2024 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar
When Clients Use Cannabis: A Mental Health Clinician’s Guide
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Online Workshop – Three (3) CE Credits
Fee: $39/person
FREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians
Featured Presenter: Ashley Wynn-Grimes, MS, RN-BC
Session Description: Recently, significant changes have occurred in the legal landscape of cannabis, with 38 states implementing some form of medical and recreational cannabis programs. Additionally, hemp/CBD remains federally legal in all 50 states. Current statistics indicate that 33% of adults have reported using cannabis within the past 12 months, reflecting a growing trend year by year.
In light of these developments, there is a recognized need for a shift in perceptions and approaches towards cannabis, particularly in healthcare and social work. As a healthcare provider, it is crucial to differentiate the intent behind cannabis use. This distinction becomes equally important for social workers, allowing for a more ethical and holistic approach to client support. Cannabis consumers can fall into various categories, including recreational users, self-medicating recreational users, medical cannabis patients consuming recreationally, and medical cannabis patients following a deliberate medical regimen.
The legal complexities surrounding cannabis use contribute to a grey area for healthcare providers. The overarching goal is to eliminate this ambiguity by educating professionals who interact with patients and by educating the patients themselves. By fostering understanding and awareness, professionals can navigate the complexities of medical cannabis consumption more effectively, ultimately promoting a more informed and ethical approach to patient care.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
- Explore varying viewpoints of cannabis outside of the mainstream narrative to enhance understanding of use.
- Describe the current state of legalization of medical and recreational cannabis use in the state/jurisdiction in which they practice.
- Discuss the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoid receptors, cannabinoids, and the interactions between them to confidently discuss cannabis with patients in a professional manner
- Identify the safety considerations for client use of cannabis.
- List various methods of consumption.
Presenter Bio: Ashley Wynn-Grimes, MS, RN-BC
Ashley Wynn-Grimes, MS, RN and Reiki Master, is the founder of Let’s Reignite, a space where transformation, spirituality, and holistic healing come together. She is also the author of the children’s book “Asa’s Medicine” and the book “Stigmatized.”
In 2021, Ashley was honored as one of Baltimore Business Journal’s Leaders in Health Care. A native of Baltimore, MD, she is a Black female entrepreneur and a widely respected medical professional. Ashley is dedicated to empowering patients and nursing professionals to make informed wellness choices through impactful educational medical programs. These programs promote diverse representation and increased resiliency in those she serves.
Ashley believes that we are all necessary to shift healthcare perspectives to be inclusive of holistic and spiritual practices.
Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.
IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the workshop start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.
Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for three (3) credit hours of continuing education for social workers (Category 1), professional counselors, and therapists (Category A) licensed in Maryland.
CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log on late or depart early from a session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.
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Workshop Code of Conduct
Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants, facilitators, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy status, race, ethnicity, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.
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