Course Summary
This course explores how skills deficits can impact therapeutic interventions and provides effective communication strategies when working with individuals with brain injury and mental health issues. And identifies evidence-based interventions for managing mental health conditions commonly associated with brain injury.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply effective communication strategies when working with individuals with brain injury and mental health issues, including the use of nonverbal cues and active listening techniques
- Identify and evaluate evidence-based interventions for managing mental health conditions commonly associated with brain injury, including mood disorders, anxiety, and cognitive impairment
- Develop strategies for supporting individuals with brain injuries in coping with and adapting to the psychological challenges they may encounter, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and person-centered approaches to promote resilience and recovery.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Liz Gerdeman, MA, CBIST, former Director MINDSOURCE
- Kelly Miller, MSW, Project Manager MINDSOURCE
