Addressing Mental Health Stigma Using Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

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Description

Stigma is a major barrier to mental health treatment. People with mental illness often face discrimination, prejudice, and social isolation. This can make it difficult for them to seek help or receive the correct treatment and can lead to worse mental health outcomes. As a counselor, you can make a significant impact on your clients by understanding and addressing stigma directly with them.

This micro-course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand and address stigma in your work as a counselor. Your will learn about the different types of stigma, its impact on individuals, and how to identify and address stigma in your counseling sessions. You will also learn about the importance of culture when working with clients who have experienced stigma. Finally, you will be provided with a review of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and how to address stigma from a REBT approach.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this micro-course, you will be able to:

Understand the origins of stigma and its impact on laws, social systems, and individuals today.
Identify stigma attitudes in the counseling session and how to address stigma with clients to dismantle negative beliefs around mental illness.
Develop a deeper understanding of the role culture plays in stigma attitudes and assumptions.
Review REBT and learn REBT techniques to address stigma

Eligibility

Must be 18 or older

Refund Policy

You will have 24 hours, or until you receive your completion certificate, to request a full refund after purchase, whichever comes first. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.

Faculty Bio

Dr. Tina Lott

Dr. Tina Lott is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois, Maine, and Arizona. She is also a Certified Addictions and other Drug Counselor (CADC), an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in addiction from Chicago State University in 2009. She went on to earn a master’s degree in community counseling in 2011 and a doctorate in counselor education and supervision in 2018, both from Governors State University. Dr. Lott belongs to several professional organizations. They include the Illinois Counseling Association (ICA), National Certified Counselors (NCC), and the American Counseling Association (ACA). Dr. Lott serves on the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Center for Credentialing & Education board of directors. Dr. Lott has over 11 years of experience working with individuals who present with severe and persistent mental health conditions. Her career has been focused on identifying and eradicating stigma attitudes that continue to plague this population.

Curriculum

What Is Stigma?
The Importance of Person-First Language and Culture
Where Can You Find Stigma?
Stigma Hurts, But How?
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy: A Brief Review

Accreditation

Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4546. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Walden University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Successful completion of this micro-course provides 2 NBCC clock hours; partial credit will not be offered.

ACEP contact information:

100 Washington Ave. S Suite 1210, Minneapolis MN, 55401
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waldenu.edu

Features

Practical Skills

Build a working knowledge base that you can apply when working in the field of mental health.

Action-Oriented Problem Solving

Learn practical skills and insight to focus on specific issues related to mental health and to do your part in dismantling stigma.

Flexible Learning

Review content provided in short lessons that can be adapted and applied to a variety of mental health settings.

Cultural Competence

Develop your cultural competence for working with clients, students, and supervisees in counseling and behavioral health.

Social Change and Advocacy

Devise ways to become involved in social change and advocacy efforts for individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental health conditions.

Awards

Micro-Course Badge for Addressing Mental Health Stigma Using Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

NBCC Certificate for Clock Hours

$45.00

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Who is this for

Individuals in the mental health field
Working professionals, students, counseling educators, supervisors, clinicians, and healthcare providers who serve people with mental health conditions

WMCP1033 - Addressing Mental Health Stigma Using Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy