Enhancing Wellness for Women With Chronic and Disabling Physical Conditions

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Recorded On: 06/27/2025

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Description

Chronic health conditions, which become more prevalent with age, affect more than 38% of women in the United States. Women’s distinct physiology and the impact of adverse life experiences contribute to the higher prevalence and severity of these conditions. Drs. Kathleen Brown and Jennifer Kelly will explore the reasons behind these patterns and offer practical strategies for practitioners to alleviate suffering and enhance wellness.

Continuing Education Information

2 CE Credits, Instructional Level: Intermediate

2 Contact Hours (New York Board of Psychology)

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the prevalence of chronic health conditions and disability concerns in women.
  2. Describe three evidence-based treatments that effectively address the needs of women with chronic conditions.
  3. Discuss strategies to support and promote health and wellness for women living with chronic conditions.

Disclosures: Dr. Brown and Dr. Kelly have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Generative AI was not used in the development or content of this presentation.

Certification Information

Each course in the Women's Health Across the Lifespan series is worth 1 elective point toward our Women's Health Across the Lifespan certification, which can be earned after completing all 18 courses in the series. The certification is not offered for any additional CEs*, but is offered as a certificate of completion for the series. *Individual courses can be taken to earn CE (see "continuing education information" on each course page).

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Kathleen S. Brown, PhD

Kathleen S. Brown, PhD, is a licensed psychologist specializing in health and rehabilitation psychology. She is currently involved in consulting, teaching, and supervision in her independent consulting practice in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Brown served on the APA/APASI Board of Directors as Recording Secretary (2022-2024); is a member-at-large on the Board of the Foundation of Rehabilitation Psychology; was President of the Division of Rehabilitation Psychology (22) and the Hawai’i Psychological Association; and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA; Divisions 22, 31, 38, 55).

Jennifer F. Kelly, PhD, ABPP

Jennifer F. Kelly, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and is Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology. She served as the 2021 President of the American Psychological Association. Her presidential initiatives focused on Psychology’s Role in Achieving Health and Racial Equity. She is the director of the Atlanta Center for Behavioral Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kelly addresses a variety of mental health concerns in her practice, with expertise in treating disorders that involve the relationship between physical and emotional conditions

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