Presented by Clayton W. Andrews, LPC, CPCS
Founder & CEO of Andrews Counseling & Family Resource Center
Clinician with lived experience, Advocate, and Change Maker.
The Certified Sickle Cell Mental Health Specialist™ (CSCMHS™) program was created to help bridge the gap between behavioral health and chronic illness care.
Developed specifically for mental health professionals, CSCMHS™ is believed to be among the first specialized training initiatives focused exclusively on the psychological and emotional impact of Sickle Cell Disease.
Why This Training Matters
The Mental Health Impact of Sickle Cell Disease Is Often Overlooked
Individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease frequently experience:
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Chronic pain
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Anxiety & depression
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Medical trauma
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Healthcare mistrust
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Emotional exhaustion
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Family and caregiver stress
Yet many clinicians receive little formal education specific to chronic illness behavioral health and sickle cell care.
The CSCMHS™ program was created to help close that gap.
Training Format
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Online Training
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In-Person Training
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Interactive Clinical Learning
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Case-Based Discussions
What You'll Learn
This program will equip you to:
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Understand the psychological impact of Sickle Cell Disease across the lifespan
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Address trauma, chronic pain, and healthcare mistrust
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Support coping, treatment adherence, and emotional resilience
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Work effectively with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams
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Apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches
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Integrate evidence-based behavioral health strategies into care
Who This Program Is For
Ideal Participants Include:
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Licensed Professional Counselors
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Social Workers
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Therapists
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Psychologists
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Behavioral Health Providers
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Healthcare Professionals
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Graduate-Level Clinicians
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Andrews Counseling & Family Resource Center is seeking approval to offer the Certified Sickle Cell Mental Health Specialist (CSCMHS) Program for continuing education credit. Please check back for updates.
Join the Founding Cohort
Benefits:
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Be among the first clinicians trained in this specialty area
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Receive founding cohort recognition
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Gain access to future registry opportunities
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Connect with professionals nationwide
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Strengthen your clinical competency in chronic illness/SCD mental health
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Be a part of our in- network client referral system
Founding Cohort Rate
$397
Become a Certified Sickle Cell Mental Health Specialist™
Become Part of the Movement
Help improve behavioral health understanding and compassionate care for individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease.
JOIN THE FOUNDING COHORT TODAY
WHY CSCMHS™
Developed by a clinician with lived experience and direct involvement in sickle cell behavioral health advocacy and community leadership.
Focused on:
Clinical relevance
Cultural responsiveness
Trauma-informed care
Whole-person behavioral health support