Self Study Virtual CEs

Aging Gracefully (Recorded Event)

Early Detection of Anxiety & Depression Disorders to Lower Suicide Risks (Recorded Event)

For over a decade, the suicide rate in Missouri has been higher than the national rate.  Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death with suicides outnumbering homicides by more than two to one. With the increase in opiate addictions, it is critical that social workers are educated in how to assess, treat, and refer to appropriate levels of care to lower the risks for suicide.

Early Detection of Suicide Risk in Older Populations (Recorded Event)

SELF STUDY

Presented by Gary U. Behrman, PhD, MSW, M.Div., LCSW 

*** This course meets the Suicide Prevention requirement for licensure renewal. ***

For over a decade, the suicide rates in the U.S. are rising.Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the general population, with suicides outnumbering homicides by more than two to one. Among all populations, white males over the age of 55 are at highest risk for suicidal ideation and completion. It is critical that social workers are educated in how to assess, treat, and refer to appropriate levels of care to lower the risks for suicide especially among aging populations.

Ethics, Social Justice and Weight Stigma (Recorded Event)

Increased stigma is an unanticipated consequence of the overwhelming and contradictory information about food, eating, weight and health. Weight stigma affects people of all sizes in ways that are personal, cultural, economic and social. As agents of social change, what is our responsibility to engage with this dynamic? How do we do so?

Implementing Best Practices in Clinical Supervision with an Eye on Ethics (Recorded Event)

Providing clinical oversight and supervision in the delivery of services to vulnerable populations is a common responsibility of social workers.  Because of the unique challenges experienced, opportunities for ethical dilemmas and vicarious liability are not uncommon.   As supervisors, we are accountable not only for our own ethical behavior, but for the behavior of others including colleagues and supervisees.  This continuing education program will provide an overview of common ethical principles with a special emphasis on Vicarious Liability or the doctrine of “imputed negligence”.  As an important aspect of practice, resources for identifying, managing, and preventing ethical violations will be provided with the goal being excellent customer service to our clients, supervisees, colleagues, and agencies. This workshop meets the ethics requirements for licensure.

Suicide Prevention, Behavioral Health, and Best Practices (Recorded Event)

SELF STUDY

Presented by Teresa A. Cooley-Bennett, LCSW, LSCSW, CCDP-D, TTS

*** This course meets the Suicide Prevention requirement for licensure renewal. ***

This workshop will examine the prevalence of suicide and what types of mental health concerns coincide with high rates of suicide.  The workshop will also examine prevention strategies and how social workers can take care of and manage vicarious trauma that may occur when working with clients who present as suicidal, have attempted suicide, or have completed suicide.  This course will meet the Suicide Prevention Continuing Education Units as required by the Missouri Licensing Board.

Trauma and Recovery (Recorded Event)