TX Social Work 15-Hour Ebook Continuing Education

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION: THE TEXAS REQUIREMENT (MANDATORY) 1 [5 CE hours] Today, some label human trafficking as a form of “modern day slavery,” and frequently, human trafficking has been linked to sex work and prostitution, although there are other forms of trafficking, such as forced labor and domestic work. Human trafficking can involve women, men, and children. Its victims experience a host of psychological problems, including post-traumatic stress, helplessness, and depression, due to the physical, sexual, and psychological abuse they have experienced. This course encompasses a basic overview of human trafficking. The course will attempt to provide practitioners with a glimpse of the realities of human trafficking victims’ lives and the physical, psychological, social, and sexual abuse they experience. Specific interventions and responses are covered, including mental health, social services, educational, prevention, and legal efforts. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING (HHSC APPROVED) 19 [3 CE hours] The role of implicit biases on healthcare outcomes has become a concern as some cite that implicit biases contribute to health disparities, professionals’ attitudes toward and interactions with patients, quality of care, diagnoses, and treatment decisions. This course will explore definitions of implicit and explicit bias, the nature and dynamics of implicit biases, and how they can affect health outcomes. Because implicit biases are unconscious, strategies will be reviewed to assist in raising professionals’ awareness of and interventions to reduce them. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCY IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTH CARE (MANDATORY) SETTING ETHICAL LIMITS: FOR CARING AND COMPETENT PROFESSIONALS (MANDATORY) 35 [6 CE hours] Without proper self-care, boundaries, and awareness (transference), therapists become vulnerable to burnout and vicarious traumatization. This can result in a risk of therapeutic effectiveness, loss of trust with clients, and possible ethical crossings or violations. This course supports professionals practicing competence, while utilizing self-care and boundaries to minimize burnout while practicing compassion for the clients that they serve. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS 59 [1 CE hour] Management of treatment-resistant depression requires a comprehensive treatment plan addressing the complex behavioral and emotional needs of the patient. Emphasis is placed on individualized, trauma-informed care that promotes stability, emotional regulation, and improved interpersonal relationships. Through a combination of therapeutic interventions— including individual and group therapy, skill development, family involvement, and ongoing assessment—the treatment approach aims to foster resilience, personal growth, and long-term success. Collaboration among care providers, consistent structure, and adaptive strategies remain central to achieving the desired therapeutic outcomes. MANAGEMENT OF TREATMENT-RESISTANT DEPRESSION

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