Approved for Nevada Psychologists, LCSWs and MFTs/CPCs.
  NPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPA  maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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About the Workshop:

Socioeconomic status (SES) is more complex than simply income or occupation; it can have a significant impact on interactions between psychologists and their patients.  In this one-hour workshop, the relationship between socioeconomic status and psychology will be explored through real-life examples, research findings, and self-reflection. Strategies will be presented to help attendees challenge their own assumptions about SES and more effectively address socioeconomic issues within their practice.

Learning Objectives:

 At the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
1) Define socioeconomic status (SES), including the primary factors used to classify SES and the difference between objective and subjective social status
2) Discuss the relationship between SES and mental health
3) Identify potential impacts of SES on psychotherapy process and outcome
4) Apply three strategies to increase awareness of SES within their therapy practice and therapeutic alliances

Audience:

This presentation is intended for psychologists, other licensed mental health providers, and graduate students of psychology. 

About the Speaker:

Dr. Kristen Davis-Coelho is a clinical psychologist, faculty member in the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, author, and speaker with 25 years of experience in clinical work and healthcare administration.  She’s the former chief of behavioral health at Northern Nevada HOPES, an integrated community health system, where she designed treatment programs and expanded access for low-income, uninsured, and unhoused patients. Passionate about systemic solutions, Dr. Davis-Coelho serves as vice-Chair of the Washoe Region Behavioral Health Policy Board as well as a member of NPA’s Legislative Committee.  Her bestselling book, The Best Care for Those with the Least, is available everywhere books are sold. 

Registration Fees

NPA members $0.00 (no charge for active NPA members and students)
Non-members $25.00

General Information:

Access to Webinar/Handout Materials:
This is a 1-hour pre-recorded presentation for homestudy CE credit. Electronic copy of handout materials will be sent out by email to attendee after registration is completed along with link(s) to view pre-recorded live, virtual webinar

Refunds & Grievance Policy: 
Participants may direct questions or grievances to NPA at (888) 654-0050. 

Approval and CE Credit:
The Nevada Psychological Association (NPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. NPA maintains responsibility for the program and its content. 

If you want to receive homestudy CE credit for this pre-recorded presentation, you will need to complete and pass an online Post-Test Questions form.  According to APA’s Standards and Criteria for Approval of Sponsors, attendee must score at least 70% accuracy to qualify for CE credit, ensuring that attendee did actually attend and complete the program. Partial credit will not be issued to those that do not score at least 70% on posttest. Attendees are allowed three attempts to complete and pass the online posttest to receive CE credit.

Completion of the evaluation form is appreciated, forms are tabulated and reported to our CE Committee for discussion, analysis of participants’ satisfaction with content, instructor performance, etc.

CE certificate will be issued via email within 72 hours of receipt of post test and evaluation form, provided a passing score is obtained.

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Davis-Coelho, K. (2024). The Best Care for Those with the Least: An Empowering Guide to Bridge the      Socioeconomic Gap in Medical Care. Platypus Publishing.

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There is no potential conflict of interest and/or commercial support for this program or its presenter.