Chronic health conditions in adults, and how they impact mental health and affect treatment planning for SLPs, are described in this course. Screening and intervention tools that can aid in assessing and managing chronic health conditions and better engaging clients are also discussed.
Live Webinar
Mon, Apr 10, 2023 at 8:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Related; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to define chronic pain and chronic health conditions.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the relationship between mental health and chronic health issues.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 1-2 screening tools/interventions that can be used to assess and manage chronic conditions.
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
5-25 Minutes | Defining chronic conditions/types/COVID-19/chronic pain |
25-40 Minutes | Prevalence of major depressive disorder and chronic health issues |
40-45 Minutes | Spoon theory explained |
45-55 Minutes | Resources and self-care |
55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By

Gabrielle Juliano-Villani
LCSW
Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, coach, entrepreneur and educator based in Sarasota, Fl. She has been in the mental health field for over a decade specializing in stress, chronic health conditions, and trauma. After realizing her own burnout in 2021, she sold her thriving group practice and made it her mission to educate others on the impact stress has on our everyday lives. Gabrielle pulls from her experience as an EMDR and Polyvagal Informed therapist to utilize mind/body approaches to help others implement everyday strategies to manage stress and live their best lives. Gabrielle is an international speaker, retreat leader, and has been featured in Authority Magazine, The Daily Om, Bustle, and the Everyday Woman TV Network. When she's not working, Gabrielle is teaching Zumba, surfing, or reading a psychological thriller at the beach.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
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