LIVE: Counseling and Chronic Illness: An Overview
January 26, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific
January 26, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Pacific
1.5 hours | 1.5 CEs
The live professional training program on Counseling and Chronic Illness: An Overview is presented by Cristen Wathen, Ph.D.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for support for emotional well-being related to specific chronic health issues has been highlighted. This webinar will focus on the need for and value of culturally competent counseling resources for those with chronic illnesses. Chronic Illness processes significantly impact the physical, emotional, spiritual, and interpersonal aspects of one's life and of the lives of their caregivers. The lack of solid mental health support systems for patients and the paucity of training in this area for therapists is disproportionate to the number of individuals and family systems experiencing chronic illness and all that comes along with differing diagnoses. This webinar will provide an overview of research, resources, and interventions in working with this population.
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Presented By
Cristen Wathen, PhD
Dr. Cristen Wathen is an Assistant Professor at Palo Alto University. She has a background in working with survivors of trauma and child sexual abuse. She also has experience counseling and advising college students and working with underserved populations in educational settings. Currently, her res...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe research about the need for mental health support and resources that can be utilized for clients diagnosed with chronic illness
Describe research about the specific modalities, skills, and contexts needed for counseling those with chronic illnesses
Describe research regarding health disparities and resources for how to incorporate culturally competent counseling with chronically ill clients
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Cancellation Policy
Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries, you will be given access to the On Demand version of the program once available.
Event Conduct
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CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.