Summary

In this episode, Dr. Aisha Al-Qimlass and I will debate the risks and benefits of therapy speak and social media phenomena that relate to mental health. We’ll explore a specific example of therapy speak being used to break up with a friend and discuss the role of social media in stigma, service access, and mental health awareness.

Learning Objectives

  • Define therapy speak in social media contexts

  • Identify research findings related to the impact of social media in a variety of populations stratified by ethnicity, SES, and age. 

  • Explore specific ethical principles including non-malfeasance, justice, and beneficence that are implicated in the relationship between social media and counseling

  • Identify strategies for counselors to integrate the realities of social media into work with clients.




Course curriculum

  1. 1
    • Interview with Aisha Al-Qimlass

    • Therapy Speak On Trial | Post-test

    • Therapy Speak On Trial | Evaluation

    • References

    • How to access your certificate

How to listen

Beyond Therapy Podcast is available on most major listening platforms.

How the CE Process Works

  • Format

    This course is a 1.25 hour podcast you can listen to anytime anywhere. Access the audio on Apple, Podbean, or Spotify. For a richer learning experience, including full transcripts, access the content on the course player.

  • Instructions

    1. Create an account to enroll in the course. 2. Listen to the podcast. 3. Log into your Beyond Therapy account to take the test and complete the course evaluation.

  • Certificate Information

    Your certificate be available for download in the student dashboard once you earn a passing score (80%) on the post-test and complete the evaluation. We'll keep your certificate on file for 5 years.

Instructor(s)

Director of Operations

Aisha Al-Qimlass

PhD, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS holds a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education. She has been in practice for over 10 years serving individuals, couples, families, and groups with diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns. Dr. Al-Qimlass utilizes a blend of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, along with process-oriented and mindfulness methods.

Host

Candice Creasman Mowrey

PhD, LCMHCS - Dr. Candice Creasman Mowrey received a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008, and a Doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education from North Carolina State University in 2015. She has worked in in-patient, psychosocial rehabilitation, community agency, disability services, and intensive outpatient settings. She founded Creasman Counseling, PLLC, a single-person private practice, in 2011, which has grown to a team of over a dozen culturally and professionally diverse clinicians. Dr. Creasman Mowrey has taught Masters level counseling students in online and in-person settings, and currently directs a Clinical Mental Health Counseling internship program.

Accreditations

Creasman Counseling PLLC's courses meet the qualifications for CE hours as required by NBCC. Beyond Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7234. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Creasman Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
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Course Content Development

Therapy Speak On Trial was created, developed, advertised, planned, and implemented by the staff of Creasman Counseling, PLLC

To learn more about presenter Aisha Al-Qimlass, click here.

To learn more about your host, Candice Creasman Mowrey, click here.




The Beyond Therapy Podcast and all associated learning content are developed by the professional mental health services team at Creasman Counseling, PLLC. Our staff of licensed, board-certified counselors, social workers, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are committed to creating engaging, evidence-based, and practice-ready content for your growth as a clinician.

Creasman Counseling, PLLC is a Professional Limited Liability Company registered in North Carolina. Creasman Counseling Continuing Education is a department of Creasman Counseling, PLLC offering in-person, live webinar, and recorded asynchronous learning content including the Beyond Therapy Podcast.