Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DBHPHETR
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe common reactions to public health emergencies that individuals may experience and factors that elevate risk for severe reactions.
Define resilience and explain how it affects coping abilities during and in the wake of a public health emergency.
Explain at least three evidence-based interventions for enhancing individual resilience in the context of public health emergencies.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Disasters and Public Health Emergencies
Meet Sally
Disasters and Public Health Emergencies
What is Disaster Behavioral Health?
Common Responses to Public Health Emergencies
Behavioral Health Implications
The COVID-19 Pandemic
Knowledge Check
Six Psychological Phases of a Disaster
Populations and Impacts
Frontline Professionals
Review
Summary
Section 3: Supporting Resilience During and Following a PHE
What Makes People Resilient?
Strategies for Bolstering Resilience
Meaning Making
Perspective Taking
Key Self-Care Practices
Mind-Body Practices
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions for Individuals Affected by Disaster
Considerations for Disaster-Related Behavioral Healthcare
Interventions
Early
Intermediate
Long-Term
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: Stephanie L. Furness-Kraft, LCSW, CCTP
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Professional Writing from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and has particular interest in resilience and secondary traumatic stress among behavioral health providers. The majority of Stephanie’s work has included behavioral health counseling and medical case management. Stephanie served as part of the National Health Service Corps from 2016-2018, providing outpatient counseling to underserved populations including military service members and their families. Stephanie has designed and delivered training on many topics such as LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, youth suicide prevention, and how to provide in-community services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Expert Reviewer: Traci Blue, MS, LCMHC
Traci brings more than 19 years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling to her role as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University. The majority of Traci’s work has included behavioral health and substance abuse counseling and mental health case management. She has a particular interest in trauma work with women and children and working with the LGBTQIA+ community . Traci has served as a clinician in the public sector focusing on Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse counseling with women.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.