About this course

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate supportive counseling from goal-directed clinical interventions used to address identified symptoms, functional impairment, and treatment needs.
• Select evidence-informed clinical interventions based on client presentation, assessment findings, treatment goals, and readiness for change.
• Apply practical strategies derived from approaches such as CBT, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, behavioral activation, and emotion-regulation interventions.
• Evaluate client response to intervention and identify when the clinical approach should be modified.
• Integrate intervention, client response, and treatment goals into clinically appropriate social work practice and documentation.

Course Instructor(s)

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  Donna W. Wimberly, MSW, LCSW-BACS

  Donna Wimberly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience in clinical practice, leadership, and social work management. As graduate of Louisiana State University School of Social Work, owner of her own private practice, and Manager of Social Work Services, Donna strives to enhance clinical outcomes and foster team development while dedicating her career to advancing mental health and social work practice. Donna is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has served as member of the NASW-Louisiana Board, the Regional Chair for the Lafayette Chapter, as well as past committee member for multiple NASW-Louisiana committees. Donna is a current member of the LABSWE Rules Committee. Donna has vast experience authoring and presenting continuing education programs across the state.

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