Ashley is the National Executive Director of Mission Connection, the outpatient extension of AMFM Healthcare’s compassion-driven, evidence-based, clinical program. In her role she oversees a team of clinicians who provide IOP services, both in person and via telehealth. Her leadership skills are focused on compassion, trust, safety, and inclusivity. Being a licensed clinician first, Ashley derives her leadership skills from being a therapist, ensuring connection and understanding of each team member she supports. Ashley ensures that the quality of care at Mission Connection never wavers. Quality of care is of the utmost importance in her role. Some of the core values Ashley focuses on at Mission Connection are innovation, integrative care, compassion, and connection.
Ashley’s journey in the helping profession began as an ABA therapist. She has gained experience working in non-profit organizations working with foster youth in various settings. Ashley then joined AMFM Healthcare in 2019 as a residential level of care therapist. During her time as a therapist at AMFM, she identified a key area of care that was missing, which was identified as continued care. This led to assisting in developing Mission Connection, outpatient services at AMFM Healthcare.
Integrative Care - Bridging the Gap Between Holistic Healthcare Services & Traditional Psychology Practices
This presentation explores the integration of holistic healthcare services and traditional Western psychology practices to enhance psychiatric client care outcomes. By combining the strengths of both approaches, a comprehensive and patient-centered model can be created that addresses the biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health. The presentation delves into the understanding of holistic healthcare services and traditional Western psychology practices, highlighting their respective principles and practices. It explores the benefits of integrating these approaches, such as...Read more enhanced patient-centered care, complementary interventions, and expanded treatment options. Additionally, the presentation addresses the challenges in bridging the gap, including communication and collaboration, research and evidence base, and proposes evidence-based strategies to overcome these challenges. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Identify two complementary and alternative therapies used in holistic approaches.
- Explain how the integration of holistic and Western approaches leads to enhanced patient-centered care.
- Identify one challenge that practitioners face when bridging the gap between holistic and western approaches.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Live Interactive Webinar
01:00 PM PST - 02:00 PM PST
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
About the speakers
Ashley Pena, LCSW
National Executive Director at Mission Connection
Kaela Saez, 500RYT/MBSR Instructor
Kaela Saez is a native of California who brings over eight years of experience in project management and communications in the health and wellness field. With a deep passion for mindful living, Kaela has transitioned her expertise into a
dedicated mission as a mind-body coach and wellness advocate. At the core of Kaela's coaching philosophy is a strong commitment to trauma-informed guidance, recognizing the intricate paths individuals navigate when facing mental health challenges and addiction.
Her purpose is to guide individuals towards finding solace within themselves, fostering self-regulation and emotional resilience. By cultivating presence, Kaela empowers clients to seamlessly incorporate therapeutic tools into their daily routines, infusing their lives with healing potential. Kaela's coaching approach is meticulously tailored, drawing upon an extensive repertoire of evidence-based techniques. These include breath work, affirmations, somatic practices, and the proven Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) approach. Armed with these tools, clients rise above self-criticism and break free from detrimental patterns, while simultaneously infusing mindfulness into the fabric of their daily existence.
With an unwavering aspiration, Kaela strives to ignite empowered choices that cultivate lives deeply enriched by mindfulness and holistic well-being. It is an honor for her to embark on this journey with clients, providing guidance towards transformative paths illuminated by mindfulness and self-discovery.
dedicated mission as a mind-body coach and wellness advocate. At the core of Kaela's coaching philosophy is a strong commitment to trauma-informed guidance, recognizing the intricate paths individuals navigate when facing mental health challenges and addiction.
Her purpose is to guide individuals towards finding solace within themselves, fostering self-regulation and emotional resilience. By cultivating presence, Kaela empowers clients to seamlessly incorporate therapeutic tools into their daily routines, infusing their lives with healing potential. Kaela's coaching approach is meticulously tailored, drawing upon an extensive repertoire of evidence-based techniques. These include breath work, affirmations, somatic practices, and the proven Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) approach. Armed with these tools, clients rise above self-criticism and break free from detrimental patterns, while simultaneously infusing mindfulness into the fabric of their daily existence.
With an unwavering aspiration, Kaela strives to ignite empowered choices that cultivate lives deeply enriched by mindfulness and holistic well-being. It is an honor for her to embark on this journey with clients, providing guidance towards transformative paths illuminated by mindfulness and self-discovery.
Agenda
1:00-1:10pm Introduction
1:10-1:55pm Presentation
1. Understanding Holistic Healthcare Services and Traditional Western Psychology Practices
2. The Benefits of Integrating Holistic and Western Psychology Approaches
3. Challenges and Solutions in Bridging the Gap
4. Evidence-Based Strategies for Integration
5. Q&A
1:55-2:00pm Closing Remarks and CE info
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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