Helpful Links for Therapists and Those Seeking Mental Health Information
http://www.continuingedcourses.net provides the highest quality nationally accredited continuing education (CE) courses on the internet. Take the course online, take the test online, instantly print your certificate online, it's that simple! Look for the course entitled "You can't make me!" - Effective Techniques for Managing Highly Resistant Clients which is based on Dr. Mitchell's seminar and book and is a exellent introduction to this material. If you have already read the book, you can simply take the test and recieve your CE credits! Bonus 10% discount when you use this discount code: T3424. Also, Special discounts to Social Workers are available at http://socialworkcoursesonline.com/.
http://www.ptaltd.com/Professional Training Associates Limited provides cost effective training, consultative, support and marketing services for the mental health field. Review their list of trainers and let them do the leg work by planning and marketing your next training program.
http://www.breathofrelief.com/Karl LaRowe offers intensive on-site training that empowers participants to identify the symptoms of Compassion Fatigue and transform them into energy and engagement through the healing power of Flow Motion; a series of energy transforming mind-body exercises developed from the Chinese martial art of Qigong Karl learned from a master while living in Singapore. By learning to transform stress and burnout caregivers can re-invest themselves in their work and bring to it new energy and a renewed sense of purpose. To learn more about how you can begin to re-experience the joy of caregiving contact Karl today for more information about his talks and trainings at: healerwarrior@msn.com
http://www.realitytherapywub.com/ Robert E. Wubbolding, Ed.D., internationally known teacher, author and practitioner of Reality Therapy has taught Choice Theory and Reality Therapy in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His contributions to the theory and practice include the ideas of "Positive Symptoms," "The Cycle of Counseling," "Five Levels of Commitment," and others. He offers workshops, intensive workshops, and certifications in Reality Therapy.
http://www.talkingcure.com/ The Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change (ISTC) is the home of internationally know authors and trainers Scott Miller, Ph.D. and Barry Duncan, Psy.D. They offer books, seminars, and consultation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical services. Their work is premised on the fact that the quality of the client-therapist relationship is more important than the theory or technique used, and that client-based feedback is central to successful therapeutic outcomes.
http://www.impacttherapy.com/Impact Therapy Associates - Dr. Ed Jacobs provides training in Impact Therapy which is a dynamic multi-sensory approach to counseling which maximizes the use of props and emphasizes that change comes from not only verbal, but also visual and kinesthetic exchanges. Impact Therapy is an active, brief form of counseling that is very helpful for psychologists, school counselors, mental health counselors, social workers, and other helping professionals.
http://www.horizonseminars.com/Horizon Seminarsprovides trainings on leadership, motivation, team management, teaching strategies, and self-improvement. If you are ready for a presentation, workshop, or seminar that will leave your audience with a fresh enthusiasm and a renewed sense of commitment, this is the place to look.
http://www.psychotherapy.net/PsychoTherapy.Net provides interviews and articles by noted therapists as well as videos, books, and other resources for the working practitioner.
http://www.changepower.netMeg Selig, the author of Changepower! 37 Secrets to Habit Change Success, is a great resource for anyone interested in motivation, willpower, and successful self-change. Her blog, Motivated, is inspiring and entertaining!
http://www.nprinc.com/index.htmNational Professional Resources, Inc. (NPR), publishes and distributes books and produces DVDs in the educational arena featuring famous authors and gurus. NPR also has a strong background in staff development in the field of education. Should you have specific questions about videos, products or services please call 1-800-453-7461 and ask for technical assistance or email us at HHanson@nprinc.com.
http://www.worklifeconsulting.netWork LIfe Consulting offering training, team-building, and coaching. As Licensed Professional Counselors they approach business consultation through the unique lens of human psychology. Each service provided is customized to the individual culture, norms, strengths and needs of each particular client's organization.
http://www.apacenter.com Austin Psychological Assessment Center - A group of psychologists in Austin, Texas who specialize in assessments for ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger's disorder, autism, learning disabilities, neuropsychological and gifted and talented testing. Many of the psychologists are school psychologists who have experience working in the school system with kids, teachers and parents.
http://www.drmikebrooks.com Dr. Mike Brooks - An Austin based psychologist providing individual therapy for adults and young adults. Dr. Brooks uses a CBT and fervertly incorporates client feedback into his sessions. Through the use of rating scales at the end of sessions he adjusts therapy to the needs of his clients.
