The Impact of Gen Z on Mental Health: Recent Research and Implications for Practice (2HR) Presented by Aimee Bellmore, Ph.D., LCMHCS, LPC

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The Impact of Gen Z on Mental Health: Recent Research and Implications for Practice (2HR)

$32.00

Course Description

This course examines the unique mental health challenges faced by Generation Z (individuals born from 1997 to 2012) and the implications of recent research on mental health practices. Participants will explore the influences of technology, social media, and cultural shifts on the mental well-being of Gen Z, while also considering practical strategies for mental health professionals.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Identify key characteristics of Generation Z and their mental health implications.
Summarize recent research findings on Gen Z’s mental health challenges.
Discuss the role of social media and technology in shaping Gen Z’s mental health.
Develop practical strategies for supporting the mental well-being of Gen Z.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Aimee Bellmore, Ph.D., LCMHCS, LPC

Recording Date: 06/25/2025

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, 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: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

Meet Your Facilitator

Aimée Ryan Bellmore, PhD, LCMHCS, LPC, is a mental health researcher, scholar, and practitioner with a specialty in working with survivors of trauma. She has been a licensed mental health provider for over twenty years and worked in a variety of different settings, including residential treatment and corrections.

Currently, she has a private practice that serves immigrant communities where she provides psycho-social evaluations for individuals seeking asylum, victims of crime, and survivors of human trafficking. In addition to her private practice, she works full-time as a dean of students and supervises mental health, wellness, and crisis management services for 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Aimée earned a master’s degree in transpersonal counseling psychology from Naropa University and a PhD in social work and social research from Portland State University. Her career spans over two decades and includes academic teaching and scholarship, program evaluation, trauma intervention research and publications, social advocacy, and leading organizations to build conscious awareness and positively affect individual and community change.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome and overview of the topic
Define countertransference and its relevance in therapeutic work
Discuss course objectives and the role of self-awareness in clinical growth

Objective 1: Recognize and Understand Countertransference

Define countertransference and explore its historical and modern interpretations
Identify common triggers that activate emotional reactions in clinicians
Discuss the impact of unexamined countertransference on the therapeutic relationship and client outcomes

Objective 2: Develop Self-Awareness, Emotion Regulation, and Implement Healthy Boundaries

Explore why self-awareness is essential for effective clinical work
Identify personal triggers that may influence therapeutic interactions
Practice in-the-moment techniques for emotional regulation and grounding
Learn strategies for setting and maintaining professional boundaries

Objective 3: Apply Strategies for Processing Countertransference

Establish daily reflective practices to enhance self-monitoring
Develop a countertransference management plan for ongoing clinical use
Recognize when to seek supervision, consultation, or additional support
Identify when countertransference may necessitate referral for client safety and ethical care

Objective 4: Apply Countertransference Awareness to Enhance Clinical Insight

Use countertransference awareness to strengthen therapeutic attunement
Leverage emotional responses as data for deeper understanding of client dynamics
Apply insight through case reviews and reflective discussion

Summary and Q&A

Review key takeaways and techniques for managing countertransference
Discuss real-world challenges and lessons learned
Engage in open Q&A and participant reflection