SPEACIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING FOCUSED ON
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE.
"Become a Founding Certified Sickle Cell Mental Health Specialist and help establish the national standard for behavioral health care in sickle cell disease."
THE NEED IS REAL
Individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease often experience complex emotional and psychological challenges that require specialized understanding and care.
Chronic Pain
Anxiety & Depression
Medical Trauma & Mistrust
Caregiver Stress
TRAUMA - INFORMED CARE
Learn to support individuals impacted by medical trauma and chronic illness.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Evidence - based strategies to promote emotional wellness and resilience.
CHRONIC ILLNESS PSYCHOLOGY
Understand the unique psychological impact of living with Sickle Cell Disease.
CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS
Deliver care that honors culture, identity, and lived experience.
HEALTHCARE MISTRUST
Address mistrust, advocacy, and culturally responsive communication.
FAMILY SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Support families and caregivers navigating the SCD journey.
CLAYTON W. ANDREWS, LPC, CPCS
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licensed Professional Counselor
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Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor
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Member, Grady Hospital Sickle Cell Clinic Advisory Board - Atlanta, GA
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Sickle Cell Community Consortium, General Assembly Secretary
"This initiative was created to help strengthen behavioral healthcare understanding and support within the Sickle Cell community"
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
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.
This certification program is not a pathway to licensure. It signifies specialized training in Sickle Cell Mental Health.
Congratulations to the First CSCMHS Founding Cohort!
Enrollment is now open for Cohort 2
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
ANDREWS COUNSELING & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER APPOINTS CLINICAL ADVISORY BOARD TO ADVANCE SICKLE CELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Advancing Excellence in Sickle Cell Behavioral Health
The Certified Sickle Cell Mental Health Specialist (CSCMHS) Clinical Advisory Board brings together experienced professionals from behavioral health, social work, medicine, education, advocacy, and the Sickle Cell community to help guide the continued development of specialized behavioral health education.
Our Advisory Board serves as a collaborative body that provides insight, professional expertise, and recommendations to ensure that the CSCMHS curriculum remains current, clinically relevant, culturally responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of individuals and families living with Sickle Cell Disease.
Together, we are committed to strengthening the behavioral health workforce and improving the quality of psychosocial care available to the Sickle Cell community.
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