This free VIRTUAL monthly lecture series will include a variety of topics related to psychological factors impacting health and wellness and is designed to allow participants to learn about the interconnections between mental and physical health in specific conditions.This lecture series is available to Beaumont Health/OUWB providers ONLY.  Pre-registration REQUIRED.

This lecture will review the legal requirements for reporting cases of child abuse, review Beaumont recommendations and policies for screening of suspected child abuse, and discuss strategies for proper communication regarding suspected child abuse/neglect.

This lecture series will address screening and assessment techniques for victims of abuse and trafficking.This lecture series is for Beaumont employees and providers only.

This lecture will review the legal requirements for reporting cases of adult abuse, child abuse and human trafficking.

Release Date: June 8, 2021  ---  Expiration Date: June 8, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis intermediate lecture will cover diagnostic criteria for neurocognitive disorders versus normal aging; common causes of neurodegeneration in older adults and how neuropsychological testing can be used to identify these varied etiologies; and review case examples of patients who have known or suspected neurocognitive disorders. 

Release Date: May 11, 2021  ---  Expiration Date: May 11, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis intermediate lecture will cover fundamental information regarding the pathophysiology and mechanisms of injury in TBI; common cognitive and behavioral/emotional issues affecting this patient group; the typical patterns of recovery in patients with TBI and factors that may affect their outcome; and review of evaluation tools or metrics used to better assess clinical p...

Release Date: April 13, 2021  ---  Expiration Date: April 13, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hourThis intermediate lecture will cover the biopsychosocial nature of chronic pain, what psychological factors impact chronic pain development and duration, what are the psychological interventions for chronic pain treatment and ways that you can help patients understand why you recommend incorporating this into their treatment plan.

The digital age has revolutionized how we learn, socialize, play, and work.  This introductory lecture will examine the concept of "behavioral addictions" applied to internet/smartphone use, explore concerning trends in mental health outcomes associated with technology overuse, and review mindfulness- and values-based interventions to mitigate these effects.Release Date: March 9, 2021  ---  Expiration Date: March 9, 2024Estimated Time to Complete: 1 hour

This intermediate lecture will ensure a foundational understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the ramifications they have on both psychological and physical health, as well as morbidity in adulthood. An overview of the ways in which individuals who have suffered trauma experience and interact with the healthcare setting will be explored. Followed by an introduction to Trauma Informed Care (TIC), specifically as it relates to healthcare settings including a conceptional and organ...

This lecture will cover the fundamentals of suicide assessment, including a review of the latest research in the field. The current Beaumont Health suicide assessment policies will be reviewed along with an exploration of the system's current recommended assessment tool, the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS). Finally, emerging approaches to suicide assessment will be reviewed. Release Date: January 12, 2021Expiration Date: January 12, 2024Estimated Time to Complete:&...