Psychologists, Social Workers, MFTs, LPCs, Psychotherapists, and graduate-level Counselors.
100 % online with 1 year access: Develop your skills from the comfort of your home office.
Original Air Date: October 18th, 2024
Course Description
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Join us for an enlightening program that aims to boost your expertise in assessing and treating depression in today's rapidly changing world. With new trends like social media and innovative treatment options, this training will transform your perspective on depression. We'll explore the complexities, comorbidities, causes, and treatments associated with modern depressive disorders, providing you with ready to use tools to make an immediate and real difference in your practice.
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Depressive disorders may actually be a mixture of multiple disorders with individual underlying factors that benefit from different treatments.
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Our discussion will cover how depression manifests across different age groups—teens, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults — highlighting unique symptoms and comorbidities. You will discover the roles of different types of depression, medication, and technology. Furthermore, you will learn practical strategies for addressing these factors. Dr. Fox will share actionable steps to help you mitigate these influences and manage depression effectively, focusing on goal setting, controllable factors, and positive outcomes.
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You will learn a step-by-step, personalized approach when working with depressed clients, tailoring your strategies to meet their unique needs. Dr. Fox will also share specific therapeutic interventions to enhance your practice.
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By completing this program, you will be better prepared to navigate the intricate world of modern depressive disorders, providing your clients with the most effective care possible.
Key Points:
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Emerging Treatments: Explore cutting edge treatments for major depression, including medicinal marijuana, ketamine, psychedelic assisted therapy, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Learn how to support your clients through these innovative options.
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Comorbidity with Other Disorders: Depression frequently coexists with other psychiatric conditions, including substance use disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders. This highlights the importance of comprehensive assessment and treatment approaches​​.
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Impact of social media: The rise of social media has created new avenues for both exacerbating and alleviating depressive symptoms. Understanding the dual role of digital platforms is crucial for modern therapeutic practices​​​​.
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Gender Dynamics: There have been notable shifts in the gender dynamics of depression, with varying prevalence and symptomatology between men and women. This necessitates gender-sensitive assessment and therapeutic interventions​.
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Learning Objectives:
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Describe the complexities and comorbidities associated with contemporary depressive disorders.
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Identify the differential diagnosis within the depressive disorder spectrum including BPD and bipolar disorder.
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List at least two (2) useful screening tools and assessments for depressive disorders.
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List at least three (3) evidence-based treatment approaches to help clients gain insight and manage their depression symptoms.
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Demonstrate skills to implement a stepwise, personalized approach in working with depression symptoms.
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The Envision Difference
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100 % online: Develop your skills from the comfort of your home or office.
Q & A: Have questions for the presenter related to the programs content? Send us an email and we'll pass your question on to the presenter.
1 YEAR access: Your registration comes with 1 year of access to the recorded program and to any materials the presenter has made available. Once you finish the program's requirements, you can receive a certificate with CEs for home study learning. *Exception applies, see CE section below
Course Schedule
105 minutes
Overview of depression and the "modern" depression
Complexities and comorbidities
Substance use disorders, anxiety, personality disorders
Gender dynamics
Impact of social media - understanding the dual role of digital platforms and their relationships to modern therapeutic practices
60 minutes
Need for comprehensive assessment to determine treatment approaches
Assessment tools
Gender-sensitive assessment and therapeutic interventions
75 minutes
Emerging treatment options - including cutting edge treatments
How to best support clients through innovative options such as:
Medicinal marijuana, ketamine, psychedelic assisted therapy, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
About Dr. Daniel Fox, PhD
Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist based in Texas, a renowned international speaker, and a recipient of multiple awards for his work as an author. With over two decades of experience, he has focused on the treatment and evaluation of individuals with personality disorders in various settings, including the state and federal prison system, universities, and private practice. Dr. Fox's expertise lies in personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence. He retired from the federal prison system after 21 years, and he also holds the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Houston, while maintaining a private practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals with complex psychopathology and personality disorders. Dr. Fox has conducted numerous workshops and seminars on topics such as ethics and personality disorders, the relationship between personality disorders and crime, treatment approaches for clients across the antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and histrionic personality spectrum, emotional intelligence, and mental health management within the prison system, among others.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
4 CE credits/contact hours awarded
See our FAQ section below for more information
Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Envision Counselling and Consulting, Inc., #1895, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 01/19/2024 – 01/19/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 4 clinical continuing education credits.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
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Envision Counselling and Consulting has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7241. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Envision Counselling and Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program.
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) ​​​
CCPA has reviewed and approved the content of this program for 4CEC.
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Please ensure to check with your individual state boards/regulatory body to verify Continuing Education Credit Hours requirements and if the workshop you are planning to take qualifies. Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about a specific course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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FAQ
What are the requirements for obtaining CEs?
Participants must have paid the tuition fee, watched the entire recorded program, and passsed a quiz with a score of 75% or higher before they will have access to Self-Study CE credits. *For ASWB CE Credits, a mandatory evaluation will need to be completed prior to a certificate being issued.
Do I have to pay extra for CE credits?
No. The cost of CE credits is included with your course registration fee.​
How do I access the on-demand version?
After registration, you will be emailed with instructions on how you can access Envision's online learning platform. Sign in to your online account: Locate the email and click on your personal sign-in link to set your password. You cannot locate the email we sent? Login directly through the platform. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser: https://on-demand.envisionworkshops.com/pages/home-page To login, use the email address you provided when you registered for the course. To create your password, click on "Forgot Password" and set up a password for your account. If you already have an account and password, use those credentials to login.
How long do I have to review the recording?
You will have 1 year to review the recording. This time period starts the day after you register.
What is the refund policy?
There are no refunds available for the purchase of on-demand programs. Please email registration@envisionservices.ca for any questions or concerns.
If I have special needs or require accommodations, what do I do?
To request accomodations, please email registration@envisionservices.ca and allow (5) business days for us to discuss and accomodate your needs.
If I have a complaint or grievance, who do I contact?
Please email registration@envisionservices.ca. All grievances must be in writing and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.
Is there commercial support or a conflict of interest for this presentation?
Dr. Daniel Fox receives a speaking honorarium from Envision. There are no known conflicts of interests for this program. Envision does not receive any financial support for this presentation. Literature may be referred to during the presentation. Envision will not receive any book royalties and was not offered any financial incentives for the mention of those books. Please note that authors of these books will get a royalty from any sale made of their books as per their agreement with the publishing company. For more information on any potential conflict of interest or financial support, attendees may email Envision at registration@envisionservices.ca.
​What are the course interaction and system requirements?
This course is a recorded version of a live webinar. This course is self-paced/non-interactive. Attendees may email Envision if they have questions for the presenter. Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher Internet browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible. Media viewing requirements: Adobe Reader, Flash Player.