Instructor

Theresa Dewey, ATR-BC, LCPC

Dementia Consultant, Dewey Dementia Consulting

Theresa Dewey is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC) with 20 years’ experience in dementia care, intellectual disability care, and end-of-life care. She has worked in various settings, including roles at residential facilities, art therapy studios, a behavioral neurology clinic, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Currently, she provides dementia education and consultation through Dewey Dementia Consulting. She is also a lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she teaches graduate students in the art therapy department, including courses on ethics. She received a Master of Arts in Art Therapy at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in Anthropology/Sociology from Rhodes College.

Indiana Administrative Code

This APA approved Video Bundle is Accepted by Indiana Psychology Board

TITLE 868 State Psychology Board

ARTICLE 1.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

License period; number of hours required

Sec. 11. (a) During each two (2) year license period, a psychologist endorsed as a health service provider in psychology must complete at least forty (40) hours of continuing education of which at least twenty (20) hours must be in Category I courses.
(b) A psychologist may not earn more than twenty (20) Category II credit hours toward the requirements under this section.
(c) Effective for the license period beginning September 1, 2002, and every license period thereafter, a psychologist must earn at least six (6) hours of continuing education in ethics, a minimum of three (3) hours of which must be Category I courses. 

868 IAC 1.1-15-1 "Category I continuing education courses"defined

Affected: IC 25-33-2
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this rule, "Category I continuing education courses" includes the following:
(1) Formally organized courses.
(2) Workshops.
(3) Seminars.
(4) Symposia.
(5) Postdoctoral institutes.
(6) Home study programs, including approved computer, audio, and video instructional programs, designed by board-approved organizations and subject to board verification and approval procedures, not to exceed ten (10) credit hours per license period.

https://iar.iga.in.gov/code/2026/868/1.1#868-1.1-15-1

Approved CE provider

YES, you are allowed to take this course as an Indiana Psycholgist

Image of NBCC continuing Education Provider logo on the left and with Spring Advisory logo on the right. Spring Advisory, PLLC has been approved by The National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7169. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Spring Advisory, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Spring Advisory, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spring Advisory, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Art Therapy Credentials Board recognizes CE credits granted by NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers. All CE from Spring Advisory can be counted towards ATR, ATR-BC, and ATCS credential renewals for art therapists per ATCB.

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Social Work CE Sponsor, #159.001540

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Psychologist CE Sponsor, #268.000141

Spring Advisory is an Illinois Marriage and Family Therapy CE Sponsor, #168.000265


To ensure compliance with licensing board requirements, all CE courses expire 180 days after registration.


CE Requirements and Disclaimer

  • All registration expires after 180 days. 
  • If you require assistance or accommodations for accessibility, please email [email protected]
  • You can find our refund and cancellation policy on our website’s terms of use. By using our website, you agree to the privacy policy and terms of use.
  • There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support in this program. 
  • By taking an online course, in real-time/live or pre-recorded/video, you are required to pass an exam by 80% about the course content in order to obtain your CE Credits and Certificates. 
  • Upon passing the post-test exam at 80% or above, certificates are issued immediately/ within the same 24-hour period. Unforeseen technical failure may cause delays. Please email [email protected] for any issues.  
  • It is our goal to help maintain and advance the knowledge and skills of doctoral-level psychologists. APA-approved Continuing education (CE) in psychology is an ongoing process consisting of formal learning activities that (1) are relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science; (2) enable psychologists to keep pace with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, prevention, intervention, and/or education, as well as important relevant legal, statutory, leadership, or regulatory issues; and (3) allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession. 
  • To ensure a smooth experience, please do these things to ensure you get your credit:
    1. Spell your email address correctly. 
    2. Spell-check the email address you entered. 
    3. Hit SUBMIT when you finish your exam. 
    4. Once you SUBMIT, you should see your score. 
    5. Pass your exam by 80% to get your certificate. 
    6. If you scored less than 80%/failed, RETAKE the exam. 
    7. Check your email inbox spam folder. 
    8. Check the same email inbox you used for your exam. 
    9. You can retake your exam if you experienced an unexpected technical error that caused you not recieve your certificate. 

Video: How to use the Spring Advisory Course Website

Check out other courses:

APA, NBCC, IDFPR approved courses on supervision, dementia, implicit bias, ethics, and multicultural competency

FAQ

  • Q: I am not a therapist, can I still use this course for my Illinois-required training?

    A: Yes, ANY Illinois licensed HEALTHCARE professionals with continuing education requirements may take these courses from ANY CE provider, which includes Spring Advisory, which is an IDFPR-approved CE provider.

  • Q: I finished my course, where is my CE evaluation and exam link?

    A: On your course website, look on the left-hand side menu, and find the menu item to the CE eval and exam link. 

  • Q: I finished my exam, but I did not get my certificate, what happened?

    A: There are a few usual reasons: 1. Your email was misspelled. 2. You didn't hit SUBMIT when you finished your exam. 3. You didn't pass the exam. 4. It's in your spam folder. 5. Less common-The Internet failed when you submitted your exam. 6. Sometimes, other mechanical failures; we don't know. You can always retake the exam to get the certificate resent to you. 

  • Q. I passed the exam by 70%, where is my certificate?

    A: You must pass the exam by over 80% in order to obtain your CE certificate, go back to your course page and access the CE link, retake the exam until you pass by 80%. You will be awarded your CE certificate upon passing at 80% or above.

  • Q: I created an account and paid for the course, but when I go to the dashboard, I didn't see my course, what happened?

    A: We often see people create two accounts by mistake due to the misspelling of email addresses. Then the paid course reside in the wrong-email-address account. Unfortunately, this requires manual help. Reach out to the Admin for assistance.

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  2. Javascript enabled
  3. PDF plugin
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  5. Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
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