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Gain Disaster Mental Health Skills + 2 CE Credits – June 7

May 21, 2025 9:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski

When disaster strikes communities close to us, human service professionals often feel a familiar calling for a meaningful way to utilize their mental health skills in a challenging and rewarding manner that makes a real difference.

1743010973-image-lgThis training will prepare licensed mental health professionals for volunteer or paid roles in disaster response, contributing significantly to the psychological recovery of both disaster survivors and disaster workers. Having more mental health professionals trained and ready to respond in times of a disaster will be an invaluable asset to the people of our state, nation, and world.

Developed for licensed mental health professionals who are assumed to have a base of clinical knowledge, this training will give participants familiarity with characteristics, stages, and responses to disaster. Basic intervention strategies, including psychological first aid and empowerment of coping skills will be presented, along with the important topics of self-care and ethical issues in disaster response.

Orientation to Disaster Mental Health Intervention

Live Webinar / June 7, 2025 9 AM - 11 AM

Check out all the details and register now to reserve your spot.

 

Tags: mental health, behavioral health

Brooke Kochanski

Written by Brooke Kochanski

Marketing & Communications Specialist at Northwest AHEC

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