Therapy Tidbits – November/December 2018 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the Nov/Dec 2018 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:

• ACA Hasn’t Reduced Health Care Costs - Explains the impact of the ACA on independent practice doctors and the new recommendation for payment parity for clinic visits.
• Out-of-Office Encounters May Be Beneficial - Discusses the importance and benefits of out of office therapy sessions and encounters with clients.
• Court Cases, Market Forces - An overview of court cases that highlight the ways in which regulatory boards may be at risk for an FTC complaint or federal suit.
• Most Military Efforts Miss Target on Suicide Prevention - Provides an overview of the military’s current programs to support individuals struggling with suicidality and recommends a positive support process.
• Closing Practice Not for Faint of Heart - Highlights the emotional toll that closing a private practice can have on clinicians and offers practical advice on how to prepare for this transition.
• CBT: Helpful Hints for Clients - Lists cognitive behavioral therapy strategies for helping clients.
• HIPAA Preempts State Laws - A review of HIPPA requirements regarding personal representatives after a patient’s death.
• Empathy May Be Ill-Timed in Treating Trauma - Explains why offering empathy in the treatment of trauma patients may be counter-productive, but offers hope that with therapy the client may eventually be ready to accept a clinician’s compassion.

Closeout Course #11-24 | 2018 | 17 pages | 10 posttest questions