Supporting Optimal Coping with the Anxiety and Stress of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Presented by Donald Moss, PhD, Barbara S. McCann, PhD, Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH, and Breeda M. McGrath, PhD
This program was recorded on April 8th, 2020
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
Many Americans are reporting anxiety and a sense of stress about the COVID-19 pandemic. The health threat, the disruption of usual schedules and activities, and the lack of control over rapidly changing life-events all are undermining individual’s sense of safety and self-confidence. Rapid fire media attention to the global impact of the pandemic is heightening the sense of urgency and threat for the general public. Individuals with pre-existing emotional and psychiatric disorders are reporting exacerbations of their symptoms and usually calm individuals are reporting preoccupation and anxiety. This webinar will bring together leading mental health experts from North American universities to discuss coping strategies, self-care skills, and lifestyle supports for emotional and physical well-being. The presenters will provide attendees with practical skills applicable for their own lives and also for their patients/clients/students.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a major threat to individuals and communities, with serious health impact and dramatic economic impact. Nevertheless, this threat can provide a useful opportunity for each person to consider current coping and to adopt new self-care habits that will provide a pathway for improved well-being long-term
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.5 CEs for Psychologists, 1.5 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 1.5 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs.
Many Americans are reporting anxiety and a sense of stress about the COVID-19 pandemic. The health threat, the disruption of usual schedules and activities, and the lack of control over rapidly changing life-events all are undermining individual’s sense of safety and self-confidence. Rapid fire media attention to the global impact of the pandemic is heightening the sense of urgency and threat for the general public. Individuals with pre-existing emotional and psychiatric disorders are reporting exacerbations of their symptoms and usually calm individuals are reporting preoccupation and anxiety. This webinar will bring together leading mental health experts from North American universities to discuss coping strategies, self-care skills, and lifestyle supports for emotional and physical well-being. The presenters will provide attendees with practical skills applicable for their own lives and also for their patients/clients/students.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a major threat to individuals and communities, with serious health impact and dramatic economic impact. Nevertheless, this threat can provide a useful opportunity for each person to consider current coping and to adopt new self-care habits that will provide a pathway for improved well-being long-term
After attending this intermediate-level program, participants will be able to:
1. Analyze available self-care skills, mind-body practices, and health supporting behaviors for personal preference and appropriateness.
2. Critically evaluate which coping strategies can still be implemented while maintaining social distancing.
3. Identify online sources of personal guidance, for health, wellness, and emotional support – podcasts, apps, streaming, and downloads.
4. Develop a personal goal for adopting one positive lifestyle change or self-care skill.
5. Develop a model for helping students, clients, colleagues, and others with coping strategies.
This program meets APA’s continuing education Standard 1.1: Program content focuses on application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that have overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach.
This program meets APA’s continuing education Goal 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.
This program is presented free of charge.
Donald Moss, PhD, Dean, College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, Saybrook University, Pasadena, CA.
Donald Moss, Ph.D., is Dean, College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, at Saybrook University, Oakland, CA. There he has built training programs in biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, integrative mental health, wellness coaching, and integrative/functional nutrition. Dr. Moss is the Education Chair of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH). Moss has three books with collaborator Angele McGrady on mind-body practices, self-care practices, and integrative healthcare: Integrative Pathways: Navigating Chronic Illness with a Mind-Body-Spirit Approach (Springer, 2018), Pathways to Illness, Pathways to Health (Springer, 2013), and Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care (Sage, 2003).
Barbara S. McCann, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University of Washington.
Barbara S. McCann, PhD, is a Professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a clinical psychologist with expertise in hypnosis. She holds the Mental Health Counseling and Hypnosis Endowed Chair at the University of Washington. She supports the brief behavioral interventions curriculum for the Integrated Care Training Program (ICTP) and provides individual supervision to the fellows. Dr. McCann has worked with patients from primary care clinics at Harborview Medical Center for the past 20 years, drawing on brief behavioral interventions to address anxiety, depression, and related problems.
Gary Elkins, PhD, ABPP, ABPH Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University
Dr. Gary Elkins is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he is the Director of the Mind-Body Medicine Research Program. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and Past-President of the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Dr. Elkins’ publications include Mindful Hypnotherapy: The Basics for Clinical Practice and The Handbook of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis: Foundations, Applications and Professional Issues.
Breeda M. McGrath, Ph.D. Associate Campus Dean Online, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Breeda McGrath, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. She currently serves as Associate Campus Dean for Online programs at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. McGrath previously served as Academic Dean of the Online and Chicago campuses and Department Chair of the International Psychology department. Breeda has also worked in public schools and private practice in the Chicago area and is a NASP PREPaRE trainer. Originally from Ireland, Dr. McGrath currently lives in Puerto Rico and engages in collaborative projects in Indonesia, India, Senegal, and Puerto Rico. She is a member of the APA Commission on Specialties and Proficiencies in Psychology (CRSPPP), Division 48 Small Grants Chair, Division 52 Membership Co-Chair, and UPCEA International Network Vice-Chair. Breeda serves as a pro-bono consultant to The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.
Elkins, G.R. (2014) Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy: Principles and Applications. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Inc.
Elkins, G.R. (2016) Handbook of Medical and Psychological Hypnosis: Foundations, Applications, and Professional Issues. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Inc.
LaDyne, R. (2020). The mind-body stress reset. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
McGrady, A., & Moss, D. (2018). Integrative pathways: Navigating chronic illness with a mind-body-spirit approach. New York, NY: Springer.
Moss, D. (2018). The role of mindfulness approaches in integrative medicine. Biofeedback, 46(1), 9-14.
Target Audience: Hypnosis practitioners, psychologists, LCSWs, MFTs, LCPCs, all mental health disciplines, health care professionals, graduate students welcome.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.5 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
Non-Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.