Course Description

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)

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 

a. Why does introversion matter?

b. Why introverts show up at our offices?

2. Defining and differentiating introversion

a. Three introvert case studies

3. The nature and nurture of introverts

4.  Introvert superpowers

5.  Extrovert skills

a. Supporting introverts in relationships

b. Supporting introverts in jobs

6. What introverts teach us

References.pdf

Instructor

Michael Alcee, PhD

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.

Additional Information

Format and Length:

Recorded video format (non-interactive). Total running time 111 minutes.

Topic Area:

Clinical Practice

Instructional Level:

Intermediate

Completion Requirements:

To obtain your CE certificate, you must progress through all course segments, complete a satisfaction survey, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a course completion quiz. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within a reasonable number of attempts, and may be blocked from completing the course and receiving their certificate if unable to do so.

Completion Quiz and Course Evaluation:

After watching course videos, the course completion quiz will be available to complete, followed by the course evaluation.

Who Should Attend:

Psychologists, counselors, masters or doctoral level clinical social workers, and marriage and family therapists

Publication and Review Dates:

Course Published: June 21, 2022 

Financial Support Statement:

SimplePractice Learning pays course presenters for their teaching. There is no other financial support for this course.

Refund Policy:

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Contact Information:

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System Requirements:

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Continuing Education Approvals:

SimplePractice is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SimplePractice maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course provides 1.5 hours of continuing education (1.5 CE credits) for psychologists.

SimplePractice has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6961. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. SimplePractice is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

SimplePractice has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6961. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. SimplePractice is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

SimplePractice, #1749, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Simple Practice maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 07/06/2021 – 07/06/2024. Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.5 continuing education credit in the Clinical practice topic area.

SimplePractice is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, and LEPs (CAMFT CEPA provider #145276). SimplePractice maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

SimplePractice is approved as a Rule/Statute Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. Note that we do not automatically report CE completion to CE Broker at this time, so certificates of completion must be manually uploaded. Click here for more information.

SimplePractice 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-0582. 

SimplePractice 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-0030.

SimplePractice 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-0091.

SimplePractice 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-0206.

This course is not part of our NAADAC-approved continuing education program.