This course will give participants an overview of diagnoses most commonly seen in working with individuals who get services from RADIAS Health. Participants will be able to describe the diagnosis system and will be able to identify symptoms of mental illness. If you are new to the field, or want a refresher on things you may have forgotten in college or grad school, this course if for you!
Participants will learn about mental health diagnoses and symptoms as presented in DSM 5
Participants will reflect on the stigma of mental illness and its interplay for people we serve
Participants will discuss mental illness in the framework of cultural, social, political and racial perspectives
Participants will work on maintaining empathy for the people we serve in order to reduce stress and compassion fatigue
Psychiatric medications are often used in the management of mental health and substance use disorders. Various medications affect mood, attention, behavior, and thought processes. This training will provide an overview of commonly prescribed medications, what they are used for, and associated side effects. This training contains significant medical terminology
Objectives:
Participants will have an understanding of commonly prescribed psychiatric medications and their role in treating mental health and substance use disorders.
Participants will be aware of common side effects and strategies for helping people communicate their concerns with the prescriber.
Participants will be aware of trends and emerging practices associated with the use of psychiatric medications.
Let's face it - everybody has heard of this thing called CBT. Now is your chance to learn about what it actually is and ask the questions you were afraid to ask. Trust us, you're not the only one only pretending to know what the cognitive loop or cognitive restructuring is - this training will be open to all questions!
Objectives:
Participants will learn how the cognitive loop and how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related to one another.
Participants will have an understanding of the role of CBT in treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
Participants will be able to describe core concepts and how to apply CBT principles in their work, including how to form a basic CBT case conceptualization.
Participants will have an understanding of cognitive restructuring and the ABC framework.
Claire has worked at ReEntry House IRTS for 6+ years and became a part of Radias Health during the acquisition in 2022. She has experience working in IRTS and Crisis programs for 8 years and working with adults with SPMI for 12 years. She has been licensed as an LPCC for 7 years and has been training within and outside of RADIAS Health for the last year.
