Long COVID and Employment: Moving from Biopsychosocial-Ecological Theory to Real-World Practice

Presented By: Career Horizons Project (CHP)

Event Details:

Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM CDT
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
CRCs Available: 1.0 - Available for live training only.

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Description:

Explore how the Career Horizons Project translates the Biopsychosocial-Ecological framework into practical employment support for people with Long COVID. This webinar highlights the model’s development, family engagement, and flexible in-person, virtual, and hybrid services. Real-world case studies illustrate strategies for returning to work, maintaining employment, and negotiating with employers.

In the training, you will learn:

  • Explain how the Career Horizons Project (CHP) intervention model was developed using the Biopsychosocial- Ecological framework to address employment challenges associated with Long COVID.
  • Describe the core components of the project’s model, including family engagement and trimodal service delivery (in-person, virtual, hybrid) designed to support flexible return-to-work and job maintenance.
  • Illustrate the model in action using real-world case studies to demonstrate successful return-to-work and employer negotiation strategies.

Presenter:

  • Dr. Zaccheus J. Ahonle, CHP Principal Investigator, Mississippi State University

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