Self-Paced Online Courses

Surviving the Trenches: The Impact of Trauma Exposure on Corrections Professionals
Webinar broadcast: February 17, 2016.  Research suggests that constant exposure to disturbing aspects of human behavior and the pain and suffering of others can come with a price for professionals. This webinar examines secondary trauma and compassion fatigue as experienced by corrections professionals. It brings together the latest research on the physiological impact of trauma exposure with simple, realistic techniques that can mitigate the negative effects, improve personal well-being, and enhance professional longevity. 
http://appa.academy.reliaslearning.com/Surviving-the-Trenches-The-Impact-of-Trauma-Exposure-on-Corrections-Professionals--APPA-STITECP-JG.aspx 

Adolescent Brain Development: Research Implications for Community Corrections
This is a recording of a webinar presented by Charlene Rhyne, PhD., Abbey Stamp, LCSW, Barbara Fletcher and Izzy Lefebvre on the subject of adolescent brain development and research implications for community corrections, brought to you by the APPA Research Committee. 
https://appa.academy.reliaslearning.com/Adolescent-Brain-Development-Research-Implications-for-Community-Corrections--CC-ABDRICC-CORR-APPA.aspx

Cognitive-Based Communication Skills with Individuals on Community Supervision
Community supervision officers are tasked with facilitating positive changes in the behavior of people who, for the most part, are reluctant to change their behavior. Many of the individuals on supervision are committing crimes or are involved in antisocial behavior because their criminal or antisocial behavior is justified by their way of thinking. In other words, antisocial thinking leads to antisocial acts. This course will provide supervision staff with background information on some of the common thinking errors and how antisocial thinking patterns drive criminal, delinquent, or disruptive behavior. You will also be introduced to four cognitive-based skill strategies that you can use to improve your interpersonal communication with individuals you supervise, leading to more positive outcomes. In addition to presenting information, this course includes interactive exercises and case studies to help reinforce what you learn. (cost: $27.00)
http://appa.academy.reliaslearning.com/Cognitive-Based-Communication-Skills-with-Individuals-on-Community-Supervision--EL-CBCOMM-CORR-APPA.aspx