Continued education in cultural competency is pivotal for mental health and social work professionals operating in today's diverse and dynamic environments.

Enter continuing education – a catalyst not only for professional enrichment but also for cultivating a profound connection with personal well-being. Let's explore the intricate link between fostering resilience and the ongoing commitment to learning in the dynamic realm of mental health.

Let’s embark on a journey into this dynamic and tech-infused future, exploring the benefits and accessibility that online platforms bring to the forefront of professional development.

Virtual learning has ushered in a new era of flexibility and accessibility for continuing education and professional development, offering a host of advantages to learners.

While ethical dilemmas, don’t happen every day, understanding the concepts for how to navigate ethical dilemmas is an important aspect of continued education and consultation as we work towards ethical practice as mental health professionals. 

The nature of mental health treatment and current presentation is constantly changing with cultural developments, current events, and the constantly expanding body of research related to mental health treatment and best practices in social services.

There are more and more options arising in the area of EMDR training and CEU options; however, not all courses are created equal. Here is what to look for when selecting an EMDR basic training course or signing up for your EMDR advanced training CEUs and why it’s important. 

Specializing in a population-specific EMDR intervention can also assist in making and developing the kings of referrals that you desire in your practice setting.  

EMDR therapist can develop a specialization to work with different mental health diagnosis through advanced EMDR continuing education and consultation.

Are you an EMDR therapist, ready to hone your skills a bit more? Maybe you have gained some comfort in the basics of EMDR therapy practice, and you’re wondering how to take your EMDR therapy practice to the next level. Developing a therapeutic niche within the EMDR therapy world is a great way to start.

Being an EMDR therapist is hard work. The nature of the work that we do as EMDR therapists requires that we spend many hours of our week in the midst of trauma, pain, and emotional suffering with our clients. There are many reasons why building a quality EMDR therapy network is important.

Have you ever felt robotic when participating in EMDR therapy? Has it ever felt unnatural, too regimented, or like you have lost a sense of your therapeutic self in the EMDR therapy  process?

Have you heard other EMDR therapists talk about certification? Have you ever wondered what the benefits of certification might be? Well, we fully support that this is an individual decision for every therapist, here are a few benefits to pursuing EMDR certification.

So how can an EMDR therapist build confidence as well as competence in the EMDR therapy model? Here are a few suggestions:

As an EMDRIA-approved consultant, I am often asked the question about what EMDRIA continuing education course I think is best, and there are lots of options to choose from. But here are a few questions to consider as you are selecting the next parts of your EMDR therapy education.

More and more parts of the mental health profession are moving to an online platform. This includes continuing education courses, and CEUs, required to maintain and renew licensing statuses. 

Today we are going to discuss the benefits and options available for social work and professional counselor continuing education (CEU) courses. 

There is a vital need for social workers and licensed professional counselors to have access to and participate in mental health CEUs to be equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills to treat the communities served.

Whether you are an LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent license in your state, continuing education is a requirement for maintaining a current license to practice. But have you considered how to get the most out of your continuing education requirements?

Whether you are an LPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent license in your state continuing education is a requirement for maintaining a current license to practice. There are less traditional ways to earn CEU towards your license renewal requirements.