Course Code: REL-BHC-0-WICODPP
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify common challenges faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Describe proven strategies to engage and communicate effectively with individuals who have co-occurring disorders.
Name self-care strategies that help paraprofessionals and peer support workers avoid burnout when working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Common Challenges of Individuals With Co-Occurring Disorders
The Needs of Individuals With Co-Occurring Disorders
Lisa Helps Darnell
Common Challenges of People With Co-Occurring Disorders
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Proven Strategies for Supporting Individuals With Co-Occurring Disorders
The Continuum of Support for People With Co-Occurring Disorders
Building Trust and Strengthening Engagement
Using Effective Communication Skills
Navigating Complex Systems
Supporting Recovery
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Self-Care for the Helper of People With Co-Occurring Disorders
Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
Self-Care Strategies
Sarah Resets With Self-Care
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home, Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.