Behavioral healthcare access and treatment is one area where disparities continue to disproportionately impact people of color and other vulnerable populations, including the LGBTQ+ community; research shows that LGBTQ+ populations of all ages disproportionately experience more instances of mental health and substance use disorders, suicidality, and poorer wellbeing outcomes compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers.
FEATURED LIVE PROGRAMS
Evidence-Based Treatment of Intimate Partner Abuse (July 7th | 4 Hours, 4 CEs):This program will provide a brief overview of current intervention policies on domestic violence, and identify areas in need of improvement, and will review of the extant empirical research on the prevalence, causes, dynamics, and consequences of domestic violence, including differences and similarities across sex, sexual orientation, and ethnic minority status. > Early registration through June 7th -- $50 off
That Which We Do Not Know, Autism and Threat (July 27th | 3 Hours, 3 CEs): Dr. Leite will cover general information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and crime, carefully explain the difference between ASD and psychopathic behavior, while using research to identify factors that create greater and less risk in the population. > Early registration through June 27th -- $50 off
In this episode, Dr. Jones and Dr. Townsend discuss the positive effects that mentorship has on Black men. They talk about the lived experiences of Black men and the protective factors needed to support Black men in their career/family life. --
Dr. Townsend is a national and international trainer. He specializes in addictions and trauma. He is the Co-chair of the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
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Dr. Jones is a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas, board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and a board-certified telemental health provider (BC-TMH).
This program focuses on how to blend psychology and technology to help the greatest number of people possible worldwide. Clinical psychologists in the 21st century will increasingly use digital tools to enhance the effectiveness of their interventions and to expand their reach to serve those currently underserved, including those who do not speak English.
This training program is presented by Ricardo F. Muñoz, PhD. It is also a badge-earning program should you want to continue to learn specialized skills through one of our psychology certificate programs.
