Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SCSFP
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Define the psychological and biological effects associated with trauma and stress reactions.
Identify signs and symptoms of moral injury, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue, and burnout.
Recall methods to enhance psychological resilience via self-care practices that can be applied to work and/or home.
Outline:
Section 1:Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Stress and Trauma on the Frontlines
The Impact of Chronic Workplace Stress
The Psychology and Biology of Chronic Stress
Maladaptive Coping and Behavioral Health Implications
Review
Summary
Section 3: Psychological Resilience and Self-Care Strategies
Self-Care for Frontline Professionals
Build and Maintain Psychological Resilience
Review
Summary
Section 4: Additional Self-Care Strategies
Relaxation Strategies
Workplace Strategies for Self-Care
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Behavioral Health Counselors; Direct Care Staff; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Occupational Therapist; Physicial Therapist; Psychologists; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; 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.