Associate Member Webinar: Supporting Clients Through Identity Changes – Navigating Transitions in Mental Health

Date and Time: June 27; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

**Please note this session is hosted by Boston College School of Social Work. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to continuinged@bc.edu.

This workshop explores the complexities of helping clients navigate identity changes. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how identity evolves, and how shifts in personal, cultural, gender, or health-related identity can impact mental well-being. We’ll cover therapeutic approaches like Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide clients through these transitions. Practical tools such as identity mapping and journaling will be introduced to foster self-reflection and resilience. Participants will also learn how to address emotional challenges, build self-compassion, and adapt interventions to each client’s unique experiences. Ethical considerations will be discussed, ensuring therapists provide respectful, empowering, evidence-based support throughout the identity exploration process. Participants will feel equipped to assist clients in embracing their evolving selves with confidence and clarity.

This session has been approved for 3 CEUs for Social Work. 

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Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will identify and define the key concepts of identity and how they evolve, including how these changes impact mental health.
2. Participants will recognize the emotional and psychological challenges clients face during identity transitions, such as grief, confusion, and resistance to change.
3. Participants will apply therapeutic approaches (e.g., Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and ACT) to support clients in exploring and integrating new aspects of their identity.

Presented by:

Rachel Spekman, LICSW

Cost:

$75