In Person CE Presentation!
This presentation will serve to broaden the individual understanding of military and first
responder culture. Learning about culture is essential to being an effective behavioral health
provider. Throughout the presentation concepts such as cultural differences, tips to engage, and
common language will be explored. This training is meant to provide a brief overview of military
and first responder culture, subpopulations, and treatment options to the audience.
Sheena Bice, LCMHC, MLADC, CCTP holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling
from New England College. She has worked in community mental health, private practice and
within the corrections system providing mental health and addiction treatment to female
offenders. She currently works as the Chief Clinical Officer for Forge Health VFR. Her focus
is on providing trauma-informed care to our First Responders, Veterans, Service Members,
and their families. She served in the United States Marine Corps and is a proud Military
Spouse. Sheena’s work is dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and First Responders,
increasing access to care, and legislative initiatives related to the health and wellness of those
who have fought to protect our country and communities.
OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1) Recognize common characteristics within these specific populations and how they differ from
the broader population.
2) Describe the significance of the unique culture within the military and first responder
communities.
3) Name strategies for effectively engaging with First Responders and military personnel during
the initial stages of support.
SCHEDULE:
March 21, 2024/ 12:30pm-2:30pm
12:30 to 1:00 - Registration and Networking
1:00 to 2:30 - Presentation
LOCATION:
Mirmont Treatment Center, 100 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA
COST:
This workshop is free!
Cancellations and Refunds/ Missed Time
Partial credits will not be given. You must participate in the entirety of the workshop.
GRIEVENCE POLICY:
We take your feedback seriously. For grievances, questions or concerns, please contact Heather
Claibourn, LCSW, CE coordinator at Heather@ShinePsychotherapy.org
CERTIFICATES:
Upon completion of the workshop and evaluation, certificates will be issued via email.
PROVIDER STATEMENTS:
SOCIAL WORK: Jumana Grassi LCSW NY# 0556 is approved as a provider for social work
continuing education by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work
as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers.
ACE: Jumana Grassi, #1721 is approved to offer social work continuing education by the
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial
regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be
accepted for continuing education credit. Jumana Grassi maintains responsibility for this course.
ACE provider approval period: 6/14/23-6/14/26. Social Workers completing this course receive
1.5 continuing education credits.