Date: Tuesday, October 26th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Presenter: Sally Carman OTR/L
Abstract: The ‘marathon trauma’ brought about by the Covid-19 virus has left behind enduring brain changes affecting us all, particularly those in helping professions. Necessary adaptations, increased stress felt by ourselves and our clients, altered family needs/schedules, and multiple other factors have contributed to a long-term, ever-changing and uncertain puzzle. As we walk along the path towards a re-invented ‘normal,’ does this post-traumatic stress continue to intrude in subtle or not-so-subtle ways?
Learning the brain’s methods of adaptation to long-term stress can open up the door to understanding our own behavioral responses and those of our clients. Connection with similar others can bring validation and relief; how else can we manage our unique responses to PTSD? Repeatedly we hear the word “Resilience;” what does that truly mean?
This webinar will explore both the why and how to develop a strength-based perspective and attitude toward moving forward. Practical, evidence-based coping strategies that can be readily implemented, bringing us a sense of wholeness and balance will be taught. Awareness and focus on self-compassion lead to power – and peace – so we can connect more readily with ourselves and our clients as well.
Learning Objectives: The participant will be able to:
Describe the brain’s response to ‘marathon trauma’ (Covid pandemic), including concepts of the ‘predictive brain’ and the importance of ‘felt safety’ for ourselves and our clients.
State a working definition of Resilience, including illustrations with specific Resilience Building Blocks as they apply to ourselves and our clients.
Explore, encourage and identify specific evidence-based tools/techniques towards self-compassion, for immediate use with ourselves and our clients; knowledge and application leads towards power and peace!
Sally Carman OTR/L, received an English degree from Duke University and a master’s degree in OT from University of Pennsylvania. Post-masters training includes a Certificate in Attachment-Focused Therapy in Seattle WA. She has worked for over 40 years with children, teens and adults, in acute hospital mental health units, and Tacoma pain management. Pediatric clinic work includes owning/managing her OT clinic, where she continues to train/consult. She has been Clinical Adjunct professor for the University of Puget Sound Occupational Therapy graduate program. In Mexico, Sally provides assessments/ training/ consultation at a neurological clinic, Pasos Adelante, Puerto and consults, and guest-teaches, at the American School of Puerto Vallarta.
Disclosures: Financial – Owns her own private practice and consultation services
Non-Financial – nothing to declare
This program will be recorded for later viewing up to 14 days following the workshop. WSLHA will send out a link to the recording after the live session.
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Intermediate Level – 0.2 ASHA CEUs
OSPI Clock Hours – 2.0
WSLHA charges a processing fee of $5.00 for ASHA CEUs ($7.00 non-members) and $5.00 for clock hours payable prior to the workshop.
Credits must be purchased prior to the program. Any requests for credits after the date of the workshop will be denied.
