Institute for Psychological Advancement

This course provides an in-depth examination of sleep disorders and their differential diagnoses in adult populations. Participants will first gain a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a healthy sleep cycle and how deviations from it can impact mental health and overall daily functioning. The course will explore common sleep disorders evaluated by mental health professionals, and how to assess symptoms due to stand alone sleep disorders as opposed to symptoms associated with comorbid psychiatric conditions such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. The importance of integrating both subjective reports and objective measurements to accurately diagnose sleep concerns will be emphasized. 

Participants will be introduced to evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches for treating sleep disorders. The course will cover techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy, among others. Additionally, the course will discuss the role of medication and over-the-counter supplements in the management of sleep issues, providing guidelines on when such interventions may be necessary.

By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to effectively diagnose and treat sleep disorders using best practice guidelines in psychotherapy.

Facilitator:  Dr. Ashley Clausen, PhD

Dr. Clausen is a clinical neuropsychologist, licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. She completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Tulsa and Laureate Institute for Brain Research, and her pre-doctoral residency at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. Dr. Clausen completed a research fellowship in neuropsychology and neuroimaging at Duke University and the VISN 6 VA MIRECC where she received specialized training in assessment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in combat Veterans. Dr. Clausen currently serves as a clinical neuropsychologist with Saint Luke’s hospital system, and owns her own private practice, Heartland Neuropsychology and Mental Wellness, LLC, where she provides a range of mental health and consultation services to trauma exposed populations. She has extensive experience working with first responders, Veterans and active-duty military. Dr. Clausen specializes in treatment for PTSD, mild TBI, sleep and nightmare disorders, coping strategies, resiliency training, and depression.  She offers evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, CogSMART, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Exposure Relaxation and Rescripting Therapy, Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy Skills Training, Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy, and Behavioral Activation.

Learning Level: Basic to Intermediate

Target Audience: This course is designed for professional counselors, school counselors, social workers, marital and family therapists, psychologists, addiction counselors, and other health care professionals.

Continuing Education: To obtain the certificate of attendance for the 3 hours associated with this course, the participant will need to sign in at the start of the program, attend the full in-person course, and complete the program evaluation form.  At the end of the program, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.  

Each in-person course offered designates the number of CE hours (50 minutes = 1 clock hour of continuing education).  Be sure to check with your professional board as they will specify whether you should count clock/CE hours or actual contact hours. Both CE hours and contact hours will be listed on your certificate of attendance.

The content of this program may meet requirements for continuing education for most national, state, and local licensing boards and professional organizations.  Many boards and professional organizations will accept continuing education that is relevant to each profession and presented by qualified individuals.  Be sure to print or save the course description to submit with your certificate of attendance to your professional board if requested.  For rules governing continuing education and to confirm whether this course qualifies for continuing education, participants should contact their respective regulatory boards.  Participants may also contact IPA and we will do our best to answer your questions.

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board does not require pre-approval of CE programs for professional counselors, marital and family therapists, social workers, and psychologists.  They will consider CE programs that cover content specific to each profession's practice, skills, ethics, and knowledge.  Additional information is provided on their website under each profession, typically in the FAQ sections.

Missouri Division of Professional Registration does not require continuing education providers or programs to be approved prior to the event.  They will accept continuing education for professional counselors, marital and family therapists, and psychologists that is relevant to each profession.  CE events are submitted to Missouri for pre-approval for continuing education for social workers.  Additional information is provided on their website. 

This course is pending approval by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers for 3 hours of continuing education. This will be updated once approval is received.

At this time, Institute for Psychological Advancement is only approved for NBCC credit for online programs. In-Person programs do not qualify for NBCC credit.

CEs by Profession and State (ipa-kc.com) 

Registration:  Registration for this in-person program is available on our website.  For manual registration or payment by check, please contact IPA.

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