Research has demonstrated that one of the most important aspects of effective therapeutic work is engaging a client and building positive rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship. In establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with children and adolescents, clinicians must find creative and innovative ways to make therapeutic work engaging and interactive. It is through this interactivity that children and adolescents are often most comfortable in expressing their thoughts and feelings in a way that feels natural and affirming for them.
Recent Posts
June 6th Register For 2 Credit Hours - Let's Get Creative Engaging Children in Therapeutic Settings
Apr 3, 2024 11:58:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in behavioral health, Pediatric, therapy, adolescent
Aging Well Conference 2024: Enhancing Healthcare for Older Adults
Mar 28, 2024 5:30:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Geriatric, conference, aging
The 2024 Aging Well Conference is focused on healthy aging for the older adult. It is important for health professionals to meet the needs of our aging society.
38th Annual Respiratory Care Conference: Record Turnout and Rave Reviews!
Mar 27, 2024 4:00:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in COVID-19, respiratory care, conference, continuing education
The 38th Annual Respiratory Care Conference was held on February 21-22, 2024. This year, we saw a record turnout for the conference, with a remarkable 122 attendees joining us from all corners of North Carolina and beyond! The diverse crowd represented six different states (FL, IA, NC, SC, TN, VA) and included representation from 49 counties in NC.
Discover What's New in Otolaryngology: Otolaryngology Update 2024 Conference
Mar 27, 2024 12:12:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in CME, Otolaryngology
Many practicing Otolaryngologists are not aware of newer technologies or the indications for new devices and which academic centers offer these for many different ENT pathologies. The Otolaryngology Update 2024 is a conference that is meant to help general and sub-specialist Otolaryngologists learn more about new unique technologies and devices so that they can either use them themselves or learn when to refer to a center that uses such devices in order to expand options to patients.
Celebrating National AHEC Week: Strengthening Healthcare Workforce and Access
Mar 26, 2024 8:20:25 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Community, workforce
The nation’s Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) will celebrate National AHEC Week March 25-29. During the week, the National AHEC Organization will highlight AHECs’ work strengthening the healthcare workforce and improving access to quality healthcare.
Camp Med helps students learn about healthcare careers
Mar 21, 2024 3:04:52 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in health careers, camp med, wilkes county
NWAHEC wanted to share this recently article featured in the Wilkes Journal Patriot about our upcoming Camp Med Summer Program. Learn more about Camp Med on our website!
Camp Med, a program offered at no charge to students in Wilkes County interested in learning about careers in the medical field, is available again this summer.
Enhancing Nursing Care with Culturally Competent Services: A Free Continuing Education Activity
Mar 21, 2024 9:31:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Nursing, continuing education
Check out this Think Cultural Health nursing continuing education nursing activity - "Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Nursing". It is a no cost activity!
The Art of Promoting Culturally Sensitive and Responsive Practices in Clinical Supervision
Mar 20, 2024 9:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in clinical supervisor, culture
The vast majority of clinical supervisors have long learned skills that may inspire cultural competence in supervisees. In order to foster personal and professional growth, in both supervisor and supervisee, the infusion of culturally sensitive and responsive practices and intentional activities into clinical supervision is an integral next step. Join us!
Preceptor Development - Growing and Nurturing Nurses: The Preceptor's Path
Mar 19, 2024 1:48:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in NCAHEC, Nursing
The North Carolina Area Health Education Center (NCAHEC) is offering a live webinar that will build upon the 2023 teaching strategies for the experienced nurse preceptor. This year we will take a deep dive into generational differences and strategies to foster communication, techniques/strategies to utilize when precepting someone from a different generation and / or someone with more experience and explain how to address the experience complexity gap in nursing. Learn from a panel of experienced preceptors how to handle challenges and how to advance preceptor skills in today’s healthcare environment. Join us!
NWAHEC Team Volunteers to Pack Spring Break Backpacks
Mar 14, 2024 1:43:20 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in Wake Forest School of Medicine, forsyth county, volunteering, atrium health
Northwest AHEC staff were able to volunteer alongside Dr. Cathleen Wheatley, President of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. They worked hard to pack backpacks with the Forsyth Backpack program to give WSFCS students food over spring break.