Course Description:

Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training within the New York State Mandated Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework. NY State Dept of Education has revised its syllabus for the Mandated Reporter training as of Sept. 1, 2025. The law requires every person who is required to take the Mandated Training related to child abuse, including those who have previously undergone this training, to complete the new updated training by November 17, 2026. The updated training includes: NEW ✔️ Guidance on identifying an abused or maltreated child when such child is an individual with an intellectual or developmental disability. -Protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes -Strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences -Guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually

Course Curriculum

16 Chapters · 32 Lessons

  1. 1

    Pre Quiz

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      NYS Required Pre-Test

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      Pre Quiz- estimated time 10 minutes

  2. 2

    Introduction/Biography

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      Introduction Pauline Walfisch, LCSW [0:02:40]

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      Introduction Dr. Nouna Jalilzadeh, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, PMH-C [0:00:42]

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      Introduction Stephanie Henriques, LMSW [0:00:26]

  3. 3

    Module 1: Introduction

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      Introduction [0:10:04]

  4. 4

    Module 2: Understanding Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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      Module 2: Understanding Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) [0:26:58]

  5. 5

    Manifestations of Trauma

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      Manifestations of Trauma [0:08:04]

  6. 6

    Module 3: Understanding and Reducing Implicit and Explicit Bias

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      Module 3 Video [0:28:19]

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      Strategies to Reduce Implicit Bias

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    Module 4: General Framework

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      Module 4 Video [0:04:55]

  8. 8

    Module 5: Defining Maltreatment and Abuse

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      Module 5 Video [0:03:48]

  9. 9

    Module 6: Indicators of Child Maltreatment and Abuse

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      Module 6 Video [0:09:21]

  10. 10

    Module 7: Learning Exercises

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      Module 7 Case Study [0:00:50]

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      Case Scenarios- estimated time 15 minutes

  11. 11

    Module 8: Making the Call to the SCR and What Happens Next

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      Module 8 Video [0:07:15]

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      Mock Report video [3:07]

  12. 12

    Post Quiz

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      Post Quiz- estimated time 10 minutes

  13. 13

    Mental Health Professionals & All Professionals

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      For Mental Health Professionals Only

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      License Information Quiz

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      For All Professionals

  14. 14

    Feedback Survey

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      Course Evaluation

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      License Information

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      Prepare For Your Certficate

  15. 15

    Important Forms and Documents

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      Summary Guide

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      LDSS-2221A

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      Link to LDSS-2221A Form online:

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      Implicit Bias Test

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      Mandated Reporter Handout

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      Mindfulness Minute

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      Resources for Families

  16. 16

    Parents Under Pressure

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      Parents Under Pressure

Meet Your Instructor Pauline Walfisch, LCSW-R, PMH-C

Pauline is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with a private practice specializing in reproductive mental health, located in Rockville Centre, NY.She provides individual, couples and group therapy to address the mental health complications of pregnancy, the postpartum period, infertility, perinatal loss, adoption and alternative family building decisions. Pauline is a professional member of Resolve- the national infertility association, as well as the American Society for Reproductive Medicine- Mental Health Practitioners Group. She has completed the Postpartum Support International certificate training for the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Pauline has served on the executive advisory board for the Nassau County Department of Health Perinatal Services Network and is chair of the maternal mental health work group. Pauline is also Co-President of Helping Hands Psychotherapy, a professional corporation that provides social work continuing education and helps social workers to reach their career goals.

Program Registration Requirements

1. Course Eligibility This program is open to: • Licensed or pre-licensed mental health professionals (e.g., counselors, psychologists, social workers, MFTs) • Graduate students currently enrolled in a mental health-related program 2. Technical Requirements To participate in our online courses hosted on Thinkific, please ensure: • Access to a desktop/laptop (preferred) or a mobile device • A modern web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge • A stable internet connection (minimum 5 Mbps recommended) • Speakers/headphones to listen to course audio • JavaScript and cookies must be enabled Note: Internet Explorer is not supported. 3. Provider Contact Information Helping Hands Psychotherapy 165 N. Village Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 📞 Phone: 516-442-1116 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.hhptherapy.com

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