Broadening the Lens: Holding Space for & Facilitating Hope
Learning Objectives
- Explore strategies for supporting families with CMC to hold space for hope, amidst other emotions
- Develop a deeper understand of strengths-based language/positive psychology
- Identify benefits of a strengths-based approach for clinicians and families alike
- Explain how non-medical goals can be implemented to medical practice
Speakers
Ashley Edwards, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Arushi Singh, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
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