PRESENTER:

John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES:

Understand the impact of a terminal illness diagnosis on mental health – what the research tells us – if anything

List the major ways that terminal illnesses impact mental health, including the diagnosis, treatment, effects on the family, etc.

Describe various treatment options available to offer to terminally ill patients and their families

Design a treatment strategy that prepares the patient and his/her family for dealing with the myriad number of losses possible secondary to the diagnosis of a terminal illness

AGENDA:

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  –  Registration

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The impact on individuals learning that he/she suffers a terminal illness

Research on psychological/emotional reactions to learning one suffers a terminal illness

Is there a right and wrong way to deliver this information?

Major ways that terminal illnesses impact mental health

How do we assist in helping individuals formulate end of life decisions

Herculean treatments versus hospice versus palliative care – moral, religious, and logical implications.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Treatment options available to offer to terminally ill patients and their families

What we know about helping survivors navigate through the terminal illness of a loved one

Outlining a plan of treatment to prepare a patient and family for an impending death.

12:45 p.m. – Adjournment

CE APPROVALS:

Psychologists – Professional Training Resources, Inc.  is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Licensed Professional Counselors – Professional Training Resources, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5829.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers – This program has been approved for 4 clinical continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, and may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Substance Abuse Counselors  – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 4 clock hours.

NASP – Professional Training Resources is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists.  Professional Training Resources maintains responsibility for the program.

Other Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 4 clock hours.