Course Description:
Pain is affected by a variety of biological, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural factors. Most social workers work with clients and families whose lives have been touched by chronic pain and may not have training and skills to provide effective psychosocial interventions to reduce the multidimensional impacts of pain. This workshop is designed to help social workers identify historical and current barriers to managing pain and relieving suffering, the racial and gender disparities that continue to impact care. Participants will gain an awareness of available evidence-informed psychological interventions for pain management, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) that can be used to help clients and families cope with pain and reduce suffering. Information about basic and advanced training for these interventions, continuing education opportunities, and professional resources will be provided.
Course Link:
http://www.emich.edu/engage/businesslink/ppat/social-work
CE Value (credits): 3
CE Type: Standard
Sponsor:
Eastern Michigan University
Contact Information:
Julie Newland
734-487-4926