Aspira Continuing Education Online Courses

Define aging and long term care • Become familiar with relevant demographic information. • Obtain information that includes but is not limited to, the biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging. • Learn the psychological impact of aging • Describe the relationship between aging and culture • Distinguish between long term and alternative types of care • Identify and access relevant resources

Become familiar with clinical and statistical information regarding substance abuse history, DSM criteria, types of abuse, demographic characteristics, treatment, and outcomes • Define substance abuse and identify its effects • Become familiar with the medical aspects of alcohol abuse/dependence and other types of chemical dependency • Apply current theories of the etiology of substance abuse • Recognize the role of persons and systems that support/compound the abuse

Become familiar with cultural influences on anger management • Become familiar with historical influences on anger management • Identify poor anger management symptomology • Utilize fundamental anger management techniques • Access vital anger management mental healthcare resources

Define various anxiety disorders • Evaluate and diagnose various anxiety disorders • Identify common causes of various anxiety disorders • Distinguish between different anxiety disorders • Utilize effective treatment approaches and techniques

Define Bipolar Disorder • Become familiar with historical influences • Identify Bipolar Disorder symptomology • Identify and distinguish between various Bipolar Diagnoses • Identify causes and associated features • Identify and apply effective treatment approaches

Clear boundaries are essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us, mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts, emotional boundaries help us deal with our own emotions, spiritual boundaries help us distinguish God's will...

Two lives becoming one: That’s the marriage ideal. But maybe you’ve discovered that it’s easier said than done. How do you solve problems? How do you establish healthy communication? How do you work out conflict and deal with the struggle of differing needs? In the process of knitting two souls together, it’s easy to tear the fabric. That’s why boundaries—the ways we define and maintain our sense of individuality, freedom, and personal integrity—are so important.

Assess child abuse risk factors • Evaluate the need for a Suspected Child Abuse Report • Become familiar with relevant child abuse statistics • Differentiate between the roles of mandated and non-mandated reporters • Identify the symptoms and warning signs of child abuse • Utilize applicable clinical assessment and treatment tools • Utilize applicable treatment interventions • Identify and have accessibility to relevant resources

Identify the central principles of clinical supervision • Become aware of  the functions of clinical supervision • Improve standard of practice within your given field • Increase awareness of clinical supervision problems and resources • Increase ability to consider cultural and contextual factors • Increase awareness of legal and ethical issues within clinical supervision • Implement clinical supervision methods and techniques

Identify Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Fundamental concepts • Explore the history and development of CBT • Apply CBT assessment strategies • Identify and utilize CBT clinical approaches • Apply CBT principles and therapeutic techniques • Utilize CBT tools and interventions • Access CBT resources