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Continuing Education Approvals

dr.snipes — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:33:36 +0000

I had a wonderful question today…”My state accepts NBCC approved courses, but when I looked on the state website, you were not listed, why?” It can be confusing. States usually list providers who they have approved. These are usually local providers who do not have a need for a national approval like NBCC or NAADAC. However, most states also have a clause in their rules that automatically approve continuing education courses from providers who are approved by NBCC, NAADAC, AAMFT, NASW or a university. These automatically approved providers will generally not have a state approval number, just a national one. There are a few exceptions to this, so if you are taking a course from a provider who does not have a state approval number, make sure your state accepts their approval body (i.e. NBCC, NAADAC). In your licensure rules, it will read something like the following:

(1) For purposes of renewing or reactivating a license, credit is approved for the following:…
(e) Continuing education programs offered and approved by the following entities as long as such entities impose requirements similar to or more stringent than those imposed by the Board in subparagraphs 64B4-6.004(2)(a)1.-5., F.A.C.:
1. National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC);
2. American Association of Sex Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT);
3. American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH);
4. National Association of Social Work (NASW);
5. American Psychological Association (APA);
6. Clinical Social Work Federation (CSWF);
7. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB);
8. American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP);
9. American Psychiatric Association;
10. International Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Counselors (AMFC);
11. American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB);
12. American Counseling Association (ACA);
13. American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA);
14. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT); and
15. Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB).

Thankfully, there are only a few states such as Ohio and California that require providers to have their particular state certification even if they have national certifications.

Awesome Resources

dr.snipes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:26:15 +0000

SAMHSA publishes a TON of resources that can be useful in clinical practice. Many of these Treatment Improvement Protocols of TIPs contain useful forms and assessment instruments in the appendices. Most are available in .pdf for download. There are three main types of publications TIPs which are detailed manuals that discuss current best practices in the field as they relate to a specific problem or population. Quick Guides–These cover the same information as TIPs, but they are the Cliff’s Notes version. They are good for a quick refresher, but, IMHO dangerous to use as a sole source of information. Finally, there are KAP KEYs. These laminated cards highlight what are thought to be the most important points of the TIP. For example, the KAP KEYs for TIP 35: Motivational Enhancement highlighted the FRAMES approach. Each of these tools has a unique place in every treatment center. Link to SAMHSA Publications

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

dr.snipes — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:24:53 +0000

DBT is an extremely useful tool for helping people deal with seemingly overwhelming emotions. In early recovery many people experience the double whammy of not only having poor coping skills, but also of having lots of “stuff” (shame, anger, resentment, anxiety, depression) bottled up inside. DBT can help them learn that feelings in and of themselves are just feelings. You can feel them, and then choose how to act and react. Here is a very good set of books by Marsha Linehan and several other authors who can help you learn how to use DBT in your practice with patients with Borderline Personality Disorder, Addictions, Anxiety and much more. Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT Skills Manual for Treating Adolescents

dr.snipes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:39:28 +0000

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is exceptionally useful for working with people in early stages of recovery. Since many of them have high levels of distress, and low levels of distress tolerance, it is helpful to provide them with tools to help them learn that it is okay to feel, you can survive your feelings and you do not have to act on every emotion.

Here is an awesome DBT manual for working with adolescents: https://www.box.com/shared/jbbu7c4xc7

For other similar resouces, please visit the following website: http://practicegroundprojects.wetpaint.com/page/DBT+Handouts,+Protocols+%26+Client+Learning+Activities

CEUs on Your Mobile Device

dr.snipes — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:33:54 +0000

Well, we do not have an app for that yet, but you can take our courses on your mobile devices now.

Newest Uploads

dr.snipes — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:37:32 +0000

We have added 4 more narrated powerpoints to the AllCEUs education channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/allceuseducation. These presentations are based in part on the wonderful books by Kathryn Zerbe: Integrated Treatment: Beyond The Body Betrayed, and Barbara McFarland: Brief Therapy with Eating Disorders. Each book presents a unique look at methods to help LPCs and addiction counselors work with persons with eating disorders.

Live, Interactive CEUs via Video Podcast

dr.snipes — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:01:06 +0000

We have had many requests to add live CEUs, so…beginning in May, we will be launching a weekly, interactive video podcast. You will be able to watch and participate in the workshop/lecture for free. CEUs will cost $3/credit.

New Videos

dr.snipes — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:08:57 +0000

We have added new videos and created an AllCEUsEducationchannel at YouTube

End of the Year Counselor Renewals

dr.snipes — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:45:36 +0000

The end of the year is rapidly approaching. Licensed Professional Counselors(LPC), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) and Licensed Social Workers (LCSW | LSW) in Alabama, Washington DC, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana and Tenessee all have renewals approaching.
Don’t wait until the last minute to get your CEUs.

If you do not need 30 CEUs, check out our ala carte page. CEUs for $3 per credit.

Even if you procrastinate, we can help you out. Materials are online. Tests are online and instantly graded. Print your certificate as soon as you pass the exam.

Newest CEU Courses for LPCs, LMHCs, NCCs and Addiction Counselors

dr.snipes — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:00:44 +0000

Pain Management for people with substance abuse issues | TIP 48: Managing Depressive Symptoms in Early Recovery | Counseling Clients in the Criminal Justice System | Psychological First Aid | The Angry Heart-Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders.

Our courses are accepted in most states for CEUs. Click on approvals in the menu bar to see if our courses are accepted in your state.