Impacts of Family Secrets

October 4, 2024
10:00am-12:00pm CST
2.0 CEs for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC
$20 for CEs, $10 for no CEs
Webinar

This will be an instructor led 120-minute course for service providers to understand the historical, cultural, and systemic impact that family secrets have on families who have experienced trauma or change. In addition, service providers will have an opportunity to discuss and learn how to be present for youth and families to create an environment of safety, support, and healing.

The course will encompass information sharing, video references from professionals in the field who are specializing in Family Secrets, and case study discussions to provide group participants to practice and discuss how to support clients who are attempting to harbor secrets that impact individual behavior but the sanctity of a family system.

Learning Objectives

1. Understanding the impact of family secrets on families of origin and in communities.
2. Identifying the types of secrets that people harbor.
3. Exploring ethical considerations and the sharing of family secrets.

Registration Options:

If you do NOT need CEUs for LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC, register via the link below:

NON-CEU REGISTRATION

If you DO need CEUs for LCSW/LSW or LCPC/LPC, register via the link below:

CEU REGISTRATION

Nicole Eschenbach is a Field Specialist with the Provider Assistance and Training Hub (PATH) at the University of Illinois School of Social Work. Nicole provides training and field support for a variety of tools and treatment models including IM+CANS, IM-CAT & Crisis Safety Planning, Treatment Planning, Therapeutic Mentoring, and Motivational Interviewing. Nicole holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Nicole has spent most of her career as a service provider to children, adolescents, and families in a variety of community mental health programs. She has experience as a SASS Crisis Worker, SASS Therapist, and a school-based therapist/Wraparound Facilitator serving clients and their families in two of the largest and diverse school districts in Illinois. Nicole also has experience supervising and supporting a team of Crisis Specialists providing community-based Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

Michael Wilson is a Systems of Care Specialist with the Provider Assistance and Training Hub (PATH) and is responsible for providing training, coaching, and field support in the areas of Systems of Care, Wraparound, IM+CANS, IM-CAT & Crisis Safety Planning, Treatment Planning, and other curriculum relevant to assisting providers to obtain skills necessary to help individuals make meaningful lifestyle change.

Michael holds a master’s degree in education, with a concentration in Communities and Agency Counseling, from DePaul University. Michael is also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Prior to this role, Michael served as a Clinical Manager for a Not-for-Profit social service agency in the city of Chicago. He has spent 27 years working with youth, adults, and families across various settings. Michael is currently providing psychotherapy in private practice and clinical consultation.