Independent Courses

Psychological Flexibility: Building a Pragmatic Model and Method of Intentional Change

Explore the psychological flexibility model and its application in intentional change, covering philosophy, theory, practice, and research developments from a functional contextualism perspective.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

TikTokTherapist: Understanding the Role of Social Media in Adolescent Mental Health

Explore social media's impact on teen mental health, including risks and benefits for at-risk youth. Learn how digital platforms reshape adolescent social experiences.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

On-demand | Micro-interventions to Support Those Escaping Emotional Pain: Addressing Overlapping Substance Use and Suicide Risk

Learn micro-interventions for addressing substance use and suicide risk, exploring their overlapping functions and implementing DBT-informed approaches to assess and stabilize clients with suicidal ideation.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

On-Demand | Lethal Means Counseling: Collaboration at the Patient- and Community-Level

Learn effective strategies for counseling patients at risk of suicide about reducing access to lethal means, particularly firearms. Gain skills to collaborate with healthcare teams and community stakeholders on suicide prevention initiatives.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Social (In)Justice and Mental Health

Explore the impact of social injustice on mental health inequities and the field of mental health. Learn about social determinants and their role in shaping mental health outcomes.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Finding the EHR Data to Tell Your Clinical Story: Early Experiences with Lifespan Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergency Services

Explore data-driven approaches to improve pediatric behavioral health emergency services using EHR systems, emphasizing transdisciplinary collaborations for clinical practice, quality improvement, and research.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

EFD On-Demand: From Abstract to Poster to Case Report: A Guide for Clinicians

Learn to create effective clinical abstracts, posters, and case reports. Covers case selection, patient consent, conference targeting, and writing tips for successful scholarly submissions in medicine.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

EFD On-Demand: Getting Your Scholarly Projects “Unstuck”- A Reference Management Workshop

Learn efficient reference management techniques to boost research productivity and streamline scholarly projects. Discover tools, resources, and expert support available through Brown University for organizing and collaborating on academic work.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

EFD On-Demand: Practical Approaches to Applying Conceptual & Theoretical Frameworks to Medical Education Research

Explore practical applications of conceptual and theoretical frameworks in medical education research. Learn to identify, incorporate, and leverage frameworks to enhance study design and situate research within existing literature.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

On Demand | Demystifying Palliative Care

Explore the differences between palliative and hospice care, learn about interprofessional teams, and discover the benefits of early palliative care integration for patients with serious illnesses.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Medical Evaluation of the Sexual Assault Survivor: A Virtual Educational Curriculum

Comprehensive virtual curriculum training clinicians to provide trauma-informed, compassionate care for sexual assault survivors, covering diverse populations and following national standards and protocols.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Session 2: Compassion the new empathy? Taking the me out of empathy

Explore compassion as an alternative to empathy in healthcare, learning techniques to support patients without emotional exhaustion. Discover the physiological differences and practical applications.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Session 3: How life gets in the way

Discover effective strategies for managing intrusive thoughts, reducing distress, and staying present in both clinical and personal settings.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Session 5: Working with stress and anxiety

Explore effective strategies to manage uncertainty, reduce stress and anxiety, and change habit patterns for improved well-being.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Session 6: Spreading Curiosity: Don’t just do something, sit there

Explore emotional contagion's impact on patient and colleague interactions, and learn how cultivating curiosity can mitigate its negative effects in healthcare settings.

• Independent
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate