DSW Candidate – Ashley Newberry, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Bridging clinical care and virtual solutions: Trauma-informed telemental health innovations to address disparities in care
DSW Candidate – Ashley Newberry, MSW, LCSW, LISW, LICSW, CSW-PIP
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 AM- 10:15 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Bridging clinical care and virtual solutions: Trauma-informed telemental health innovations to address disparities in care
As options and opportunities in mental health care access evolve, trauma-informed telemental health care is not only a technological innovation in clinical interventions but also offers potential for the necessary shift toward evolving equality in mental health services. As we explore the history and advancements of digital healthcare, it becomes clear that telemental health has the opportunity to provide unparalleled opportunities to increase access and specialization in treatment, particularly for marginalized and disenfranchised populations who may face unique challenges to services and overall care. However, this approach requires a critical lens to development, one that benefits through the utilization of trauma-informed practices, incorporating the perspective of the client and their lived experiences, and overall addressing systemic oppression embedded in traditional care models by utilizing a holistic perspective to digital mental health interventions.
By integrating theoretical frameworks into digital health interventions, practitioners can better understand and respond to the psychological complexities of clients while ensuring that virtual platforms are accessible and culturally competent to unique needs in all therapeutic settings. This approach does not simply treat the symptoms of mental illness through an evolved technological perspective but has the potential to dismantle barriers in clinical care, challenge injustices in the mental health system, and build a more inclusive, equitable system in mental health practice.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand current evidence and background of telemental health care and relationship with disparities in mental health care.
- Apply multi-theoretical frameworks to best utilize virtual mental health care, incorporating theory frameworks to design telemental health interventions that address mental health inequities and promote access for underserved populations.
- Develop practical strategies to incorporate trauma-informed care in telemental health services, improving engagement and increasing awareness of barriers in clinical care.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
