Providing Continuing Education is something we enjoy. We try to offer CE opportunities about once a month. See below for information on upcoming workshops including registration links.
LADC Provider Number: 20240106
Social Work Provider Number: 20243670
Approved Provider through the BBHL (LPC and LMFT)
Harm Reduction 101
Presented by Amanda Hammack LPC – View Bio
Friday, April 19, 2024
10:00am – 12:00pm
Live on Zoom.
In Harm Reduction 101 we will discuss basic strategies aimed at minimizing the negative consequences associated with substance use. Being that abstinence may not be immediately achievable for everyone, alternative approaches are needed to promote health and safety for all. We will briefly delve into some of the successes, controversies, and barriers of harm reduction as well as future directions and opportunities.
Learning Objectives:
Understand Basic Harm Reduction Strategies
Describe Successes Stories, Challenges, and Controversies
Discuss future possibilities and directions
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$29 for 2 CE hours
Alcohol: A Comprehensive Overview
Greg Sutmiller MS, LADC/MH, LPC
Friday, April 26, 2024
8:30am – 1:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to provide treatment professionals with information they can use to feel more knowledgeable and confident when working with individuals who are dependent upon or potentially misusing alcohol.
Topics Covered Include:
History of Alcohol in the USA
Alcohol in Popular Culture
Prevalence of Use
Physiology and Chemistry of Alcohol
Types of Alcohol
How It’s Made
Medical Issues
Use in Different Stages of Development
DSM Diagnoses
Potential for Dependence
Use in Recovery Treatment
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$49 for 4 CE hours
CHANGE YOUR THINKING, CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Presented by Greg Sutmiller MS, LPC, LADC/MH
Friday, May 3, 2024
8:30am – 12:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to provide cognitive concepts and tools clinicians can use to treat many common mental health concerns.
Topics Covered Include:
The Cognitive Model
Automatic Thoughts
The Meaning of Automatic Thoughts
Core Beliefs
Changing Thinking
Changing Core Beliefs
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$39 for 3 CE hours
Cannabis: A Comprehensive Overview
Presented by Greg Sutmiller MS, LPC, LADC/MH
Friday, May 10, 2024
8:30am – 1:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to provide treatment professionals with information they can use to feel more knowledgeable and confident when working with individuals who are currently using cannabis or considering using cannabis.
Topics Covered Include:
History of Cannabis
Cannabis in Popular Culture
Prevalence of Use
Legal Status
Oklahoma Cannabis Laws
Physiology and Chemistry of Cannabis
Types of Cannabinoids
Types of Cannabis
Cultivation
Methods of Ingestion
Medical Benefits and Problems
Use in Pregnancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
Relationship with Schizophrenia
DSM Diagnoses
Potential for Dependence
Use in Recovery
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$49 for 4 CE hours
Bun in the Oven, Pot on the Stove: The Scoop on Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Presented by Amanda Hammack LPC – View Bio
Friday, May 10, 2024
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The culture around cannabis has changed dramatically within the last decade. People have become comfortable with using it and people want to know, is it safe to use in pregnancy? Is it better or worse than using an antidepressant or narcotic medication for pain? In this session, we will review cases of child neglect, abuse, and endangerment that involve marijuana as well as medical cases in which the mother’s use of marijuana is considered harm reduction. Finally, we will end with a literature review of peer-reviewed research on the subject matter.
Learning Objectives:
Briefly describe cannabis and cannabis use disorders
Explore cannabis-related child neglect and abuse cases
Review of current scientific literature regarding cannabis and pregnancy
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$29 for 2 CE hours
THE TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS GUIDE TO AVOIDING PRISON, LAWSUITS, AND GENERAL PERIL: Ethics for Everyone
Presented by Greg Sutmiller MS, LPC, LADC/MH
Friday, May 17, 2024
8:30am – 12:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to provide treatment professionals with information they can use to feel more knowledgeable and confident with regard to ethical challenges they may face.
Topics Covered Include:
Competence
Social Media
Misrepresentation
Compensation
Client Welfare
Treatment Interventions
Confidentiality
Telehealth
Dual Relationships
Advertisement
Sexual Conduct
Rebating
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$39 for 3 CE hours
Opioids: A Comprehensive Overview
Presented by Greg Sutmiller MS, LPC, LADC/MH
Friday, May 24, 2024
8:30am – 1:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to provide treatment professionals with information they can use to feel more knowledgeable and confident when working with individuals who are dependent upon or potentially misusing opioids.
Topics Covered Include:
History of Opioids in the USA
Opioid Use in Popular Culture
Prevalence of Use
Physiology and Chemistry of Opioids
Types of Opioids
Methods of Use
Use in Different Stages of Development
Relationship with Schizophrenia
DSM Diagnoses
Potential for Dependence
Medical Issues
Psychological Issues
Treatment
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$49 for 4 CE hours
Fentanyl: A Poisoning and Anesthetizing of Our Nation
Presented by Amanda Hammack MS, LPC-S – View Bio
Friday, May 24, 2024
1:30pm – 5:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to inform the audience of the dangers of Fentanyl and educate them on harm reduction strategies.
Topics Covered Include:
Have a general understanding about what Fentanyl is and is not
Defining Fentanyl’s key characteristics of potency, drug class, and origins through a scientific lens
Be able to explain to others the dangers of Fentanyl
Hear a real-life story about a person affected by Fentanyl addiction
Feel comfortable describing harm reduction and using NARCAN© Nasal Spray
Political and criminal justice matters such as illicit trafficking and manufacturing
Have a general understanding of overdose prevention
Harm reduction methods
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$39 for 3 CE hours
Anxiety Treatment Basics
Presented by Greg Sutmiller MS, LPC, LADC/MH
Friday, May 31, 2024
8:30am – 12:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to equip treatment professionals with information and methods they can use to treat anxiety disorders.
Topics Covered Include:
Different Anxiety Disorders
Common Traits of Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral View of Anxiety
Cognitive Interventions
Behavioral Interventions
Medications
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$39 for 3 CE hours
The Fundamentals of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Presented by Greg Sutmiller LADC/MH, LPC
Friday, June 7, 2024
8:30am – 12:00pm
Live on Zoom.
The goal of this workshop is to educate treatment professionals on the core components of Substance Use Disorder treatment.
Topics Covered Include:
The 12 Core Functions
Treatment Planning
Screening & Assessment Practices
Evidenced-Based Practices
Diagnosis Common Treatment Barriers
Levels of Care Auxillary Services
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$39 for 3 CE hours
Laugh and Learn: Exploring Counseling Ethics with a Smile
Presented by Amanda Hammack MS, LPC-S – View Bio
Friday, June 14, 2024
9:00am – 12:30pm
Live on Zoom.
In this CEU event, we will embark on a journey through the often serious world of counseling ethics, sprinkled with a healthy dose of humor. After a brief introduction to ethical constructs, we will explore values in counseling such as autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity. Next, we will dive headfirst into the wacky world of ethical dilemmas and moral quandaries. Ethical decision-making then takes center stage as we engage in fun exercises and comedic activities to tackle challenging scenarios. In the final act, the spotlight is on self-care through laughter, the best medicine.
Topics Covered Include:
Briefly describe basic ethical constructs
Explore the six values of counseling
Resolve ethical quandaries and moral dilemmas
Practice ethical decision-making
Create a self-care plan of laughter
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$39 for 3 CE hours
Supervision: Herding Cats with Confidence
Presented by Amanda Hammack MS, LPC-S – View Bio
Friday, June 14, 2024
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Live on Zoom.
We will tackle the weighty subject of clinical supervision in counseling with another delightful dose of humor! Prepare to delve into the essential concepts of clinical supervision, from its definition and purpose to its various models and navigating the legal and ethical labyrinth, all with a comedic twist. Get ready to share your most hilarious counseling or supervision anecdotes in a lighthearted atmosphere. Interactive activities such as improv games, cartoon analysis, and dissecting funny memes and videos will help engage the audience. By the end, you’ll not only have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of clinical counseling supervision but also practical strategies for conducting supervision sessions.
Topics Covered Include:
Define Clinical Counseling Supervision
Explore Models of Supervision
Discuss Legal/Ethical Issues in Supervision
Share practical supervision strategies
Create a self-care plan of laughter
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$39 for 3 CE hours
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