Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ECCSMIPCP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify how different types of stigma contribute to communication problems between individuals with SMI and their healthcare providers.
Recall at least two common barriers that individuals with SMI experience when communicating with their medical providers.
Indicate at least three strategies you can use to facilitate more effective communication between individuals with SMI and their medical providers.
Outline:
Section 1: The Impact of SMI on Health and Relationships
Health Outcomes for People With SMI
Understanding SMI
Stigma of SMI and Its Impact on Relationships
Defining Stigma
How Stigma Informs Implicit Bias
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Common Barriers for People With SMI
Systemic and Interpersonal Barriers
How the Healthcare System Operates
Social Determinants of Health
Communication Challenges
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Strategies to Improve the Provider-Client Relationship
Helping Clients With SMI Improve Communication
Proven Strategies to Overcome Communication Challenges
Healthcare Models That Work for People With SMI
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Integrated Primary Care
Addressing SDOH
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
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: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.