This course is designed to equip community professionals, safety officers, and law enforcement officers develop the crucial skill of listening without judgment when interacting with individuals who may be experiencing mental health or substance abuse issues. It focuses on building empathy, effective communication, and understanding to create a more compassionate and supportive approach to community policing.

Author:  Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC
Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.  She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.    
Course Information: 
Relevance and Target Audience: This course is designed for professionals who work in law enforcement, prisons, parks and recreation, and other professionals who interact with individuals who may be suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues.
Content level:  Intermediate
Course Format:  This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
System Requirements:  This course is offered online.  Internet connection required.
Course Completion Information:  To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course.
For questions, concerns or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].

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