Behavioral Health Consequences of Natural Disasters
(2.0 CE/CEU credits)
This effort was associated with North Dakota's State Disaster Response Grant, funded by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), administered through the North Dakota Department of Human Services.
CE/CEU credits included: 2.0 (see below for approval details)
Format: On-demand webinar ("asynchronous") to be viewed at your own pace. You may pause and rewind at any point during the videos. It also comes with a PowerPoint handout. The video file will be added approximately 24 hours after the live webinar date.
Quiz: there is a quiz at the end to ensure viewing, which you must pass (75%; allowed 3 attempts). It is required by all CE/CEU approval organizations.
Investment: $38 + tax
Presenter: Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC
Abstract:
Climate change is a public health issue, and research suggests many public health directors do not believe they have adequate resources to address impacts on their residents (Krueger et al., 2015). Natural disasters (flooding, tornadoes, etc.) have a unique impact on the mental health of individuals experiencing these disasters that are often complicated by systemic challenges. The impacts of natural disasters vary for individuals across the lifespan and have strong implications for minoritized and vulnerable populations. As licensed mental health professionals, it is likely that you will work with individuals experiencing mental health concerns related to or exacerbated by natural disasters. Therefore, it is important to have knowledge about potential impacts and tools to help the mental health and well-being of those you serve. This introductory webinar will discuss ways in which a wide range of individuals are impacted by natural disasters. The presenter will also introduce the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model as a tool to address these concerns. Subsequent webinars in this series will discuss the ACT model in more detail.
Objectives:
- Explain the mental health impacts of natural disasters across the lifespan.
- Outline unique ways in which minoritized and vulnerable groups are impacted by natural disasters.
- Summarize the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model and its application to individuals experiencing effects of natural disasters.
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Presenter: Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC
Dr. Haugen is an author, psychologist, and consultant specializing in clinical & sport psychology. She has a PhD in clinical psychology and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
Dr. Haugen is a nationally sought-after speaker and consultant in athletic training and sport psychology. She has been involved in several initiatives with NATA related to athlete mental health and well-being. She was awarded the prestigious NATA Jack Weakley Award of Distinction in 2023 for her lifetime contributions to athletics, athletic training, and sports medicine and the 2026 AASP Distinguished Public Communication, Awareness, and Outreach Award for her work within athletic training, sports medicine, and sport psychology.
Dr. Haugen is the Founder and CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting, a firm specializing in mental health, well-being, leadership, and performance psychology training for high-stakes industries. She has held a variety of positions during her career including the Director of Mental Health and Performance Psychology at a DI institution, consulting psychologist to collegiate and professional sport organizations, adjunct faculty member in a college psychology department, and faculty member in a family medicine residency program.
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Continuing Education Approvals (CE/CEU)
This course is available for 2.0 continuing education hours. Full viewing is required; credit will not be given for partial viewing. You must pass (75%) the quiz at the end within 3 attempts to get credit. To get additional attempts, you must re-purchase the course.
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This course is co-sponsored by Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks.
Psychologists: Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
New York State Licensed Psychologists: Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks/Haugen Performance Consulting is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists (#PSY-0328).
ND Licensed Social Workers: Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC, is approved by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE) to sponsor continuing education for social workers in North Dakota (approval through 4/5/27, provider #P-217).
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