How is the course presented?

4-part video series lecture presented by Dr. Kristen LaMarca viewable from standard devices (e.g. desktop, tablet, smart phone). Powerpoint presentation to reinforce key points. Exercises to practice new skills. Reflections to help you apply what you’re learning to your clients. Downloadable worksheet and Bonus Training Video Questions, Answers and Discussion (through an online forum).

How long is the presentation?

4.5 contact hours are divided into a 4 part video series + a bonus training video. It is not necessary to complete the training in one sitting.

How many APA-approved CE credits will I receive?

4.5 continuing education (CE) credits are available, which are approved by the American Psychological Association (APA). This home study course is co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars. If you are interested in CE, you must purchase the CE separately and pass the post-test hosted by R. Cassidy Seminars. Ensure the course will meet your state licensing board requirements for CE prior to registering.

Does this CE meet the requirements of my state licensing board?

This home-study course meets the requirements for the following hours by discipline. Licensing and continuing education requirements vary by state. Contact your state's licensing board to verify if this course meets your continuing education requirements for licensure. You may also visit R. Cassidy Seminars who is co-sponsoring this course for more information. Satisfactory Completion
Participants must have paid course fee, submitted signed verification statement, completed evaluation, and completed post-test with passing grade of 75% in order to receive a certificate. Failure to complete and submit these materials will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Psychologists
R. Cassidy Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuing education for psychologists. R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for this program. (4.5) CE hours.

Psychoanalysts
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychoanalysts. #P-0005. (4.5) clock hours.

Social Workers
CA: The Board of Behavioral Sciences has deferred CE course approvals to APA for its licensees. See those approvals under Psychologists and Social Workers
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider (#0006) of continuing education for licensed social workers. This program is approved for 4.5 contact hours self-study.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for (4.5) clock hours, #RCST110701 Counselors/Marriage and Family Therapists
CA: The Board of Behavioral Sciences has deferred CE course approvals to APA for its licensees. See those approvals under Psychologists and Social Workers.
Other States: If your state is not specifically listed, nearly all state Counselor and MFT boards accept either APA approval, or are reciprocal with other state licensing board approvals, such as those listed below. Check with your board to be sure. The Ohio Board includes Counselors and MFTs.
IL: Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #168-000141. (4.5) hours.
NY-LMHCs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0015. (4.5) contact hours.
NY-LMFTs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0011. (4.5) contact hours.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for (4.5) clock hours, #RCST110701
TX: Approved CE Sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists. (4.5) CE Hours. Provider #151 Creative Arts Therapists
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0005. (4.5) contact hours Chemical Dependency Counselors
CA Provider approved by CCAPP; CCAPP Provider #4N-00-434-0220 for (4.5) CEHs. CCAPP is an IC&RC member which has reciprocity with most ICRC member states.
TX: Provider approved by the TCBAP Standards Committee, Provider No. 1749-06, (4.5) hours general and/or (4.5) hours (specific specialization), Expires 3/31/2019. Complaints about provider or workshop content may be directed to the TCBAP Standards Committee, 1005 Congress Avenue, Ste. 460, Austin, Texas 78701, Fax Number (512) 476-7297.. Dentists
CA: R. Cassidy Seminars is a provider approved by the Dental Board of California as a registered provider of continuing education. RP# 4874. (4.5) CE Hours. Some state dental boards are reciprocal. Check with your licensing board to be sure. Nurses
CA: Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CeP12224, for (4.5) contact hours. Many state nursing boards are reciprocal with other states. Check with your licensing board to be sure. Educators
TX: R. Cassidy Seminars is an approved provider with the Texas Education Agency CPE# 501456. This course is (4.5) CE Hours. This course is co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars, P.O. Box 14473, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

Do I need to be online at certain times?

No, the course video lecture can be listened to at anytime convenient for you. You can participate in the forum at anytime.

How long will I have access to course materials after purchase?

You'll have access to the online seminar and forum indefinitely.

What is the course outline?

PART 1 (46 minutes)

INTRODUCTION TO LUCID DREAMING

DEFINITIONS OF NONLUCID AND LUCID DREAM STATES

Cognition, schematic beliefs, and mental models of the world

Differentiating between explicit and implicit memory

Constructing and applying adaptive mental models in lucid dream states

PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE OF LUCID DREAMING

Recent metanalysis of the last 50 years of research

APPLICATIONS OF LUCID DREAMING

Practical, personal, clinical, and scientific applications

PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PARADIGM FOR STUDYING LUCID REM SLEEP

Conducting experimental tasks in the lucid dream state as a method for investigating consciousness and mind-body relationships

Implications for clinical interventions and populations

Psychophysiological bases and electrophysiological correlates of lucid dreaming

PART 2 ( 31 minutes)

LUCID DREAM INDUCTION: STATE-OF-THE-ART

Mental Set and psychophysiological conditions

Integrated induction protocols of intensive training programs

Effects of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition (AChEI) on lucid dreaming in the context of an integrated induction protocol

PART 3 (86 minutes)

LUCID DREAMING SKILLS-TRAINING: ADAPTING RESEARCH-SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS FOR CLINICAL POPULATIONS

Psychoeducation on sleep stages and sleep hygiene

Dream recall and dream journaling; Nightly Experience Logs

Dreamsign Training

Techniques for prolonging lucidity

Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreaming (MILD)

Evaluating approaches to nightmares and relating with dream content; Self-integration and shadow work

Wake-Initiated Lucid Dreaming (WILD)

Sleep interruption and cholinergic supplementation

PART 4 (82 minutes)

LUCID DREAMING THERAPY: RESEARCH, THEORY, AND PRACTICE

Nightmare treatment

Imagery Rehearsal Therapy – Lucid Dreaming modification (IRT-LD)

Clinical considerations

Patient selection, assessment, and treatment planning.

Contraindications and risks

Length required to teach clients to induce lucid dreaming

Lucid Dreaming Therapy: Case Examples

BONUS TRAINING VIDEO: (24 minutes)

DREAMSIGN COGNITIONS LOG

Adapting the cognitive behavioral thought record to enhance the mental set for inducing lucid dreaming

Downloadable worksheet

Are student discounts available?

Students are eligible for a rebate at 40% off the current price. Send a copy of your current class schedule and ID card to Dr. LaMarca and your method of purchase will be refunded in approximately 5-10 business days.

Are group discounts available?

Yes. Contact Dr. LaMarca to discuss arrangements that will meet the needs of your department or practice setting.

How do I access the online post-test to obtain my CE credits?

You can access the post-test for purchase through R. Cassidy Seminars at the following link.

Is 24/7 customer support available?

While customer service is not available 24/7, you can expect to receive a response in about 1 business day.

How do I access the course?

1. Register for the course here. 2. Go to the seminar and enter the password emailed to you in your registration confirmation when prompted. If you lost the password, contact Kristen. You will then be able to stream videos from the course page. 3. Become a site member or log in to participate in the discussion forum. A link to the forum is also included on the video channel page.

What are the technical requirements?

• The course is accessible from standard desktop computers, smart phones and tablets. The course may not be fully supported on all mobile devices.
• Audio speakers (either internal built into your computer or device) or external (plugged into your computer or device).
• A strong internet connection.
• The course is accessed through a private page at mindfulluciddreaming.com, which is supported on the most recent versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. Other browsers may not be supported. Ensure that your browser and operating system are the most up-to-date versions. You may have difficulty with viewing content if your temporary files have not been cleaned in a long time, and therefore, you may need to clear your cache and cookies for the optimal viewing experience.
• A viewer for PDF documents, such as Adobe.

How do I access the forum?

Access the forum here using your site membership account. If you are not a site member yet, you will be prompted to create an account.

How long will the online forum be active?

The forum will allow you to ask questions and discuss material with Dr. LaMarca indefinitely at this time.

What is your refund policy?

Registrations are nonrefundable.

How do I enroll in the course?

Register here.

What payments do you accept?

Paypal, credit, or debit.

I don't know what my login information is. What do I do?

You may access the video channel here using the password emailed to you when you purchased the course. Access the forum by becoming a site member. Use the forgot password feature if needed. If you're having trouble, contact Kristen.