10/21/20 - Understanding Serious Mental Illness 

Dr. Gregory Neimeyer

Important Notes & Announcements:

• This program was originally scheduled for the Spring 2020 season as an in-person training. Due to Covid-19, we have elected to reschedule for this new date and transition to a virtual training platform. if you were previously registered, you have been transferred and contacted by our Local Programs Manager.
• By submitting your registration form, you are agreeing to CHEP's cancellation policy.  Please review in detail prior to registering. 
• Grievance Procedure can be found at the following link - CHEP Grievance Procedure
  

Course Description:

There are an estimated 11 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with SMI, defined as mental, behavioral or emotional disorders resulting in serious functional impairment which substantially interferes with major life activities. This workshop addresses the conceptualization and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental, psychotic and select traumatic disorders, as well as the common co-occurring disorders that accompany them. Aspects of therapy and therapist self-care are also considered in relation to these rapidly evolving groups of disorders.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss what constitutes a serious mental disorder
2. Identify at least one significant change in the schizophrenic disorders
3. Discuss traumatic and complex traumatic disorders and how to distinguish them
4. Identify at least one assessment tool useful in the assessment of serious mental illness

Speaker Information:

Dr. Greg Neimeyer, PhD is professor emeritus of psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida.  A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, he is also the recipient of its award for Outstanding Research in Career and Personality Psychology.  A previous Chair of the Executive Board of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs in the United States, he has also been inducted as a lifetime member into the Academy of Distinguished Teacher Scholars.  He currently serves as the Director of the APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology and the Center for Learning and Career Development in Washington, DC. 

Continuing Education:

Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Credits - 2.0 hours
Maryland Social Workers - Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners: "Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program.  This training qualifies for Category 1 contiuing education credits."

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Credits - 2.0 hours
"This course has been approved by CHEP as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for 2.0 CEs. NAADAC provider number 62665, CHEP is responsible for all aspects of their programming."

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Credits - 2.0 hours
Certified Counselors - National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): "Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6140.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs."

Physicians - AMA PRA Category 1 (ACCME) Credits - 2.0 hours
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is accredited by MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Target Audience: Social Workers, Psychologists, Certified Counselors, Addiction Counselors, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses

Educational Methods Used: Lecture, PowerPoint Presentation, Video, Case Study

Evaluation and Certificate:

All attendees are required to register their name and email address on the Webex platform and receive an Attention Rating of 90% or higher in order to receive credits. The Attention Rating is calculated automatically through the Webex system and reported to our team at the conclusion of the program. In order to receive the highest rate possible, stay logged into the training for the duration, do not minimize the training screen, and do not open other screens on top of the training.

An evaluation will be emailed to you within two business days of the program's completion. You will need the access code announced at the conclusion of the program in order to complete the evaluation. Once you complete and submit this evaluation, your certificate will automatically generate to be saved or printed.

 Registration Information:

Community Provider - $20
Eastern Shore Hospital Center Employee - $14
VA VISN 5 Employee - $10

Registration will close at the end of the day on October 18th. We will not accept registrations after this date.