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Webinar Description
This presentation will provide psycho-education to psychotherapists about the nature and ramifications of societal crisis upon clients they serve, and in particular, the Corona Pandemic. Presenters will include Barry S. Horowitz, LCSW-R and Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Ph.D. Those in attendance will learn concrete methods helping those in crisis through methods such as modeling self-care; providing perspective and increasing interpersonal connection to increase resiliency and maximize healthy coping patterns. Additional emphasis will be placed upon the importance of therapist's awareness of their own signs of burnout and compassion fatigue, which strongly hamper the effectiveness of clinical care for the clients they serve. The presentation will include opportunities for questions-answer period and it will be presented via teleconference so as to increase availability to greater numbers of therapists while also responding to the important social distancing sensitivities and realities of those partaking in the training.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify 3 variables related to the Corona Pandemic that may impact therapist and client well-being.
- Identify 3 variables related to the Corona Pandemic that can impact the effectiveness of therapy for the client.
- Report familiarity of 3 factors/techniques that they will consider using in their care of clients impacted by the Corona Pandemic
Agenda:
1. Introduction and clinical resources for therapists and clients. (5 Minutes)
2. Personal case study and introduction of sample clinical complexities facing individuals, families and communities from the Corona Virus. (10 minutes)
3. Overview of impact of trauma and crisis on individual, family and community functioning. (10 minutes)
Including: Affect Disregulation; Loss of Hope/Despair; fear of illness; Decreased Sense of Attachment and Support; Decreased Routine and Predictability.
4. Overview of complexities and impact of co-occurring client and therapist crisis upon effective therapeutic process (10 Minutes). Including impact of transference and counter-transference in relation to themes of concern for safety; support and protection; availability and fear of loss; continuity of services; etc.
5. Introduce and review 3 therapeutic techniques and narratives that aid in desensitization and emotional regulation in response to crisis. (15 minutes)
6. Questions and Answers to process and integrate the information provided.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level ,and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Official information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Thrapy Express seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Thrapy Express ahead of time by emailing support@thrapyexpress.com or by calling or texting (631) 202-1010 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.