IDD-MH Professional Development Course for Therapists & Counselors

This Program is brought to you by National Center for START Services University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability and approved by NHPA for Continuing Education Credit

February 18th-April 8th, 12:00-1:00 PM EST

Virtual on Zoom

8 CEs

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Description of Event:

This 8-week virtual course offers foundational knowledge and guiding frameworks to help clinicians and therapists support people with IDD in their practice. Using lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, and experiential activities like expressive writing and role-playing, the course emphasizes values-driven care and clinical adaptability and creativity. Each session is 60 minutes and held live on the Zoom platform. There are no prerequisites for registration.

Course will cover:

• Overview of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Common Vulnerabilities
• Perspective and Considerations
• Mental Health Aspects of IDD
• Ethical Decision Making
• Practice Guidelines
• Therapeutic Interventions 

This program is co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA) and National Center for START Services, University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.