Level 5 | Healing through Connection: The Power of Shared Stories | Nov. 18th

Level 5 | Healing through Connection: The Power of Shared Stories Join Coach Beverly on November 18th, 2026, at 11:30 am PST for the webcast (or enjoy the recorded on-demand version) This session explores the often-unseen emotional demands of providing diabetes education in the healthcare setting and how it influences clinical presence, communication, and professional well-being. Through evidence-informed insights and real-world clinical examples, participants will examine the role of authentic, person-centered connection as a powerful component of healing for both the people in our care and healthcare professionals. Attendees will leave with practical, immediately applicable strategies to support self-care, strengthen person-centered interventions, and promote sustainable, meaningful communication across healthcare settings. What you will gain from this presentation: A unique perspective on providing person-centered care. Opportunity to explore connection with people and their stories. Strategies for healthcare professionals to implement self-care. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify common sources of emotional distress and professional strain and how these factors influence clinical presence, communication, and professional well-being. Explain the role of authentic, person-centered connection as a component of healing that supports both patient outcomes and provider resilience. Apply practical strategies to support reciprocal healing, enhance creativity, and promote sustainability in clinical practice and beyond. What's Included: 1.25 CE credits (AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR accredited) On-demand course with video presentation, podcast, and downloadable resources Practical tools for immediate application in clinical practice 1 full year of access to all course materials Activity dates: 11/18/2026 to 11/18/2028 Estimated completion time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Expert Instructor: Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, brings extensive expertise in behavior change theories, motivational interviewing, and person-centered diabetes education. Perfect for: RNs, RDNs, pharmacists, providers, and healthcare professionals seeking to integrate mindful eating strategies into diabetes education and support individuals in building sustainable, healthy relationships with food Save up to 40% | Enroll in Course Bundle: This course is included in Level 5 | Specialty Topics with the Experts | 20+ CEs and the Certification Renewal Bundle | 90+ CEs (view flyer). Or, Build Your Own Bundle — select 3 or more courses and save 15%, or 10 or more and save 20%. Discounts apply automatically at checkout. Browse to Build Your Own Bundle → Accredited by: AMA PRA Category 1™, ACPE, ANCC, CDR! More details in the "Accreditation" tab below. Person-Centered. Practical.