About the Course

Physical and mental health are strongly inter-related and mental health conditions are highly co-morbid in medical populations. However, few mental health providers have received formal training in the relationship between physical and mental health and how to simultaneously address both experiences in the clinical setting. This workshop is designed to provide therapists of various backgrounds with an introduction to the sub-discipline of Health Psychology. The presentation will cover theoretical models related to understanding factors that contribute to physical and psychological conditions, as well as health related behaviors. Common medical conditions that often co-occur with mental health concerns (and thus are likely to present to mental health providers) will be addressed. Participants will learn strategies to differentiate between physical illness and psychological distress. Challenges unique to being a mental health provider working with patients with co-morbid medical conditions will be discussed.

After attending this intermediate-level program in full, participants will be able to:

  • Describe 3 theoretical models used in health psychology.
  • Explain the relationship between physical and mental health.
  • Discuss the role of the mental health provider in the treatment of co-morbid medical problems.
  • Identify at least 3 common medical conditions that may present in a mental health setting.
  • Introduction to "What is Health Psychology" and why it’s important that all mental health providers know a little about this subfield, especially in today’s climate (15min)
  • Brief review of Bio-psychosocial Model and/or Theories of Behavior Change as the foundations of Health Psychology -(40 min)
  • Discussion of common medical conditions which are likely to present in a mental health setting and the ways in which psychological and physical health influence one another in these specific conditions; e.g. Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer, Pain, etc. (85 minutes)
  • Ethics/Special Considerations/When to Refer? (25 min)
  • Question & Answer (15 min)
  • Recording Date: 8/26/22

    Continuing Education Course. 3 CE Credits/3 CMC Contact Hours

    Jennifer Steiner, PhD, ABPP

    Dr. Jennifer Steiner is a board certified clinical health psychologist, founder of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services, LLC, Co-Director of Center for Mental Health & Aging's Continuing Education Program, Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Medicine, Board Member of the Georgia Psychology Association Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, and Member of the Committee on Health Psychology and Integrated Practice.

    Dr. Steiner is one of the first board-certified clinical health psychologists in the state of Georgia (certification received in 2018). Dr. Steiner received her PhD in clinical psychology with an emphasis in health psychology from Purdue University.

    She has worked with over 1200 individuals with chronic pain over 10+ years. Dr. Steiner was previously employed as the primary pain psychologist for the Atlanta VA Healthcare System for 6+ years. Dr. Steiner has also published multiple peer reviewed articles on the impact of chronic pain on mental health, psychological correlates of chronic pain, and psychological interventions for those with chronic pain. Dr. Steiner's research and clinical practice focuses on chronic pain and interventions for chronic pain.

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  • Financial: Dr. Jennifer Steiner is owner of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services, LLC, Co-Director of Center for Mental Health & Aging's Continuing Education Program.

    Non-financial: Dr. Jennifer Steiner is Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Medicine, Board Member of the Georgia Psychology Association Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, and Member of the Committee on Health Psychology and Integrated Practice.

    There is no known commercial support or conflict of interest for this CE program, content, or sponsor.

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    How To Earn CE Credits


    Participants will have their participation registered through Center for Mental Health & Aging. This program is available for continuing education (CE) credit after the following steps have been successfully completed:

     

    Step 1: Watch 100% of the videos. Attendance is tracked via the online platform.

    Step 2: Successfully pass the course post-test; a score of 75% or greater is passing. (You have a total of 3 attempts to pass the post-test)

    Step 3: Complete the Course Program Evaluation & Attestation

    Step 4: Download Your Certificate


    Certificates of completion will be emailed immediately following submission of electronic survey and also available for download in the course platform. It's that simple!

    About the presenter

    Jennifer Steiner, PhD, ABPP


    Dr. Jennifer Steiner is a board certified clinical health psychologist, founder of Beyond the Body Health Psychology Services, LLC, Co-Director of Center for Mental Health & Aging's Continuing Education Program, Adjunct Faculty at Emory School of Medicine, Board Member of the Georgia Psychology Association Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for Georgia Psychological Association, and Member of the Committee on Health Psychology and Integrated Practice.


    Dr. Steiner is one of the first board-certified clinical health psychologists in the state of Georgia (certification received in 2018). Dr. Steiner received her PhD in clinical psychology with an emphasis in health psychology from Purdue University. 


    She has worked with over 1200 individuals with chronic pain over 10+ years. Dr. Steiner was previously employed as the primary pain psychologist for the Atlanta VA Healthcare System for 6+ years. Dr. Steiner has also published multiple peer reviewed articles on the impact of chronic pain on mental health, psychological correlates of chronic pain, and psychological interventions for those with chronic pain. Dr. Steiner's research and clinical practice focuses on chronic pain and interventions for chronic pain.

    Learn more about Dr. Steiner here:


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    Continuing Education Approvals



    Social Workers

    Center for Mental Health & Aging, #1801, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Center for Mental Health & Aging maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 3/25/23 – 3/25/26. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.


    Psychologists

    Center for Mental Health & Aging is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Center for Mental Health & Aging maintains responsibility for this program and its content.


    Counselors

    Center for Mental Health and Aging (CMHA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7230. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Mental Health and Aging (CMHA) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 


    Care Managers

    CMHA is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #21-905CMHA. This activity approved for 3 CMC contact hours


    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)

    Center for Mental Health & Aging is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. In many state licensing jurisdictions, APA approved continuing education programs qualify for LMFT CE credits. See what your state requires here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes! Once you purchase this course, you'll instantly get access.

    Following purchase, you'll receive an email from "Dr. Regina Koepp- Center for Mental Health & Aging" with your receipt and another email with links to your courses (don't forget to check your spam folder).

    You can always log in to your account and access all of your courses this way as well.

    Participants will have their participation registered through the Center for Mental Health & Aging. To earn continuing education (CE) credits you must complete the following steps for on demand/pre-recorded courses::

    Step 1: Attend 100% of the course. Attendance is tracked via the online platform.
    Step 2: Successfully pass the course post-test (for pre-recorded courses only; You have a total of 3 attempts to pass the post-test).
    Step 3: Complete the Course Program Evaluation & Attestation
    Step 4: Download Your Certificate

    Certificates of completion will be emailed immediately following submission of electronic survey and also available for download in the course platform. It's that simple!

    Center for Mental Health & Aging is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in continuing education activities and will conduct all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. If participants have special needs, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate them. Please contact [email protected] with questions, concerns or to request special accommodations.

    CMHA will respond to grievances in a reasonable, ethical, and timely manner. Grievances may be submitted by course participants in writing to [email protected]. CMHA’s complete Grievance Procedure will be provided upon request. You may request Grievance Procedure by emailing [email protected].

    The following system requirements help to reduce tech problems:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher.
  • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.
  • Webinar software: Zoom is used to deliver live, synchronous programs.
  • ALL LIVE workshop refunds will be honored for cancellations if received within 30 days of purchase AND at least one (1) day prior to the date of a live webinar or live workshop. All on demand/pre-recorded courses are backed by a 7-day money back guarantee. Please note that payments made via Credit Card have certain fees associated with them, some of which are non-recoupable and are therefore non-refundable by Center for Mental Health & Aging. Therefore, payments made by Credit Card will have a three percent (3%) credit card fee deducted from the refund. Should you have any questions regarding our refund policies, please contact [email protected].

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    Registrant is responsible for ensuring that CE credits meet the criteria for their own jurisdiction requirements.

    Content and materials in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.