Marriage and Family
MMate Center - Hope Couples Counseling Series
The Hope focused approach to couples counseling is presented in a lecture and clinical video demonstrations from Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Ph.D. and Jennifer S. Ripley, Ph.D. with an accompanying training manual by Jennifer S. Ripley, Ph.D., Edward Davis, M.A., Cynthia Quigley, M.A. and Everett L., Worthington, Jr., Ph.D. This CE series offers in depth training in the theory and application of the Hope approach with special emphasis on forgiveness in couples counseling.
Hope Couples Counseling: Orientation - Introduction and overview of the Hope approach: This introductory material will orient the viewer to the Hope focused approach history and overview of the theory. Presented in a lecture and clinical video demonstrations using streamed WMV or Flash video and additional readings.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Ripley
Course
Fee: $9.95 CE Hours:1
Hope Couples Counseling: Assessment and Feedback - Assessment and Feedback in Hope: This material focuses specifically on assessing couples according to the Hope approach and giving couples feedback on their relationship in accordance with the Hope approach. Presented in a lecture and clinical video demonstrations using streamed WMV or Flash video and additional readings.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Ripley
Course
Fee: $9.95 CE Hours:1
Hope Couples Counseling: Communication - Communication in Hope: This module focuses on communication interventions, particularly a demonstration of the new TANGO intervention, as a communication intervention with couples. Presented in a lecture and clinical video demonstrations using streamed WMV or Flash video and additional readings.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Ripley
Course
Fee: $9.95 CE Hours:1
Hope Couples Counseling: Conflict & Closeness - Conflict and Closeness in Hope: Video material leads the viewer in addressing issues of conflict and closeness in couples using the Hope approach with specific focus on the LOVE and CLEAVE interventions. Presented in a lecture and clinical video demonstrations using streamed WMV or Flash video and additional readings.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Ripley
Course
Fee: $9.95 CE Hours:1
Hope Couples Counseling: Forgiveness and Reconciliation through REACH and FREE - Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Dr. Worthington discusses and demonstrates how to use his REACH model of forgiveness with a couple under the umbrella of the Hope approach to couples counseling. Presented in a lecture and clinical video demonstrations using streamed WMV or Flash video and additional readings.
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Ripley
Course
Fee: $29.95 CE Hours:3
Children and Teens
Treatment of Childhood Phobic and Anxiety Disorders: The State of the Evidence - In his presentation “Treatment of Childhood Phobic and Anxiety Disorders: The State of the Evidence,” Dr. Thomas H. Ollendick discusses the research evidence for treating these disorders, concentrating most heavily on cognitive-behavioral approaches and pharmacotherapy. In addition, he offers several suggestions for clinicians and researchers working in this area. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Thomas H. Ollendick
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Working with Families in which Children or Teens Experience Gender Dysphoria – This course covers gender dysphoria in children and teens and the issues that are relevant to them and their families. Common presentations are discussed, as well as the various therapeutic approaches and controversies associated with working with these individuals and their families. Theological and pastoral issues relevant to working with this population are also presented. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructors: Dr. Mark A. Yarhouse and Jill L. Kays
Course Fee: $9.95 CE Hours:1
Cultural Diversity
Courses in this category reflect an initiative designed
to promote cultural awareness, professional development,
and spiritual integration.
Developing a Heart for Diversity: Clinicians Responding Relevantly in a Changing World - How do clinicians prepare themselves to address the racial and ethnic diversity of clients and consider culturally appropriate healing techniques with such individuals? In this presentation there will be opportunity to learn about cultural perspectives, learn therapeutic approaches to consider with ethnically diverse clientele, and increase self-awareness as one considers offering services to the multifaceted clients who will enter into therapeutic relationships in the very near future. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructors: Dr. Vickey Maclin and Dr. Elisabeth Suarez
Course Fee: $9.95 CE Hours: 1
What Difference Does Difference Make?: Deconstructing Social Privilege, Disadvantage, and Multiple Identities Psychotherapy Practice - In her presentation "What Difference Does Difference Make: Deconstructing Social Privilege, Disadvantage and Multiple Identities Psychotherapy Practice," Dr. Beverly Greene discusses how individual differences and multiple identities shape the psychologists view of themselves and their clients. In addition, she explains various social and cultural phenomena as they relate to individual and group differences (e.g., social privilege and disadvantage). Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Beverly Green
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Working with Families in which Children or Teens Experience Gender Dysphoria – This course covers gender dysphoria in children and teens and the issues that are relevant to them and their families. Common presentations are discussed, as well as the various therapeutic approaches and controversies associated with working with these individuals and their families. Theological and pastoral issues relevant to working with this population are also presented. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructors: Dr. Mark A. Yarhouse and Jill L. Kays
Course Fee: $9.95 CE Hours:1
Sexual Identity
Ex-Gays: Clinical Applications of Extended Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation - This course explores the possibility of change in sexual orientation for a gay person and the possible harmful effects of attempts to change orientation. Some highlights of the research findings from a longitudinal study of people who have sought to change their sexual orientation through participation in Exodus-affiliated ministries are discussed. In addition to these findings, clinical applications regarding sexual identity therapy and its usage with individuals who are attempting to navigate and develop their sexual and religious identities are explored. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructors: Dr. Mark Yarhouse & Dr. Erica Tan
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Counseling Sexual Minority Clients: Sexual Identity Therapy as an Innovative Paradigm - This course introduces Sexual Identity Therapy (SIT), a middle-ground, alternative approach to the two often-polarized therapy options of gay affirmative therapy and reorientation therapy. SIT focuses on sexual identity rather than orientation. SIT is a client-centered, identity-focused approach that has congruence as its primary goal. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Mark A. Yarhouse
Course Fee: $9.95 CE Hours:1
What
God has joined together? A Christian case for gay marriage:
A discussion at Regent University of the book authored by Myers
and Scanzoni. -
This is a group discussion of the book by David Myers and
Letha Scanzoni that advocates gay marriage from a Christian
perspective. The group discussion takes place in the School of Psychology & Counseling at Regent University, Virginia
Beach, Virginia. The discussion is led by Dr. Mark Yarhouse
and several faculty members and students join in on a discussion
of each of the chapters by Myers and Scanzoni. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Mark A. Yarhouse
Course Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Working with Families in which Children or Teens Experience Gender Dysphoria – This course covers gender dysphoria in children and teens and the issues that are relevant to them and their families. Common presentations are discussed, as well as the various therapeutic approaches and controversies associated with working with these individuals and their families. Theological and pastoral issues relevant to working with this population are also presented. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructors: Dr. Mark A. Yarhouse and Jill L. Kays
Course Fee: $9.95 CE Hours: 1
Emotions
Is Emotional Memory Special? - In her presentation “Is Emotional Memory Special,” Dr. Suzanne Corkin discusses emotional memory and its significance, citing several relevant research findings. She explains the major brain networks and the brain areas involved in emotional memory, along with its underlying cognitive processes (e.g., encoding mechanisms, enhancement effects). Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Suzanne Corkin
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Disgust: The Body & Soul Emotion - This outstanding course presents the interplay among biological mechanisms, psychological processes and socio-cultural factors in food regulation, reading and memory, the emotion of disgust and social and cultural psychology. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Paul Rozin
Course Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
A Unified Protocol for the Treatment and Prevention of Emotional Disorders - Dr. David Barlow, a renowned expert and author on emotional disorders, provides a fascinating 4 hour presentation on the “Transdiagnostic Unified Approach”, a treatment for emotional disorders. Dr. Barlow discusses the issues that have lead the field in this direction, then teaches the modules of this approach in a step-by-step fashion and demonstrates the approach with recorded sessions. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. David Barlow
Course
Fee: $39.95 CE Hours: 4
Emotional Disorders
A Unified Protocol for the Treatment and Prevention of Emotional Disorders - Dr. David Barlow, a renowned expert and author on emotional disorders, provides a fascinating 4 hour presentation on the “Transdiagnostic Unified Approach”, a treatment for emotional disorders. Dr. Barlow discusses the issues that have lead the field in this direction, then teaches the modules of this approach in a step-by-step fashion and demonstrates the approach with recorded sessions. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. David Barlow
Course
Fee: $39.95 CE Hours: 4
Treatment of Childhood Phobic and Anxiety Disorders: The State of the Evidence - In his presentation “Treatment of Childhood Phobic and Anxiety Disorders: The State of the Evidence,” Dr. Thomas H. Ollendick discusses the research evidence for treating these disorders, concentrating most heavily on cognitive-behavioral approaches and pharmacotherapy. In addition, he offers several suggestions for clinicians and researchers working in this area. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Thomas H. Ollendick
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Spiritual Integration
The Spiritual Integration
series provides studies in the area of spirituality and mental
health. With sound integration and ethical clinical practice in
mind, preeminent professionals discuss topics from faith-based
interventions to collaborating with faith professionals within
our communities. Through the review of traditional and current
literature, this series examines the role of faith and spirituality
in counseling and psychology.
A
Spiritual Self-Psychology - In his presentation "A
Spiritual Self Psychology", Dr. James W. Jones discusses
contemporary psychoanalytic models of self development (e.g.,
theories of Hans Kohut). Subsequently, he ties such explanations
to life as a Christian and the development of the spiritual self.
Lastly, Dr. Jones explores the incorporation of spiritual selfhood
into the psychotherapeutic context. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. James
Jones
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Integrating Professed Theologies and Lived Theologies: On the Psychology and Theory of Knowing God - This course is designed to teach the Biblical imperative to know God and the ways to know Him. The course teaches the content of God representations and the cognitive organization of God representations, along with the origins of our knowledge of God, and how to integrate our professed and lived theology. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Nicholas Gibson
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
What
God has joined together? A Christian case for gay marriage:
A discussion at Regent University of the book authored by Myers
and Scanzoni. -
This is a group discussion of the book by David Myers and
Letha Scanzoni that advocates gay marriage from a Christian
perspective. The group discussion takes place in the School of Psychology & Counseling at Regent University, Virginia
Beach, Virginia. The discussion is led by Dr. Mark Yarhouse
and several faculty members and students join in on a discussion
of each of the chapters by Myers and Scanzoni. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Mark A. Yarhouse
Course Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
PsyD. Colloquia Series
The Psy.D. Colloquium series from the School of Psychology and Counseling's Doctorate Psychology colloquia events provides a selection of courses from outstanding professionals and
scientists in psychology and related fields.
Speakers in these courses have addressed a wide range of topics, from marital
work with difficult couples to evolving roles for psychology
in health care.
A
Spiritual Self-Psychology - In his presentation "A
Spiritual Self Psychology", Dr. James W. Jones discusses
contemporary psychoanalytic models of self development (e.g.,
theories of Hans Kohut). Subsequently, he ties such explanations
to life as a Christian and the development of the spiritual self.
Lastly, Dr. Jones explores the incorporation of spiritual selfhood
into the psychotherapeutic context. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. James
Jones
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Ethical
Decision-Making & the APA Ethics Code - In his presentation “Ethical
Decision-Making & the APA Ethics Code,” Dr. Stephen
Behnke discusses the process of ethical decision-making and how
it relates to the APA Ethics Code. He explains the interrelatedness
of ethics, law, and clinical practice, especially highlighting
the principles of confidentiality, testimonial privilege, informed
consent, and multiple relationships. The 1996 U.S. Supreme Court
case Jaffey
versus Redman is examined in view of its implications for mental
health professionals. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Stephen Behnke
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
What Difference Does Difference Make?: Deconstructing Social Privilege, Disadvantage, and Multiple Identities Psychotherapy Practice - In her presentation "What Difference Does Difference Make: Deconstructing Social Privilege, Disadvantage and Multiple Identities Psychotherapy Practice," Dr. Beverly Greene discusses how individual differences and multiple identities shape the psychologists view of themselves and their clients. In addition, she explains various social and cultural phenomena as they relate to individual and group differences (e.g., social privilege and disadvantage). Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Beverly Green
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Treatment of Childhood Phobic and Anxiety Disorders: The State of the Evidence - In his presentation “Treatment of Childhood Phobic and Anxiety Disorders: The State of the Evidence,” Dr. Thomas H. Ollendick discusses the research evidence for treating these disorders, concentrating most heavily on cognitive-behavioral approaches and pharmacotherapy. In addition, he offers several suggestions for clinicians and researchers working in this area. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Thomas H. Ollendick
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Is Emotional Memory Special? - In her presentation “Is Emotional Memory Special,” Dr. Suzanne Corkin discusses emotional memory and its significance, citing several relevant research findings. She explains the major brain networks and the brain areas involved in emotional memory, along with its underlying cognitive processes (e.g., encoding mechanisms, enhancement effects). Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Suzanne Corkin
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Integrating Professed Theologies and Lived Theologies: On the Psychology and Theory of Knowing God - This course is designed to teach the Biblical imperative to know God and the ways to know Him. The course teaches the content of God representations and the cognitive organization of God representations, along with the origins of our knowledge of God, and how to integrate our professed and lived theology. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Nicholas Gibson
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Integrated Primary Care Psychology: The Military Example - This course will feature a cutting edge discussion of the emerging new field of integrated primary care psychology. The presentation will present how Military psychology has pioneered the development of this new specialty application of psychology. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Lt Col Anderson Rowan & Captain John Noah
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
A Unified Protocol for the Treatment and Prevention of Emotional Disorders - Dr. David Barlow, a renowned expert and author on emotional disorders, provides a fascinating 4 hour presentation on the “Transdiagnostic Unified Approach”, a treatment for emotional disorders. Dr. Barlow discusses the issues that have lead the field in this direction, then teaches the modules of this approach in a step-by-step fashion and demonstrates the approach with recorded sessions. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. David Barlow
Course
Fee: $39.95 CE Hours: 4
Ex-Gays: Clinical Applications of Extended Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation - This course explores the possibility of change in sexual orientation for a gay person and the possible harmful effects of attempts to change orientation. Some highlights of the research findings from a longitudinal study of people who have sought to change their sexual orientation through participation in Exodus-affiliated ministries are discussed. In addition to these findings, clinical applications regarding sexual identity therapy and its usage with individuals who are attempting to navigate and develop their sexual and religious identities are explored. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructors: Dr. Mark Yarhouse & Dr. Erica Tan
Course
Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
Disgust: The Body & Soul Emotion - This outstanding course presents the interplay among biological mechanisms, psychological processes and socio-cultural factors in food regulation, reading and memory, the emotion of disgust and social and cultural psychology. Presented in streamed WMV or Flash video.
Instructor: Dr. Paul Rozin
Course Fee: $19.95 CE Hours: 2
