No one has been tasked with the demand for flexibility since 2020 more than healthcare workers. Despite this changing landscape, helping professionals have answered every call. This training dives into the changes we have navigated specific to healthcare, and the unique and abstract skills that have allowed us to show up for those we serve. Looking at the categories of practice, presence, and personhood, this webinar details ideas for deepening our connection to the work while protecting our sense of self. In these new and difficult times, we have shown up for those around us. It is important we learn the skills necessary to show up for ourselves as well.

OBJECTIVES

• Gain a deeper understanding of the concept of "holding space" and explore how expectations around this practice have evolved significantly since 2020.
• Understand the role of a presence-based professional, including the benefits and challenges of bringing your full self into your professional practice.
• Learn practical strategies to cultivate personal support systems and intentionally create spaces that strengthen your connection to your daily work.

PRESENTER 

Chaz Franke has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from McKendree University, and a Master of Social Work degree from Saint Louis University (SLU). Chaz received his clinical license in 2009. Chaz is a therapist and clinical supervisor for Light Source, a small group practice in Belleville, Illinois. Chaz is also adjunct faculty in the Saint Louis University MSW program. Chaz has been practicing therapy full time since 2007.  Since the beginning of his career as a therapist, Chaz has worked with trauma and its long-reaching effects. This work has included extensive work with all ages and all walks of life. Chaz specializes in self compassion and integrating Eastern thought and philosophy into the therapeutic process. Chaz has presented on topics including but not limited to Trauma, Wisdom and Self Compassion, Mindfulness,  Self Care, Transference and Countertransference, and Expanding the Self of the Helper. Chaz provides both clinical and reflective supervision to clinicians across many settings to help further their ability to find their voice in the field and maintain engagement in their work.

Enduring Modules - This module originated on 6/25/2025 and will remain available for CE credit through 6/30/2027

Criteria for Successful Completion:

Live attendees must join the zoom link via the LMS site, be logged in for a minimum of 90% of the session, and successfully complete the attestation and evaluation. Upon completion, a CE certificate for 1.25 contact hours will be awarded. 

Recordings of the live session will be made available within one week of the live date. 

Asynchronous attendees must utilize the LMS to obtain resource information (if available), view 100% of recording(s), complete all modules, and successfully complete the attestation and evaluation. Upon completion, a CE certificate for 1.25 contact hours will be awarded.

No relevant financial relationships exist for any individuals in a position to control content of this educational activity.

NOTE:

The Academy of Forensic Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.