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Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals: A Sociological Perspective
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2075Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
In this course learners will acquire knowledge in the sociological perspective of burnout and how role strain contributes to burnout at the individual level. The social and political context of burnout is discussed, as well as the organizational-level factors of burnout. Social and economic power differentials are examined as a barrier to improving the landscape of burnout among the helping professions.

Social Determinants of Mental Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2081Level: Intermediate1.03 Hours
In this course, the social determinants of mental health will be described as they relate to mental health. Mechanisms that explain the connection between social determinants and health are introduced, and participants will learn about the concept of population health and the sociological paradigm.

Self-Care and Systems Change for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2083Level: Intermediate1.08 Hours
In this course, participants will learn about the relationship between systems change work and self-care. We will cover factors contributing to burnout in systems changes from an equity/diversity lens and practices that can enhance well-being and contribute to the sustainability of mental health promotion programs.

The Opioid Crisis: A Sociological Perspective
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2087Level: Intermediate1 Hour
In this course the social context of the opioid crisis will be discussed, including societal-level contributing factors. A holistic approach to addressing the crisis is presented, with applications to the health professional’s role.

Artificial Intelligence in Social Work: Ethical Issues and Challenges
Presented by Frederic G. Reamer, PhD
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Course: #2094Level: Intermediate1.05 Hours
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in social work to conduct risk assessments, assist people in crisis, strengthen prevention efforts, identify systemic biases in the delivery of social services, provide social work education, generate clinical notes, and predict social worker burnout and service outcomes, among other uses. This webinar explores cutting-edge ethical issues facing social workers and relevant ethical standards.

Alzheimer's and Other Dementias: Overview for Healthcare Professionals
Presented by Megan L. Malone, MA, CCC-SLP
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Course: #2101Level: Introductory1.07 Hours
An overview for healthcare professionals about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders is provided in this course. Characteristics of the dementias, such as symptoms, progression, and how they are diagnosed, are described. Care planning strategies for improving communication with patients and families, understanding and managing behavioral challenges, and promoting independence are also discussed.

Pain & Symptom Management in Behavioral Health and Medical Settings
Presented by Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN
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Course: #2103Level: Introductory2.02 Hours
This course will discuss the different types of pain and the symptoms related to each category and include information on the challenges of treating pain in the context of substance use. Participants will learn the importance of managing the expectations of patients in pain and learn strategies to create an individualized, multimodal pain management plan.

Achieving Resiliency After Trauma: Ways to Support Symptom Relief
Presented by Samantha Silverman, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #2106Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
This course focuses on educating clinicians on interventions for trauma informed care. This course briefly delves into empirically researched interventions to help trauma survivors achieve growth after trauma.

Understanding the Needs of Immigrant Students
Presented by Stephanie Carnes, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LL.M
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Course: #2107Level: Intermediate1.02 Hours
U.S. public schools are experiencing unprecedented diversity, marked by a notable increase in Spanish-speaking immigrant students. Despite their unique cultural contributions, these students face systemic challenges impacting their well-being and academic success; this course is designed to familiarize participants with their experiences and equip them with strategies to enhance the educational environment for this demographic.

Pain Management and Addiction/Substance Use Disorders: Navigating Use and Abuse
Presented by Susan Holmes-Walker, PhD, RN
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Course: #2111Level: Intermediate2.02 Hours
This course reviews the different pain categories to build a foundation on which to discuss the pain management challenges of people with a substance use disorder. During this course, learners learn strategies to help navigate the complexities of use and abuse.

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