Empowering Pathways Continuing Education Courses and Enrichment Trainings

Innovative Continuing Education and Personal Enrichment  Self Paced Courses for Inclusive Care

 

Empowering Pathways Mission

Empowering Pathways is committed to making mental health education affordable, accessible, and deeply meaningful. We equip therapists and mental health professionals with inclusive, evidence-based training that supports diverse identities and complex experiences. Our mission is to bridge knowledge gaps, challenge biases, and empower a community of compassionate professionals who bring impactful, affirming care to those they serve. ASWB and ACE Approved Courses

Why Empowering Pathways?

Consider Empowering Pathways for both CEU trainings and personal enrichment, whether you’re a mental health professional or simply someone interested in exploring meaningful, underrepresented topics:

Specialized, Inclusive Topics: Empowering Pathways offers courses on important, often overlooked areas like ethical non-monogamy, therapy for sex workers, and queer identity within faith communities. These subjects are becoming increasingly relevant, providing both professionals and curious individuals the chance to deepen their understanding of diverse, complex experiences.

Practical, Real-World Applications: Our courses go beyond theory to offer practical, actionable tools. Mental health practitioners can immediately apply these insights in their practice, while anyone interested in the topics can gain a better understanding through real-world case studies and examples.

Supportive, Flexible Learning Environment: Designed to fit the busy schedules of professionals and learners alike, our self-paced courses offer permanent access at an affordable price. Whether you’re pursuing CEUs or personal enrichment, you can learn at your own pace without feeling pressured.

CEU Certification for Professionals: Mental health professionals can earn continuing education credits recognized by major organizations like ACE and ASWB. To receive these credits, participants simply complete a test and survey, earning official certification that supports their professional development.

Personal and Professional Growth: Empowering Pathways uniquely blends personal enrichment with professional training, encouraging holistic growth. Whether you’re expanding your skillset as a therapist or exploring new ideas for personal evolution, our courses offer a valuable and transformative experience.

This combination of relevant, flexible, and impactful training sets Empowering Pathways apart as the ideal resource for both mental health professionals seeking CEUs and individuals interested in personal growth.

Mental Health Professionals

Personal Enrichment

  • Purpose: Professionals looking to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) to maintain their licenses and expand their knowledge.
  • Certification: After completing the course, participants must take a test and complete a survey to receive official certification for CEU credits.
  • Accreditation: Courses are accredited by major organizations such as ACE and ASWB, ensuring the credits are recognized for professional development.
  • Focus: Practical tools and strategies that can be applied immediately to client work, with case studies relevant to mental health practice.

 

  • Purpose: People who are interested in learning about specific topics for personal growth or to expand their understanding of unique subjects.
  • Certification: While no test is required, participants still gain access to all course materials and content for personal learning without earning CEU credits.
  • Accreditation: No need for accreditation as this is intended for personal interest rather than professional licensure.
  • Focus: Exploration of inclusive and relevant topics that promote self-awareness and understanding of diverse communities, without the pressure of exams or certification.

 

Empowering Pathway Courses

Understanding Ethical Non-Monogamy: A Guide for Mental Health Practitioners

This course offers a deep dive into Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM), exploring relationship forms like polyamory and open relationships while teaching core principles like consent, communication, and emotional intelligence. Whether you’re a therapist, educator, or health professional, you’ll gain valuable skills to navigate the complexities of ENM, address common biases, and support clients in building healthy, inclusive relationships. With real-world examples and actionable strategies, this training ensures you're equipped to approach ENM dynamics with understanding and respect.


2 Unit Hours.
$30 Continuing Education Credits.
$20 Personal Enrichment.


AVAILABLE NOW

Exploring Faith and Identity: Queer-Affirming Client Support Part 1

In this course, you’ll learn the difference between sexual orientation (who people are attracted to) and gender identity (how people see themselves) while understanding how some Christian teachings have contributed to stigma and shame for LGBTQ+ individuals. You’ll also explore the mental health challenges caused by religious rejection, like depression and anxiety, and learn how to provide affirming, supportive care that helps clients feel accepted in both their faith and identity. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the effects of religious trauma on LGBTQ+ communities and offer more compassionate support.

3 hours.
$45 Credited Course.
$30 Personal Enrichment.


November 2024

Supporting Diverse Voices: Ethical Practices with Sex Workers

How can we create a safer, more supportive world for sex workers, who often face stigma, legal barriers, and discrimination? This course introduces you to the unique challenges sex workers encounter and offers practical tools for providing non-judgmental, compassionate support. Whether you're a professional or simply want to better understand this community, you’ll learn how to address common misconceptions, foster trust, and create an environment where sex workers feel valued and respected. Through real-world examples and ethical frameworks, this course empowers you to approach sex work with empathy and dignity.
coming 2025

Healing Through Consent: Kink-Affirming Approaches for Growth and Resilience

This course introduces professionals to the world of BDSM and kink, practices that involve consensual power dynamics, role play, and non-traditional expressions of sexuality. You’ll learn how these practices, when grounded in trust and communication, can be used as powerful tools for healing trauma and fostering personal growth. Many clients who engage in kink face stigma or misunderstandings in traditional therapy. This course equips professionals with kink-affirming strategies to support these clients, focusing on the importance of consent, safety, and autonomy in navigating their desires. By learning to approach kink with openness and understanding, you’ll help clients build emotional resilience and deeper, more authentic connections in their relationships.
coming soon

Reclaiming Sexual Empowerment: Navigating Shame and Stigma

Sexuality, especially for women, is often shrouded in shame due to societal expectations that label female sexual expression as inappropriate or deviant. This course helps professionals understand the deep-rooted cultural norms that create shame around women’s sexuality, leading to feelings of guilt, embarrassment, or repression. You’ll explore techniques for guiding women through the process of reclaiming their sexual identity, fostering body positivity, and dismantling harmful narratives around their sexual desires. By promoting self-acceptance and empowerment, this course provides professionals with the tools to help women break free from stigma and embrace their sexual selves with confidence and pride.
coming soon

Building Intimacy: Strengthening Lesbian Relationships

Lesbian couples often face unique challenges in their relationships, from societal pressures to the internal dynamics of identity and communication. This course is designed for both professionals and lesbian couples who want to better understand these specific needs. You’ll learn how to navigate relationship roles, overcome external stigma, and build deeper emotional intimacy. Through practical techniques and real-world examples, the course provides tools to strengthen connections, improve communication, and address common issues like identity affirmation and coping with societal marginalization. Whether you're a professional or part of a couple, you'll gain the skills and insights to foster strong, resilient relationships that thrive despite external challenges.
coming soon

Empowering Pathways FAQ

Empowering Pathways offers online, self-paced courses focused on inclusive mental health care, specializing in topics like Ethical Non-Monogamy, sex positivity, and queer issues.

Anyone! These courses are designed for both mental health professionals and individuals seeking personal enrichment.

Courses are priced at $15 per CEU hour for credit and $10 per hour for non-credit learners. Course lengths typically range from 2 to 4 hours, with full pricing details available on each course page upon launch.

Yes, we offer early registration discounts and discounts for those who subscribe to our mailing list.

Yes, courses are accredited by the ASWB and ACE, and you can earn CEU credits upon completion.  ASWB and ACE Approved Provider #2119

Yes! Courses are accessible on any device—desktop, tablet, or mobile—with Wi-Fi or mobile data.

No, our courses are self-paced, so you can complete them on your schedule, with your progress saved.

Once you complete the course and pass the post-test (if applicable), you can download your certificate instantly, and it will be emailed to you.

You have three attempts to pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher to receive your CEU certificate.

Absolutely! We offer a non-credit option for those who want to take the courses purely for learning.

The courses provide insights into diverse relationship dynamics, sexuality, and inclusivity, making them valuable for anyone looking to expand their knowledge.

Yes, you will have a personal account to access to the course materials for future reference.

No, refunds are not available once the course has been accessed due to its self-paced nature.

No prior knowledge is necessary. Courses are beginner-friendly and provide foundational knowledge, while also offering advanced insights for professionals.

Some supplemental materials, like PDFs, may be downloadable, but the video and audio content is available for online access only.

If you experience any technical difficulties, you can contact our support team at ce@amrtherapy.com for assistance.

Each course comes with a detailed description and learning objectives to help you decide if it matches your professional or personal interests.

Email us at ce@amrtherapy.com

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