, Confidentiality, and Subpoenas (1 CEU BBS Law and Ethics)
CEU=1
Course Test
More than any other profession, mental health practitioners have to balance confidentiality, ethical obligations and the law. Both NASW and CAMFT have clear ethical standards for their members in dealing with these issues. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU certificate: $10

Meets 1 CEU BBS Law and Ethics


8) Specific Diagnosis

NICHD 01
Autism Q&A for Health Care Professionals
CEU=1
Course Test
In this course you will review the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about autism asked by health care professionals. Some of the topics covered include, the prevalence of autism, likely causes, and symptoms to watch for. These answers are based on research studies conducted by four major research institutes in collaboration with more than 25 major universities worldwide.

Course material: Free / CEU Certification: $10

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None
NIMH 02
Eating Disorders
CEU=2
Course Test
As many as 8 million men and women in America are affected by eating disorders. An eating disorder is marked by severe disturbance in eating behavior. It can have long lasting side affects, sometimes even leading to death. By recognizing the symptoms of various eating disorders we can help our patients and their families. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course material: Free / CEU certification: $20
NIMH 03
Depression
CEU=2
Course Test
Depressive disorders interfere with a person's ability to function in the routines of their daily life. It not only affects the individual, but their family and friends as well. In time, most people can recover from depression with the help of therapy. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $20
NIMH 04
PTSD: Identification, Treatment & Research
CEU=1
Course Test
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur when someone is exposed to, or witnesses, a life-threatening event. PTSD affects approximately 7.7 million American adults. Studies are currently underway looking into why some people are more likely than others to develop PTSD. The role of genetics and social support networks are among some of the factors being investigated.

Course Material: Free / CEU Certification: $10
NIMH 05
Autism Spectrum Disorders
CEU=3
Course Test
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are more common in the pediatric population than some better known disorders such as spinal bifida, or cerebral palsy. Evidence indicates that the earlier a diagnosis is made, the earlier treatment interventions can be implemented. Thus, reducing symptoms and increasing a child's ability to learn new skills. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $30
NIMH 06
Bipolar Disorders
CEU=2
Course Test
Bipolar disorder affects more than 2 million American adults, typically developing late in adolescence or early adulthood. In this course participants will learn how to: diagnose and evaluate persons with bipolar disorder; identify the clinical features of its three classic forms; become familiar with the most common medications used in treating this illness used in conjunction with psychosocial treatments. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $20
NIMH 07
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
CEU=5
Course Test
It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children in the US have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this course, clinicians will (1) develop better skills related to diagnosing this disorder (2) become familiar with the latest research on medications and behavioral interventions (3) receive practical strategies to share with parents working to support their ADHD child. Included is a comprehensive list of resources for you to share with your patients. An addendum with the DSM-IV-TR criteria is provided at the end for easy reference.

Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $50
PLOS 02
Lifespan Mental Activity Predicts Diminished Rate of Hippocampal Atrophy
CEU=2
Course Test
Alzheimer's is a terrible disease affecting not only the individual, but their families as well. This study looked at the effects of long term complex mental activity on the rate of hippocampal atrophy.

Objectives: In this course 1. you will learn about the relationship between LEQ and hippocampal volume. 2. examine the proactive correlation with total LEQ 3. come to understand the importance of life long mental stimulation. Suggested Prerequisite Courses: None

Course Materials: Free / CEU Certification: $20

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