Description
RESCHEDULED to August 23, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
Description:
Clinicians who work with people with substance use disorders often cite systemic frustrations and compassion fatigue as primary obstacles for staying authentically engaged in their work. Additionally, there is little recognition of the unique grieving process experienced by clinicians who lose patients. This session focuses on proactively addressing burnout and building compassion resilience so we can continue to leverage our expertise to serve the communities of Maine.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify some causes and consequences of compassion fatigue and burnout as experienced by clinicians who work with people with substance use disorders (SUD).
• Discuss the unique grieving process experienced by clinicians when they lose a patient.
• Develop strategies to navigate systemic challenges and manage the complex emotions experienced by clinicians who work with people with SUD.
Presenter:
Jesse Higgins RN, PMHNP is the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Northern Light Acadia Hospital. She developed and directs a program integrating behavioral health expertise in medical practices throughout the state of Maine. She practices clinically in family and internal medicine practices and in an emergency room.
Jesse is a clinical leader, policy consultant and national speaker. She specializes in trauma informed care and continues to work with others to improve access to treatment for patients and families impacted by mental illness and substance use.
Jesse is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Southern Maine. She volunteers with a coalition supporting people who experience intimate partner violence and an organization that connects rescued animals with their families. Jesse enjoys spending time with her family and animals, her book club and adventuring outdoors.
Contact hours:
1 contact hour for social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors, and behavioral health professionals
1 category I contact hour for psychologists. CCSME is a pre-approved sponsor and provider of Professional Education Activities for Psychologists.
1 contact hour for Alcohol and Drug Counselors pending approval from the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
1 contact hour for CHES. CCSME is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
