Course curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    2. Handout M6 Social Support Networks

    3. IAWC M6 Social Networks Video

    4. Required Reading

    5. Required Convoy Model of Social Networks

    6. Research on Importance of Social Support

    7. Social Networks and Health - Optional

    8. M6 ECO MAP Activity

    9. M6 References Social Wellness

    10. 07 M6 Quiz

    11. 08 M3 Module Evaluation

About this course

  • $40.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Modality

Recorded Program

This program has been pre-recorded for participants. To receive full credit, participants will need to view the entire recording and possibly complete any required readings. If you have any trouble accessing the recording, please contact:

[email protected]

Program Summary:

Module six of the International Association for Wellness Counseling (IAWC) Certified Wellness Counselor’s (CWC) course is a review of social wellness. The content of this course reviews how social wellness is defined, how connections are fostered, and what healthy social networks consist of. Materials will provide providers with the insight and tools to help their clients foster higher quality social relationships.

This module includes both video recordings and required readings for CE credit.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will understand how social support systems relate as a domain to individual wellbeing.

Audience & Skill Level

Introductory

This session is designed to introduce mental health clinicians (Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and related professions) to the topic. Those with little to no experience or previous training in this area will benefit.

Course Outline & Agenda

  • Discuss what social wellness consists of. 
  • Discuss social networks and different qualities of healthy networks. 


To receive course credit, participants must complete the following:

  • View the entire recording.

  • Read both of the attached journal articles related to Wellness Counseling.

  • Complete the post-test with a passing grade of at least 80%

  • Complete the course evaluation

Instructor(s)

Dr. Paul Granello

PhD LPCC-S

Dr. Paul Granello is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Supervision designation in the state of Ohio. He is also a tenured professor in Ohio State Universities Counselor Education program and a founder of the Wellness Counseling Certification Program. He has extensive research experience with wellness that includes publishing two textbooks. He brings his personal and professional experiences to his programs in order to best help providers learn techniques for sharpening their skills.
Visit here to learn more about Dr. Paul: https://u.osu.edu/granello.2/
Visit here to learn more about the Wellness Counseling Certification Program: https://counselorwellnesscertificate.com/intensive-weekend.php

Program Approvals

Ohio CSWMFT Approval

This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074).


AWSB Approval

NA- This course is not eligible for credit through the ASWB. 

 

NBCC Approval

Mindfully has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7322. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mindfully is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.    


For more information

Individuals with comments/questions/concerns can contact Mindfully Academy via the information provided below:

[email protected] 

513-939-0300

Charles Potter (Program Coordinator) [email protected] 


  • Grievance policy: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please feel free to share this with us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, or via your program evaluation.  All complaints will receive a response within seven business days outlining actions taken and proposed responses which may include issuing a refund, credits for future trainings, updating course content or taking appropriate action with presenters, among others. 
  • Request for Accommodations: Should any accommodations enhance your program experience, please contact us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, to explore what options you may have. 

References

Antonucci, T. C. (2010). The handbook of Life-Span development. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470880166.hlsd002012


Antonucci, T. C., & Akiyama, H. (1987). Social networks in adult life and a preliminary examination of the convoy model. Journal of Gerontology, 42(5), 519–527. https://doiorg.proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/10.1093/geronj/42.5.519  


Cacioppo, J. T., & Cacioppo, S. (2020). The impact of social isolation on health and wellbeing. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 15(3), 544-557. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-soc-090320-092412


Haslam, S. A., Jetten, J., & Cruwys, T. (2020). The new psychology of health: Unlocking the social cure. Routledge.


Holt-Lunstad, J. (2010). Social connection and public health: An integration framework. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 51(5), 519–527. https://doi.org/10.1177/00221465211032824


Smith, K. P., & Christakis, N. A. (2021). Social networks and health: A review of recent findings. Annual Review of Sociology, 47, 243-264. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurevpublhealth-040119-094017 


Umberson, D., & Karas Montez, J. (2022). Social relationships and health: A decade of progress and challenges. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 63(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691619896020


Williams, D. R., & Mohammed, S. A. (2020). Racism and health: Evidence and needed research. Annual Review of Public Health, 41, 105-125.