| Week 34 |
| Tuesday. 20 August, 2024 | |
| 8:00 pm |
All Alone: The Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health, Tuesday, 8-20-24 (Live Webinar)While the detrimental consequences of social isolation have always been acknowledged, the emergence of COVID-19 placed a spotlight on the suffering associated with this kind of isolation. Dr. NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks, DSW, LCSW, LCAC reflects on the lasting impact of social isolation through the lens of the pandemic and beyond. NaKaisha will guide participants through the definitions of social isolation, identifying the role of empathy in how we respond to social isolation among individuals and communities, as well as applying interventions to support those experiencing social isolation in a variety of contexts. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits. |
| Wednesday. 21 August, 2024 | |
| 8:00 pm |
Trust Me, I’m a Professional: The Ethical Mandate to Provide for Optimal Client Care, Wednesday, 8-21-24 (Live Webinar)Join Angela B. Duncan PhD, as we navigate the ethics-based obligation to optimize client care. Participants will define and examine risk factors associated with deficient therapist self awareness of limitations, evaluate potential effects on the therapeutic relationship, discuss ethical standards and practices to heighten awareness of physical or emotional barriers and related decision-making processes, and identify when outside referral may be necessary to ensure fidelity to client interest and promote optimal client outcomes. This webinar is live, real-time and interactive. Participants will earn 2 CE Credits – Ethics. |