CE-LIVING IN THE LIMINAL: UNDERSTANDING THE HIDDEN REALITIES OF CHRONIC ILLNESS AND PAIN Student AttestationBy checking YES in the box below and completing the Student Information following.I attest I have watched, IN ITS ENTIRETY, the CE video Living in the Liminal: Understanding the Hidden Realities of Chronic Illness & Pain (2.0 CEU's), presented by: Christina Scott, MEd, LPCC-S, CIMHP, ASDCS, ADHD-CCSP, NCC(Required) YES Student InformationEnter your NAME & CREDENTIALS (e.g., Jane Doe, MA, LPCC-S), and PROFESSIONAL LICENSE NUMBER (e.g., E.1010101) below as you would like it to appear on your Certificate of Completion:Name(Required) First Last Credentials(Required)Professional License Number(Required)Email(Required) CE Course Post-TestPlease answer all questions. 70% of the questions must be answered correctly to be awarded continuing education credit.1. According to modern pain science, what is the fundamental difference between the neurological processes of acute pain and chronic pain?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Acute pain involves only the central nervous system, while chronic pain is rooted in the peripheral nervous system.B. Acute pain is a purely physical sensation, whereas chronic pain is a psychological experience.C. Acute pain serves as an immediate warning signal, while chronic pain results from a persistent and maladaptive nervous system response.D. Chronic pain is a signal of ongoing tissue damage, while acute pain is a signal of past tissue damage.E. The experience of chronic pain is always more intense than the experience of acute pain.2. A client with a chronic illness describes feeling as if their energy and ability to function are limited resources that they must carefully ration each day. This most closely aligns with which key concept?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. The Pain Catastrophizing ModelB. Cognitive ReframingC. The Liminal ExperienceD. The Spoon TheoryE. The Biopsychosocial Model3. Which of the following is an example of a "hidden reality" of chronic illness that can lead to psychological distress?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. The patient's need for a medical diagnosis to receive treatment.B. The emotional toll of constantly navigating a medical system that may be unsupportive or invalidating.C. The reliance on medical professionals for treatment plans.D. The need to track symptoms in a journal.E. The availability of online support groups.4. A client with a chronic illness expresses feelings of shame and self-blame, believing their symptoms are a result of personal weakness or a moral failing. This is a manifestation of:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Compassion fatigueB. Medical invalidationC. Internalized ableismD. HypochondriasisE. Positive reframing5. Which of the following is an example of medical invalidation a client with a chronic illness might experience?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. A doctor explaining a diagnosis and treatment plan.B. A doctor saying, 'Your labs all look normal, so your pain must be in your head.'C. A nurse taking a client's vital signs.D. A doctor ordering a new test to rule out a condition.E. A doctor referring the client to a specialist.6. What is a primary psychological toll of symptom unpredictability in chronic illness?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. It makes it difficult for the client to track their symptoms.B. It leads to a feeling of loss of control and increased anxiety and depression.C. It makes it difficult to get a medical diagnosis.D. It causes physical symptoms to worsen.E. It leads to financial hardship.7. Which of the following is true regarding older adults and chronic pain and illness?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. The prevalence of chronic illness is decreasing in the aging population.B. Chronic pain/illness is easier to diagnose in older adults.C. Older adults receive more pain medication than the general population.D. Pain is often under-reported in older adults.E. All of the above are true.8. Which of the following is a key element of the social model of disability?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Disability is an inherent, medical problem that should be treated and cured by a doctor.B. Disability is a personal tragedy that a person must learn to cope with.C. Disability is a result of a person's lack of willpower or positive attitude.D. Disability is caused by societal barriers and inaccessible environments, not an individual's impairment.E. Disability is a spiritual condition that can be overcome with faith.9. True or False? Internalized ableism is a key concept that a therapist must address when working with clients who have chronic illness and pain.(Required) True False 10. True or False? The medical model of disability and the social model of disability are two frameworks that a therapist should understand when working with clients who have chronic illness and pain.(Required) True False CE Course EvaluationThe following course evaluation must be completed to be awarded continuing education credit. Your answers will enable us to improve our program offerings in the future AND address issues with this course in particular.1. Was this course delivery method conducive to learning?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 2. Were the learning objectives stated in the course introduction met in your opinion?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 3. Did you gain new knowledge through this course?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 4. Did the speaker's/presenter's presentation style facilitate your learning?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 5. Were the handouts/audiovisual aids helpful in the course?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 6. Will this information be useful in your interactions with your clients?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 7. Suggestions for improvement:Type your response here.8. Suggestions for future courses:Type your response here.
