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Affordable, relevant, and diverse Continuing Ed for mental health professionals… one year of unlimited CE courses for just one low price! Clearly Clinical is an approved provider with the APA, NBCC, ASWB, NAADAC, NYS, CAMFT, & CCAPP; we feature clinicians from historically-marginalized populations, and donate to the Trevor Project.


Our innovative CE presentations and interviews feature national experts and cover topics that help today’s passionate providers learn, grow, and shine.


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Episodes

Staying Compliant with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, Ep. 27 (Not eligible for CE credit)

Attorney Nick Merkin addresses a common problem in the field of behavioral health: Client/patient privacy. He discusses staying in compliance with often-conflicting ideals about client privacy/confidentiality and appropriate disclosure of client info. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more)...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 27

Employment Law and Behavioral Health: What You Need to Know, Ep. 26 (Not eligible for CE credit)

Attorney Nick Merkin covers important topics in employment law in the behavioral health field, including interviewing and hiring, policy and procedure requirements, discrimination, harassment, wage concerns, employee discipline, and termination. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Lear...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 26

Helping Clients Develop Academic Confidence: Helping Students Move From Feeling Impossible to "I'm possible", Ep. 25

Dr. Mark Stevens, PSY, provides a paradigm and specific interventions for mental health professionals and school counselors to help students who are not performing up to their potential, like developing a growth mind-set and empowering help-seeking. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clear...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 25

Facilitating Increased Self-Compassion with Male Clients, Ep. 24

Dr. Mark Stevens, PSY, provides tools for listeners to explore the nuances associated with finding a more compassionate inner voice and self-empathy, both within clients and themselves, and how to use these the tools in their own work with male clients. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with C...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 24

Simple Psychopharmacology for the Non-MD Clinician, Ep. 23

Dr. Lance Steinberg, MD, discusses standard psychopharmacology medications and medication classes, as well as what conditions may be helped by use of these medications; he also discusses various side effects, interactions, and special considerations. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clea...

Oct 01, 20181 hrEp. 23

Addiction Group Counseling: Managing the Mayhem, Ep. 22 (Not eligible for CE credit)

Heather Black-Coyne, CADAC II, discusses different approaches for running addiction groups, as well as covers some pitfalls of the group process. She also discusses the critical thinking skills necessary for effective group leadership. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, a...

Oct 01, 20181 hrEp. 22

Managing Burnout in Addiction Treatment: Role Clarification, Ep. 21 (Not eligible for CE credit)

Heather Black-Coyne, CADAC II, discusses ways for addiction professionals to find more balance in their work, through the use of clinical reflection, boundary-setting, and role clarification. Note: Not eligible for CE credit. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing E...

Oct 01, 20181 hrEp. 21

Addiction Counseling: The Importance of the Assessment, Ep. 20 (Not eligible for CE credit)

Heather Black-Coyne, CADAC II, explores the importance of the addictive disorder assessment through the eyes of Standard of Care, and offers guidance about how to effectively manage the critical components of an initial assessment. Note: Not eligible for CE credit Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and s...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 20

LGBTQ: Back to Basics, Ep. 19

Beck Gee-Cohen, LADC, sheds light on the basics of LGBTQ identities, and discusses language and some very basic nuances of helping the LGBTQ community from the perspective of a behavioral health provider. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https:/...

Oct 01, 20181 hrEp. 19

Effective Treatment Strategies for African American Clients, Ep. 18

Tia Brisco, LMFT, reviews various treatment modalities that have been shown to be effective in working with African American and Black clients, and reviews the benefits of integrating these methods when working with this population. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Conti...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 18

Cultural Competence with African American Clients, Ep. 17

Tia Brisco, LMFT, explores how the biases, beliefs, and values of behavioral health providers impact client care, and discusses some of the cultural considerations providers ought to keep in mind when working with African American and Black clients. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clear...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 17

What Keeps African Americans Out of Therapy? Ep. 16

Tia Brisco, LMFT, discusses some of the roadblocks that often discourage African Americans from seeking treatment, and explores a number of methods to increase the likelihood of success in treating African Americans. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visi...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 16

Frontline Clinicians and Prevention of Sex Abuse, Ep. 15

Dr. Charles Flinton, LMFT, and Cynthia Rinker, LMFT, highlight efforts to stop first­time sexual offending and offer insights into ways that promote sexual abuse prevention from a grassroots perspective. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 15

The Impact of Implicit Racial Bias with Clients of Color, Ep. 14

April Tith, LMFT, explores the growing research that exists about implicit racial bias and its effect on clinical care, particularly in the service of communities of color. Note: Not eligible for CE credit. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 14

Separating Relationship OCD from Typical Relationship Uncertainty, Ep 13

Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT, provides a breakdown of the differences between Relationship OCD and typical relationship uncertainty. She also provides an overview about evidence-based treatments for Relationship OCD, as well as reviewing possible roadblocks. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with C...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 13

The Key to Adolescent Family Work: Psychoeducation, Ep. 12

Talyn Olguin, LMFT, discusses the importance of providing psychoeducation and coping-skill recommendations to the individual and/or family in order to provide support for the desired or recommended changes. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https...

Oct 01, 20181 hrEp. 12

Navigating Individuation: Helping Adolescents Thrive, Ep. 11

Talyn Olguin, LMFT, discusses some unique treatment considerations when working with adolescent clients, including hormones, differentiation, bullying, self-harm, increasingly more complex relationships, consequences, and their beliefs about the future. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with C...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 11

Managing Homeostasis with the Families of Adolescents, Ep. 10

Talyn Olguin, LMFT, provides an overview of the challenges clinicians may face when attempting to disrupt homeostasis in order to improve family interactions, and provides insight about how to effectively avoid becoming another part of the family system. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with ...

Oct 01, 20181 hrEp. 10

Obstacles in Treating Chronic Pain and Coexisting Disorders, Ep. 08

Dr. Stephen Grinstead, LMFT, details strategies for offering more comprehensive support to patients experiencing chronic pain management problems as a means to improve treatment compliance and outcomes. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://C...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 8

The Chronic Pain and Coexisting Disorder Problem, Ep. 07

Dr. Stephen Grinstead, LMFT, explains the current United States Opiate Epidemic and how it's impacted by chronic pain disorders, as well as the pervasiveness of these problems. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com. Hosted...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 7

Best Practice: What Matters In Helping Clients Heal, Ep. 06

Elizabeth Irias, LMFT, shares what keeps clients coming back, and how to reduce treatment drop-outs. Learn concise, and relevant skills to help you provide excellent, research-based care to your clients without even having to learn a totally new method! Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with C...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 6

Creating Client Success Stories: Treatment & Discharge Planning, Ep. 05

Elizabeth Irias, LMFT, provides clear direction about how to write effective treatment plans, and also offers clinicians guidance about how to manage client discharges effectively and responsibly. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://Clearly...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 5

Different Ways to Write Fast, Ethical Notes, Ep. 04

Elizabeth Irias, LMFT, help you really understand the differences between the various common progress note formats (including DAP, SOAP, GIRP, and one of her own methods), and how to effectively use them. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https:/...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 4

Cranking Out Notes, Ethically and Efficiently, Ep. 03

Elizabeth Irias, LMFT, helps you save time and energy, and document only what you need to ethically and by law. Understand what really needs to be in your progress notes, and learn a number of strategies to help you document efficiently and effectively. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with C...

Oct 01, 201856 minEp. 3

Clinical Documentation: What You Need and What You Don't, Ep. 02

Elizabeth Irias, LMFT, helps clinicians integrate Medical Necessity into clinical documentation by offering easy-to-use strategies and tips, including her copyrighted progress note method, called Safety FIRST. Make your notes sharper, faster, easier. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clea...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 2 minEp. 2

Medical Necessity: Why You Need To Know What It Is, Ep. 01

Elizabeth Irias, LMFT, explains the illusive term 'Medical Necessity' and offers information about the legal/ethical factors that impact your notes & documentation. Understand what the phrase 'Medical Necessity' means, and why it matters so much. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clea...

Sep 28, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 1

Welcome to Clearly Clinical! Affordable Podcast CE Courses

The nation's first and only nationally-approved podcast Continuing Education company, approved by the APA, NBCC, ASWB, and others. Woman-owned and operated, by Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Affordable, meaningful, diverse, and accessible CE courses, all for one low price. New courses are released every week or two, on topics to help you learn, grow, and shine. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some o...

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