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Ancient Ethics for Today’s Healers

CE Credits: 1 Credits
Length: 1 Hour
Level: Introductory
CE Eligibility: APA, ASWB ACE, ANCC, NAADAC, CPA, NYSED
Training Style: Video
Category: GIFR Membership Exclusive (NEARI Series)
Intended Audience: Mental Health, Correctional, and Legal Professionals

Training Description
Healing is needed within any community to overcome obstacles such as sexual abuse, and has been throughout the history of humankind. In order to create an environment of healing, it is imperative to create a supportive atmosphere that will assist with the healing process. This training serves to provide the time-tested tools to create a successful environment of healing.
Trainer Biographies
Geral Blanchard, LPC, has served both the victims and perpetrators of trauma for over 40 years. He is the author of The Difficult Connection and co-author of Sexual Abuse in America. Geral’s long-standing interest in the many ways indigenous cultures inform today’s psychology is showcased in his book Ancient Ways: Indigenous Healing Innovations for the 21st Century. After residing in Wyoming for decades, Geral now maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Des Moines, Iowa, and regularly travels to Africa, South America, and Canada to work with traditional healers.
Learning Objectives
This training is designed to help you:
  • Provide an example of a recent ethical dilemma to inform urban Western practices
  • Underscore the core elements of indigenous healing and their application to modern psychotherapy
  • Challenge psychotherapists to move towards adding soul, passion, and reverence to their work

1 Sponsorship: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, and Canadian Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education trainings. Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education provider, ACEP No. 6711. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. GIFR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts Continuing Education Credit sponsored by the American Psychological Association. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc (provider #1371) is also approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. ACE provider approval period: 6/8/2022-6/8/2025. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
2 Refund/Cancellation Policy: If you wish to request a refund on account of technical difficulties, please contact [email protected].
3 Commercial Supports: The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc reports no conflicts of interest in the development and sponsorship of this training. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, Inc receives no commercial support for its Continuing Education programs or from its presenters.

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