Talking to Children About Serious Illness

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-TCASI

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Recall why it is important to talk with children about serious illness
Identify strategies for talking with children about serious illness

Outline:

Talking to Children About Serious Illness

Importance of Talking to Children About Serious Illness

Quick Check

Strategies for Talking to Children About Serious Illness

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Strategies for Supporting Children and Families

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Key Takeaways

Conclusion

Course Contributor

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Subject Matter Expert: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT

Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.