This course presents initial findings from an IRB-approved qualitative study exploring how medical cannabis patients incorporate mindfulness practices to support emotional regulation and self-awareness. The course examines patient-informed insights on intentional use, autonomy, and communication with clinicians, providing interdisciplinary professionals with practical guidance for engaging in cannabis-related conversations within integrated, holistic care settings. Emphasis is on trauma-informed, harm-reduction–focused dialogue that fosters ethical, collaborative practice across disciplines. This course reflects preliminary, evolving qualitative insights intended to inform clinical dialogue and interdisciplinary approaches and does not represent definitive or broadly applicable research findings.
Live Webinar
Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTCE/CEU Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AR/1.0; ASWB ACE/1.0 Clinical; AZ/1.0; CA (CAADE)/1.0; CA (CADTP)/1.0; CA (CCAPP-EI)/1.0; CA/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Counseling Theories, Counseling Techniques, Knowledge Of Alcohol And Drugs, Counseling, CE Broker #20-1369044; CE Hours/1.0; CO/1.0; CT (CCB)/1.0; CT/1.0; DC/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GA (ADACBGA)/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; IA/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID/1.0; IL (MFT CE Sponsor)/1.0; IL/1.0; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY/1.0; LA/1.0; MA/1.0; MD/1.0; ME/1.0; MI (MCBAP)/1.0 Specific; MI/1.0; MN/1.0; MO (MCB)/1.0; MO/1.0; MS/1.0; MT/1.0; NAADAC/1.0 Counseling Services; NBCC CE Hours/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJ/1.0; NM/1.0; NV/1.0; NY-Contact Hours/1.0 Live Online; OH/1.0; OK (LPC/LMFT)/1.0; OK (OBLADC)/1.0 Drug And Alcohol-specific Hours; OK/1.0; OR/1.0; PA/1.0; RI/1.0; SC/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WV/1.0; WY/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- Identify at least three (3) recurring themes from qualitative patient reflections related to mindful medical cannabis use and emotional regulation within integrated care contexts.
- Describe at least two (2) patient-identified communication strategies that support respectful, nonjudgmental, and autonomy-affirming clinical dialogue about cannabis use.
- Apply one (1) patient-informed insight to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration or clinical communication when discussing cannabis use as part of holistic or integrative care.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction & Course Overview |
| 5-15 Minutes | Cannabis in Integrated & Interdisciplinary Care Settings |
| 15-30 Minutes | Study Overview: Design, Participants, and Reflective Methods |
| 30-45 Minutes | Preliminary Qualitative Themes: Emotional Regulation, Intentionality, and Mindfulness; Patient Perspectives on Clinician Communication and Autonomy; and Applying Patient-Informed Insights in Integrated Practice |
| 45-55 Minutes | Interdisciplinary Implications: Ethics, Boundaries, and Collaboration |
| 55-60 Minutes | Key Takeaways, Resources, and Closing Reflections |
Presented By
Paulette Smith
DSW, MS LCSW-C
Dr. Paulette S. Smith, MS, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and consultant with over a decade of experience in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and integrative wellness. She holds a Doctor of Social Work from Simmons University, a Master of Social Work from Morgan State University, and a Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work in the Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program at Morgan State University, and adjunct faculty in the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy’s Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics program. Her work focuses on ethical, evidence-informed client engagement, harm reduction, and addressing the social and racial inequities that shape health outcomes. Her teaching and training emphasize practical, nonjudgmental approaches grounded in professional ethics, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based practice.
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Financial Disclosures: Dr. Smith received an honorarium for presenting this course. Dr. Smith is the Founder and Owner of Canna Heals, LLC, a cannabis education and wellness company, and Owner of Paulette Simone & Associates, a private psychotherapy practice — both of which represent financial interests that may be relevant to course content. She also serves as a Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor on Insight Timer, a platform through which she generates income from educational content. Dr. Smith received a $10,000 research grant from Morgan State University to support the Mindful Morgan pilot project examining guided meditation and student well-being.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor at Morgan State University and Adjunct Faculty at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where she teaches and develops curriculum related to social work, cannabis science, and mental health. She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland and an Approved Supervisor for bachelor's- and master's-level clinicians. Dr. Smith holds a Master of Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and her doctoral capstone examined cannabis prohibition through a racial justice and social work lens. She is an active researcher, with published peer-reviewed work on cannabis, mental health, and equity, and is currently conducting a qualitative study on mindfulness, medical cannabis, and therapeutic practice. Dr. Smith's extensive personal and professional engagement with cannabis wellness and advocacy may represent a non-financial interest relevant to course content.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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