Promoting Physical and Psychological Wellbeing During Chronic Illness

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Sacha McBain, PhD Related seminars and products

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Sacha McBain, PhD is a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Rush University System for Health in Chicago, IL. A national leader in medical traumatic stress, Dr. McBain has published peer-reviewed research on the conceptualization and treatment of medical trauma, led national clinical trainings, and helped shape best practices for mental health screening and intervention after traumatic injury. She has worked alongside interdisciplinary partners to develop trauma-informed care approaches and is passionate about bringing psychological intervention to critical care and surgical settings. Through her research, education, and clinical practice, she pushes for better care systems for patients and families impacted by medical trauma. Dr. McBain contributed to the American College of Surgeons Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Best Practice Guidelines Work Group and is an active member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sacha McBain has an employment relationship with Rush University Medical Center.. She receives a grant from NIH/NIDA. Dr. McBain receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sacha McBain is a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.

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Objectives

1. Quantify the psychosocial impacts of chronic illness on patients using clinical interview and validated assessments.
2. Develop a trauma-informed care approach to improve communication with patients and achieve meaningful engagement in care.
3. Integrate the unique needs of patients with medical traumatic stress and identify when to make appropriate referrals for mental health services.

Outline

• Conceptual Framework
• Sources of Medical Trauma in Chronic Illness

• Risk Factors
• The Effects of Medical Trauma
• Assessment of Symptoms and Impacts

• Overview of trauma-informed care strategies
• Improving care and engagement with patients experiencing psychological distress
• Clinical strategies to support physical and psychological wellbeing that can be integrated into multidisciplinary practice
• Caring for self while caring for others – personal applications of trauma-informed care