Description:
This 2 hour webinar will help prepare the mental health expert to avoid common mistakes while preparing and testifying in court. The course involves sound tips on preparation before testifying and what is necessary to avoid disqualifying during testimony.
Learning Objectives:
- Prepare the mental health professional with the necessary understanding before testifying as an expert in court.
- Develop a foundation when forming their expert opinion.
- Describe the importance of the opposing counsel’s “word traps.”
- Develop and understanding of the experts position in the court process.
About the Presenter
Norman Hoffman, PhD, EdD, LMHC, LMFT, CFMHE, CCCE, CFBA, CFP
A man who saw the potential, an innovator, pushing the boundaries to advance the cause of licensed professional counselor in the field of forensic mental health. He had the vision, the success in his field, sometimes overcoming great challenges to pave the way for those seeking status and professional recognition in a field of forensic mental health that has in the past been inaccessible.
Dr. Hoffman had the boldness and courage to create a training and certification process paving the way for those seeking the status as psychiatrists and psychologists have. His dedication and persistence, despite systematic discrimination, made it possible for licensed professional counselors to have equal, if not elevated status in the field of forensic mental health.
Dr. Hoffman is considered a pioneer with his passion and creativity to develop the pattern for those who pursue a role as an expert forensic mental health expert witness.
Cost
- $20 for NBFE members (i.e., CFMHEs and CFMHE applicants/candidates) and, for members of our partnering organizations please see Professional Partners for current listing)
- $40 for Non-members
Continuing Education Information
ACEP No. 6189
Florida CE Broker Tracking # 20-1048578
CE Broker Provider #50-15823
The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6189. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NBFE is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
NBFE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NBFE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NBFE is recognized and endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.
This workshop has been approved for 2 general hours with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-1048578 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).
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