(HS 065316 McBain 2023) Promoting Physical and Psychological Wellbeing During Chronic Illness
Tracking # 20-943809
Course overview
After discussion of medical history, failed treatments, persisting symptoms and documentation of all the details of current pain and limitations, patients often become distressed and struggle to maintain composure. Now what? Join clinical psychologist and medical traumatic stress expert, Sacha McBain, PhD as she shares how to promote psychological wellbeing during chronic illness. In this session, Dr. McBain will provide an overview of the psychosocial impacts of living with chronic illness, with an emphasis on medical trauma. Participants will learn practical strategies that they can incorporate into their practice to improve communication with patients, increase engagement in care, and facilitate deeper healing and recovery.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Sacha McBain has employment relationships with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the University of Texas Houston, the University of Colorado, the University of Montana, and the VA San Diego. She receives grants from UAMS Interprofessional Small Grant and UAMS Translational Research Institute Biomedical Informatics Pilot Grant. Sacha McBain receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sacha McBain is a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.