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How Process-Based Therapy is Revolutionizing Mental Health Treatment

Earn FREE CE for watching this training

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In this one-hour experiential workshop, PBT experts Drs. Joseph Ciarrochi and Diana Hill will guide you process-based- therapy and how you can integrate it to enhance existing therapeutic modalities you're already using.

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Dealing with Judgments Exercise: Adapting DBT for Everyday Clinical Needs

Watch this FREE demonstration and download the in-session worksheet to help clients deal with judgments

Andrew Bein, Ph.D., LCSW

Dr. Andrew Bein, a seasoned instructor with an energetic, hands-on approach to mindfulness-based practices and Dialectical Behavior Therapy education, demonstrates the Dealing with Judgment exercise.

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Bringing Men to the Table: Recognizing & Treating Eating Disorders in Male Clients

Key considerations for working with male clients

Andrew Walen, LCSW, LICSW, CEDS-S

To identify and treat males, it takes a complete re-think of what you assume eating disorders look like and how best to assist. Andrew Walen, LCSW-C, LICSW, CEDS-S, provides key guidance.

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Incorporating Religion & Spirituality into Grief Counseling

Clinical considerations and implications for treatment

Christina Zampitella, PsyD, FT

It's become clearer and clearer that effective grief treatment needs to incorporate clients' spiritual beliefs. Dr. Christina Zampitella, PsyD, FT, shares tips for clinicians to increase their comfort level and effectively make space for clients' spiritual beliefs.

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The Skill of Savoring: A Polyvagal Tool for Ventral Vagal Regulation

Video demonstration from Deb Dana, LCSW

DEB DANA, LCSW

Clients stuck in cycles of anxiety, fear, and distress need simple, but effective inner guidance to find their way back to safety, connection, and hope. Deb Dana, LCSW, shares a 20-30 second exercise that clients can use to more deeply savor their positive experiences.

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Treating Binge Eating Disorder, Complex Trauma, and Body Shame

Interview with renowned expert Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW

Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW

Binge eating disorder is the most underdiagnosed eating disorders, yet it occurs at very high rates in trauma survivors. In this candid interview, Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW, explores the intersection of eating disorders and trauma, as well as the implications for treatment.

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Tips for New Therapists on Growing a Private Practice

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From discovering a specialty to prioritizing networking, clinician Frank Anderson, MD, shares his proven strategies for clinicians to grow their private practice.

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How to Help Clients While Managing Your Own Emotions

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In order to avoid burning out, it's essential for therapists to have strategies to take care of themselves. Trauma therapist Frank Anderson, MD, provides his recommendations for practicing self-care.

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Common Struggles for New Therapists in Private Practice

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From managing overhead costs to navigating paperwork and billing, opening a private practice poses several challenges for any therapist. Frank Anderson, MD, reflects on his journey and provides expert advice.

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What It’s Like to Start Your Own Private Practice

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Renowned therapist Frank Anderson, MD, reflects on his experience launching his own private practice and provides guidance for clinicians who are thinking of making the switch.

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