Continuing Education Courses
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
— Anthony J. D’Angelo
At Rise Therapy Center, we pride ourselves on being a teaching practice, meaning we want all of those who come through our doors, whether from academia or from a needs basis, to have the tools to grow, learn, and change.
Beyond Achievement: Addressing Performance-Based Identity in Youth and Adults
SYNCHRONOUS 3 CE CORE HRS: This continuing education (CE) course explores performance-based identity, a growing concern among youth who tie their self-worth to their achievements in academics, sports, or other external validations. The course will examine how this mindset develops, how it manifests into adulthood, and the impact on mental health. Additionally, it will provide strategies for therapists to help clients build a more intrinsic sense of self-worth and offer guidance for parents on fostering a healthier identity in their children.
Not All Feelings Are Equal: Understanding the Hierarchy and Function of Emotions in Therapy
SYNCHRONOUS 3 CE CORE HRS: This course will explore how therapists can conceptualize emotions within a layered hierarchy—recognizing which feelings act as defenses, which signal vulnerability, and which require deeper processing. Clinicians will learn how to attune to emotional displacement, help clients identify root emotions beneath their initial presentations, and build tolerance for affective depth. Emphasis will be placed on both youth and adult presentations, helping therapists guide clients from emotional confusion toward embodied awareness and integration.
For the Kid Therapist Who Needs More Than Just UNO: Exploring and Designing Developmentally Appropriate Interventions
SYNCHRONOUS 5 CE CORE HRS: This 5-hour continuing education (CE) course is designed for therapists who want to move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to child and adolescent therapy. Participants will learn how to assess developmental readiness, emotional literacy, and family dynamics in order to design interventions that are engaging, evidence-informed, and tailored to each client’s stage of growth.
The World is Watching... Or Is It? Anxiety, Self-Consciousness, Narcissistic Overlaps, and the Illusion of Judgment
SYNCHRONOUS 3 CE CORE HRS: This course explores the overlap between anxiety and narcissistic tendencies, particularly in individuals who exhibit heightened self-consciousness, fear of judgment, and a belief that their actions have disproportionate consequences on others or the world. The training will cover theoretical perspectives, clinical manifestations, assessment strategies, and evidence-based interventions.
Ethical and Professional Best Practices in Working with Children and Families: Navigating Complexity with Care
SYNCHRONOUS 5 CE CORE HRS: This course informs licensed therapists about Ethical, Legal, and Professional standards, supported by the American Counseling Association and the National Board for Certified Counselors. The workshop helps clinicians become more nuanced in these standards so they serve children and families with best practices.
Reclaiming the Inner Child: Integrative Approaches in CBT, DBT, and IFS
SYNCHRONOUS 5 CE CORE HRS: This course teaches licensed therapists about the concept of the “Inner Child” and its importance in working with children and adults and how to employ CBT, DBT and IFS alongside this identified part of individual clients.
Understanding and Treating Clients with Pathological Demand Avoidance
SYNCHRONOUS 3 CE CORE HRS: This course informs therapists and parents about Pathological Demand Avoidance and how to identify, work with and move through the difficulties and pitfalls that can occur in the home and therapeutic room.
Understanding and Treating Clients with Pathological Demand Avoidance
ON DEMAND 3 CE CORE HRS: This course informs therapists and parents about Pathological Demand Avoidance and how to identify, work with and move through the difficulties and pitfalls that can occur in the home and therapeutic room.
Creative CBT and DBT Interventions for Children and Teens
ON DEMAND 3 CE CORE HRS: This course will teach you specific interventions to use with your clients right away and also how to differentiate based upon age and severity of condition.