All programs are presented like workshops, giving you time for breaks and lunch and at the end of the workshop, asking you to evaluate the program. When we receive your evaluation, you receive your certificate.
In addition to the mandated programs, any videotapes that appear on this website are available to you for CEUs. Our theoretical specialties are the more contemporary models of therapy and we provide basic ideas as well as some of the newer ideas to provide another kind of experience for workshop attendees. You can contact us by e-mail at andrewsandclark@aol.com or by telephone at (800) 476-1619.
THE FOLLOWING TEXT IS FROM THE BBS WEBSITE: MANDATORY COURSES
1. Spousal or Partner Abuse - For renewals after January 1, 2004, licensees must complete a one-time course in spousal or partner abuse assessment, detection, and intervention strategies including community resources, cultural factors, and same gender abuse dynamics. There is no hour length specified for renewals in 2004. For renewals after January 1, 2005, licensees must complete a one-time seven hour spousal or partner abuse course. Equivalent course work or experience may be substituted for this requirement, but will not count as CE.
2. Law and Ethics Any person renewing their license on or after January 1, 2004 is required to have completed no less than six hours of continuing education in the subject of Law and Ethics for this and each subsequent renewal. The six hours shall be considered part of the 36 hour CE requirement.
3. Aging and Long Term Care For renewals after January 1, 2005, those persons who began graduate study prior to January 1, 2004 must complete a 3-hour continuing education course in aging and long term care. The course could include, but is not limited to, the biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging. The Board may accept evidence of completion of an equivalent course or courses taken prior to January 1, 2005 or may accept prior teaching or practice experience in order to fulfill the continuing education requirement.
Running Time: 6 hours
4. Supervision - This following material is from the BBS website. These frequently asked questions (FAQ's) are for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT's) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW's) who supervisor either MFT Interns, Trainees, or LCSW Associates.
I AM SUPERVISING MFT INTERNS (Interns) AND/OR TRAINEES. HOW MANY HOURS OF SUPERVISOR TRAINING AM I REQUIRED TO OBTAIN?
Effective January 1, 2000, you will need to have completed within sixty (60) days of commencement of supervision a minimum of six (6) hours of supervision training or coursework. Thereafter, you will need this training every two years. This training may apply towards the continuing education requirements.
I AM SUPERVISING LCSW ASSOCIATES (Associates). HOW MANY HOURS OF SUPERVISION TRAINING AM I REQUIRED TO OBTAIN?
Effective January 1, 2001, you will need to have completed fifteen (15) contact hours in supervision training obtained from a state agency or approved continuing education provider. This training may apply towards the continuing education requirements.
I AM SUPERVISING INTERNS, TRAINEES AND ASSOCIATES. WILL I NEED BOTH 6 HOURS OF SUPERVISION TRAINING FOR INTERNS AND 15 HOURS OF SUPERVISION TRAINING FOR ASSOCIATES?
No. You are only required to obtain fifteen (15) contact hours in supervision training. The six (6) hours required for supervising Interns can be included in the fifteen (15) hours. However, if you continue to supervise Interns you will need six (6) hour of training every two years.
WILL I BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PROOF OF COMPLETION OF THIS TRAINING?
No. However, upon written request of the board, the supervisor shall provide to the board any documentation which verifies the supervisor's compliance with the requirements.