From Snake Oil to Fish Oil: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Mental Health
9:00 am-4:15 pm
$75.00
6.0 CEUs
- LSW/LISW/SWA (RSX069601)
- LPC/LPCC (RCX031303)
- Nurses (via reciprocity with the CSWMFT board)
- Pending LNHA (BELTSS)
Professionals should utilize evidence-based practices in the treatment of mental health disorders, yet it is often difficult to keep up with new and emerging approaches, particularly complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs). In addition, clinicians must be able to navigate the cognitive biases held by clients, colleagues, and themselves when assessing the validity of CAMs. This workshop will explore cognitive biases that can impact judgment, examine methods and factors that impact research outcomes including study design and expectation effects, and review current CAMs and their level of, or lack of, evidence base - with attention paid to the critical thinking skills necessary in determining the difference between evidence-based and non-evidence-based practices and reputable resources for obtaining further information. Some of the approaches that will be assessed include dietary approaches, aromatherapy, relaxation techniques, music therapy, light therapy, and more.
Objectives:
- Understand the definition of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
- Recognize the warning signs of questionable and non-evidence-based CAMs
- Understand the various cognitive biases that promote non-evidence-based decisions
- Understand the expectations effects: “placebo effect” and “nocebo effect”
- Identify reputable sources for investigating CAMs
- Recognize current popular but non-evidence-based CAMs in mental health
- Understand current evidence-based CAMs in mental health, including: dietary supplements, aromatherapy, exercise, meditation, yoga, music therapy, and light therapy
About the Speaker: Stacy Simera, MSSA, LISW-S
Stacy began her social work career at Oriana house as a Resident Supervisor in 1992, and since that time has built her career and earned both the Social Worker of the Year, Region Two and Statewide (Ohio NASW, 2014), and the Letter of Honor for Tremendous Attainment (Ohio Senate, 2014). Currently, she works as a group facilitator for the Oak Clinic in Canton, a trainer for the Institute for Human Services/Ohio Child Welfare Training Program, and a psychotherapist for Kent Psychological Associates, LLC. She as also presented at state and national psychiatry, social work, public health, and juvenile justice conferences.
REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION:
Class sizes are limited, so register early. Classes with low registrations may be canceled. If the class is canceled or moved, participants will be contacted via email at least 24 hours in advance.
Classes start and end on time. To ensure a quality experience for all, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the class start time and find a seat. CEU credits will be adjusted 0.25 credit hours for every 15 minutes not in attendance; adjusted certificates will be emailed to participants within 3 business days after the training. Hard copies of certificates will be mailed upon request.
It is difficult to control room temperature to everyone's comfort level. We suggest you dress in layers that can be adaptable to warm and cool temperatures.
For auditing purposes, arrival and departure times and signature are required on attendance sheets.