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Into Action: Program Design to Address Social Determinants of Mental Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2314Level: Advanced1 Hour
In this course, participants will get an overview of the social determinants of mental health in America, and an introduction to designing initiatives or programs to address such determinants. Best practices in working across sectors, community engagement, and evaluation will be discussed.

Unpacking, Transforming and Healing Shame: Theory and Practice for Mental Health Practitioners
Presented by Shira Sameroff, MSW, LCSW
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Course: #2326Level: Introductory1 Hour
This course focuses on the powerful topic of shame, offering mental health practitioners insights and tools to support clients in overcoming shame-related challenges. Participants explore the underlying causes of shame, the difference between shame and guilt, cultural and societal influences on shame, and the importance of compassionate practice with clients for effective practice.

Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Presented by Taeler Hammond, MA
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Course: #2329Level: Intermediate1.08 Hours
Creating Psychological Safety is a course that focuses on fostering a mentally and emotionally safe environment in the workplace. This course will teach the audience what psychological safety is, how to implement it, and what to do to help their colleagues and associates feel psychologically safe at work.

American Society, Culture, and Mental Health
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2332Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Inclusive and Ethical Communication
Presented by Taeler Hammond, MA
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Course: #2335Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores the principles and practices of inclusive and ethical communication within the context of behavioral health, psychology, and social work. Participants learn to recognize and address diverse communication needs and ethical considerations when working with individuals and communities. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural competence, empathy, and ethical standards in fostering effective therapeutic relationships and promoting mental wellness.

The Mind-Gut Connection: Providing Integrated Psychological Care for Individuals Impacted by Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Presented by Hannah Halbreich, MSW, LICSW
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Course: #2338Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course explores the impact of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) on individuals’ mental health, including anxiety and depression. Participants will learn about how an integrated care model using CBT and mindfulness can assist with symptom management and improving clients’ quality of life.

Ethics & Moral Injury
Presented by Frederic G. Reamer, PhD
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Course: #2340Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Social workers sometimes witness, perpetrate, or fail to prevent acts that violate their deeply held beliefs. This course discusses the concepts of moral distress, injury, and demoralization; the symptoms that can manifest; prevention, self-care, and resilience; legal and ethical obligations, including what it means to be a whistleblower; and how to develop the moral courage to advocate for organizational and policy changes to prevent harm.

Gender-Affirming Care: Ethical Issues and Responses
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2347Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Various states have passed laws restricting access to gender-affirming medical care, including hormone blockers, hormone treatment, and gender-affirming surgery for youth and adults. Participants will learn the impact of these laws on social workers and their clients, including ethical issues related to access to service, consent/assent, honesty/integrity, record keeping, respect, legal compliance, advocacy, cultural humility, and social justice. Participants will learn how to navigate these issues by applying a framework for managing ethical issues to case studies involving transgender and gender-diverse clients affected by these laws.

Sociotherapy: Applied Sociology and Psychology
Presented by Sophie Nathenson, PhD
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Course: #2349Level: Intermediate1 Hour
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.

Ethical Boundaries in Rural Practice and Tight-Knit Communities
Presented by Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PhD
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Course: #2365Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This course provides practical strategies for managing dual relationships ethically, especially in rural or small communities where prior or current client relationships are likely to arise.