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 Category Number of Units eBook Courses
 
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Authors: John M. Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver


Textbook Course
12 CEHs
John Gottman has spent sixteen years studying couples in a laboratory setting at the University of Washington, Seattle, to uncover what makes marriages work and how to prevent a marriage from going bad. His research exposes the myths of marriages and marriage counseling, and details the principles that lead to a successful marriage.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Recognize the characteristics of an emotionally intelligent marriage.
  • List the seven principles for making marriage successful.
  • Identify the indicators that lead to divorce.
  • Define which disagreements are perpetual problems and which are solvable.
  • Describe methods for conflict resolution.
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The Emotional Incest Syndrome: What to Do When a Parent's Love Rules
 Your Life
 Author: Patricia Love, Ed.D. with Jo Robinson


Textbook Course
 15 CEHs
When children become their parent's emotional support system, they are suffering from emotional incest. This syndrome identifies how children learn to deny their own needs in favor of meeting the emotional needs of their parents. This course addresses the harmful consequences that emotionally and psychologically invasive parents have on their children, and provides a program for overcoming the chronic problems of emotional incest.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Recognize the warning signs of emotional incest and parental neglect.
  • Distinguish the differences between enmeshed families and healthy families.
  • Describe the consequences of dysfunctional family behavior.
  • Determine the methods for individual and family recovery.
Counseling for Relapse Prevention
 Authors: Terence T. Gorski, M.A. and Merlene Miller, M.A.


Textbook Course
 6 CEHs
This course examines the recovery process, including an in-depth look into relapse prevention. The text gives the professional counselor information necessary to diagnose alcoholism effectively, support the patient through recovery, and identify and treat the relapse patient effectively.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
  • List the steps in the recovery process.
  • Recognize the warning signs of relapse.
  • Identify the symptoms of Acute Abstinence Syndrome.
  • Identify the symptoms of Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome.
  • Describe how to develop a Relapse Prevention Plan.
Child Abuse
 Authors: Ruth S. Kempe M.D. and C. Henry Kempe M.D.


Textbook Course
 6 CEHs
This course discusses the ways child abuse occurs and views the complex social and family conditions that trigger the problem. It also offers guidelines for treatment that range from ways of coping with the initial diagnosis to establishing long-term support for the family.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
  • Identify the four categories of child abuse.
  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse.
  • Describe the proper method of treatment for the abused child and/or the abusive parent.
  • Determine a treatment program for the abused or neglected child.
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A.D.D. on the Job: Making Your A.D.D. Work for You
Author: Lynn Weiss, Ph.D.


Textbook Course
 11 CEHs
This course examines how to handle the troublesome aspects of ADD in the workplace, including how to deal with hypersensitivity, the "Uh-huh" Phenomenon, low self-esteem, "drifting off", time-management, and poor organizational skills. The author describes the three types of ADD and identifies the characteristics of each type. An excellent resource, this course outlines an approach that will enable you to teach your clients how to identify their type of ADD and how their type can potentially impact job performance.  The text is a positive and instructive review of important issues surrounding ADD in the work environment.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
  • Recognize the three types of ADD.
  • Describe the characteristics of each type of ADD.
  • Identify the different difficulties each type of ADD can have on the job.
  • Distinguish which jobs and bosses are best suitable for each ADD type.
  • List effective ways to address ADD issues in the work environment.
Deadly Odds: Recovery from Compulsive Gambling
Authors: Ken Estes and Mike Brubaker


Textbook Course
 12 CEHs
This course details the consequences of compulsive gambling behavior and describes an overview of the recovery process. Through numerous case histories, the text identifies the progress of compulsive gambling and outlines the treatment approach that is most effective for recovery.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
  • Describe the diagnostic criteria for compulsive gambling.
  • Identify gender differences in gambling addiction.
  • Recognize behavioral characteristics that lead to compulsivity in gambling.
  • List the treatment plan for recovery from compulsive gambling.
Food Addiction: The Body Knows
 Author: Kay Sheppard, M.A.


Textbook Course
 8 CEHs
This course offers an in-depth look at food addiction and the treatment issues involved in developing a recovery plan that includes healthier eating habits. Teach your clients how to identify "trigger" foods that lead to binging. With this course you will be able to understand and solve the problems of the food addict and compulsive eating.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
  • Identify the complexities of food addiction.
  • List the symptoms of the disease.
  • Develop a food plan based on the individual's needs and tolerances.
  • Describe the consequences of food addiction.
  • Recognize the signs and patterns of relapse mode.
  • Develop a relapse prevention program.
Work Addiction: Hidden Legacies of Adult Children
 Author: Bryan E. Robinson, Ph.D.


Textbook Course
 8 CEHs
Teach your clients the distinction between healthy and addictive work habits. This course examines the disease of compulsive overworking, also known as work addiction. It explores the characteristics of work addiction, including the connection with growing up in an alcoholic and dysfunctional household. The text also offers an in-depth plan for personal recovery from work addiction.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
  • Recognize the characteristics of work addiction.
  • Distinguish between healthy work habits and compulsive overworking.
  • Examine how growing up in an alcoholic/dysfunctional home can lead to work addiction.
  • Describe the steps in breaking the cycle of addiction.
  • List the steps to personal recovery from work addiction.
Why Do They Act That Way?: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for
 You and Your Teen
Author: David Walsh, Ph.D.


Textbook Course
 12 CEHs
Understanding teen behavior starts with a thorough knowledge of brain development during adolescence. This course reveals the latest scientific findings and describes why mood swings, impulsiveness, angry outbursts, risk taking, miscommunication, crazy behavior, territoriality, and other familiar teenage behavior problems are so common. Most important, the text describes parenting techniques that work.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Recognize how brain development determines adolescent behavior.
  • List the effects of drugs, alcohol, computer games, and other activities on the adolescent brain.
  • Identify gender differences in the adolescent brain.
  • Describe parenting strategies to manage impulsive and erratic behavior in adolescents.
  • List communication techniques for parents to use to stay connected with their kids.
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Therapy with Stepfamilies
Authors: Emily B. Visher, Ph.D. and John S. Visher, M.D.


Text Book Course
12 CEHs
Understanding the dynamics of the stepfamily increases the clinician’s skills in helping couples negotiate their relationship and parenting techniques. This course examines the basic differences in the stepfamily structure, describes the emotional stages of the stepfamily, and discusses the integration tasks resulting from the stepfamily structure. The authors do an excellent job of illustrating the family relationships at different stages and identifying the areas of difficulties stepfamilies typically face. A variety of intervention strategies are discussed as well as specific issues concerning the children.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe methods for achieving successful stepfamily integration.
  • Identify areas of difficulty with the stepfamily.
  • Apply therapeutic intervention strategies to help stepfamily members adjust and adapt to the stepfamily system.
  • Discuss strategies for addressing the child's "loss, loyalty, and lack of control" issues.
  • Describe effective parenting and stepparenting techniques.
Stage II Recovery: Life Beyond Addiction
Author: Earnie Larsen


Textbook Course
 3 CEHs
Teach clients how to overcome self-defeating behavior and how to improve their lives and relationships during Stage II Recovery. This course examines the self-discovery process that follows the initial stages of sobriety.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the six categories of self-defeating learned behaviors.
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  • Discuss the three functions of habits and how they can reinforce negative behavior.
  • List the principle of the "conversion experience."
  • Identify the four characteristics of an effective program.
  • Develop a program for breaking self-defeating behavior patterns.
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit
Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood
 Authors: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.


Textbook Course
 14 CEHs
ADD children are often misidentified as lazy, lacking self-discipline, underachievers, and disorganized. This course takes an in-depth look into the diagnostic criteria and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children and adults. Considered leading experts in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder, the authors give a detailed description of ADD in order to strengthen clinician's skills in properly identifying this disorder in their clients.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify the diagnostic criteria for ADD in children and adults.
  • Distinguish between the characteristics of ADD and non-related symptoms.
  • Develop a treatment plan for managing ADD in children and adults.
  • Determine the benefits of medication as a part of the treatment plan.
  • List the management of ADD tips for families.
  • List the management of ADD tips for couples.
  • Identify the cycle of interaction for couples, where one member has ADD.
  • Define the subtypes of ADD.
Group Therapy with Alcoholics: Outpatient and Inpatient Approaches
 Authors: Baruch Levine and Virginia Gallogly


Textbook Course
8 CEHs
This course offers an in-depth look at group treatment for alcoholics and their families. The text is based on the authors' extensive experience working with numerous alcohol programs, including both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify the different functions and approaches for group treatment of alcoholics.
  • Recognize the characteristics of members in determining group placement.
  • Determine the "commonality of purpose" for treatment groups.
  • Describe motivational development and program objectives for group formation.
Diagnosing and Treating Co-dependence: A Guide for Professionals
 Who Work With Chemical Dependents, Their Spouses and Children
Author: Timmen L. Cermak, M.D.


Text Book Course
 5 CEHs
This course provides important information that will help healthcare professionals identify co-dependency in their clients. The author discusses the diagnostic criteria for Co-dependent Personality Disorder, outlines the stages of recovery for co-dependency including the most effective treatment plan for each stage, and describes the factors that lead to co-dependency in therapists and other healthcare professionals.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify the significance of co-dependence and co-dependent behavior.
  • List the diagnostic criteria for Co-dependent Personality Disorder.
  • Distinguish the differences between "co-ing" and helping behaviors.
  • Describe the Stages of Recovery for co-dependence.
  • Develop treatment methods for the Stages of Recovery for co-dependence.
  • Recognize when a therapist's own co-dependence behavior becomes active.
Emotional Blackmail: When the People In Your Life Use Fear, Obligation
 and Guilt to Manipulate You
 Authors: Susan Forward, Ph.D. with Donna Frazier


Textbook Course
 12 CEHs
This course examines a powerful form of manipulation referred to as Emotional Blackmail, where fear, obligation and guilt are used to coerce compliance. Teach your clients practical techniques for confronting emotional blackmail, rebuilding relationships, and for regaining their confidence, independence, and integrity.

Course objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify the symptoms of Emotional Blackmail.
  • Recognize the methods used by emotional blackmailers to manipulate their targets.
  • Describe the target's role in the emotional blackmail struggle.
  • List the techniques used to prevent emotional blackmail.
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