Therapy Tidbits March/April 2017

Course overview

Therapy Tidbits – March/April 2017 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the March/April 2017 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep mental health professionals informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are: Drug Tests Add Doubt to Amyloid Theory on Alzheimer’s – Reviews clinical drug trial findings and a new classification system proposed for Alzheimer’s disease based solely on biomarkers. Washington State High Court Expands Tarasoff Duty to Warn – Summarizes the Washington State Supreme Court ruling that mental health professionals have a duty to protect and warn potential victims of violence by patients under their care even in cases where there were no potential victims named. Medicaid Working Under ACA – But With Costs – Discusses Medicaid expansion, ACA coverage and projections for the remainder of the year. Psychology’s Role in the National Drug Epidemic – Provides suggestions for small steps clinicians can take to help curb the epidemic. Exposure Varies in Alternative Practice Models – Discusses potential risks and benefits of alternative practice models. Six Keys to Effective and Efficient Private Practice Marketing – Offers marketing strategies clinicians can use to promote themselves and their practices to develop a consistent flow of clients. Treatment of Simple Phobia – Reviews a case study of a client with swallowing phobia. Confidentiality Limited for Service Members – Provides guidance for civilian clinicians that provide mental health services to members of our military. Metta World Peace – More Than Just a Name – Discusses Metta World Peace’s goals of promoting psychological well-being and reducing stigma regarding mental illness. To Terminate or Not to Terminate? – Offers practice tips for clinicians to use when considering terminating therapy with clients. Course #11-09 | 2017 | 18 pages | 10 posttest questions