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2020 Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar Series
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WEBINAR: 

Explaining Pain: Pain Education and Mind-Body Tools for Pediatric Chronic Pain 


Rachel Zoffness PhD
Pain Psychologist, 
Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF, 
Pediatric Division Chair, American Association of Pain Psychology
 


DESCRIPTION:

This webinar is a course in pain neuroscience education that reviews how to “explain pain” to youth and parents using user-friendly metaphors and other tools. This talk also offers an introduction to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for pediatric chronic pain and illness, outlining how to explain the 'biopsychosocial model', techniques used in CBT, and patient psychoeducation.


OBJECTIVES:

  1. Learn how to teach the biopsychosocial model of pain management to pediatric patients and their caregivers.

  2. Learn how to “explain pain” to youth and families using neuroscience and metaphor. 

  3. Discuss 3 CBT strategies used in pediatric pain management.
For More Information
$40 Individual Registration.  Discounted rates are available for groups of 5 or more and/or for entire series registration. Complimentary registration is available for parents. 

Please visit  www.ppcwebinars.org for additional information or email anna@jacobsheart.org  with any discount- or registration-related questions.
 
*CME, CEU available for physicians, nurses and social work.  
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ACCREDITATION This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Stanford University School of Medicine and Jacob's Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services. The Stanford University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
CREDIT DESIGNATION: The Stanford University School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) is acceptable for meeting RN continuing education requirements as long as the course is certified for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM (rn.ca.gov).  Nurses will receive a Certificate of Participation following this activity that may be used for license renewal.
The California State University Shiley Institute for Palliative Care 
is an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Rachel Zoffness PhD
Pain Psychologist, 
Assistant Clinical Professor, UCSF, 
Pediatric Division Chair, American Association of Pain Psychology
 
Rachel Zoffness PhD is a pediatric pain psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, where she teaches a pain education course for residents. She sits on the board of the American Association of Pain Psychology, where she founded the Pediatric Division, and piloted the Psychology Today column “Pain, Explained.” Her book, The Chronic Pain and Illness Workbook for Teens, is the first of its kind to offer pain education and evidence-based pain management techniques for teens/young adults. Her second book for adults and health providers comes out in 2020. More resources and information about Dr. Zoffness can be found at zoffness.com. Find her on Twitter @drzoffness.

About the 2020 Pediatric Webinar Series

A collaboration between Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services, Pennsylvania's Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition (PPCC) and Greater Illinois Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition (GIPPCC), the 2020 Pediatric Webinar Series was created to raise the visibility of pediatric palliative care in the United States and to build clinicians' competencies and confidence in providing care to children.  Stanford Medical School and the CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care have joined the 2020 series as accreditation and education partners.

Pediatric Palliative Care Coalitions are dedicated to advancing access to quality pediatric palliative care and bereavement support through education, advocacy, research and support.  Statewide PPCC's represent hospital systems, home health and hospice agencies, community organizations, government leaders and families in a commitment to optimize the quality of life for every child living with a life-threatening illness. 

 

SAVE THE DATE FOR FUTURE WEBINARS IN THE SERIES:
October 22        Through the Eyes of a Grieving Child with Vicki Jay

November 17     Partnering with Funeral Professionals to Support Families Following the Death of A Child
                            with Kristin James
 

Please contact Anna Garzon, anna@jacobsheart.org with any questions
or visit www.ppcwebinars.org