A passionate advocate for mental health professionals

Dr. Caldwell has spent years advocating for mental health professionals at the state and federal levels. He was involved in the drafting of language for California's Senate Bill 1172 (2012), the state's first-in-the-nation ban on reparative therapy for minors. He served as lead author on the white paper finding the need for change in California's MFT licensure process -- and then worked with CAMFT and the BBS to achieve those changes. He spearheaded the change in title from Intern to Associate for prelicensed MFTs and PCCs. In short, Dr. Caldwell has built a career fighting for all of us -- and making real change happen.

Courses

  • $69.00

    $69.00Supervision in Mental Health Care

    Good supervision creates young therapists who are both clinically effective and inspired to learn more. Ben Caldwell reviews supervision standards, with focus on current supervision research and specific supervision techniques. 6 hours CE
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    $69.00Suicide Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

    The US suicide rate is rising. So too is our knowledge of how to effectively assess and intervene. This course reviews current research and strategies to prevent suicide, including surprising findings on what doesn't work. 6 hours CE
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    $19.00Emotional Support Animals

    This course addresses the many concerns therapists have about writing emotional support animal letters, all without pushing a specific agenda either supporting or opposing ESAs. 1 hour CE
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    $19.00Ethics: Reconsidering Dual Relationships

    Some dual relationships are allowed, even desirable — including some where the dual relationship is known to pose risks. Ben Caldwell reconsiders the conservative approach many therapists take. 1 hour CE
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    $19.00Professional Wills

    If you were in a serious accident this weekend, what would happen to your clients on Monday morning? We review the document that can save your practice if you have a personal emergency: The professional will. 1 hour CE
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    $29.00Secrets and Lies: The Ethics of Truth in Therapy [2 hour]

    Are you fully honest and transparent with your clients? Most therapists aren't, and with good reason. In this advanced workshop, we critically examine the moral and ethical framework around truth in therapy. 2 hours CE
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    $19.00Saving Psychotherapy

    Therapy works, but fewer people are coming. In this optimistic, data-driven workshop, you'll learn how small changes in your practice can improve your clinical effectiveness -- and also change the profession. 1 hour CE
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    FreeSocial Media Ethics for Mental Health Professionals

    Even if you're not on social media, your clients are. Learn how to address concerns related to privacy, confidentiality, and professional ethics on social media. 1 hour CE
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    FreeIntroduction to Documentation

    This course provides basic instruction on documentation in mental health care. The course reviews legal and ethical requirements, common components of client files, general principles of strong clinical documentation, and common mistakes. 1 hour CE
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Bio

Benjamin Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

Benjamin Caldwell, PsyD is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#42723). He currently serves as adjunct faculty for California State University Northridge in Los Angeles. He has taught at the graduate level for more than 15 years, primarily in Law and Ethics, and has written and trained extensively on ethical applications in mental health care. In addition to serving a three-year term on the AAMFT Ethics Committee, Dr. Caldwell served as the Chair of the Legislative and Advocacy Committee for AAMFT-California for 10 years. He served as Editor for the Users Guide to the 2015 AAMFT Code of Ethics, Chair of the workgroup that developed Best Practices in the Online Practice of Couple and Family Therapy, and author of several books, including Saving Psychotherapy and Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs.

Credentials

  • Doctor of Psychology, Alliant International University, 2004
  • California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#42723)
  • Past Chair, AAMFT-CA Legislative and Advocacy Committee