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It’s Time for Counselors to Modify Our Language: It Matters

Title:
It’s Time for Counselors to Modify Our Language: It Matters When We Call Our Clients Schizophrenics Versus People With Schizophrenia
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Darcy Haag Granello, PhD and Sean R. Gorby, PhD
Description:
This article highlights how language used by professional counselors and trainees requires self-awareness. The potential adverse effects of labels that equate people with a psychiatric diagnoses may foster heightened levels of stigma, including internalized stigma. This study provides the first empirical evidence for practitioners to eliminate the term “schizophrenic” from clinical practice and educational programs.
Learning Objectives:
1.Consider humanistic and social justice implications of language used by professional counselors and trainees.
2.Learn why practitioners and trainees should refrain from referring to a client/student by diagnostic labels, such as ""schizophrenic"".
3.Explore alternative terminology intended to empower clients and reduce stigma.
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
January 03, 2022
Text-Based
1
$22.00
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$42.00
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Meta-Analysis of Anorexia Nervosa Counseling Outcome Studies

Title:
Meta-Analysis of Anorexia Nervosa Counseling Outcome Studies From 1990 to 2015
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Sara E. Mann; Bradley T. Erford, PhD; and Amelia Minnich, MEd
Description:
This meta-analysis of 92 anorexia nervosa counseling articles examined effectiveness of counseling in reducing symptoms of anorexia nervosa at termination and longest follow-up assessments. TAU studies showed no to small effects at both posttest and follow-up assessments; waitlist studies showed a small effect at posttest and medium effectiveness at follow-up; and single group uncontrolled studies showed medium to large effects at posttest assessment and medium effects at follow-up. Implications for research and practice were discussed.
Learning Objectives:
1.Explore the effectiveness of different counseling interventions in reducing symptoms of anorexia nervosa
2.Synthesize outcome research on counseling as a treatment for adolescents and adults with anorexia nervosa

CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
December 27, 2017
Text-Based
1
$22.00
$42.00
$42.00
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Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Title:
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Todd F. Lewis, PhD
Description:
In this webinar, Todd F. Lewis, PH.D., LPC, NCC, discuss schizophrenia spectrum disorders and disorders that “look like” schizophrenia but do not fully meeting the criteria as outlined in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. He provides an overview of symptoms and key features, and discusses how to distinguish schizophrenia from other disorders on the spectrum. Dr. Lewis is an associate professor of Counseling and Counselor Education at North Dakota State University. This is the fifth webinar in a series of seven about the DSM-5.
Learning Objectives:
1.Summarize the basic tenets of Dr. Todd F. Lewis’ webinar presentation: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.
2.Discuss schizophrenia spectrum disorders and other psychotic disorders.
3.Provide an overview of symptoms and key features, and how to distinguish schizophrenia from other disorders on the spectrum.
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
May 06, 2015
Video
1
$29.00
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Substance Abuse/Disruptive Impulse Control/Conduct Disorder

Title:
Substance Abuse/Disruptive Impulse Control/Conduct Disorder
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Shannon Karl, PhD
Description:
In this webinar, Shannon Karl, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, discusses the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and its diagnostic criteria for substance-related and addicted disorders, impulse control, and conduct disorders. A specific focus is the implications for those in clinical practice. Participants will gain a better understanding of the diagnostic process and how to specify coding for these disorders. Dr. Karl is an associate professor with the Center for Psychological Studies at Nova Southeastern University in Florida and a co-author of the American Counseling Association bestseller DSM-5 Learning Companion for Counselors. This is the second webinar in a series of seven about the DSM-5.
Learning Objectives:
1.Summarize the basic tenets of Shannon Karl, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, CCMHC webinar presentation.
2.To provide an overview of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders as well as Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders in the DSM-5.
3.To enhance understanding of the diagnostic process and to specify coding for these disorders.
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
April 15, 2015
Video
1
$29.00
$49.00
$49.00
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The Efficacy of Interventions Aimed at Reducing

Title:
The Efficacy of Interventions Aimed at Reducing Procrastination: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
John M. Malouff, PhD and Nicola S. Schutte, PhD
Description:
This meta?analysis investigated the efficacy of interventions aimed at reducing procrastination in randomized controlled trials. Twelve studies, with a total of 646 participants, met inclusion criteria. The significant meta?analytic effect size, Hedges's g = 1.18, indicates that the interventions had a large positive effect. Three variables significantly moderated effect size: Higher effects were associated with interventions delivered in person, student samples, and a no?treatment control condition. The results lay a foundation for procrastination treatment and future research.
Learning Objectives:
1.Explore the efficacy of interventions for procrastination in randomized controlled trials.
2.Examine procrastination treatment and future research aimed at helping clients reduce procrastination.

CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
September 01, 2019
Text-Based
1
$22.00
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$42.00
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The SLO Movement

Title:
The SLO Movement, The Bigger Picture of Program Evaluation, and Identifying Objectives and Mapping Curricula and Processes of Program Evaluation, and Identifying Objectives and Mapping Curricula and Processes
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Casey A. Barrio Minton, PhD; Donna M. Gibson, PhD; and Carrie A. Wachter Morris, PhD
Description:
Provided is a brief review of accountability and SLO assessment movements in higher education, a general program evaluation model, illustrate ways in which these processes link with the types of data you will utilize in program evaluation, and identify resources for learning more about the big-picture program evaluation process, explore what we mean by SLOs and discuss the process of creating SLOs to guide program and course assessment processes. Attention to curriculum mapping as a means for ensuring that curricula includes the types of experiences students need to develop SLOs, and procedures and tools for crafting broad-based, curriculum-linked, SLO-focused assessment plans.
Learning Objectives:
1.Understand how to evaluate student learning outcomes in higher education
2.Examine best practices for engaging in student and program evaluation
3.Explore the process of creating SLOs to guide program and course assessment processes
CE Credit(s):
2 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 2 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours

This CE is based on an ACA book. Click Evaluating Student Learning Outcomes in Counselor Education to view the Table of Contents and purchase the book.
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
September 21, 2016
Text-Based
2
$42.00
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Trauma/OCD/Anxiety

Title:
Trauma/OCD/Anxiety
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Victoria E. Kress, PhD
Description:
In this webinar, Victoria E. Kress, Ph.D., LPCC-S, NCC, discuses changes made in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders regarding trauma and stress-related disorders, obsessive compulsive and related disorders, and anxiety disorders. She explores the diagnostic criteria for these disorders and highlights implications relevant to practitioners. Dr. Kress is the director of the clinical mental health and addictions counseling programs at Youngstown State University. This is the third webinar in a series of seven about the DSM-5.
Learning Objectives:
1.Summarize the basic tenets of Dr. Victoria Kress’ webinar presentation.
2.Provide an overview of Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.
3.Provide an overview of changes to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
April 22, 2015
Video
1
$29.00
$49.00
$49.00
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Using the DSM-5 in Clinical Practice

Title:
Using the DSM-5 in Clinical Practice
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Stephanie F. Dailey, EdD and John P. Duggan, EdD
Description:
In this webinar, Dr. Dailey reviews updates to the DSM-5 and how the ICD-9 and ICD-10 are represented in the new book. Participants will learn the history behind the updates, and then see examples of the new codes and learn how to accurately choose the correct codes for clients.
Learning Objectives:
1.Understand why the DSM-5 relies on a biological model rather than a medical model
2.Learn ways to avoid errors in diagnosis and documentation
3.See what is new to the DSM-5 that is not in previous editions
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP No. 1000
March 21, 2018
Video
1
$29.00
$49.00
$49.00
Available for Immediate Download

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