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Empower Community Care has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7338. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Empower Community Care is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Implementation Science for Evidence Based Practices

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This 2.0 hour course will provide you with a foundational understanding of the field of Implementation Science (IS). Whether you're new to the concept or looking to strengthen your current knowledge, this course is designed to orient you to the key history, concepts, and themes that shape the field. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid framework to help you think critically about implementation challenges—particularly those related to evidence-based programs and practices.

This program is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Family Therapy

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This 3.0 hour course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of family therapy, exploring its diverse theoretical foundations, intervention strategies, and historical evolution. While family therapy encompasses various approaches—some complementary and others contradictory—all share a fundamental focus on working with the entire family system to create meaningful change. By the end of this course, participants will have a solid foundation in family therapy principles and a deeper appreciation for the role of interpersonal relationships in promoting positive change.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Behavioral Therapy

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This 2.5 hour course is designed to equip participants with foundational knowledge and practical tools to promote positive behavioral changes in children. By exploring key behavioral terms and the history of behaviorism, learners will gain a deep understanding of how reinforcement shapes behavior over time. Participants will learn to create and implement effective behavior plans, conduct functional analyses, and identify appropriate reinforcers.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Assessment and Treatment of Children with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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This 6-hour course is designed to address the symptoms of trauma and assess whether more in-depth treatment is needed, using assessment tools and measuring the impact of the symptoms on the child’s functioning in important areas of their life. The training will provide information about evidence-based treatments, as well as tools for symptom management that can be helpful for working with children who have experienced trauma.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Engagement Strategies and Action Plan Development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

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This 3 hour course is designed to introduce clinicians to general cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) principles, present strategies to overcome common engagement barriers and provide practice in CBT action planning and goal development.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

CBT for Treating Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents

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This intermediate 2-hour course on CBT for Treating Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents is designed for clinicians who want to deepen their understanding of depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as special considerations for adolescents, as outlined by the DSM-5-TR, develop enriching treatment and action plans based on your conceptualization, and learn new and creative interventions to treat adolescents.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Cultural Humility eLearning Course

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This 2.0 hour course discusses Cultural Humility, a practice developed by Dr. Melanie Tervalon & Dr.Jann Murray-Garcia that emphasizes a commitment to lifelong learning and self-critique, mitigation of power imbalances and institutional accountability. The practice seeks to help us understand and accept our own limitations as it relates to the relationships we have with one another and the clients we serve. In this training, you will have the opportunity to explore the difference between Cultural Humility and Cultural Competence, experience real world examples of their impact and interact with tools that will help you along your journey.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Basic Interviewing and Engagement

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This introductory 2.5-hour course is intended to provide clinicians, working in a variety of settings and with many populations, clinical interviewing and engagement skills through more clearly defining these concepts, examining underlying assumptions, practicing specific strategies and core skills, identifying factors that influence engagement with hard-to-reach clients, and becoming familiarized with Motivational interviewing as an added tool.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Crisis Management and Safety Planning

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This 2.5-hour course on Crisis Management and Safety Planning is designed for mental health professionals seeking to widen their knowledge and skills to proactively identify, assess, and intervene on a variety of conflicts and crises, including the development and use of comprehensive safety planning.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Professional Boundaries in Adult Community Settings

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Professional boundaries and building rapport are foundational to creating safety and generating positive outcomes with adults under supervision in community settings. This 2.5-hour course helps staff understand the importance of establishing professional boundaries and skill building towards establishing a professional alliance and rapport with individuals in community settings. The training includes interactive activities and scenarios to further illustrate how professional boundaries can be breached and the necessary steps to maintain a professional work environment.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Professional Boundaries in Adult Correctional Facility Settings

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Professional boundaries and building rapport are foundational to creating safety and generating positive outcomes with incarcerated individuals. This 2.5-hour course helps staff understand the importance of establishing professional boundaries and skill-building towards establishing a professional rapport with individuals in adult correctional facility settings. The training includes interactive activities and scenarios to further illustrate how professional boundaries can be breached and the necessary steps to maintain a professional work environment. This course can contribute toward PREA standards 115.31, how to avoid inappropriate relationships with incarcerated individuals.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Evidence-Based Practices Overview

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This 2-hour introductory course teaches justice system professionals the key principles of evidence-based practices: risk, need, responsivity, and effective intervention. Case studies, exercises, and scenario-based situations are used to increase understanding of how to use these proven practices to help people stay law-abiding.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

This program is approved by the APPA for 2.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Brief Intervention ToolS (BITS)

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This 2-hour course helps staff use Carey Group's Brief Intervention ToolS (BITS) to teach skills such as problem-solving, making decisions, recognizing and addressing thinking traps, overcoming automatic responses, and recognizing unhealthy relationships. Case studies, exercises, and scenario-based situations are used to increase understanding of how to use these tools effectively.

This program does not qualify for NBCC credit.

Carey Guides

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This 2.5-hour course helps staff use the Carey Group's cognitive behavioral intervention tool, the Carey Guides to address criminogenic needs and common case management issues. The Guides help staff motivate people to change, maximize their strengths, and work on developing skills in areas such as recognizing thinking patterns, regulating emotions, identifying positive peer influences, and overcoming family challenges. Case studies, exercises, and scenario-based situations are used to increase understanding of how to use these tools effectively.

This program does not qualify for NBCC credit.

Driver Workbook - Adult Version

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This 1.5-hour course helps staff use Carey Group's Driver Workbook to identify the “driver,” or the criminogenic need that has the greatest influence on a person's unlawful behavior. By focusing on the driver, corrections professionals can choose the strategies, interventions, and tools that have the greatest potential for achieving behavior change.

This program does not qualify for NBCC credit.

Driver Workbook - Youth Version

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This 1.5-hour course helps staff use Carey Group's Driver Workbook to identify the “driver,” or the criminogenic need that has the greatest influence on a youth's unlawful behavior. By focusing on the driver, corrections professionals can choose the strategies, interventions, and tools that have the greatest potential for achieving behavior change.

This program does not qualify for NBCC credit.

Contingency Management for Adolescent Substance Abuse

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This 8.5-hour course is designed to introduce clinicians to the general principles and benefits of Contingency Management (CM) to address adolescent substance abuse as well as the implementation of the structured protocols of CM. The course presents strategies to overcome barriers to CM implementation and gives clinicians an opportunity to observe CM in action for a client.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 8.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Motivational Interviewing for Child Welfare

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This introductory 6-hour Motivational Interviewing course is designed for child welfare professionals who help struggling parents and caregivers. The course focuses on helping these clients strengthen motivation to make the necessary changes that will promote better parenting decisions and bring safety and more stability to family life.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Motivational Interviewing for Youth Justice

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This introductory 6-hour Motivational Interviewing course is designed for juvenile justice professionals who help justice-involved youth. The course focuses on helping these clients strengthen motivation to make changes that will promote better outcomes to bring safety and more stability to their life.

This program is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

YASI and Collaborative Case Work eBooster

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This YASI and Collaborative Case Work eBooster course is designed for YASI users who have already completed their introductory course and wish to continue to develop their skills in using the Collaborative Case Work Model. This course will refresh your skills on administering YASI and in developing Success Plans with youth on your caseloads.