Here, But Not Here: Ambiguous Loss Across Mental Health and Substance Use: A Clinical Framework for Recognizing and Responding to Ambiguous Loss

January 9, 2026
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There is no cost to attend.

If you are interested in participating, please email [email protected].
 

Target Audience

Primary care physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, substance use disorder professionals, or clinic staff who support behavioral health services.

Purpose

Led by a panel of behavioral health experts, Behavioral Health ECHO helps participants learn best practices for treating common mental health conditions and connect with peers from around the state to discuss and learn best practices for identifying and treating behavioral health issues. The curriculum is delivered free through case-based learning strategies using videoconferencing technology.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe how mental health and substance use can create ambiguous loss for individuals and families.
  2. Recognize common clinical presentations where ambiguity is present but unnamed.
  3. Apply at least three practical strategies to integrate ambiguous loss concepts into assessment and intervention.

Speaker

Courtney Sand, MS, LBA, BCBA, CBIST
Behavioral Health System Navigator, Iowa Primary Care Association

Biography

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
Course opens: 
01/09/2026
Course expires: 
01/09/2026
Event starts: 
01/09/2026 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
01/09/2026 - 1:30pm CST
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Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and the Iowa Primary Care Association. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Courtney Sand, MS, LBA, BCBA, CBIST - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 1.50 CE Contact Hour(s)

Price

Cost:
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