INSTOPP: Cognitive Work Hardening essentials course

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Join INSTOPP and Adeena Wisenthal for an interactive online webinar on Cognitive Work Hardening (Essentials course)

Adeena Wisenthal’s bridge2work™ cognitive work hardening (CWH) programme for return-to-work preparation was pioneered in 2000 and rigorously studied by Adeena during her doctoral studies with research findings providing support for its effectiveness as a return-to-work intervention. 

The CWH Foundational Module allowed attendees to gain a general understanding of CWH and where it fits in the return-to-work process in the mental health domain. This has been a pre-requisite for this in depth CWH Essentials training which provides practitioners with the skills needed to offer CWH as a return-to-work intervention leading to enhanced treatment outcomes and a new revenue stream.

The 4-part series of Essential Modules are tailored to occupational therapists seeking a deeper understanding of and practical training in CWH. These modules facilitate enhanced research utilization by occupational therapists and integration of research into clinical practice. Attendees will obtain the tools needed to apply CWH in real settings and will learn practical skills to implement CWH to address clients’ RTW needs.

Attendees who complete the series benefit from support that extends beyond the modules through a CWH community established in a private Facebook page with access to CWH resources; information sessions, and optional coaching at preferred rates. 

Cost:

R5,000 (INSTOPP members)

R6,000 (non-members)

Please note: Do not select the member discount option if you are not a fully paid INSTOPP member! This will result in you missing out on the amazing course/workshop/webinar INSTOPP is offering.

Who should attend:

Occupational Therapists in vocational rehabilitation with mental health clients 

About Adeenda Wisenthal:

Adeena is an award-winning occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience in the fields of rehabilitation and mental health. She’s carved a role for occupational therapists in the area of workplace mental health and is a recognized leader in return-to-work due largely to the cognitive work hardening program (bridge2work™) she pioneered and has been successfully offering since 2000.

Adeena has further contributed to the advancement of occupational therapy through her doctoral research that bridged the clinical world with scientific study.

In her day-to-day practice she facilitates timely return-to-work for employees on a mental health disability leave or other leave that might have cognitive components.

Clients benefit from Adeena’s clinical expertise with cognitive work hardening as well as her well-researched and in depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the intervention.

Adeena assists employers to meet their duty to accommodate by offering insight into an employee’s functional limitations and offering practical workplace accommodations.

Adeena consults on workplace ergonomics, offers counselling on personal and work issues, and provides re-activation programs for those needing to re-engage in living.