Working With Introverts in Clinical Practice

About the Course

Introversion has gained in popularity as a focus for research, a topic for pop-psychology books, and an abundance of commentary on social networks. Despite this, therapists may not consider how to best support introverts in reclaiming their superpowers - the untapped, and often under-appreciated skills that are the hallmarks of introversion. This course will identify specific strategies that introverts use to operate and thrive in their own lives as well as to effectively navigate environments that favor extraversion. Participants will learn specific techniques for working more effectively with introverted clients, and learn how working with introverted clients can enhance our work with all of our clients.

1.5 Hours CE. Recorded Video Format (non-interactive)

 

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Course Overview

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1.85 hours 

CE CREDITS: 1.50 continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists

TARGET AUDIENCE: Mental Health Practitioners

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Intermediate

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of audio components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE: 6/21/2022

 

 

 

 


Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Define what introversion is and differentiate it from extroversion, social anxiety, shyness, generalized anxiety, depression, and loneliness
  • Identify at least three strategies that introverted people can utilize to maintain their equilibrium and function effectively in environments that favor extraversion
  • Identify at least three potentially untapped resources associated with introversion that can enhance self-confidence and personal agency
  • List at least four ethical considerations and challenges for mental health professionals surrounding technology and social media

Course Outline

  1. Misconceptions
    1. Why does introversion matter?
    2. Why do introverts show up at our offices?
  2. Defining and differentiating introversion
    1. Three introvert case studies
  3. The nature and nurture of introverts
  4. Introvert superpowers
  5. Extrovert skills
    1. Supporting introverts in relationships
    2. Supporting introverts in jobs
  6. What introverts teach us

CE Information


American Psychological Association (APA)
Psych Hub is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psych Hub maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Psych Hub, #1750, 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: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 clinical continuing education credits.

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Psych Hub is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. Psych Hub maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. CAMFT Approval #1000074. Course meets the qualifications for 1.50 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Psych Hub has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7051. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Psych Hub is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Counselors completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education hours.

New York State Education Department - Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSED-LMHC)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0257. New York State licensed mental health counselors completing this course receive 1.50 contact hours.

New York State Education Department - Marriage & Family Therapists (NYSED-MFT)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0109. New York State marriage and family therapists completing this course receive 1.50 contact hours.

New York State Education Department - Psychology (NYSED-PSY)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0208. New York State licensed psychologists completing this course receive 1.50 contact hours.

New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYSED-SW)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0699. New York State social workers completing this course receive 1.50 contact hours.

Experts


Michael Alcee, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Alcee has worked and trained in college counseling for over 10 years and has held positions at various universities. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Alcee serves as the Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He has published and presented extensively on introversion including a Tedx Talk on the subject.