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Why Don’t They Just Leave? Understanding the Complexities of an Abusive Relationship
loading… “Why don’t they just leave?” It may be one of the most common questions asked about people experiencing intimate partner violence. From outside the relationship, leaving can seem like the obvious solution: If someone is being harmed, getting away from the person causing that harm should make them safer. […]
You Matter: A Reflection for National Suicide Prevention Month
loading… Saturday morning, I headed out for my usual morning exercise, a five to six-mile walk/jog through the trails and paseos near my home. It is a routine I enjoy. It gives me time to exercise, clear my head and explore the miles of trails that wind through our community. […]
You’re Licensed. Here’s Why Certification in Behavioral Health Is Next.
loading… Many therapists, counselors, and social workers reach a point a few years into their license where something feels off. Not burned out exactly; more like the work has flattened. The cases that used to challenge you don’t anymore, or you keep running into situations you wish you had better […]
Goodbye, Dolly: Understanding and Treating Parasocial Grief
loading… When Dolly Parton died on August 25, the response was immediate and enormous. Within days, Google searches for her name had surged dramatically; 8 days after her death, “Dolly Parton” was still the top trending Google search, with search interest reportedly up 9,900%. Online, fans shared memories, tributes, photographs, […]
How to Choose an Unlimited CE Plan That Actually Meets Your Needs
loading… Imagine you’re considering buying an unlimited access pass to one of your local amusement parks. One park has roller coasters; another is strictly a water park. The value of “unlimited access” depends a lot on what you’re looking for. For continuing education, an unlimited package can make license renewal […]
You Can’t Predict Everything: What the Research Says About Doing This Work Well
loading… If you’re a mental health provider, there’s a good chance you carry a quiet, specific fear that most clinicians rarely say out loud: What if I miss something? What if the thing I didn’t catch is the thing that mattered? That fear deserves to be taken seriously and so […]
When Family Time Feels Like One More Thing on the To-Do List
loading… August is Family Fun Month, a great reminder to make time for laughter, play, and connection. But for many of the families helping professionals serve, “have more family fun” may sound easier said than done. Between work, school, caregiving responsibilities, financial stress, household tasks, and everything else competing for […]
Aerosols and Antihistamines: Adolescent Substance Abuse and Everyday Products
loading… When parents worry about adolescent substance use, they may picture marijuana, alcohol, prescription painkillers, or illegal drugs. They probably aren’t thinking about the can of whipped cream in the refrigerator, the aerosol deodorant in the bathroom, or the vanilla extract in the kitchen cabinet…but maybe they should be. Teenagers […]
Resource Spotlight: The H.R.1 Hub from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing
loading… As behavioral health professionals, you’re constantly balancing client care, documentation, continuing education, and your own wellbeing. Few of us have time to keep up with every new toolkit, guide, or downloadable resource that becomes available. That’s why CEU Creations occasionally likes to highlight resources we believe are genuinely worth […]
Gut Feeling: How Epigenetics and Holistic Nutrition Can Support Healing
loading… We often think of nutrition and mental health as two separate conversations — one focuses on what we eat, while the other focuses on our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Emerging research suggests the relationship is far more interconnected. While our genes provide the blueprint, our environment (including chronic stress, […]
Beyond the Individual: Understanding Intergenerational Trauma in BIPOC Communities
loading… Trauma is a universal human experience. Whether it stems from a single life-altering event or ongoing adversity, trauma can affect the way people think, feel, and respond to the world around them. Our bodies are remarkably adaptive, activating familiar survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn) when faced with […]
Georgia License Renewal Is Open for Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
loading… Note: CEU Creations is an independent continuing education provider. We are not affiliated with Propelus CE Broker, the Georgia licensing board, or any state licensing board, and we do not have authority over state licensing requirements, systems, or renewal processes. Click here to view our accreditations. The Georgia Composite […]