Supporting Job Seekers: empowerment, meaning, and practical skills
4 Hours, 0 Minutes
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 6:00 PM EDT -10:00 PM EDT Kalliroi Matsakis
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 6:00 PM EDT -10:00 PM EDT Kalliroi Matsakis
4 CE Credits
Price
Paid
$59.99 USD
Yahoo!
Description
At this time there are many unemployed in the united states. Being unemployed results in major life stressors and a loss of identity. As a clinician we cannot solve a clients problems but there are ways therapy can support someone in the process of job search. This training reviews the current context, therapeutic strategies for support and basic overview of best practice for job readyness skills.
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About the Presenter:
Kalliroi Matsakis is a licensed clinical social worker in DC and Maryland. She has worked in community mental health with as well as maintained a private practice. She has worked as a therapist at a community clinic, in crisis care and in transitional housing. Kalliroi is licensed to provide supervision towards licensure. She has certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma informed therapy and vicarious trauma prevention.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about current job climate
- 3 Clinical skills for supporing a client in job search
- 3 clinical skills for supporting a client in job readyness
Agenda:
1. Introduction (20 mins)
Cultural Context
Role of the therapist
1. Emotional Impact of Unemployment (30 mins)
Life Stressors
Identity
Grief
3. Clinical Skills (60 mins)
Holding Grief
Building Hope
Psychological flexibility
Small group discussion and check back in (20)
Break (10 mins)
Questions (10 mins)
4. Job readiness training (30)
Identity and job search
Interview skills
Keeping the job
5. Work related Skills for managing anxiety (30)
Communication
Anxiety
Radical Acceptance
Small group discussion and questions (20)
6. Referring out: how to look for resources in your area (10 mins)
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 4 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- CE You LLC, #1573, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/27/2024 - 3/27/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 4 continuing education credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0275.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
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- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program
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