On the Calendar: Observances & Awareness in May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month.
Every month, the calendar fills with moments worth pausing for.
But here in May, for those of us working in physical and behavioral health (clinicians, therapists, counselors, and care providers of every kind), two observances this month carry particular weight: Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
At Impact CE, we believe that continuing education is one of the most powerful tools a practitioner can reach for, not only to maintain licensure, but to deepen the quality of care they bring to every client, every session, every day.
This May, we are proud to spotlight courses that speak directly to both of these awareness moments, offering our community meaningful opportunities to grow right alongside the conversations happening in the broader world.
AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, observed each May since being officially designated by Congress in 1992, honors the generations of AAPI individuals whose contributions have shaped the culture, history, and fabric of the United States. But beyond celebration, May is also a moment of recognition of the unique challenges, barriers, and lived experiences that define the AAPI community's relationship with health, wellness, and care.
For physical and behavioral health professionals, AAPI Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on cultural competency, examine the systemic gaps that continue to affect AAPI access to mental health services, and recommit to providing care that is truly inclusive. Understanding the nuances of the AAPI experience is not just good practice, it is essential to building the kind of therapeutic trust that makes healing possible.
103565 Behavioral Addiction from the Asian Americans Perspective:
This study investigates how stigma affects Asian Americans willingness to seek mental health services, focusing on addictive behaviors like gambling and internet gaming. Through an online survey of 431 participants in the US, it was found that addictive behaviors attract more public stigma than financial crises.
103793 Unpacking the Root Causes of Gambling in the Asian Community
This course explores the root causes of gambling in Asian communities through a public health lens. Drawing from a recent article in Frontiers in Public Health, it examines cultural values, systemic factors, and the impact of stigma and underreporting in addressing problem gambling. The session emphasizes the importance of disaggregated data, culturally responsive prevention, and community engagement strategies. Participants will...
103573 E-cigarette Use Behaviors of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Youth in the Contiguous United States:
This course focuses on examining e-cigarette use among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth in the continental United States, utilizing data from the Monitoring the Future Study (2018-2019). It is a methodology-intensive course that covers various aspects of e-cigarette use, including patterns of current use, regular use, JUUL use, vaping of nicotine and flavors, as well as...
Mental Health Awareness Month
First observed in 1949 by Mental Health America, Mental Health Awareness Month has grown into one of the most widely recognized public health observances in the United States. Each May, advocates, organizations, and individuals across the country come together to combat stigma, share resources, and elevate the conversation around mental health as a universal concern.
For behavioral health professionals, this month is both a celebration of the work they do every day and a call to keep pushing the boundaries of what compassionate, evidence-informed care can look like. With mental health challenges affecting millions of Americans across every demographic and walk of life, the need for well-trained, culturally aware practitioners has never been greater.
103617 Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers
Clinicians and mental health professionals provide a tremendous amount of support to clients and consumers. The often ongoing roles, responsibilities, and demands common in these professions can result in burnout and exhaustion. This training will provide a framework to understand risk factors associated with burnout and strategies to support one’s overall health and well-being.
104555 Countertransference and the Person of the Therapist: The Other Person in the Room
This program addresses the often-overlooked role of the therapist within the therapeutic relationship—the “other person in the room.” The presentation explores the nature of transference and countertransference and how clinicians relate to these dynamics in clinical practice. Participants will practice identifying instances of transference and countertransference, process the information that emerges from these experiences, and explore ways to work with...
103483 Therapist Self-disclosure, Countertransference, and Self Care in the Current Work Environment
This webinar addresses the therapist's responsibility with regard to ethical practice and cultural competency ensuring patient welfare in all aspects of practice. Participants will learn about (1) Recognizing and properly handling countertransference issues, (2) The three types of self-disclosure and their effects on the therapy relationship, (3) Recognizing the importance of therapist self-care (4) Handling counter-transference, therapist self-disclosure, and therapist...
103283 Ethics & Cultural Diversity Training: Termination, Abandonment, Cultural Humility and Ethical Considerations
The first half of this course covers patient abandonment and when it is ethically appropriate to terminate the relationships with the client as well as the elements required for a proper termination. The second half discusses ethical aspects of cultural sensitivity and how the DSM 5 addresses culture in diagnostic practices. NY State law for psychologists are also included in...
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