On-Demand CE Training
ODL 372: Understanding Diabetes and Mental Health Through the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.
1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical CE credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credits
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact hour
Created On: 12/11/2025
Target Audience:
This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.
Counselor Skill Groups:
4. Counseling Services
6. Case Management
Overview:
Diabetes is a prevalent chronic health condition, with research indicating higher rates of occurrence among individuals experiencing mental health conditions. Despite its prevalence, many behavioral health professionals have limited formal training regarding the mental health implications of diabetes, the unique challenges faced by individuals living with this condition, and important areas of psychosocial concern to address during clinical work.
This training will provide participants with a foundational understanding of the intersection between diabetes and mental health. The session will begin by examining the specific experiences of stigma encountered by individuals with diabetes, emphasizing how stigma can negatively impact mental health outcomes. Participants will then be introduced to the Eight Dimensions of Wellness framework, with a focused discussion on how each dimension may be affected by a diabetes diagnosis.
Building upon this foundation, the training will offer practical guidance for clinical practice. Participants will learn examples of targeted assessment questions, key topics for exploration in therapy, and evidence-informed interventions to support clients managing diabetes. Emphasis will be placed on fostering culturally competent, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches when working with this population.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the unique experiences of stigma encountered by individuals living with diabetes and the associated impacts on mental health.
- Identify the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and analyze how a diabetes diagnosis can affect each dimension.
- Apply evidence-informed interventions and clinical strategies when working with clients managing diabetes.
Presenter:
Dawn Davis, LMFT, AAMFT-Approved Supervisor and Owner of Therapy That Gets Me, LLC
Dawn Davis is a licensed marriage and family therapist and AAMFT-approved supervisor in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Texas. Dawn has worked in community mental health since 2017 and has been in a supervisory position since 2020. Her supervisory experience includes supervising several clinicians at the student-intern and master’s level, and non-clinical providers, including certified peer specialists, nurse navigators, and behavioral health nurses. In 2020, Dawn opened her private practice, Therapy That Gets Me, LLC, where she currently serves as a full-time clinician and clinical supervisor. In addition, Dawn is a Certified Geek Therapist with special training in applying geek concepts to the therapeutic process. Dawn has also provided continuing education presentations for a variety of entities and organizations.