Therapy News and Information You May Have Missed

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• Call for exercise to combat mental illness Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Interesting Sites for Therapists

• APA Diagnostic Classification DSM-IV-TR
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• When a client comes in with the latest internet rumor, get up to date and reliable information: snopes.com
• PLoS is a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource. Public Library of Science

New Courses Recently Added by CEUforTherapists

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PlOS 03 The Spread of Sleep Loss Influences Drug Use in Adolescent Social Networks CEU=1

Troubled sleep is 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.

CDSS 01 California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Law (4 CEU BBS Law and Ethics) CEU=4

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

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

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

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Books Recommended for Self-Study CEU Credit

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• As long as the material fits the criteria for CEU credit, as explained in the form below, you can direct your own CEU path. All 36 hours, (even the required course work) for MFT and LCSW CEUs can be earned this way.
• This process respects your time and clinical obligations.
• The process is simple; enjoy learning the material then complete the following form. No travel, gas money, or hotel costs.
• No membership, only $10 a CEU and 100% guaranteed ... you only pay after you have passed the course.

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Books other students have read:

• Family Therapy Techniques ~ Salvador Minuchin
• The Family Crucible: The Intense Experience of Family Therapy ~ Carl Whitaker
• Family Therapy: A Systemic Integration (7th Edition) ~ Dorothy Stroh Becvar
• The Family Therapy Treatment Planner (PracticePlanners?) ~ Arthur E. Jongsma
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Couples and Families: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians ~ Frank M. Dattilio

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