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Fostering Independence, Social Integration, and Safety for Neurodivergent Clients

CE Hours 1

About this live event

This workshop will delve into strategies aimed at nurturing independence and fostering social integration to mitigate the risk of isolation, suicidal ideation, and other mental health concerns among individuals on the autism spectrum. Participants will explore comprehensive approaches that address the unique needs of neurodivergent clients, promoting their overall well-being and facilitating effective therapeutic outcomes. The session will emphasize the importance of customized communication strategies, effective crisis management techniques, and the development of comprehensive, long-term support plans, all grounded in current best practices.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain how the current research of Autism Spectrum Disorder and suicidal ideation are related.
  • Utilize 3-5 tools to improve your interventions and outcomes for clients on the spectrum experiencing suicidal ideation.
  • Identify and address the unique challenges and needs of individuals with autism who are experiencing suicidal ideation, focusing on tailored communication strategies, crisis management, and long-term support plans.

Learning Levels

  • All Levels

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Agenda

11:30am – 12:30pm: CE Presentation

Live event Instructor(s)

  • Brenda Keller, LPC

    Brenda is an LPC who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years in various capacities including clinical services, intake, risk management and several leadership positions. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Asbury University in Wilmore, KY, and her Master’s in counseling from Kaplan University. She is passionate about all aspects of treatment and utilizes solution focused, DBT, CBT and other forms of therapy to assist people with healing from their trauma and living their best lives. As an RYT 500 prepared yoga teacher, Brenda is also passionate about the mind body connection in therapy and life and supporting healing journeys with breath and movement. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys spending time with her dogs and teaching yoga.

Disclosure

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity ― including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests). The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity’s planners, faculty, and the reviewer: PLANNERS AND REVIEWER The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships. FACULTY The faculty of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

CE Process Info

Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by his/her licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) for the duration of the training to earn CE credits.

After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:

  • Complete evaluation forms for the event
  • Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYSEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems SW CPE 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 #0060.

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, 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-0072.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYSEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems dba CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com 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-0016.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYSEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems dba CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0045.

  • Joint Accreditation

    Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.
Fostering Independence, Social Integration, and Safety for Neurodivergent Clients
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  • CE Hours
    1
  • Type
    In-Person Event
  • Location
    Hope Church (8500 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, TN 38018)
  • Date
    Tue Nov 18th, 2025
  • Time
    11:30am - 12:30pm CST

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