How to Support Families Coping with Medical Trauma: An Introduction for Mental Health Providers
A free webinar from the Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress.
Presenters: Julia Price, PhD; Caitlin Axtmayer, LSW, MPH
March 27, 2024 12-1pm EDT
Many mental health professionals are knowledgeable about child trauma related to child abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence. For mental health professionals treating children and families facing pediatric illness or injury, it can be helpful to become more familiar with medical traumatic stress as it has some distinct characteristics that may have implications for psychosocial intervention. For mental health professionals embedded in the healthcare system, it can be helpful to consider the role of trauma for families experiencing medical events. This webinar will provide an introduction for working with this population, including insights on when to seek additional consultation and how to collaborate with healthcare providers.
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify areas of expertise required to support families experiencing pediatric medical traumatic stress
- Describe best practices for engaging these families in mental health treatment and name trauma-informed interventions
- Recognize ways to collaborate with other members of patient/family’s care team
1.0 Continuing Education Credits are available for social workers and psychologists through the following accreditations:
- Social Work Accreditation: Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professional Counselor Statement: CHOP is a pre-approved provider of continuing education credits for Pennsylvania Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Participants licensed in Pennsylvania who attend the full program and complete the required evaluations are eligible for 1.0 Continuing Education Credits. Participants licensed in other states should check with local licensing boards to determine continuing education approval.
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
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