Disaster Response for Clinical Mental Health Counselors (PACE 216)

Friday, March 28, 2025

Many disasters are unpredictable, which may elevate the level of fear and anxiety as reoccurrence is anticipated. The presenter will share some unique developmental considerations and counseling approaches for working with clients in crisis who have experienced large-scale disasters, including the importance for integrating spirituality. Participants will also receive several post-disaster recovery resources.

• Learning objective 1: Differentiate concepts of equilibrium/disequilibrium & mobility/immobility 
• Learning objective 2: Integrate spirituality with therapeutic approach
• Learning objective 3: Distinguish between long-term therapy & crisis intervention strategies
• Learning objective 4: Associate developmental considerations for applying interventions
• Learning objective 5: Ascertain triage assessment for real-time assessments
• Learning objective 6: Acquire post-disaster healing & recovery resources

Instructor Dr. Sharon Webb
Location: Teams
Time: 9AM-11PM(2 CE hours)
Cost: $40