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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: Scrolling Minds: Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Effects of Social Media 1 Hour / 1 CE
Shiveta Gandotra, PhD

LIVE: Scrolling Minds: Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Effects of Social Media

Event Date: Apr. 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$75
LIVE: Scrolling Minds: Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Effects of Social Media 1 Hour / 1 CE
Shiveta Gandotra, PhD

LIVE: Scrolling Minds: Understanding and Addressing the Mental Health Effects of Social Media

Event Date: Apr. 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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LIVE: Ethics in Forensic Psychology Practice 7 Hours / 7 CEs
Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP

LIVE: Ethics in Forensic Psychology Practice

Event Date: May. 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$350
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LIVE: Ethics in Forensic Psychology Practice 7 Hours / 7 CEs
Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP

LIVE: Ethics in Forensic Psychology Practice

Event Date: May. 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$350
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LIVE: High-Stakes Sentencing: Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Mitigation and Risk at the Point of Punishment 16 Hours / 14 CEs
John Fabian, Psy.D., J.D., ABPP

LIVE: High-Stakes Sentencing: Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Mitigation and Risk at the Point of Punishment

Event Date: May. 12, 2026 - May. 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$600
PAU
LIVE: High-Stakes Sentencing: Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Mitigation and Risk at the Point of Punishment 16 Hours / 14 CEs
John Fabian, Psy.D., J.D., ABPP

LIVE: High-Stakes Sentencing: Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, Mitigation and Risk at the Point of Punishment

Event Date: May. 12, 2026 - May. 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$600
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CONCEPT Continuing & Professional Studies trains mental health professionals towards certification in specialty areas.

 

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What Should a Forensic Psychologist Know When Preparing the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) as Evidence for Criminal Court Testimony?

What Should a Forensic Psychologist Know When Preparing the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) as Evidence for Criminal Court Testimony?

Forensic psychologists must navigate the complexities of the PCL-R in court, ensuring accurate use and effective communication to mitigate ...

What Should a Forensic Psychologist Know When Preparing the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) as Evidence for Criminal Court Testimony?
Amanda Beltrani

April 17, 2026

The Business of Practice
AI Client Simulation in Counselor Education: What do we know?

AI Client Simulation in Counselor Education: What do we know?

Explore how AI client simulation enhances counselor education with expert insights from Dr. Rakesh Maurya on integrating technology into cl...

The Thoughtful Counselor Podcast. AI in counselor education.
Dr. Susan Rodríguez Branco

March 20, 2026

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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