Next NCTRC Webinar Focuses on Burnout

Burnout is an all-too-common reality in health care, and telemental health presents its own unique set of challenges. While technology enables us to connect with patients across distances, it can also lead to emotional isolation and physical disconnection. Join us for this insightful session with David R. Kopacz, MD — Staff Tele-Psychiatrist at Talkiatry — as he explores practical ways to mitigate burnout by fostering deeper human connection with ourselves and those we serve.

Hosted by the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC)

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OUTCOME OBJECTIVES

• Describe the three components encompassing the concept of Therapeutic Alliance.
• Describe three factors that may impact therapeutic alliance for adolescents using telemental health.
• Explain potential limitations to recommended hybrid approach in building therapeutic alliance with adolescents.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Accreditation Statement The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s): University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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Erika Shearer PhD, Patient Care Line Manager, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Veteran’s Administration (VA) Portland Health Care System

Biography:
Dr. Shearer is a Patient Care Line Manager for the Primary Care Mental Health Integration service at the Veteran’s Administration Portland Health Care System. Her areas of expertise include using telehealth technologies to provide and increase access to mental health services, telesupervision, and integrated health care. She provides telehealth training and consultation throughout and outside of the VA Health Care System. Her academic interests include mindfulness and acceptance strategies in the treatment of psychological issues related to chronic medical conditions, pain, telesupervision, and all things related to telemental health.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe adaptations needed to facilitate behavioral health groups via video-based modality.
2. Discuss privacy and confidentiality-related considerations for virtual groups.
3. Identify strategies to improve virtual group facilitation.

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