Description

This 1-hour asynchronous continuing education course explores anger and guilt through the lens of emotion theory and clinical practice. The course helps clinicians distinguish between the affective signals of anger, guilt, shame, and remorse, and examines how these emotions function within power dynamics, decision-making domains, and nonverbal communication.

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Drawing from cognitive science and interpersonal communication research, Dr. Valery Fradkov presents emotions not merely as reactions, but as purposeful communicative signals reflecting internal evaluations of power, strength, responsibility, and perceived threat.

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Through structured video instruction, clinical examples, and applied discussion, participants learn to identify the communicative intent behind emotional expressions and apply this understanding in therapeutic settings.

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Practical implications for psychotherapy, emotion regulation, and clinical decision-making are emphasized, supporting clinicians in helping clients differentiate between genuine emotional states and develop more adaptive behavioral patterns.

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Learning Objectives

• Explain the functioning of nonverbal emotional signals in interpersonal and therapeutic settings.
• Differentiate between conditions that typically trigger anger and those that trigger guilt.
• Identify the underlying signals and communicative intent conveyed through expressions of anger and guilt.
• Apply clinical strategies to support clients in recognizing the purpose and implications of their emotional responses.
• Use emotion regulation techniques that support meaningful changes in clients’ behavioral patterns.

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Instructor

Valery Fradkov, ScD, LCSW-R
Clinical Director, Advanced Psychology Institute

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Credits & Format

Credits: 1 Clinical Continuing Education Credit
Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning (Pre-Recorded)

Fees: $49 USD / course

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Registration Information and Deadlines

Registration is available online via Thinkific:
https://advancedpsychologyinstitute.thinkific.com

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

Due to the nature of asynchronous online learning, no refunds are issued once course access has been granted.

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ADA Accommodations

ADA accommodations are available upon request. Please email us before registration.

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Course Completion Requirements

Participants must attend the entire live interactive webinar, actively participate, and complete the course evaluation to receive CE credit.

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Certificate Issuance

Certificates will be issued electronically via email within 7 days of verified completion of all course requirements, or immediately upon completion of the course through the Thinkific platform. 

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Contact for Questions or Grievances
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For questions, concerns, or grievances, please contact the CE Administrator at:
admin@advancedpsychologyinstitute.com | +1 (800) 285-1584

Advanced Psychology Institute is an Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) provider. ACE Provider Approval Number: 2454.The Advanced Psychology Institute maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers completing this course receive 1 Clinical Continuing Education Credit. Regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether individual courses qualify for continuing education credit.