OasisLMS

Description 

Data have shown that patients benefit from the social interaction, the universality and the instillation of hope that group psychotherapy (GP) offers. This webinar will give the clinician valuable information about conducting GP and clinicians will be reminded of this effective, evidence-based practice which may be under-considered for use in their practices. It will be demonstrated how this therapeutic treatment modality allows the clinician to conduct therapy in a microcosm of society as their patients learn skills to interact with persons in a more successful manner to enhance functioning outside the clinician’s offices. Conducting GP can allow clinicians to assess how efficacious medications may be in aiding patient behaviors. How GP can assist with integrated medical and physical care will be discussed. Strategies to improve the practice of GP and/or to stimulate the introduction or re-introduction of this modality into attendees’ practices will be presented. 

Format 

Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity with post-test.
This presentation was recorded on January 22, 2021. 

Learning Objectives 

Explain how the implementation of Group Therapy can increase the efficacy of treatment for patients with SMI. 

Explain which three of Yalom’s Mechanisms of Change might be the most important for this population. 

Discuss how Group Therapy can be the treatment of choice for depression in two diverse populations. 

Outline

• Group Therapy Overview 

• Yalom's Therapeutic Factors 

• Group Growth and Cohesiveness 

• Group Leadership Roles and Responsibilities 

• Leading a Group 

• Diverse Populations 

• Case Study 

• Presenter Q&A 

Target Audience 

Psychiatrist, Nurse/Nurse Practitioner, Counselor, Social Worker 

Instructional Level 

Intermediate 

Estimate Time to Complete 

Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour 
Program Start Date: July 30, 2025 
Program End Date: July 30, 2028

Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board 

After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through the Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.  

How to Earn Credit 

After evaluating the activity, participants will be provided with an opportunity evaluate the activity and, claim hours of participation and print an official CME certificate (physicians) or certificate of participation (non-physicians) showing the event date and hours earned. 

Continuing Education Credit 

In support of improving patient care, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Physicians   

The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

Nurses/Nurse Practitioners   

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) designates this activity for 1.00 Nursing contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   

Social Workers    

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, American Psychiatric Association (APA) 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 under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. APA maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.00 clinical continuing education credits. 

Continuing education requirements vary from state to state. Many state boards grant reciprocity with national accrediting organizations and other state boards. It is the responsibility of each professional to understand the requirements for license renewal or check with the state or national licensing board and/or professional organization to become more familiar with their policies for acceptable continuing education credit. Social workers and Psychologists should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.     

Faculty and Planner Disclosures 

The American Psychiatric Association adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity - including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others - are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.  

Presenter 

• Leslie Oleck, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, LMFT, has been an advanced practice psychiatric/mental health nurse and nurse-educator for over 40 years. Ms. Oleck has taught undergraduate and graduate psychiatric/mental health nursing at the University of Indianapolis and Indiana University, and is currently an adjunct clinical professor at Indiana University. She has worked in general psychiatric practices as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner and therapist with individuals, couples, families and groups. She has worked in inpatient settings doing psychiatric consultation/liaison and in the community doing corporate and legal consultation. She had a private psychotherapy practice for 20 years during which time she conducted hundreds of groups with persons experiencing a wide variety of issues including unipolar and bipolar depression, PTSD/trauma survivors, addictive disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders. Ms. Oleck reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 

Planners 

• Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 

• Tristan Gorrindo, MD, American Psychiatric Association. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 

• Sherin Khan, LCSW, Thresholds. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests. 

• Donna Rolin, PhD, APRN, University of Texas at Austin. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.  

Reviewers 

• Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Reports no financial 
  relationships with commercial interests. (Reviewed on 1/9/2024) 

• John Torous, MD, MBI, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Reports no financial 
  relationships with commercial interests. (Reviewed on 1/9/2024) 

• Sherin Khan, LCSW, Thresholds. Reports no financial relationships with commercial 
  interests. (Reviewed on 1/2/2024) 

• Donna Rolin, PhD, APRN, University of Texas at Austin. Reports no financial 
  relationships with commercial interests. (Reviewed on 1/9/2024) 

Accessibility for Participants with Disabilities 

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