HIV/AIDS: Understanding Risk, Prevention, Symptoms, Interventions and Resources
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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List at least 3 strategies for preventing HIV infection
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Identify at least 3 strategies for preventing HIV infection
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Describe the 3 stages of HIV infection
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Explain where and when to get HIV testing
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Describe at least 2 social and 2 cultural issues related to HIV infection
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Describe at least 2 strategies used to prepare youth for the loss of a parent to HIV
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Identify at least 3 mental health related issues related to having or knowing someone with HIV
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Identify at least 2 resources for working with individuals and families impacted by HIV
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to determine how to approach HIV and STD prevention education strategies for clients at risk. Participants will be able to understand and utilize interventions when working with clients who are HIV positive and their family members
Description
Although new HIV infections in the US are down two-thirds from the height of the epidemic, and the annual number of newly diagnosed people in the US is down 7% from 2017 to 2021, over 36,000 people were diagnosed with HIV in 2021 in the US and dependent areas. Mental health providers need to understand risk factors, prevention strategies, the psychosocial issues and how to support HIV+ individuals and their families. In this class we will focus on prevention, signs and symptoms, testing, stages of infection, legal issues, social and cultural issues, preparing youth for loss of a parent from HIV, mental health issues and resources.
This course meets the pre-licensure requirements for HIV/AIDS 7 hours, for individuals applying for a license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW, is a clinical social worker who has worked in HMOs, public agencies, and private practice as both a mental-health provider and a supervisor for over thirty years. She has taught courses in HIV, human sexuality, diagnosis, clinical supervision, law and ethics, childhood psychopathology, trauma informed care, time management, vicarious traumatization and energy psychology at universities, conferences, and mental-health agencies.
Financially Sponsored By
- Rachel Michaelsen, LCSW