| When it comes to professional therapy, continuing | | | | of other websites that offer similar courses. Some of |
| education is not only a good idea, but it is mandated | | | | these websites offer discussion boards, up to date |
| in most states to remain licensed. Because most | | | | articles, and podcasts of lectures from prominent |
| mental health professionals do not have the time to | | | | individuals in the field of psychology and psychiatry. |
| attend strict college classes to further their learning, | | | | The discussion boards on these sites can act as a |
| there are many programs available that count as | | | | useful resource to find other ways to earn credits. |
| accredited ways in which a therapist can satisfy | | | | Listening to current podcasts from advanced |
| those requirements. If you are a licensed therapist | | | | therapists can be a great way to stay on top of the |
| looking for creative and convenient ways in which to | | | | latest concepts and methods in the field. |
| meet your therapy continuing education | | | | It should be noted that different states have |
| requirements, read on for some of the best choices | | | | different requirements when it comes to what |
| available. | | | | percentage of credits can be made up of distance or |
| The American Psychological Association is a good | | | | independent learning. Most states will require at least |
| research resource for those looking to further their | | | | a portion of the learning to be done in a classroom or |
| learning credits. They offer a number of ways in | | | | workshop setting. Check your local state laws and |
| which the professional therapist can ear such credits, | | | | licensing requirements to see where your state is at |
| such as through their APA Online Academy. This | | | | when it comes to these percentages. |
| service offers multimedia presentations in a series of | | | | Many states also have imposed specific requirements |
| online courses available at all hours so it is convenient | | | | when it comes to the type of learning necessary to |
| to any schedule. These kinds of classes and | | | | renew a license. For instance, California demands that |
| presentations can be extremely useful, as they can | | | | a portion of therapy continuing education credits |
| be completed on an individual time frame and you | | | | come from family and couples training, as this tends |
| can work at your own pace, going back as needed | | | | to make up a great deal of the average |
| to review the material a second or third time. There | | | | psychologist's slate. Other states may have similar |
| is an exam at the end. | | | | requirements pertaining to various aspects of |
| For other possibilities, those looking for therapy | | | | psychology. |
| continuing education credits should avail themselves | | | | |