Cancer treatment can impact the mental health of patients and family members to such a degree, it is imperative to separate what are “normal” reactions to the abnormal situation and what are more serious mental health concerns. Throughout the training, participants will increase knowledge regarding the impact of depression and anxiety in cancer patients, feel more confident discussing sensitive topics, as well as understand steps to ensure their own mental well-being.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify risk factors and symptoms of depression and/or anxiety in cancer patients.
- Describe challenges for diagnosing and treating depression and/or anxiety in cancer patients.
- Distinguish common periods of crisis during the cancer experience and develop ways to effectively communicate.
- Express measures that help prevent compassion fatigue to remain healthy to continue providing services to patients and families.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective 1: Factors and Symptoms of Depression & Anxiety
- Ways to Differentiate between Disorders
Objective 2: Difficulties of Diagnosis
- Risk and Protective Factors
- DSM-5-TR Criteria
- Additional Variations
Objective 3: Empathic Communication Skills
- Active Listening and Validation
- Objective 4: Managing Compassion Fatigue
- Finding Meaning in the Work
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Clara Anderson Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW
Recording Date: February 22, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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