| Credit | 7 CE hours |
| Topic Area | Counseling Theory/Practice and the Counseling Relationship |
| Format | Self-study: text-based/self-paced |
Program Content Description: Participants will read about topics related to protecting children in recent research. The research articles are supplemented with additional content to support implementation of the findings.
Primary Course References
Doumas, D. M., Russo, G. M., Miller, R., Esp, S., Mastroleo, N. R., & Turrisi, R. (2022). Sensation seeking and adolescent drinking: Do protective behavioral strategies lower risk? Journal of Counseling & Development, 100, 352–363. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12430
Frawley, C., & Dillman Taylor, D. (2024). The relational change mechanisms of child-centered play therapy with children exposed to adverse childhood experiences. Journal of Counseling & Development, 102, 153–162. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12500
Johnson, K.F., Cheng, S., Brookover, D.L., & Zyromski, B. (2022). Adverse childhood experiences as context for youth assessment and diagnosis. Journal of Counseling and Development, 101:236-247.
Johnson, K.F., Kim, H., Molina, C.E., Thompson, K.A., Henry, S., & Zyromski, B. (2023). School counseling prevention programming to address social determinant of mental health. Journal of Counseling and Development, 101:402-415.
Watts, J. R., Lazzareschi, N. R., Liu, Y., & O’Sullivan, D. (2023). Childhood psychological maltreatment, sense of self, and PTSD symptoms in emerging adulthood. Journal of Counseling & Development, 101, 96–105. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12455
Xiong, Y., Prasch, P.R., Zhang, Q., & Jeon, L. (2022). A mindfulness-based well-being group for international students in higher education: A pilot study. Journal of Counseling and Development, 100:374-385.
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Program Learning Objectives:
Participants will acquire the knowledge provided in recent research on issues related to protecting children.
Participants acquire supplemental knowledge to support implementation of the content.
Participants will rehearse and apply the knowledge with a flashcard content review prior to quizzes.
Participant knowledge will be demonstrated in multiple choice assessments. Passing the quizzes with 80% will automatically generate a certificate of course completion. Quizzes may be re-taken until passed.
Instructor: Valerie A. Evans, Ph.D. (full qualifications)
Academic CE has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7597. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Academic CE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
