Course Summary
The goal of this course is to empower learners with a profound understanding of caring for women experiencing homelessness. By the course's conclusion, participants will be adept at recognizing and comprehending the intricate complexities associated with providing care in this context.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize and comprehend the complexities involved in providing care to women experiencing homelessness.
- Comprehend how intimate partner violence, including sexual violence and human trafficking, affects women experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- Develop strategies for providing targeted care and support, considering the specific needs of women experiencing homelessness.
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
- Fatima Kiass, Founder and CEO of Empowered Connections
- Paula Harvey Brewick, LCSW, LPN
- Sara Cooley, LCSW
Hard Beauty Contributors
- Angela Giles Klocke, PRC
- Indigo Parks, Regional Peer Navigator
- Jose Luna, HardBeauty Senior Coach
- Racquel Garcia, NCPRSS
- Tiffany Kuhwede,NCPRSS, CPFS
