Introductory Pricing on New Video Streaming CE Courses

By Gina Ulery, MS, RDN, LD/N

We have been hard at work adding new video-based continuing education (CE/CEU) courses to our curriculum to offer you a wider range of topics and learning methods. For a limited time, you can enjoy special introductory pricing on these new courses. Try one today!

How Temperamental Differences Affect Young ChildrenHow Temperamental Differences Affect Young Children is a 2-hour video-based CE course presented by Lauren Ehrenreich, MSSA, LISW-S. Temperament plays a significant role in a child’s development, experience, relationships, and behaviors. Children often need supportive intervention to allow them to function in healthy ways and reach their potential. This video course will include a discussion of normal early childhood development and the range of normal functioning as it is impacted by temperament. The purpose of this course is to help participants understand the role that temperament plays in the trajectory of normal child development including inner experience, relationships, and behavior and learn effective, supportive interventions. It is intended for all types of therapists who work with children or their parents, as well as for school-based personnel and classroom teachers. Course #20-83 | 2014 | 14 posttest questions. Click here to preview course video.

Learning Level: Introductory
CE Credit: 2 Hours
Introductory Price: $59 (reg $79)

Autism Movement TherapyAutism Movement Therapy is a 2-hour video-based CE course presented by Joanne Lara, MA. Autism Movement Therapy® is an emerging therapy that combines movement and music with positive behavior support strategies to assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in meeting and achieving their speech and language, social and academic goals. Its purpose is to connect left and right hemisphere brain functioning by combining patterning, visual movement calculation, audile receptive processing, rhythm and sequencing into a “whole brain” cognitive thinking approach that can significantly improve behavioral, emotional, academic, social, and speech and language skills. This course is presented in two parts. Part 1 summarizes what is known about the brain functioning of individuals with ASD and illustrates how participation in dance, music and the arts can render the brain more amenable to learning social and language skills. Part 2 is a documentary created by Joanne Lara – Generation A: Portraits of Autism and the Arts, which spotlights – from a strikingly positive perspective – the challenges and accomplishments of eight individuals with ASD. Course #20-82 | 2014 | 14 posttest questions. Click here to preview course video.

Learning Level: Introductory
CE Credit: 2 Hours
Introductory Price: $59 (reg $79)

Bullying Prevention: Raising Strong Kids by Responding to Hurtful & Harmful BehaviorBullying Prevention: Raising Strong Kids by Responding to Hurtful & Harmful Behavior is a 3-hour video-based CE course presented by Amy Burzinski, LISW. This video course starts with a thoughtful definition of “bullying” and goes on to illustrate the functional roles of the three participant groups: the targeted individuals, the bullies, and the bystanders. The speaker discusses the concepts of resiliency, empathy, and growth/fixed mindsets, and considers the pros and cons of alternative responses to harmful behavior. Included also are an examination of the utility of zero tolerance policies and a variety of adult responses when becoming aware of bullying behavior. The speaker utilizes multiple examples and scenarios to propose strategies and techniques intended to offer connection, support and reframing to targeted individuals, motivation to change in the form of progressive, escalating consequences to bullies, and multiple intervention options to bystanders. Further segments discuss ways in which schools can create safe, pro-social climates. Course #30-73 | 2014 | 21 posttest questions. Click here to preview course video.

Learning Level: Introductory
CE Credit: 3 Hours
Introductory Price: $69 (reg $89)

These online video streaming courses provide instant access to the course videos, course handouts and CE test. Successful completion of the online CE test (80% required to pass, 3 chances to take) and course evaluation are required to earn a certificate of completion. You can print the test (download test from My Courses tab of your account) and mark your answers on while viewing the video. Then submit online when ready to receive credit.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA); the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider #PR001); the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625); the Florida Boards of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (#BAP346), Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635), Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635), and Occupational Therapy Practice (#34); the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501); the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193); and the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

Offers valid on future orders only for a limited time.

Prescription Drug Abuse – New Online CE Course

Prescription Drug Abuse

By: Stephanie Sarkis, PhD, NCC, LMHC

CE Credit: 3 Hours

Target Audience: Psychology | Counseling | Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Marriage & Family Therapy

Learning Level: Intermediate

Course Type : Online

Prescription Drug AbuseCourse Abstract: Prescription drug abuse is on the rise. Pharmaceuticals like OxyContin®, Adderall®, and Xanax® are some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs. For some prescription drug addicts, medication was originally taken as prescribed – until they started developing a tolerance for it. For others, members of their peer group began to abuse prescription drugs because they are easily accessible and relatively inexpensive on the street. Prescription drug abuse also affects those who don’t use – through increased costs and the inconveniences of increased security at pharmacies. Treatment is comprised of a series of steps, including detoxification, inpatient/outpatient treatment, and maintenance. In some cases, patients must be closely monitored because of the potential for withdrawal effects. Once treatment is completed, there are various options for maintaining sobriety. Laws are being tightened, and some medications have become difficult to find due to the increased rate of prescription drug abuse. Course #30-61 | 2012 | 30 pages | 20 posttest questions
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Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

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Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

3 Hours CE for only $20.25! (25% Off!)

This course is based on the public-access publication, Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide from the National Institute on Aging. The booklet discusses practical issues concerning caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, including a description of common challenges and coping strategies. Advice is provided regarding keeping the person safe, providing everyday care, adapting activities to suit their needs, and planning ahead for health, legal, and financial issues. Chapters also discuss self-care for caregivers, sources of assistance for caregivers in need, residential options for care, common medical issues, and end-of-life care. This course is relevant to clinicians who work with elderly individuals, their families, and their caretakers.

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April is Autism Awareness Month

You can help fight autism and earn continuing education credits all month long.

During the month of April, we will donate a portion of the proceeds from every autism course sold to the Autism Society of America. In addition, we are offering special reduced pricing on all of our autism spectrum courses – including one FREE course.

View our autism CE courses: https://www.pdresources.org/Courses/Other/AllCourses/CourseName/1/autism

Together we can help improve the lives of all affected by autism.

Thank you for your support!