Abstract

It is human nature to want to be accepted and belong in a group. Belonging is a fundamental need that involves feeling appreciated, respected, and connected to others. When individuals feel like they belong, they are more likely to experience positive emotions and increased well-being which can lead to increased involvement with the group. Not belonging can evoke negative feelings such as rejection, depression, low self-esteem, and loneliness. These feelings can also affect physical well-being. In addition, chronic feelings of not belonging can lead to serious behavioral health issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Increasing the sense of belonging takes work and effort to seek out activities and groups with common interests. This presentation will discuss enhancing professional identity, collaboration, and career growth. The impact of isolation, strategies to foster a sense of belonging, and the personal and professional benefits of belonging to a professional group will be included.

BIO

Janet S. Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM, FCM is the President of the Case Management Society of America (CMSA). She is a board-certified transplant case manager with extensive experience including nursing education, administration, team leadership, and case management. In 2022, she was honored as a Fellow of Case Management (FCM).

 Janet holds a Master of Science in Nursing from West Virginia University and a Master of Science in Adult Education from Marshall University. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with the CMSA National Award of Service Excellence and the Southern Ohio Valley CMSA Case Management Leadership Award.

An active and dedicated member of CMSA at both the national and local levels, Janet continues to serve the Southern Ohio Valley Chapter, where she recently completed her fifth term as President. She has been a frequent presenter at CMSA Annual Conferences, delivering concurrent sessions and poster presentations on key topics in case management.

Janet is also a passionate writer and has contributed extensively to industry publications, including CMSA Today, CareManagement, and the Professional Case Management Journal. Her thought leadership extends to the CMSA blog, where several of her articles have ranked among the top five most-read blogs in 2022.

 *This program has been submitted to CCMC for approval to provide board certified case managers with 1 clock hour CEU. 

*Social Worker CEUs are informal only.

Tickets

$0.00 CICMSA Member

$0.00 National Member CMSA

$25.00 Not a CMSA Member