A discussion about helping clients conquer self-sabotage, through the lens of evolutionary psychology and ACT

Interview-style, with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT

  • Course Description

    This podcast interview discusses how to understand and address self-sabotaging behaviors in our clients, be it in domains like work, romantic relationships, friendships, health, and/or bad habits. Dr. Judy Ho explain how self-sabotage is a universal phenomenon, and discusses the evolutionary roots of this pattern of behavior. During the course, self-sabotage conceptualization strategies are discussed, and helpful, evidence-based interventions are also reviewed.

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: List the evolutionary and biological roots of self-sabotage; Discuss the underlying factors that contribute to self-sabotage in various areas of life; Discuss at least one technique to address self-sabotage


    Target Audience and Instructional Level
    This course is intended for psychologists, therapists, social workers, clinical counselors, and addiction counselors. Instructional level: Introductory

  • How To Take This Course

    In order to receive a certificate of completion reflecting the associated CE credit hour, you must:
    #1: Have an active paid Clearly Clinical membership
    #2: Listen to the corresponding course podcast
    #3: Achieve a passing grade on the post-presentation test (the test has up to ten questions and you must earn a score of at least 80%; you are able to re-test)
    #4: Complete the requested course evaluation.

    Course elements (including the course audio, post-test, and requested course evaluation) can be completed on a computer or mobile device via your Clearly Clinical account.

  • Course Format

    This high-quality and interesting course contains a one-hour, non-interactive audio podcast presentation which is available for free via all major public podcast providers. You can also listen to and download the file via our course player.

  • Commercial Support

    There is no known conflict of interest for this CE program, sponsor, instructor, or content. Dr. Judy Ho is the author of a book titled, "Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way (2019)," and she discusses her research for her book in this course. As such, there is the benefit of endorsement of products.

  • Certificate Access Details

    Once you've completed the course, your certificate will automatically populate in the 'Certificate' section of your account; it will also be emailed to you. Access to completion certificate will expire 365 days after issuance. Course certificates will be on file for ten (10) years from date of course completion.

  • Accommodations

    If you have special needs or need an accommodation, please email us at info@clearlyclinical.com and we will do our best to assist you.

Instructor

Triple Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Judy Ho, PhD, PSY

Triple Board Certified Neuropsychologist

Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and published author. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work. She regularly appears as an expert psychologist on television and other media, and is currently a cohost on CBS’s Face the Truth and author of Stop Self-Sabotage (available for pre-purchase now). She is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award and hosts an active research program to improve mental health care for high-need populations.

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