Who should attend this webinar?
Anyone who works in a professional care role or supports people through all forms of grief and loss e.g. Social Workers, Teachers, Counsellors, Doctors, EMT, Corrections, Mental Health, Hospice, Volunteers etc.
Overview
This webinar will look at depression in detail, firstly putting it into context as a human experience, and then looking at the symptoms that can help you identify if a person is experiencing clinical depression versus feeling sad or blue.
We will also cover the causes and factors that can trigger and maintain depression in a person. These two factors are then discussed within the context of how you can help.
Key Learning Points
- An understanding of depression within the context of being human
- Its prevalence in the community
- An understanding of the diagnostic criteria of the most prevalent form of depression
- A broad understanding of the other forms of depressive disorders
- A broad understanding of causes and maintaining factors
- Treatment options available and their efficacy
- What to be mindful of when working with a person who is experiencing depression
Webinar Structure
All our webinars are 120mins (2hrs) in length and delivered through Zoom platform. They are presented live and recorded.
Not available on this date and time? Don't worry, everyone who registers will receive full recording access along with a PDF of the webinar slides.
CPD/OPD Certification and Points/Credits
We provide a Certificate of Participation for all our training courses. The requirement for receiving a certificate to confirm professional development is as follows:
- You must view a minimum of 80% of a live-presented webinar.
- If you cannot attend the live session you will be required to register for access to the webinar recording.
- If you watched the live session but had to leave early or fall under the 80% requirement, you will need to register for access to the webinar recording.
PLEASE READ: Your access link will be included in your course confirmation email. We also send out the link the morning of the session. If you do not see your confirmation email, please check your JUNK/SPAM folder. For any further issues email events@griefcentre.org.nz.less