Sophie Nathenson is a Medical Sociologist, professor, and consultant based in Portland, Oregon. She is the founder and Director of the Bachelor's of Science in Population Health Management program and faculty in the Masters of Science in Allied Health program at Oregon Tech. She is also the owner of Widespread Wellness Consulting, providing career mentorship and education for individuals and groups working on promoting social, physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
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1/counseling/ceus/course/american-society-culture-and-mental-1801American Society, Culture, and Mental HealthIn this course, central paradigms of Western societies will be explored in relation to their impact on social, emotional, and mental health. The influence of Western culture on medical models is discussed, including its impact on shaping how mental illness is viewed and addressed in society.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingAmerican Society, Culture, and Mental HealthIn this course, central paradigms of Western societies will be explored in relation to their impact on social, emotional, and mental health. The influence of Western culture on medical models is discussed, including its impact on shaping how mental illness is viewed and addressed in society.1801OnlinePT60M
'Gives understanding of how environment of society plays a huge role in how the society as a whole respond mentally and physically'Read Reviews
ASWB ACE/1.0 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, Social And Cultural Foundations, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1226872; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS I, CVSS II; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
In this course, central paradigms of Western societies will be explored in relation to their impact on social, emotional, and mental health. The influence of Western culture on medical models is discussed, including its impact on shaping how mental illness is viewed and addressed in society.
2/counseling/ceus/course/interdisciplinary-and-non-pharmacological-approaches-1825Interdisciplinary and Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain ManagementThis course provides an overview of pain in America and the impact of Opioids, addiction, and drug poisoning. Evidenced-based, non-pharmacological approaches to pain management are discussed within a framework of interdisciplinary and integrative care. This course meets New Jersey compliance and addresses the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingInterdisciplinary and Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Pain ManagementThis course provides an overview of pain in America and the impact of Opioids, addiction, and drug poisoning. Evidenced-based, non-pharmacological approaches to pain management are discussed within a framework of interdisciplinary and integrative care. This course meets New Jersey compliance and addresses the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.1825OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Pain & Symptom Management, Counseling Theories, General Substance Use Counseling, CE Broker #20-1225256; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course provides an overview of pain in America and the impact of Opioids, addiction, and drug poisoning. Evidenced-based, non-pharmacological approaches to pain management are discussed within a framework of interdisciplinary and integrative care. This course meets New Jersey compliance and addresses the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.
3/counseling/ceus/course/racism-mental-health-1587Racism and Mental HealthThis course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingRacism and Mental HealthThis course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.1587OnlinePT60M
'I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and how the presenter was able to provide information how the social constructs uphold racism'Read Reviews
ASWB ACE/1.25 Cultural Competence; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Cultural Diversity, Social And Cultural Foundations, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1175606; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 PR1, TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course reviews disparities in mental health outcomes by race, focusing on race as a social construction and a social determinant of health. Research is presented on the impact of racism on mental health, occurring at interpersonal, cultural, and institutional levels. Clinical and policy-level recommendations are discussed that have the potential to address the detrimental effects of discrimination on mental health.
4/counseling/ceus/course/the-sociology-of-addiction-1088The Sociology of AddictionThis course reviews present day diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, and the relationship between addiction theory and practice. Contemporary sociological theories are outlined, with an exploration of the history of addiction in societies. A multi-level, holistic theoretical approach is introduced to inform the design of policy and interventions.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingThe Sociology of AddictionThis course reviews present day diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, and the relationship between addiction theory and practice. Contemporary sociological theories are outlined, with an exploration of the history of addiction in societies. A multi-level, holistic theoretical approach is introduced to inform the design of policy and interventions.1088OnlinePT60M
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Alcohol And Drugs, Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mental Health Disorders, CE Broker #20-1100696; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; IL (ICB)/1.0 Counselor I, Counselor II, Preventionist I, Preventionist II, CARS I, CARS II, CODP I, CODP II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I, CRSS II, CPRS I, CPRS II, MAATP I, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Pharmacology And Physiology; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 C1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course reviews present day diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, and the relationship between addiction theory and practice. Contemporary sociological theories are outlined, with an exploration of the history of addiction in societies. A multi-level, holistic theoretical approach is introduced to inform the design of policy and interventions.
5/counseling/ceus/course/sociotherapy-applied-sociology-psychology-1905Sociotherapy: Applied Sociology and PsychologyThis course introduces the concept of sociotherapy in theory and practice. Distinctions between psychotherapeutic and sociotherepeutic approaches and paradigms are discussed. The role of societal structure and social environment is explored as it relates to development and treatment of mental illness.auditory, textual, visual99USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $99/yearOnlineOnlyContinued Counselingwww.continued.com/counselingSociotherapy: Applied Sociology and PsychologyThis course introduces the concept of sociotherapy in theory and practice. Distinctions between psychotherapeutic and sociotherepeutic approaches and paradigms are discussed. The role of societal structure and social environment is explored as it relates to development and treatment of mental illness.1905OnlinePT60M
'The course provided a lot of examples and broke the information down nicely'Read Reviews
ASWB ACE/1.0 General; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Knowledge Of Sociological Factors, CE Broker #20-1238424; CE Hours/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; IACET/0.1; MO (MCB)/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Self-Study; OH (OCDP)/1.0 TR1; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0
This course introduces the concept of sociotherapy in theory and practice. Distinctions between psychotherapeutic and sociotherepeutic approaches and paradigms are discussed. The role of societal structure and social environment is explored as it relates to development and treatment of mental illness.
