Basics for Conducting Research
Professional counselors need to know how research is conducted even if they themselves are not inclined to conduct research.
Knowing how quality research is undertaken will assist the practitioner in reading and evaluating the value of published studies.
This program is designed for the professional who has limited experience with conducting social services research or individuals
wishing to refresh their existing skills. To request more information, please click here.
Creating and Running Focus Groups
Designing Outreach and Community Intervention Programs
Prevention programming is generally given scant attention, due in part to the limited resources provided in most communities
for the provision of mental health services. In addition it is difficult to demonstrate the effectiveness of prevention efforts. Thus, in an
era in which evidence of effectiveness is required for funding prevention is neglected. This program is appropriate for Mental Health
Service Providers, Administrators, Community Organizers, and University Counselors and Administrators who are concerned with
the provision of improved Mental Health Service prevention. To request more information, please click here.
Epidemiological Criteria and Additional Considerations
Prevention Research Design: An Overview
Qualitative Research Methods
Understanding Research in Social Sciences
Participants will receive an overview of research design methods and statistics in Social Sciences, including a basic understanding
of research theories, methods, and simple designs. In addition, participants will learn how to read research on evidence-based
programs and determine their usefulness to their work or studies. To request more information, please click here.
Understanding Research Methods & Statistics
Using Epidemiological Techniques To Track Mental Health Problems
Epidemiological techniques have proven effective in public health for more than a century. The techniques used by public
health planners, physicians and nurses have utility for mental health. This is an introduction to the techniques and an example
of their usefulness. This program is intended for mental health service providers, researchers and academicians seeking a better
understanding of mental health and community relationships. To request more information, please click here.
Using the DSM in the Assessment of Addiction
The DSM provides valuable information on the classification of substance use/abuse symptoms and behaviors. This
information is useful in differential and dual diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The program will provide a detailed look
at the relevant sections of the DSM and discuss practical diagnostic difficulties and the decision making tree. This program is
intended for mental health service providers in addiction services. To request more information, please click here.
Professional counselors need to know how research is conducted even if they themselves are not inclined to conduct research.
Knowing how quality research is undertaken will assist the practitioner in reading and evaluating the value of published studies.
This program is designed for the professional who has limited experience with conducting social services research or individuals
wishing to refresh their existing skills. To request more information, please click here.
Creating and Running Focus Groups
Designing Outreach and Community Intervention Programs
Prevention programming is generally given scant attention, due in part to the limited resources provided in most communities
for the provision of mental health services. In addition it is difficult to demonstrate the effectiveness of prevention efforts. Thus, in an
era in which evidence of effectiveness is required for funding prevention is neglected. This program is appropriate for Mental Health
Service Providers, Administrators, Community Organizers, and University Counselors and Administrators who are concerned with
the provision of improved Mental Health Service prevention. To request more information, please click here.
Epidemiological Criteria and Additional Considerations
Prevention Research Design: An Overview
Qualitative Research Methods
Understanding Research in Social Sciences
Participants will receive an overview of research design methods and statistics in Social Sciences, including a basic understanding
of research theories, methods, and simple designs. In addition, participants will learn how to read research on evidence-based
programs and determine their usefulness to their work or studies. To request more information, please click here.
Understanding Research Methods & Statistics
Using Epidemiological Techniques To Track Mental Health Problems
Epidemiological techniques have proven effective in public health for more than a century. The techniques used by public
health planners, physicians and nurses have utility for mental health. This is an introduction to the techniques and an example
of their usefulness. This program is intended for mental health service providers, researchers and academicians seeking a better
understanding of mental health and community relationships. To request more information, please click here.
Using the DSM in the Assessment of Addiction
The DSM provides valuable information on the classification of substance use/abuse symptoms and behaviors. This
information is useful in differential and dual diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The program will provide a detailed look
at the relevant sections of the DSM and discuss practical diagnostic difficulties and the decision making tree. This program is
intended for mental health service providers in addiction services. To request more information, please click here.