Spanish Speaking Skills: Screening and Assessing for Psychosis

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 7-9pm EDT

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LIVE WEBINAR

2 CEU Credits for LMSWs, LCSWs, and LMHCs


Communication is key in the mental health field.

We may not speak Spanish but learning clinical Spanish can help us make a significant difference as we work with Spanish speaking patients and clients.

Furthermore, if we speak Spanish learning clinical Spanish can then enhance our work with this patient population and their family members.

Please join us, and master skills to continue to continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve, our practice, career, and agency.


At the end of this webinar you will have:

  1. Learned a framework to assess for Psychosis symptoms in Spanish with a Spanish Speaking Patient and Client.
  2. Mastered principles, techniques, and Do's and Don'ts when assessing for Psychosis symptoms in Spanish with a Spanish Speaking Patient and Client.
  3. Had an opportunity to role play the framework learned.
  4. Earned your CEUs while learning in a safe, engaging, and dynamic community, through the latest adult learning theories.
  5. Left with skills that you can immediately implement to enhance your practice, the work with your patients and clients.


HERE IS WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING ABOUT SWEET WEBINARS:

"I appreciated the space-repetition technique."

- Neil, LMSW

"Presentation was excellent. Both presenters were helpful and the role playing was very helpful."

-Barbara, LCSW


Dr. Sidor Psychiatric Services, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Departments State Board for Social Work and Mental Health Counseling as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers (#SW-0471) and licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0127)


89% of SWEET Webinar Attendees feel that the courses give them practical information they can use in their everyday life

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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator


Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW
Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW

Mardoche Sidor, MD is a quadruple board certified psychiatrist, with board certifications in Psychiatry and Neurology (General Adult Psychiatry), Child and Adolescent, Addiction, and Forensic, Psychiatry. He has training in public and community psychiatry, psychopharmacology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also has training in Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, and family and couples therapy. He has clinical, teaching, and supervision experience; he has mentorship, coaching, and management, skills; and he has experience as a primary care physician, in public speaking and writing. Dr. Sidor also has skills in leadership, research, program development and project management. His overall goal is to help all health professionals, throughout the United States and globally, access the tools they need to feel empowered to provide excellent patient care while also promoting their own self-care and burnout prevention. He is the main facilitator for the SWEET Institute, and he is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University.Dr. Sidor was recently the Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer for CASES (Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services) where he continues to provide psychiatric care. He speaks and writes fluently in four (4) languages—French, English, Spanish, and Creole, with intermediate proficiency in Portuguese and Italian.

Karen Dubin-McKnight, PhD, LCSW, has wide clinical, teaching, supervision and mentorship experience that spans 18 years. She also has a vast experience working in the criminal justice system, in community mental health, in teaching, and in management. Her added passion is in education, coaching, public relations, and mediation. Her goal is to ensure that social workers and other non-medical practitioners feel empowered and have a voice “at the table.” Dr. Dubin-McKnight is the co-facilitator for the SWEET Institute. She was most recently the Court Operations Director at CASES. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She is also a trainer at the CUCS Academy, and Howie T. Harp. She has a private practice for people impacted by workplace trauma and also provides clinical supervision.


Frequently Asked Questions


Who is this for?
This webinar series is for health professionals who are looking to connect with their patients and clients, or their family members, who speak only Spanish.
Will I get continuing education credits for this course?
Yes. This course has been approved for 1 CEU credit for LMSWs, LCSW, and LMHCs.
What if I miss the live webinar?
A pre-recorded version is followed immediately after the live webinar and will be made available for you to access at any time, from anywhere, at your convenience.
Are refunds available if I'm not happy with the course?
Absolutely! We focus on adding value and we, therefore, pride ourselves on our 100% money back guarantee policy. If at the end of the webinar you feel you have not gained any tools to help you grow personally or professionally, please let us know and you will be refunded.
Who is the Teacher?
Mardoche Sidor, MD speaks and writes fluently 4 languages, English, Spanish, French, and Creole. He is also proficient in Portuguese and has experience teaching foreign languages.
Do I need to know any Spanish for this Course?
No. This course is designed to give staff working with native Spanish speaking patients and clients, or their family members, skills to connect with them better. No matter your proficiency, you will learn not only the foundations of the Spanish language but also how to translate clinical terminology into meaningful engagement and bridge the gap between your Spanish speaking patients and clients, or their family members, and the work you are doing with them.
What is your cancelation policy for memberships?
Monthly Memberships: We trust that you will receive as much value as possible, and we are adding more value each day. You can cancel at any time and not have to pay the recurring monthly membership, should you choose to cancel. Annual Memberships: You are getting a 2-month discount because of your Annual Membership commitment. Furthermore, we trust that you will receive as much value as possible, and we are adding more value each day. You can cancel your Annual Membership within 30 days, and receive a full refund minus one-month worth of membership. After 30 days, you will have experienced SWEET enough to determine that it is indeed the right fit for you, and any cancellation after that will ensure that your Annual Membership does not renew at the expiration date. You will be able to continue to access all SWEET services during the remainder of your membership year.

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