Working for Workplace Wellness

Working for Workplace Wellness

This course includes an evidence-informed stress management manual that mental health providers can utilize to help employees enhance well-being and regulate stress.

Objectives:

a). State the definition of stress and give a rationale for why it is important to manage stress.

b). Name at least five distress sequelae.

c). Identify the two major brain regions involved in the experience of stress and stress management.

d). Discuss the rationale for utilizing mindfulness techniques to help employees manage stress.

e). Name at least four mindfulness techniques taught in this course.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA

Material Author(s): Jennifer L. Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA

For additional information about this course, the instructors, or the material authors, please contact Content Assistance at content@onlinececredits.com. 

Featured Materials :

Working For Wellness At Work
Treatment of Depression in Older Adults

Treatment of Depression in Older Adults

This course provides information about demographic trends, definitions and risk factors for depression, prevalence of depression, and the impact and cost of depression. It also provides a brief summary stating why implementation of evidence-based therapy practices (EBT’s) is important.

Objectives:

a). Describe characteristics of the older adult population and factors for achieving successful aging.

b). Discuss types, symptoms, and risk factors of depression in older adults.

c). Evaluate the advantages of using evidence-based practices to improve the health and functioning of older adults with depression.

d). Identify the various types of EBT’s used to treat depression in the older adult population.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA

Material Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

For additional information about this course, the instructors, or the material authors, please contact Content Assistance at content@onlinececredits.com. 

Featured Materials :

Key Issues In Treating Depression in Older Adults
Treating Sexual Trauma in Veterans in Group Psychotherapy

Treating Sexual Trauma in Veterans in Group Psychotherapy

This course consists of a 12-week outpatient therapy group manual for veterans who have experienced sexual trauma. This manual outlines the structure of the group, as well as suggested activities and handouts.

Objectives:

a). Describe the importance of addressing sexual trauma in a veteran population.

b). Name at least five suggested topics for the 12-week group.

c). Discuss some of the common effects of sexual trauma.

d). Name at least three cognitive distortions discussed in the course.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA

Material Author(s): Dana D. Foley, Ph.D.

For additional information about this course, the instructors, or the material authors, please contact Content Assistance at content@onlinececredits.com. 

Featured Materials :

Treating Sexual Trauma Among Veterans in Outpatient Group Psychotherapy
Teen Dating Violence

Teen Dating Violence

This course provides an overview of teen dating violence, including dating violence risk factors and protective factors, and recommended treatment approaches.

Objectives:

a). Identify how a teen’s peers may play a role in dating violence.

b). Discuss interventions that may reduce the risk for teen dating violence.

c). Describe how teen dating violence overlaps with bullying, sexual harassment, and other harmful behaviors.

d). Name at least two strategies that can be utilized to use peers as an avenue for preventing dating violence.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA

Material Author(s): U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice

For additional information about this course, the instructors, or the material authors, please contact Content Assistance at content@onlinececredits.com. 

Featured Materials :

Teen Dating Violence
Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools

Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools

Mental Health Technology (Technology-Based Therapy)

This course provides an overview of behavioral health technologies, including emerging technologies and future opportunities to integrate technology with behavioral health services.

Objectives:

a). Identify ways that technology can impact behavioral health by increasing access to care, improving patient engagement, etc.

b). Discuss recent developments in technology and how they can integrated into existing behavioral health services.

c). Name at least three ethical and legal considerations when integrating technology into behavioral health services.

Target Audience:

The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA

Material Author(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

For additional information about this course, the instructors, or the material authors, please contact Content Assistance at content@onlinececredits.com. 

Featured Materials :

Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools