Identify the differences between anticipated and sudden loss and at least five factors that affect individual reactions to loss.
Explore how people perceive and make sense of trauma and unexpected change and what information and education is most helpful immediately after death.
Learn effective presence and support measures, self-care techniques, including self-awareness, externalization and actions.
Review associated complications that can arise from sudden and/or violent death and how to effectively mourn the person who died and maintain a healthy connection.
Addiction and mental health professionals will improve their understanding of:
American Indian and Alaska Native behavioral health.
The importance of cultural awareness, cultural identity, and culture-specific knowledge when working with clients from diverse American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
The role of native culture in health beliefs, help-seeking behavior, and healing practices.
Prevention and treatment interventions based on culturally adapted, evidence-based best practices.
Methods for achieving program-level cultural responsiveness, such as incorporating American Indian and Alaska Native beliefs and heritage in program design, environment, and staff development.
We will explore the following acronyms, ways to teach
them in group practice and how they can benefit people with mental
health as well as addiction issues.
FINE
EGO
FEAR
HOW
HALT
Based on Counselor Toolbox Episode 160 Counseling Tools Acronyms and Activities
Identify the necessary components for a suicide assessment
Identify risk management methods including consultation, documentation
Identify methods for determining appropriate placement
Understand the factors contributing to suicide risk
This multimedia course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Podcasts 77 & 212 Text-based materials are also provided in the course for those who prefer to learn by reading.