AMK COUNSELING
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) & TRAINING PROGRAM

AMK Counseling offers high quality Continuing Education (CE) trainings for mental health professionals. Check out our live virtual, in-person, and on-demand / home study programs!

AMK Counseling has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7277. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AMK Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Upcoming Live Courses

Instilling Hope in a Time of Significant Loss | 3 CE Credits

Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:30am - 12:45pm CST Live Virtual Training via Zoom

Presented by Frannie Siegel, MSW, LCSW

This training is designed to be a comprehensive overview of work with grief and loss in the individual outpatient therapy setting. Clinicians will review helpful considerations for grief work, as well as explore evidence-based strategies to assess and treat clients experiencing loss. Clinicians will also gain an understanding of the challenges posed with grief and loss, and have opportunities to practice skills through discussions and case vignettes.

$50

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Understanding Selective Mutism: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment | 2 CE Credits

Friday, June 20, 2025, 10am - 12pm CST Live Virtual Training via Zoom

Presented by Riley Lowe, MSW, LCSW

This training is designed to be a comprehensive overview of selective mutism, diagnostic criteria and presentation. The goal of this training is to provide clinicians with an introduction to assessment and diagnosis of selective mutism, exploration of symptoms, implications and interventions. Participants will practice application through interactive questions and case studies.

$30

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On Demand Courses

Ethical Considerations for Supervision in Private Practice | 1.5 CE Credits

Presented by Abbie Kelley, MA, LCPC

Participants will engage in a comprehensive exploration of ethical concerns in supervision, with a particular focus on the unique challenges faced within the private practice setting. The course will provide practical guidance on navigating sound ethical practices, minimizing potential risks, and fostering ethical decision-making in supervision. Attendees will gain valuable insights to support their supervisory roles and enhance their professional practice.

$25

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Family Therapy in Private Practice | 1.5 CE Credits

Presented by Abbie Kelley, MA, LCPC

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of family therapy techniques within the context of a private practice setting. Participants will gain a deep understanding of effective approaches for working with families, with a focus on establishing clear, achievable goals for therapy. The course will also cover strategies for integrating family members into individual therapy sessions, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to treatment. Special attention will be given to communication-based interventions designed to strengthen family dynamics, fostering healthier relationships and improved therapeutic outcomes. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively address common areas of concern in family therapy and enhance the therapeutic process in private practice.

$25

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IFS Basics, Interventions and Application | 2 CE Credits

On Demand Course 2 hours of video content

Presented by Rebecca Roberts, LCPC

This On Demand training will provide participants with the basic knowledge and understanding of Internal Family Systems. This training is well-suited for beginning clinicians and no prior experience of IFS is required.

$30

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Emotional Regulation Interventions for Children | 2 CE Credits

On Demand Course 2 hours of video content

Presented by Janine Snyder, MSW, LCSW

This training equips therapists with play-based interventions to support children dealing with emotional dysregulation. Participants will learn effective strategies that promote emotional regulation while gaining a solid understanding of how these symptoms present in children. Key takeaways include a variety of engaging, evidence-based techniques that can be seamlessly incorporated into therapy sessions. Perfect for therapists seeking to enhance their practice with creative, play-based approaches to build emotional skills in children.

$30

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Introduction to Treatment for OCD in Private Practice Setting: An Integrative Approach | 3 CE Credits

On Demand Course 3 hours of video content

Presented by Samantha Huston, MS, LCPC

Research shows the average person goes 14-17 years before receiving an OCD diagnosis. The goal of this training is to provide clinicians with an introduction to OCD and related disorders with the intention that, as informed clinicians, we can reduce misdiagnosis and get individuals connected to the treatments that meet their neuropsychological needs. This training will provide an introduction to assessment and diagnosis of OCD, exploration of symptoms, and strategies for educating clients on rationale for treatment.

$45

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Parent Engagement in Therapy | 1 CE Credits

On Demand Course 1 hours of video content

Presented by Abbie Kelley, MA, LCPC

This training explores the critical role of parent involvement in the counseling process and its impact on client outcomes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to engage parents in meaningful and supportive ways that foster positive change. The presentation will also address common challenges counselors face when involving parents, offering strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Additionally, we will explore practical parent interventions designed to increase commitment and enhance the effectiveness of counseling, ensuring a collaborative and holistic approach to client growth and well-being.

$15

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Depression Interventions Across the Lifespan | 1.5 CE Credits

On Demand Course 1.5 hours of video content

Presented by Frannie Siegel, MSW, LCSW

This training is designed for clinicians looking to build their confidence in identifying and treating clients experiencing depressive symptoms. Participants will explore interventions and considerations to use with clients across the lifespan. The goal of this training is for clinicians to enhance their clinical toolbox and learn practical skills from a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities.

$25

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Scripting for OCD (1 CE)

On Demand Course 1 hour of video content

Presented by Rebecca Roberts, LCPC

This informative training highlights the ways in which scripting can be used for the treatment of OCD. Participants will review several examples of scripts and explore how to develop and implement scripting in session. This is great for beginner clinicians getting familiar with ERP.

$15

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ADHD Across the Lifespan (2 CEs)

On Demand Course 2 hours of video content

Presented by Jen Hanzel, M.Ed, LCPC Director of ADHD/ Executive Functioning Services

This training is designed for any clinicians wanting to better understand ADHD diagnoses and expand their skill set for working with clients who experience ADHD symptoms. The course provides a thorough overview of ADHD presentation and considerations across the lifespan. Participants will learn many valuable strategies and interventions for treating executive functioning and ADHD symptoms in children, teens, young adults and adults. With extensive experience in the treatment of ADHD diagnoses, Jen Hanzel shares creative techniques and case examples from her practice.

$30

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Anxiety Interventions for Adults (1.5 CEs)

On Demand Course 1.5 hours of video content

Presented by  Janine Snyder, LCSW

This training was designed for any clinician looking to build their toolbox of interventions to use with clients experiencing anxiety! Participants will explore interventions to use during different phases of treatment and will learn many practical skills from a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities.

$25

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Encouraging Client Engagement : How to Support the Change Process (1.5 CEs)

On Demand Course 1.5 hours of video content

Presented by Frannie Siegel, MSW, LCSW 

Feeling stuck in working with a client? Having difficulty getting your clients to make sustainable changes? Or are you noticing your confidence being impacted by your clients' progress? If so, this training will be helpful for you! With an initial focus on how to spot and confront client resistance, we will cover basic principles and strategies from the lens of Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused and Strengths Based approaches to empower your clients through the change process.

$25

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How to Cope in a World that Feels Out of Control (1 CEs)

On Demand Course 1 hours of video content

Presented by Abbie Kelley, MA, LCPC 

This 1 CE course is intended to help explore the stress cycle in more depth, how to cope and how to keep working towards making a difference. Whether this is for you or for your clients, this work is necessary to your wellbeing as we try and navigate some of the challenges ocuring in the world around us.

FREE

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Interventions for the Early Stages of Therapy (2 CEs)

On Demand Course 2 hours of video content

Presented by Abbie Kelley, MA, LCPC   

Interventions for the Early Stages of Therapy On Demand Program Presented by Abbie Kelley, LCPC This training is intended to provide practical interventions to use in the early stages of therapy. They are intended to help build rapport, develop goals and help client's make progress to symptom reduction.

$30

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BFRB: Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (1 CEs)

On Demand Course 1 hours of video content

Presented by Rebecca Roberts, LCPC  

This training provides basic, introductory education on Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors as well as the treatments that are currently used with clients. Participants will use their newly obtained knowledge to practice application through a case study. This training is great for beginner-level clinicians or those unfamiliar with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. No prior experience with BFRBs is necessary.

$15

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Applying Acceptance And Commitment Therapy On Demand (3.5 CEs)

On Demand Course 3.5 hours of video content

Presented by Emily B. Kidd, EdS, LCPC & Frannie Siegel, MSW, LCSW  

This training program is designed to help clinicians enhance their ability to apply an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach in their work with individual therapy clients. Participants will review the core concepts of ACT and learn about ways to take these skills from initial conceptualization to clinical implementation.  All levels of experience are welcome and no prior experience with ACT is needed to complete the program; The training is tailored to meet the needs of mental health professionals from novice/beginner to intermediate level understanding of ACT.

$50

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AMK Counseling participates in community initiatives that increase access to mental health education. Our continuing education program offers clinical resources to mental health professionals who work hard to provide thoughtful therapeutic support within and beyond our community.

We also provide personalized workshops and trainings for organizations, schools and community groups. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about speaking events and workshops.

*Most states accept NBCC approved credits for professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. However, participants are responsible for checking with their own state licensing board to ensure that the training meets their continuing education requirements

Benefits of Online Continuing Education

Online Continuing Education for mental health therapists is becoming increasingly popular as they offer a convenient and flexible way for therapists to earn CE credits. In addition, online CEs offer the following benefits:

Stay Current with
Research & Trends

Improve Client Outcomes

Expand Professional Networks

Enhance Personal & Professional Development

When you consider how online CEs can not only offer you the ability to stay up-to-date with current industry trends but also the ability to improve your overall expertise and enhance your client experience, the advantages of these courses cannot be overstated.

Advantages of Online Continuing Education

Online Continuing Education for mental health therapists is becoming increasingly popular as they offer a convenient and flexible way for therapists to earn CE credits. In addition, online CEs offer the following benefits:

Online Flexibility

One of the main advantages of online CE courses for therapists is that they can be completed on your own schedule, making it easier to balance work and other commitments. This flexibility is especially valuable for therapists who work full-time or have family responsibilities.

AMK Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7277. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AMK Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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