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CONCEPT Professional Training

CONCEPT is Palo Alto University’s Division of Continuing and Professional Studies, a not-for-profit offering world-class education for mental health professionals.

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LIVE: Restrictive Housing and the Management of Disruptive Behaviours 2 Hours / 2 CEs
Ashley Batastini, PhD

LIVE: Restrictive Housing and the Management of Disruptive Behaviours

Event Date: Apr. 30, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$100
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LIVE: Restrictive Housing and the Management of Disruptive Behaviours 2 Hours / 2 CEs
Ashley Batastini, PhD

LIVE: Restrictive Housing and the Management of Disruptive Behaviours

Event Date: Apr. 30, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$100
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LIVE: How to Succeed and Thrive in Private Practice 2 Hours
Maor Katz, MD
Angela Krumm, PhD

LIVE: How to Succeed and Thrive in Private Practice

Event Date: May. 1, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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LIVE: How to Succeed and Thrive in Private Practice 2 Hours
Maor Katz, MD
Angela Krumm, PhD

LIVE: How to Succeed and Thrive in Private Practice

Event Date: May. 1, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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LIVE: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 1 Hour / 1 CE
Michele Galietta, PhD

LIVE: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Event Date: May. 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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LIVE: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 1 Hour / 1 CE
Michele Galietta, PhD

LIVE: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Event Date: May. 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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CONCEPT Continuing & Professional Studies trains mental health professionals towards certification in specialty areas.

 

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Learn about our group training programs, so you can simplify and scale your new staff training and onboarding in areas such as forensic psychology, counseling, and more.

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EFT for LGBTQ+ Relationships: Guidelines for Culturally Responsive Practice

EFT for LGBTQ+ Relationships: Guidelines for Culturally Responsive Practice

The Thoughtful Counselor speaks with Caitlin Edwards about using EFT for LGBTQ+ relationships as a culturally responsive practice

EFT for LGBTQ+ Relationships: Guidelines for Culturally Responsive Practice
Dr. Jose Luis Tapia

April 28, 2025

Diversity
Traumatic Brain Injury in Incarcerated Individuals

Traumatic Brain Injury in Incarcerated Individuals

DBT offers a different approach, focusing on helping incarcerated individuals understand and manage their feelings. Instead of simply tryin...

Traumatic Brain Injury in Incarcerated Individuals
Blake Harper

April 25, 2025

The Business of Practice
Embracing the Digital Shift: How AAFP Successfully Pivoted to Virtual CE Programs & Boosted Profit Margins

Embracing the Digital Shift: How AAFP Successfully Pivoted to Virtual CE Programs & Boosted Profit Margins

The collaboration between AAFP & CONCEPT transformed the org's CE offerings, resulting in increased attendance, higher profit margins, and ...

Embracing the Digital Shift: How AAFP Successfully Pivoted to Virtual CE Programs & Boosted Profit Margins
CONCEPT Staff

May 02, 2023

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