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0849_ABSMC_PGR: Solidarity as Medicine_Live

January 12, 2026

Description: 

This interactive session explores the concept of solidarity as a transformative force in mental health care, distinguishing it from charity and examining its impact on patient well-being. Participants will learn to identify the social and psychological factors that contribute to isolation and despair, and discover evidence-based strategies to foster connection and resilience in clinical practice. Through case discussions and practical tools, attendees will gain insights into supporting patients toward more connected, meaningful lives.
 

Assembly Bills 1195 & 241- Culturally Appropriate Care which is Free of Implicit Biases:

Learners are strongly encouraged to engage in self-directed learning related to the impact of implicit biases in this clinical area via the references provided below:
SDoH/CLC: 

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)/Cultural or Linguistic Considerations: 

Leavey, Gerard. The Role of Trust in Mental Health: Vulnerability and Trust-building in Theory and Practice. Taylor & 

 Implicit Bias Considerations (as it relates to the content): 

Miller, Joshua L. Psychosocial responses to sociopolitical targeting, oppression and violence: Challenges for helping professionals. Routledge, 2023

Target Audience

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Physicians (MD or DO)

Psychologists

Social Workers

Other Healthcare Professionals

Learning Objectives

After attending this activity, learners will be able to:
1. Differentiate solidarity from charity.
2. Describe the effects of solidarity on patients’ mental health.
3. Identify some of the forces that keep us apart.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Physician Credit 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 1.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

     

  • 1.50 ANCC

    Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 1.50 ASWB-ACE

    Social Work Credit 

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Sutter Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.

     

  • 1.50 CA BRN

    Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
    This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

     

Course opens: 
01/12/2026
Course expires: 
02/12/2026
Event starts: 
01/12/2026 - 12:00pm PST
Event ends: 
01/12/2026 - 1:30pm PST
Rating: 
0

Disclosure of Financial or In-Kind Commercial Support & Conflict of Interest

Financial disclosure : Jonathon Gross, M.D., a member of the planning committee for this activity, disclosed “Other Securities” in multiple publicly traded pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Novartis, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Gilead, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk. These were determined to be equivalent to publicly traded stock. Since these financial relationships are not relevant to the content of this educational activity, no mitigation was necessary.

No one else involved in the planning or presentation of this educational activity have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. No financial or in-kind commercial support was received to produce or promote this educational activity.

– Provider Designee/Verification: Fozia Ferozali, Ed.D

Committee Member(s)

Jurgen Braungardt, Ph.D., MFT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Melinda Ginne, Dr. Melinda Ginne

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

David Green, LCSW, MSW, PPSC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jonothon Gross, Jonothon Gross, M.D.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jeremy Hurley

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Karl knobler

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Fran Krieger-Lowitz, Ph.D., CGP, M.Ed.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Stephen Sturges, Stephen Sturges, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Jurgen Braungardt, Ph.D., MFT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Melinda Ginne, Dr. Melinda Ginne

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

David Green, LCSW, MSW, PPSC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jeremy Hurley

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Karl knobler

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Fran Krieger-Lowitz, Ph.D., CGP, M.Ed.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sandra Lyn, MSP, MSN/Ed, PMH-BC. RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Luana Shiba-Harris

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Stephen Sturges, Stephen Sturges, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

David Green, LCSW, MSW, PPSC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sandra Lyn, MSP, MSN/Ed, PMH-BC. RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Luana Shiba-Harris

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, Sutter Health, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Designation Statement

Sutter Health designates this LIVE activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, 1.50 continuing professional development contact hours for nurses and 1.50 general continuing education credits for social workers. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Other Disciplines: Non-Physician Participation Credit (AKA - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™) Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

 

Attendance & Credit Claiming

Text the 6-letter attendance verification code to (916) 866-7913 to claim credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Physician Credit 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 1.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 Non-Physician Participation Credit. Non-Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    AMA PRA Category 1 Credits HOURS™ Continuing Medical Education is acceptable for meeting the continuing education requirements for Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Registered Nurses, and Respiratory Care Practitioners. For other disciplines, please check with the regulatory board for your discipline to confirm what type of credits meet the continuing education requirements. Continuing education hours for nurses accredited by ANCC, via Joint Accreditation.

     

  • 1.50 ANCC

    Nursing Credit - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

    Sutter Health designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

     

  • 1.50 ASWB-ACE

    Social Work Credit 

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Sutter Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 continuing education credits.

     

  • 1.50 CA BRN

    Nursing Credit - California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)
    This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hour(s) by Sutter Health, which is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. (Provider Number 17182). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.50 IPCE

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

     

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