Professional Development for Clinicians
Comprehensive List of Counseling Approaches
Dr. Luke Allen created a spreadsheet of all commonly (and uncommonly) known counseling theories.
Here is Dr. Allen’s website.
Cultural Responsiveness
Inclusive Language Guide (APA)
From the APA Website: “The guide is written to raise awareness, direct learning, and support the use of culturally sensitive terms and phrases that center the voices and perspectives of those who have been historically marginalized or stereotyped. The guide also explains the origins of problematic terms and phrases and offers suitable, more contemporary alternatives. Because this guide is not a legal treatise or advice, terms may differ from how they are defined, interpreted, and applied under law. Please recognize that cultural, global, and regional differences abound; in this guide, we concentrate on language used in a U.S. context.”
Visit the link to view the full language guide.
Culturally Responsive Inventory for Clinicians (NYU)
From the NYU Website: “This inventory is designed for personal introspection and teamwork reflection. With an awareness of oppressive modalities and systems, it asks us to examine the identities we serve, those we don’t and what we need to do to serve clients effectively and holistically.”
Visit the link to download the full inventory and view the instructions!
Social Justice
Social Determinants of Health
From the World Health Organization (WHO) Website: “Social determinants of health – broadly defined as the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, and people’s access to power, money and resources – have a powerful influence on health inequities. These are the unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between countries.”
Visit their website to learn more about health disparities, databases, and initiatives that are being taken to address them.
Mental Health External Trainings & Organizations
CBT School
CBT School, run by Kimberley Quinlan, provides free and paid trainings for therapists as well as for people suffering from anxiety related disorders. Visit the website to access their high quality, free resources!
Creating a Trauma-Informed System of Care: Addressing Individuals, Professionals, and Organizations (eBook via Relias)
Relias offers a free download for the book: Creating a Trauma-Informed System of Care.
“Download this e-book to learn:
What is trauma and how it affects different populations.
Best practices for addressing trauma with the individuals you serve.
Best practices for addressing trauma in your staff, clinical and non-clinical
How to become a trauma-informed organization, including the key elements of the trauma-informed model of care”
Elevatus Training
From their website: “As a national leader in the field of sexuality and intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (I/DD), we offer evidence-informed and trauma-informed products to help professionals, educators, self-advocates and parents skillfully and confidently navigate the topic of sexuality.”
Their website also offers a free virtual workshop for professionals to gain tools for addressing sexuality with clients with I/DD.
McLean Hospital: Grand Rounds Lectures
McLean Hospital uploads recordings from their Grand Rounds for free on their website. Visit their site to view these excellent training resources!
Mental Health First Aid
From their website: “Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges.”
Get involved by being certified to be a trainer, or refer people to take these free trainings for better mental health literacy.