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By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the therapeutic relationship between the qEEG practitioner and client

• Describe how qEEG services should be limited to the practice standards and guidelines of one’s license or the license of their supervisor and also to those areas where one has: sufficient training and familiarity with the client population and disorders

• Describe the ethical and professional conduct of practitioners expected by the IQCB

• Explain client rights associated with privacy, confidentiality, privileged communication, informed consent to assessment and treatment, treatment contract apprising of possible adverse effects, accepting clients, abandonment, and appropriate referrals, equal access to health care, and HIPAA compliance

• Explain the purposes and process of supervision and consultation in qEEG practices

• Describe the purposes and process of mentoring in qEEG practices

• Define professional relationships in qEEG practices including dual relationships, conflicts of interest and exploitation of clients, consultations, referrals and relationships with other professionals, medical and medication monitoring, procedures for dealing with unethical behavior and consumer complaints

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define technology and its role in business organizations 

• Describe how various internet technologies are utilized in clinical practice

• Define online professionalism

• Define Telehealth and Telepsychology

• Explain the APA Code of Ethics for Telepsychology

• Evaluate how the use of specific internet technologies can affect professionalism and ethics

• Discuss the appropriate behavior for online media tools for professionals 

• Explain best practices for using internet technologies as a clinical practitioner

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical responsibility held by a mental health professional

• Assess the risks and legal processes of ethical misconduct

• Explain the General Principles of code of ethics

• Demonstrate competence of the General Principles through understanding case study examples

• Describe ethical issues

• Explain how to resolve ethical issues

• Explain the ethical decision making process

• Describe a psychologist’s or mental health professional’s ethical responsibilities

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the differences between sex and gender

• Demonstrate the ability to use inclusive language and appropriate terminology

• Describe the discriminatory issues that LGBTQIA+ members face 

• Describe how racism and cultural aspects influence LGBTQIA+ members

• Describe therapeutic techniques and considerations to implement in therapy with LGBTQIA+ members

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the different kinds of relationships in the LGBTQIA+ community

• Describe the unique benefits and difficulties different forms of LGBTQIA+ families experience

• Describe the current state of LGBTQIA+ legislation and how that affects couples/families

• List the difficulties that LGBTQIA+ couples/families face

• Identify how discrimination can put stress on a relationship

• Describe the history and importance of sex in the LGBTQIA+ community

• Identify proper safe sex practices in the LGBTQIA+ community and know why they’re important

• List the effects that a child coming out can have on parents and the reasons a child may be afraid to come out

• Describe the effects that coming out during a relationship can have on relationships

• Describe the role of the counselor and how best you can help

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify what domestic violence is

• List important historical events that factor into modern day domestic abuse

• Describe how abuse of power factors into domestic violence and abuse

• Describe the ways domestic abuse impacts different populations

• Identify issues certain minority populations face when it comes to addressing domestic violence

• List and describe the different forms of domestic abuse

• Identify warning signs of an abusive relationship

• List misconceptions that may get in the way of properly treating domestic abuse

• Describe traumatic bonding and why it is harmful

• List mental and physical illnesses that can result from domestic abuse

• Describe important considerations to keep in mind while counseling victims of domestic abuse

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe common misconceptions about sex and romance

• Identify diverse forms of romance and their associated difficulties

• Identify the different forms of love and the neurotransmitters associated with attraction

• Understand the role of lust and sex within romantic relationships

• Identify different ways couples can engage in intimacy

• Describe multiple relationship theories within the field of psychology

• Evaluate the levels of influence that act upon individual and couple’s sex lives

• Avoid common mistakes couples’ therapists make

• Describe the importance of communication in a healthy relationship

• Explain to couples how to improve their sexual relationships

• Explain to couples how to improve their communication skills

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and understand what BDSM stands for

• List common terminology used in BDSM

• Explain how consent works in BDSM and why it’s important

• List common myths and misconceptions about BDSM

• Describe some common forms of BDSM

• Identify issues in the social climate surrounding BDSM

• Explain the legalities associated with BDSM

• Describe how BDSM affects a person’s relationships and mental health

• List tools for implementing BDSM in relationships

• Identify warning signs of abuse in a BDSM relationship

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Defining systemic racism, white privilege, and white fragility

• The history of systemic racism

• The current social context of racism

• Understanding cultural differences: Racial Literacy

• Describing educational practices to overcome racism

• Implicit bias and how to enhance awareness

• Therapeutic considerations involving racism

• Creating a therapeutic environment that facilitates a discussion about racism

• Therapeutic considerations and guidelines for cultural sensitivity

• Culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches for adults

• Culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches for children

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the anatomy of breathing

• Explain stress and its manifestations within the body and brain

• Describe how to balance the body’s energy

• Describe how to balance the body through breathing

• Explain and demonstrate the Qigong breathing technique

• Demonstrate diaphragmatic breathing

• Describe tips for using breath rate techniques in biofeedback practices

• Explain breathwork biofeedback and how to use it in a clinical setting

• Describe options for home training with phone apps

An overview of the content is as follows:

• The importance of understanding how addiction affects the brain

• List the current ways in which addiction impacts individuals and society 

• Define the disease model

• Describe the basics of the disease model

• Explain how addiction fits the disease model

• Analyze the brain’s physiology and how certain areas are connected to addiction

• Describe the basics of how the limbic system can influence decisions

• Identify solutions and how these solutions relate to the brain’s physiology

By the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the effects of trauma and discrimination on the mental health of Native American youth

• Describe the challenges faced by Native American youth

• List the suggestions for mental health care providers in treating Native American youth

• List the differences between what the Western-Euro tribes and the Native Americans value

• Describe how the Sacred Mandala is linked to the human brain

• Describe the four major passages into darkness

• Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous and Native American peoples

• Describe values and identity 

• Describe the history and culture both past and present of Native American peoples

• Explain the meanings of mental illnesses versus mental health and their significance in Indigenous and Native American culture

• Explain if/when to incorporate healing practices into a counseling session

• Explain the environmental ethics and relationships between nature and humans