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Continuing Education Series

Monitor CE Corner

Earn CE credits by reading articles published in the APA Monitor on Psychology®

Each issue of the APA Monitor on Psychology® features a CE Corner article written by leading experts in the field of psychology. CE Corner articles provide updates on critical developments in psychology culled from peer-reviewed literature.

After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a “commitment-to-change” exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE test.

Upon successful completion of the test (a score of 75% or higher), you will be able to print your “Documentation of CE Credit” instantly.

Programs in this series have been reviewed and approved by the APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology.

New York state psychologists: Programs in this seres are not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists’ CE.

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In this series

Building Genetic Literacy to Help Patients Navigate Results, Risk, and Concern
Explore genetic testing in psychiatric care, including clinical uses, communication strategies, and ethical considerations
October 2026
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Building a Career in School Consulting
Learn how to build a successful school consulting practice using your counseling expertise
September 2026
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
What Works, What’s New, and What’s Next: Using Brain Stimulation to Treat Mental Illness
Explain how transcranial magnetic stimulation affect brain circuits to treat psychological symptoms
July 2026
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Behavioral Treatments for Tourette’s Disorder and Tics
Define tics and describe the typical onset and trajectory of tic disorders
June 2026
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Diagnosing and Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Overview of obsessive compulsive disorder, its common symptom themes, why it is underdiagnosed, and how it differs from other conditions
April 2026
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Fresh Thinking on Trauma Assessment
Identify the basic knowledge, content, and processes that go into effective trauma assessment
March 2026
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Psychology’s Growing Medication Responsibility
Discuss the growth of prescribing psychology and the potential benefits for access to care
January 2026
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Recent Progress in Treating Panic Disorder
Define panic disorder, list symptoms, and explain why facing them is key to treatment
November 2025
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
New Guidelines for Psychology’s Role in Pediatric-to-Adult Health Care Transitions
Describe the challenges young adult patients face when transitioning from pediatric care to adult health care
October 2025
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Managing Countertransference with Patients
Define countertransference and describe how it may show up during therapy
September 2025
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Three New APA Guidelines Broaden the View on Treating PTSD and Trauma
Identify interventions for PTSD and trauma with the strongest evidence base
July 2025
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
New Guideline for Nonpharmacological Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Explain why psychological treatments are an important component of addressing chronic musculoskeletal pain
June 2025
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Treating Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder
Explain why BPD is commonly misdiagnosed and how clinicians can avoid misdiagnosis and best treat symptoms
April 2025
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Treating Substance Misuse in Older Adults
Describe patterns of substance use in older adults, including trends and risk factors
January 2025
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Programs on Racial Equity
Highlights seven pivotal CEs dedicated to challenges faced by different marginalized groups and how psychologists can help.
November 2024
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Improving Concussion Care
Define concussion and identify typical postconcussion symptoms, and describe the importance of asking patients about their history of head injuries and the psychologist’s role in treating some common symptoms.
July 2024
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Working With Patients With Weight-Associated Diseases
Understand how a “weight-loss-first” approach impacts health and impedes mental well-being.
April 2024
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Helping Women with Serious Mental Illness Gain Greater Health and Autonomy
Describe the main elements of recovery-oriented care for women with serious mental illness.
April 2024
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Effective Treatment for Autistic Adults
Discuss psychological and societal challenges for autistic people upon reaching adulthood as well as for those diagnosed as adults.
March 2024
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Treating Challenging Couples Cases
Describe the best evidence-based treatments for addressing couple issues in therapy, and identify common types of challenging couple cases and ways of treating them.
December 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
First-Ever APA Guidelines for Treatment of Graduate Students Focus on Equity, Respect
Describe some of the stressors facing current psychology graduate students, and explain the four dimensions of support that programs can offer, from the individual level to the societal level.
October 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
The Healing Power of Native American Culture
Identify psychological and physiological health disparities in Native American communities.
October 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Easing the Menopause Transition
Describe the physiological, psychological, sexual, and social aspects of the menopausal transition.
August 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Promoting Mental Health in Asian American Teens
Identify the components of racial-ethnic socialization and preparation for bias in Asian American and Pacific Islander families, and learn about cultural stressors and mores across a heterogeneous population.
May 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Nutrition’s Role in Mental Health
Explain how the right—or wrong—foods and nutrients affect mental health, and discuss the biology behind good nutritional choices.
May 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Improving the Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia and Their Caregivers
Explain the trajectory of psychosocial care for patients diagnosed with dementia, and describe evidence-based interventions for patients with dementia and their caregivers.
April 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Effective Group Therapy
Describe the benefits of group therapy and conditions and situations for which group therapy might be preferable to individual.
February 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Increasing Supervisor Savvy Around Culture, Race, and Identity
Identify emerging models, theories, and ideas on bringing racial, cultural, and identity factors into supervision and the supervisory relationship.
January 2023
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Updated Guidelines for Sexual Minority People Focus on Resilience
Discuss what affirmative psychological practice means in the context of work with sexual minority people.
November 2022
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Treating Child and Teen Anxiety
Identify the main anxiety disorders in children and teens, the best evidence-based treatment for them, and what that treatment looks like.
September 2022
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Helping Patients Who Have Experienced Sexual Assault
Discusses the role of stigma, the challenges that survivors face around disclosing their sexual assault and describes treatment options for patients post-sexual assault who have symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
September 2022
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Disorders
Describe symptoms of common sleep disorders, and discuss and access tools available for screening clients for sleep disorders.
June 2022
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
How to Assess and Intervene with Patients at Risk of Suicide
Discuss new approaches to screening for suicidality, and describe evidence-based interventions for suicidal children, adolescents, and adults.
May 2022
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Talking to Patients About Firearm Safety
Discuss the reasons for firearm ownership and the risks firearms pose for patients and their families.
March 2022
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
A Broader View of Psychopathy
Describe traits of psychopathy and understand how psychopathy differs from antisocial personality disorder.
February 2022
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Diagnosing and Treating Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Discuss how psychologists’ understanding of bipolar disorder has changed over the past 3 decades.
December 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Effective Therapy for Black Women
Describe the intersectional challenges facing Black women and understand the impact of racism on Black women’s mental health.
November 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Working with Immigrants and Refugees
Discuss the diverse circumstances immigrants and refugees face and list some of the common mental health concerns affecting these populations.
October 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Gaining the Skills to Help Adopted Kids and Their Families Thrive
Discuss specific mental health needs of the children and families who are adopted or moving toward the adoption process.
September 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Black Men’s Mental Health Matters
Describe how Black men’s mental health is challenged by racism.
September 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Improved Treatment for Developmental Trauma
Describe developmental trauma disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and understand how they differ from post-traumatic stress disorder.
July 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Helping Patients Cope with COVID-19 Grief
Identify the many different ways people are grieving because of COVID-19 and how and why such losses can lead to complex or prolonged grief.
March 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Mental Illness and Violence: Debunking Myths, Addressing Realities
List specific symptoms of serious mental illness that are associated with violent behavior while understanding that diagnosis alone cannot determine who may commit violence.
March 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
New Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations
Describe the competencies that psychologists should develop to responsibly conduct child custody evaluations.
February 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Addressing Climate Change Concerns in Practice
Identify the impact climate change issues are having on people’s mental health around the world.
February 2021
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
How to Discuss Race with Black Teens and their Families
Identify the elements of an effective remediation plan, and understand the importance of guarding against unconscious bias, and related strategies, in the remediation process.
December 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
How To Help Trainees with Competency Problems
Identify the elements of an effective remediation plan, and understand the importance of guarding against unconscious bias, and related strategies, in the remediation process.
October 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Treating Bipolar Disorder in Kids and Teens
Addresses the evolution of the concept of pediatric bipolar disorder, including its assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
October 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
How Psychologists Prepare Patients For Surgery
Discuss the research on ways presurgical evaluations improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgery.
September 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Helping Children Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Describe normal sleep in children across development, consequences of poor sleep, and common sleep disorders in pediatric populations.
July 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Ethical Guidance For COVID-19 Era
Describe the ethical considerations psychologists should consider in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Treating People With Hoarding Disorder
Identify the major characteristics of hoarding disorder and the risks associated with hoarding.
April 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Common Ethical Missteps and How to Avoid Them
Define three common ethical mistakes practitioners make.
March 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Stopping Suicide in the Military
Addresses key features of suicide within the military, focusing on the causes and correlations of the elevated suicide rates, as well as the screening and intervention procedures that can reduce risk and restore psychological health and well being.
January 2020
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
New Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity for Psychologists
Describe how clinicians, educators and researchers can develop racial and ethnocultural responsiveness.
December 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Better Relationships With Patients Lead to Better Outcomes
Discuss the state of research on relationship factors, and name key areas of new thinking on the therapy relationship.
November 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Spotting the Signs of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Define mild cognitive impairment and describe subtypes of the syndrome.
October 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
APA Offers New Guidance for Treating Depression
Explain the goal and purpose of the APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Depression Across Three Age Cohorts.
September 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Pathways for Addressing Deep Poverty
Define deep poverty and discuss research on its psychological impacts.
July 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Treating Women and Girls in Context
Describe how the new guidelines for girls and women encourage psychologists to help women tap their strengths.
June 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
The Risks of Social Isolation
Identify the effects of social isolation and loneliness on physical, mental and cognitive health.
May 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Family-Based Behavioral Treatment is Key to Addressing Childhood Obesity
Discuss the key findings of APA’s new clinical practice guideline for treating obesity and overweight in children.
April 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
How Does Implicit Bias by Physicians Affect Patients’ Health Care?
Discuss research that suggests some health care providers have implicit bias toward various patient groups.
February 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Sex Therapy for the 21st Century: Five Emerging Directions
Discuss current and emerging therapies for sexual problems, and addresses five developing themes in the understanding and treatment of sexual dysfunctions.
February 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
APA Issues First-Ever Guidelines for Practice with Men and Boys
Discuss the research that suggests traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful, and describe the role of clinicians in working to address the needs of men and boys.
January 2019
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
New Paths for People With Prolonged Grief Disorder
Define prolonged grief disorder and discuss its inclusion in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).
November 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
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HIV Laws That Appear To Do More Harm Than Good
Define these “HIV exposure” or “HIV criminalization” laws and discuss the limits of these laws and the ways they can subject people to discrimination
October 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
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Embracing a Gender-Affirmative Model for Transgender Youth
Discuss research on the mental health benefits of affirming children's gender identities.
September 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Psychological Testing Assessments are Going High-Tech
Discuss how psychological tests and assessments are being replaced by virtual reality systems and video games.
July 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
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The Cultural Distinctions in Whether, When and How People Engage in Suicidal Behavior
Consider the different motivations for suicide among people of different cultures, races and ethnicities.
June 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
What Should You Do If a Case is Outside Your Skill Set?
Learn whether to take on or continue working with a patient and what action to take if you suspect you lack the right tools to treat a patient.
May 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Should This Therapist Testify at a Divorced Couple’s Custody Hearing?
Consider how scope of practice affects a therapist's ability to testify and avoid ethical conflicts in court.
April 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Using Technology to Captivate Learners: New Research from Psychologists
Describe how video games can both improve and measure student learning.
March 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Are You Burned Out? Here Are the Signs and What to Do About Them
Describe the components of burnout and discuss ways to determine whether psychology practitioners are experiencing burnout.
February 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price
Practice Makes Perfect: Strategies that Hone Practitioners' Skills
Define feedback-informed treatment and deliberate practice.
January 2018
1 CE credit
$35.00
for member price

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