Some states are considering requiring mandatory opioid abuse education in public schools, according to The Washington Post. Ohio is requiring opioid education in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Michigan legislature is considering a similar program. The Michigan bill states, “The model program of instruction adopted or developed by the department…
ADHD Medications Don’t Appear to Help Children With Homework: Study
Giving children stimulant medication meant to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has no significant effect on homework completion or accuracy, a new small study suggests. The study, published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, included 75 children with ADHD who were attending a summer school program. The…
QUANTUM UNITS EDUCATION: New CEU Courses
New! Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment for Clinicians This course was developed from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration informational which: provides information about suicidality; focuses on the information that treatment professionals need to know and provides that information in an accessible manner; synthesizes…
QUANTUM UNITS EDUCATION: New Online CEU Courses
Counseling Skills for the Treatment of Complex Trauma The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of the psychological and neurobiological impact of complex trauma resulting from child sexual abuse, sexual violence, and domestic abuse. The information was taken from the book, Counseling Skills for Working with Trauma by…
QUANTUM UNITS EDUCATION: New Online CEU Course
New! Treating Eating, Weight and Body Image Issues CEU Course Description Therapists and Counselors often encounter clients with mild to moderate eating and body image issues, less severe than anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. They emerge as minor themes that lurk behind major presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, low…