Product Detail

Extended Adolescence - When 25 Looks More Like 18
CE Test
$19.99 USD
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Product Details
Format:
Additional Participant CE Test
Authors:
SHARON SALINE, PSYD, ADHD-CCSP
STEVE O'BRIEN, PSYD
Publisher:
PESI Inc.
Copyright:
6/9/2021
CE Available:
Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:
RNT058030
Objectives
  1. Evaluate relevant research on extended adolescence and emerging adulthood.
  2. Determine factors which promote normative vs complicated adolescent identity development.
  3. Evaluate the interplay of technological, societal, and educational stressors on the transition from adolescence to young adulthood.
  4. Distinguish how DSM-5™ disorders develop in adolescents hinder the “adulting” process.
  5. Choose therapeutic strategies for reducing symptom severity in young adults and for reducing systemic conflict.
  6. Design clinical interventions for common disorders of the Gen Z population.
  7. Employ therapeutic techniques for cultivating a growth mindset and resilience in young adults.
Outline
When 25 Looks More Like 18, Origins of Extended Adolescence
  • Psychosocial implications of a “Check-listed Childhood”
  • Plugged-in but disconnected: “The Loneliest Generation”
  • Short-term gratification for the dopamine dependent brain
  • Gender, race, privilege and other “identity influencers”
  • Interplay of technology, society and educational stressors
  • “Virtual Reality IS Their Reality”
Reaching Adolescents and Their Families
  • Tips for rapport building with Generation Z
  • Mindfully managing parental involvement
  • Build working alliances without alignments
  • Cultivate cooperation and bypass resistance
Modifying the Clinical Interview – What’s Changed
  • Model openness and flexibility with Gen Z culture
  • Distinguish between pathology and generational differences
  • Precursors to other disorders – are you seeing these traits clearly
  • Navigate more complex Identity exploration and confusion
  • Differentiate oppositional behavior from healthy identity expression
Clinical Strategies for Clients Struggling with:
Anxiety - Social, OCD, Panic
  • Promote “real” interaction in a virtual world
  • Facilitate flexibility by reducing device dependent behavior
  • Neutralize perfectionistic worry to combat outcome certainty
  • Reduce fears around healthy risk taking
Depression
  • Dealing with fallout of social media and cyber harassment
  • Reframe devaluing self-talk from negative online comparison
  • Mood-management and preventing isolation
  • Reduce desensitized views of self-harming thoughts/behaviors
ADHD
  • Social media boundaries to reduce impulsivity and negative consequences
  • Device management to reduce distraction
  • Self-structuring for time blindness
  • “Appointment-Making” for better follow through
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Neurodiversity
  • Social coaching to reduce “passing as neurotypical” stress
  • Brain-based, self-regulation strategies to manage overstimulation
  • Foster flexible self-view around gender identity and sexuality
  • Healthy routines to promote friendship, productivity and fun
Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Life
  • Teach tools for long-term resilience and self-advocacy
  • Determine need for other professional services
  • Advance healthy development in future generations
  • Research findings and limitations
Author

SHARON SALINE, PSYD, ADHD-CCSP

Sharon Saline, PsyD, ADHD-CCSP, clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD Solution Card Deck, specializes in working with neurodiverse children, teens, adults and families living with ADHD, learning disabilities, high-functioning autism, twice exceptionality and mental health issues. With decades of experience as a clinician, educator, coach and consultant, she translates complex information into accessible language and concepts that everybody can understand and apply in their lives. Her workshops offer practical, insightful strategies to improve managing workers, promote effective communication and increase productivity. She lectures and facilitates workshops internationally on topics such as understanding ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, motivation and neurodiversity. Dr. Saline is a regular contributor to ADDitudemag.com and Psychology Today.com and a part-time lecturer at the Smith School for Social Work and as been a featured expert on MASS Appeal on WWLP-TV. Her writing has been featured in numerous online and print publications including The Psychotherapy Networker, Smith College Studies in Social Work, Attention Magazine, Additude Magazine, Psych Central and Inquirer.com.
Learn more at www.drsharonsaline.com.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sharon Saline maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Smith College School for Social Work. She is the founder and co-facilitator of Workshops at Northampton Area Pediatrics and is a consultant with the Greenwood School. Dr. Saline receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sharon Saline is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Massachusetts Psychological Association, the Children and Adults with ADHD, and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.

STEVE O'BRIEN, PSYD

Dr. Steve O’Brien is a clinical psychologist with close to 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and families in his Clearwater, Florida practice. His specialty areas include treatment for childhood anxiety and depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and divorced/blended family adjustment. Dr. O’Brien utilizes an integrative model which tailors treatment to the developmental level of both children and parents. His approach integrates individual child therapy with intensive parental and familial interventions. Dr. O’Brien has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and medical clinics. He earned his PsyD at Nova Southeastern University and received specialized training in applied developmental psychology. Pediatric, child psychiatric, and school consultation is a significant part of his clinical work, and he is a frequent guest speaker in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. O’Brien previously worked as a continuing education provider for the Juvenile Welfare Board, and is a well-received speaker for PESI, training professionals primarily in the areas of child/adolescent mental health treatment and complex family issues.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Steven O'Brien maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Steven O’Brien is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Florida Psychological Association.
Continuing Education Credits
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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

Continuing Education Information
NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others. Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase. Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards. For Planning Committee disclosures, please see statement above. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

CE Up to Amount
Earn up to 6.25 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession.


Addiction Counselors
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This self-study course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6.0 CE in the Counseling Services skill group. NAADAC Provider #77553. PESI, Inc. is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance.

California Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CCAPP): PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the CCAPP-EI, Provider #: 0S-03-036-1025. This self-study activity meets the qualifications for 6.0 CEH's (continuing education hours).

California Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CADTP): PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the CADTP, Provider #: 201. This Category H activity meets the qualifications for 6.0 CEU's (continuing education hours).

Connecticut Addiction Counselors: Provider #120924. This course has been approved as a CCB approved training and has been awarded 6.25 hours by the Connecticut Certification Board.

Oklahoma Alcohol & Drug Counselors: PESI, Inc. is an Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors approved provider #20240032. This self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Counselors
This intermediate self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

Arizona Counserlors: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Arizona Counselors. The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, pursuant to A.A.C. R4-6-802, confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to counseling and approved by a national professional association of counseling, social work or substance abuse counseling. PESI is an approved provider of continuing education seminars with a national social work association. Please see social work approvals for this program.

California Counselors: The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs. A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This Intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Colorado Counselors: Professional development hours (PDH) are available. This live professional development activity consists of 6.25 PDH in the Coursework category. It is designed to meet the requirements of the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners. Licensees can accrue up to 20 PDH in the Coursework category during each renewal cycle. Please save the certificate of completion in case it is requested by the board.

Connecticut Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Connecticut Counselors. The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies confirm acceptance of this program as a qualifying continuing education activity if approved by a national professional association of social work (Sec. 20-195cc-3). PESI is an approved provider of continuing education seminars with a national social work association. Please see social work approvals for this program. 

District of Columbia (DC) Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 7.0 continuing education clock hours for DC Counselors. The District of Columbia Municipal Regulations for Professional Counseling (S.6612.3) confirm acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to counseling by organizations that have been approved by a counseling board in another state. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0033. This activity will qualify for 7.0 CE hours. 

Florida Social Mental Health Counselors:
Florida
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.

Illinois Counselors: This intermediate self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Per the IDFPR: Social Work Continuing Education Sponsors approved by the Division in accordance with the rules for the administration of Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act (225 ILCS 201), 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470.95; PESI, Inc. is a registered social work continuing education sponsor wtih the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 159-000154.A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance, pass a post-test, and who complete the program evaluation.

Indiana Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Indiana Counselors. The Rules of the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (839 IAC 1·6·2) confirm acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to counseling that are approved by another state’s mental health counselor board. PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #:RCST071001. Full attendance at this course meets the qualifications for 6.25 clock hours of continuing education credit.

Iowa Counselors: CE credit is available. This live activity consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Iowa Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure, IAC 645–32.3(154D,272C). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for four years in your CE records.

Kansas Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Kansas Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (Regulation 102-3-10a) for Professional Counselors. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Kentucky Counselors: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 7.5 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Counselors. The Continuing Education Requirements for the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors (201 KAR 36:030 Section 2) state continuing education programs from providers sponsored or approved by a state counseling licensure board shall be approved without further review by the board. PESI, Inc. is approved by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540. PESI maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Maine Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Maine Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure Rules (Chapter 7-A). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Missouri Counselors: CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Missouri Counselors. The Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors accepts continuing education programs relevant to counseling that are provided by organizations recognized by national social worker associations. PESI, Inc. is recognized by a national social worker association. Please see social work approvals for this program.

Montana Counselors: The Montana Board of Behavioral Health no longer pre-approves any courses or sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which contribute to their competence and directly relate to their scope of practice as defined in board statute (MAR 24-219-32). Licensees must keep CE documentation for three years in case of an audit. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.

Nebraska Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Nebraska Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Title 172: Chapter 94: 012). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Nevada Counselors: PESI, Inc. is an approved CEU provider with the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors. This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 contact hours. Approved Provider # NVCEP2006.

New Hampshire Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for New Hampshire Counselors. The Regulations of the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice confirm acceptance of this program as a qualifying Category A continuing education activity if provided by an organization recognized by national social worker associations (Mhp 402.02(b)). PESI, Inc. is recognized by a national social worker association. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

New Mexico Counselors: PESI, Inc. is an approved continuing education provider by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board. Provider #CCE0180571. Provider approval period effective 03/28/2016 to 09/30/2024. This self-study program consists of 6.25 clock hours.

New York Counselors: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0033. This self-study activity will qualify for 7.5 contact hours. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

North Dakota Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 7.5 continuing education clock hours for North Dakota Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners (Article 97-02-01-06). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Ohio Counselors:
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PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #:RCST071001. Full attendance at this course meets the qualifications for 6.25 clock hours of general continuing education. Tracking number: 20-TBD

Pennsylvania Counselors: The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors accepts many national association CE approvals, several of which PESI offers. For a full list, please see your State Board regulations at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/. This intermediate self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

South Carolina Counselors: This self-study program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540.

South Dakota Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education credit hours for South Dakota Counselors. The Rules of the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists, ARSD 20:68:07:24, confirm that the board will accept qualified continuing education programs accredited or approved by another state's counseling board. PESI, Inc. is approved by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540. PESI maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Texas Counselors: This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors no longer approves programs or providers. PESI activities meet the continuing education requirements as listed in Title 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681, Subchapter J, Section 681.142 Acceptable Continuing Education. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

Utah Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Utah Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensing Act Rule, R156-60c. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Virginia Counselors: CE credit is available. This course is approved for 7.5 clock hours of continuing competency instruction for Virginia Counselors. The Virginia Board of Counseling recognizes continuing competency activities in the behavioral health field offered by organizations that are approved by a counseling board in another state (18VAC115-20-105). PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0033. This activity will qualify for 7.5 contact hours. 

Wisconsin Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Wisconsin Counselors. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (MPSW 19) accepts continuing education programs relevant to counseling by approved providers recognized by national social worker associations. PESI, Inc. is recognized by a national social worker association (Sec. 20-195cc-3). Please see social work approvals for this program.

Wyoming Counselors: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Wyoming Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Board (Chapter 14, Section 4). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Oklahoma Marital & Family Therapists: CE credit is available. PESI, Inc. is recognized as a Board Approved Continuing Education Provider by the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (BBHL). This home study program qualifies for 6.25 continuing education hours.


Educators/Teachers
This course consists of 6.25 self-study clock hours. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

Illinois Educators:
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6.0 ISBE Professional Development (PD) Clock Hours will be made available through Quincy University. Those requesting ISBE PD Clock Hours will need to complete an Evaluation for Workshop, Conference, Seminar, in order to receive the ISBE “Evidence of Completion for Professional Development” form. Instructions and form will be made available under the “Materials” tab. Expires: 06/30/2024.

Indiana Educators: 6.0 Professional Growth Points are available for full attendance of this self-study package per the Indiana Department of Education standards.

New York Educators: PESI, Inc. is an approved sponsor of CTLE with the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Teaching Initiatives. Provider #23567. This self-study activity will qualify for 6.25 Approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) Hour(s), in the area of Pedagogy. Hours are based on full attendance. Board required certificates will be sent after the program.

Texas Educators: PESI, Inc., has been approved as a CPE Provider #500-981 for Texas Educators by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBED). This self-study package qualifies for 6.0 CPE clock hours.


Marriage & Family Therapists
This self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.

Alaska Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 7.5 continuing education clock hours for Alaska marriage & family therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Alaska Board of Marital & Family Therapy, Section 12 AAC 19.320. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Arizona Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Arizona marriage & family therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, Section R4-6-802 D. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

California Marriage & Family Therapists: The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs. A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This Intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Connecticut Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Connecticut marriage & family therapist is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Connecticut State Department of Public Health. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

District of Columbia Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for District of Columbia marriage & family therapist is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the DC Municipal Regulations for Marriage and Family Therapy (7707.8). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Florida Marriage & Family Therapists:
Florida
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.

Idaho Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Idaho Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (24.15.01; Section 375; 425. Continuing Education). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Illinois Marriage & Family Therapists: PESI, Inc. has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. Provider #: 168-000156. Full attendance at this self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 credits.

Indiana Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Indiana marriage & family therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the 839 Indiana Admin Code 1-6-2. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Iowa Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 7.5 continuing education clock hours for Iowa marriage & family therapist and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Iowa Board of Behavioral Science. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Kansas Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Kansas Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (K.A.R. 102-5-10. Continuing education for licensees). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Maine Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Maine Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Maine Board of Counseling Professionals Licensure Rules (Chapter 7-A). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Montana Marriage & Family Therapists: The Montana Board of Behavioral Health no longer pre-approves any courses or sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which contribute to their competence and directly relate to their scope of practice as defined in board statute (MAR 24-219-32). Licensees must keep CE documentation for three years in case of an audit. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.

Nevada Marriage & Family Therapists: PESI, Inc. is an approved CEU provider with the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors. This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 contact hours. Approved Provider # NVCEP2006.

New Hampshire Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for New Hampshire Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the New Hampshire Board of Menal Health Practice Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (N.H. Code Admin. R. Mhp 402.02 Approved Continuing Education Units). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

New Jersey Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for New Jersey Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the New Jersey State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (New Jersey Admin. Code 13:34-5). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

New Mexico Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board (16.27.16.9 NMAC). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

New York Marriage & Family Therapists: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0024. This self-study activity will qualify for 7.5 contact hours. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

North Carolina Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board (21 NCAC 31.0701 Requirements for Continuing Education). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Oregon Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Oregon marriage & family therapist and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 833-080-0031, 0041. Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Pennsylvania Marriage & Family Therapists: The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors accepts many national association CE approvals, several of which PESI offers. For a full list, please see your State Board regulations at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/. This Intermediate self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

South Carolina Marriage & Family Therapists: This self-study program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540.

South Dakota Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for South Dakota Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors & Marriage and Family Therapists (ARSD 20:68:07:24 Approved continuing education programs). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Tennessee Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Idaho Counselors and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Idaho Licensing Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0450-01-.12 - CONTINUING EDUCATION). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Texas Marriage & Family Therapists: This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists no longer approves programs or providers. PESI activities meet the continuing education requirements as listed in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 801, Subchapter K, Section 801.264 Types of Acceptable Continuing Education. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

Utah Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Utah Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Utah Mental Health Professional Practice Act Rule (R156-60-105 Continuing Education). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Virginia Marriage & Family Therapists: This activity consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Virginia Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing competency criteria of the Virginia Board of Counseling (18VAC115-50-96. Continuing competency activity criteria). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board (MPSW 19.03 Approved continuing education). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Wyoming Marriage & Family Therapists: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for Wyoming Marriage and Family Therapists and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Board (Chapter 14, Section 4). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Ohio Marriage & Family Therapists:
Florida
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #:RCST071001. Full attendance at this course meets the qualifications for 6.25 clock hours of general continuing education. Tracking number: 20-TBD

Canadian Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 6.0 self-study continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: https://catalog.pesi.com/page/ceinformation#psychologists

Arizona Psychologists: This activity consists of 6.25 hours of continuing education instruction and is designed to meet the requirements of the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners (Sec. R4-26). Please save the course outline, certificate of completion, and any other supporting documentation you receive from this home study activity in case it is requested by the board.

Florida Psychologists:
Florida
PESI, Inc., is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Psychology. Provider Number 50-399. This product qualifies for 6.3 self-study continuing education credits. Please make sure to bring your license number to the seminar so that we can report your attendance to CE Brokers.

Illinois Psychologists: PESI, Inc is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 268.000102. Full attendance at this course qualifies for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

Kentucky Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists, approved provider #202312H. PESI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This self-study activity will qualify for 6.25 contact hours.

New York Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0014. This self-study activity will qualify for 7.5 contact hours. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

North Dakota Psychologists: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education clock hours for North Dakota Psychologists. The North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners, pursuant to 66-03-01-03, confirms acceptance of continuing education programs for content related to practice authorized in North Dakota (century code 43-32) for programs approved by certain ce associations. When printing your certificate, please include any national social work approvals.

Ohio Psychologist: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association, Provider #263896894, to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. PESI is offering this self-study activity for 6.25 Standard hours of continuing education credit.

Pennsylvania Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists. Provider #PSY000211. PESI maintains responsibility for the program(s). This self-study program qualifies for 6.25 continuing education hours.

South Carolina Psycho-Educational Specialists: This self-study program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Provider #4540.

Florida School Psychologists: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Office of School Psychology. Provider Number: 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.


Social Workers - National ASWB ACE
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PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2023 - January 27, 2026. Social workers completing this course receive 6.25 Clinical continuing education credits.

Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

Canadian Social Workers: Canadian provinces may accept activities approved by the ASWB for ongoing professional development.

California Licensed Educational Psychologists: The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs. A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This Intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Alabama Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Alabama Social Workers. The Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Alaska Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Alaska Social Workers. The Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Arizona Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Alaska Social Workers. The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Arkansas Social Workers: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Arkansas Social Workers and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the State of Arkansas Department of Health Social Work Licensing Board (Ark. Code Ann. §17-103-203). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

California Social Workers: The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE programs that are approved by other approval agencies, including several that approve PESI and its programs. A full list of approval agencies accepted by the BBS can be found at www.bbs.ca.gov/licensees/cont_ed.html under “Where to find CE Courses.” This Intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Colorado Social Workers: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Provider #1413. This course has been approved for 6.3 continuing education hours.

Connecticut Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Connecticut Social Workers. The Connecticut State Department of Public Health confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Delaware Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Delaware Social Workers. The Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

District of Columbia Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for District of Columbia Social Workers. The District of Columbia Board of Social Work confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Florida Social Workers:
Florida
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.

Georgia Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Georgia Social Workers. The Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Hawaii Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Hawaii Social Workers. The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Idaho Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Idaho Social Workers. The Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Illinois Social Workers: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 159-000154. Successful completion of this self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 contact hours.

Indiana Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Indiana Social Workers. The Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Iowa Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Iowa Social Workers. The Iowa Board of Social Work confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Kansas Social Workers: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider #14-006. This self-study course has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours.

Maine Social Workers: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Maine Social Workers and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Maine State Board of Social Work Licensure (Rule 416, Chapter 14(1)(1)). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Maryland Social Workers: PESI, Inc. is a Board Authorized Sponsor with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. This home study activity qualifies for 6.25 Category 2 continuing education units.

Massachusetts Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Massachusetts Social Workers. The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Michigan Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Michigan Social Workers. The Michigan Board of Social Workers confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Minnesota Social Workers: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Minnesota, Board of Social Work. Provider #: CEP-140. This self-study course has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of a post-test.

Missouri Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Missouri Social Workers. The Missouri Division of Professional Registration - Committee for Social Workers confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Montana Social Workers: The Montana Board of Behavioral Health no longer pre-approves any courses or sponsors. Each licensee is responsible for taking courses which contribute to their competence and directly relate to their scope of practice as defined in board statute (MAR 24-219-32). Licensees must keep CE documentation for three years in case of an audit. This intermediate level self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction.

Nebraksa Social Workers: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Nebraska Social Workers and is designed to meet the requirement for acceptable continuing education hours related to mental health practice (Title 172, Chapter 94, 012). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Nevada Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Nevada Social Workers. The Nevada Board of Examiners Social Workers confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

New Hampshire Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for New Hampshire Social Workers. The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

New Mexico Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for New Mexico Social Workers. The New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

New York Social Workers: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0008. This self-study activity will qualify for 7.5 contact hours. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

North Dakota Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for North Dakota Social Workers. The North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Ohio Social Workers:
Florida
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #:RCST071001. Full attendance at this course meets the qualifications for 6.25 clock hours of general continuing education. Tracking number: 20-TBD

Oklahoma Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Oklahoma Social Workers. The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Oregon Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Oregon Social Workers. The Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Pennsylvania Social Workers: The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors accepts many national association CE approvals, several of which PESI offers. For a full list, please see your State Board regulations at https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/. This intermediate self-study activity consists of 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.

Rhode Island Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Rhode Island Social Workers. The Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Social Workers confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

South Carolina Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for South Carolina  Social Workers. The South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

South Dakota Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for South Dakota Social Workers. The South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Tennessee Social Workers: This course consists of 6.25 continuing education contact hours for Tennessee Social Workers and is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of the Tennessee Board of Social Workers (Section 1365-01-.09(7)). Please retain the course advertisement and certificate of completion for your CE records.

Texas Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Texas Social Workers. The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Vermont Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Vermont Social Workers. The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Social Workers Section confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Virginia Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for  Virginia Social Workers. The Virginia Board of Social Work confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Washington Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Washington Social Workers. The Washington State Department of Health confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.

Wisconsin Social Workers: CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.25 continuing education hours for Wisconsin Social Workers. The State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services confirms acceptance of programs approved by a national association of social work. Please see national social work approvals for this program.


Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.


Audience
  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • School Psychologists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Educators
  • Addiction Counselors

This workshop is intended for professionals working with clients 15-25.