Course Code: REL-BHC-0-HEFMCP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the stages and contributing factors of a behavioral health crisis.
Indicate strategies to engage a family in the crisis planning process.
Name the specific elements to include in a family crisis plan.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Behavioral Health Crises
Why Preparation Is Important in a Behavioral Health Crisis
Contributing Factors in the Development of a Mental Health Crisis
Stages of a Behavioral Health Crisis
Why Families and Informal Supports Are Important in a Crisis
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Strategies for Engaging Families in the Crisis Planning Process
Leaning Into Resiliency in Crisis Planning With Families
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Creating Comprehensive Family Crisis Plans
What Is a Crisis Plan?
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
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Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn Falbo-Woodson received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and a Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor. Kathryn served on the National Association of Social Work-NC Chapter Board of Directors and currently participates as a member. Kathryn served as a member and president of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter Board of Directors. She owns her private practice, Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert for Relias. Before joining Relias, Kathryn worked as a psychotherapist in integrated care outpatient clinics and community-based mental healthcare settings. She has trained healthcare professionals, law enforcement, clergy, and lay people in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention, and other crisis-related interventions.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Crisis Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.