(Episode 1)
Therapy in the time of Pandemic with Dr. Elizabeth Foley
Dr. Tamara Soles and psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Foley discuss conducting therapy in the time of pandemic including how therapists cope, the logistics of transitioning to telehealth, the benefits and challenges, and choosing a telehealth platform.
Course Description
Dr. Tamara Soles and psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Foley discuss conducting therapy in the time of pandemic including how therapists cope, the logistics of transitioning to telehealth, the benefits and challenges, and choosing a telehealth platform.
Instructor's bio
Dr. Elizabeth Foley is a psychologist in private practice in Montreal at the Resilience clinic which she co-founded. She works with adults and older adolescents with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, trauma and OCD. Until 2018, Dr. Foley was the director of the cognitive behaviour therapy service at the Jewish General Hospital, where she still supervises psychology students and psychiatry residents one day per week. She is also an associate Member in the Department of Psychiatry and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify 3 benefits to teletherapy.
- Identify two impacts of the pandemic on therapists’ mental health
- Identify two challenges to telehealth .
How to Take the Course
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How to Get Your Certificate
After listening to the course episode, you will be prompted to take the multiple choice post-test. To receive your continuing education credit certificate, you need to achieve a score of 70% of more. You may retake the post-test up to three times. Once successfully completed, the certificate will appear in your course area where you can download it.
Resources
For help with coping with the COVID 19 crisis, here is a list of available resources in Canada https://www.cbc.ca/life/wellness/how-to-access-free-mental-health-and-emotional-support-during-the-covid-19-crisis-1.5519397 Any time of the day or night, you can dial 1-833-456-4566 (available in English and French) to reach the Crisis Services Canada, a national network of non-profit distress and crisis service centres.
Commercial Support
There are no commercial supports for this course and no known conflicts of interest.
FAQ
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Course Format
This course is presented in audio format via podcast interview. The course is designed for post-doctoral psychologists and is an introductory level.
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Continuing Education Approvals
Dr. Tamara Soles is approved by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Dr. Tamara Soles maintains responsibility for the program.
