Article archive / September 2020
Originally published: . Volume 11, No. 9. Source pages: 9.
Dr. Sison to Present on Covid & Managing Change
Dr. Gustave Sison, consulting psychologist and owner of Sisson consulting, will present "Changes during Uncertain Times," at the Annual Fall Social Work Institute to be held virtually September 11. The theme for the Institute is "Controlling the Chaos."
Dr. Sison leads a training and consulting firm that specializes in the delivery of highly customized products for all organizational levels in communication, change management, interpersonal/ leadership skills development, executive consulting/coaching, conflict management, and outcomes measurement largely in the health care, utility, oil and gas industries, and government.
His September 11 presentation will include a review the unprecedented practice and personal challenges observed during the last 6 months. Participants will understand negative personal and professional impacts that have resulted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Sison will also cover the emotional reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic within the context of a disaster psychology model.
He will review change management strategies and creative responses aimed at successful personal and professional transformation in response to extreme change.
Gus Sison is a native of New Orleans. He received degrees in biological science and psychology and holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Sison has over 25 years of experience as a practicing clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker/trainer, and health care executive, with unique experiences in organizational systems management, consultation, and change facilitation during organizational transition.
Social Work Foundations is the division of Continuing Education Productions that produces and manages the Annual Gulf Coast Social Work Conference.
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