Description
Living with a chronic illness is no longer an outlier experience given that a substantial portion of the population is diagnosed with and accessing care for one or more conditions. Despite this being both a real and challenging health circumstance for many, much of the narrative concerning this lived experience has been overwhelmingly medical and anchored to the physical consequences of having an illness—thus eclipsing the critical behavioral health, relational, and even existential consequences of having a chronic and even life-threatening condition. This training will provide attendees with critical information on supporting an individual at the time of diagnosis as well as how to support and intervene across the individual’s illness trajectory with attention to the ethical concepts of individual autonomy and self-determination in and throughout the care process.
Instructor
Lee Westgate, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C, LCSW (he/ him/ his) is a transgender advocate with extensive professional experience in social work policy, practice, research, and education. He has held numerous organizational leadership roles, and has served as an educational consultant to a variety of associations and organizational clientele. He has served as a medical social worker in the fields of oncology, critical care, as well as in integrated behavioral health settings. Mr. Westgate has participated in a CSWE-sponsored National Trauma Task Force workgroup that focused on the intersection of ethics and trauma-informed practice, and he was awarded an immersion fellowship through Boston University to study addiction and behavioral health. He has participated in AIDS Education and Training Center on behalf of the University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD since 2017 and participated in the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Workgroup on COVID and HIV. Mr. Westgate continues to serve as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work and his scholarship includes integrated behavioral health, clinical work with LGBTQIA+ populations, working with individuals with chronic and life-threatening illness, healthcare policy, and health equity. As a faculty member, he has received numerous teaching awards including the Energizer Award, the Camara Jones Faculty Award of 2022, the Innovation in Social Work Award of 2022, the Exemplary Faculty Member of the Year Award along with the Dean’s Teaching Award for several consecutive semesters. He has been published in The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, The Social Worker, The Journal of Employee Assistance, Infusion Magazine, Provider Magazine, and Social Work Today.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
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1:15 PM – 1:25 PM
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1:25 PM – 3:00 PM
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Opening Reflective Exercise
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Discuss the personal impact of chronic illness on individual wellbeing
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Understand the prevalence in rates and most common types of chronic illness
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Understand relevant model and systemic factors that influence health care delivery
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3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
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3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
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Reflect upon the impact of chronic and life-threatening illness on the individual and their support systems
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Conduct group case study activity
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Identify opportunity for individual engagement and development of mutual trust
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Identify supportive strategies to enhance the delivery of care
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Understand the prevalence in rates and most common types of chronic illnesses and health conditions.
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Consider how a chronic and even life-threatening illness affects individual well-being as well as the well-being of their support system.
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Develop awareness of opportunities for individual engagement, shared –decision-making, and development of reciprocal trust throughout the care delivery process.
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Identify relevant resources and supports that stand to benefit and enhance the care delivery process
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
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Burke, T. (2019). Exploring life history methodology in chronic illness: a study in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 36(4), 45–52.
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Centers for Disease Control. (2022). Chronic Diseases in America. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/chronic-diseases.htm
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Chehal, P. K., Selvin, E., DeVoe, J. E., Mangione, C. M., & Ali, M. K. (2022). Diabetes And The Fragmented State Of US Health Care And Policy. Health Affairs, 41(7), 939–946. https://doi-org.proxy-hs.researchport.umd.edu/10.1377/hlthaff.2022.00299
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Howard, J. (2023). US spends most on health care but has worst health outcomes among high-income countries, new report finds. CNN. Retrieved from: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/31/health/us-health-care-spending-global-perspective/index.html
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Katharina Niedling, & Kerstin Hämel. (2023). Longing for normalcy in couple relationships: How chronic illness and care dependency change the relationship of long-married couples. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1117786
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National Association of Social Workers (NASW). (2021). National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Retrieved from: https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
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Wellbery, C. (2004). Four Patterns of Dying Require Different End-of-Life Care. American Family Physician, 69(2), 402.
Relevant NASW Ethical Codes:
*Please note that the following is a seminal publication and thus the content remains relevant within the context of this training:
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Wellbery, C. (2004). Four Patterns of Dying Require Different End-of-Life Care. American Family Physician, 69(2), 402.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70 and includes CE credit. A non-refundable late fee of $20 is added on March 28, 2024.
Cancellations** must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
**ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
