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Date: July 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Presenter: Dr. Basma Armanious, DMD, MA
Cost: $19.99 / Free for Premium Access Pass members
Most professionals believe they show up to their work guided by training, experience, and expertise. While this is true, there is often a less visible influence shaping reactions, communication, and decision-making: the inner child.
This course explores how early emotional experiences form patterns that can resurface in high-pressure professional environments—impacting how individuals respond to feedback, manage conflict, and relate to others. Participants will learn to recognize common signs of these patterns, understand the connection between past experiences and present reactions, and develop practical strategies to respond more intentionally rather than react automatically.
Through a combination of psychological insight and actionable tools, this session provides a grounded, accessible approach to improving emotional awareness, strengthening professional relationships, and enhancing overall well-being in demanding work environments.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify common emotional and behavioral patterns linked to early life experiences that influence reactions in professional settings.
- Recognize personal triggers and differentiate between present-moment stressors and past emotional imprints.
- Apply practical self-regulation and cognitive reframing strategies to improve emotional responses, communication, and professional interactions.
About the Presenter
Dr. Basma Armanious, DMD, MA is a dentist and mental health professional whose work sits at the intersection of clinical dentistry, neuroscience, and professional wellness. With over two decades of experience in dental practice, she brings a deep understanding of the cognitive, emotional, and physical demands inherent in clinical care.
In addition to her dental training, Dr. Armanious holds a master’s degree in counseling and is trained in trauma-informed care, nervous system regulation, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Her work focuses on helping dental professionals better understand the impact of sustained clinical stress on the nervous system, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Drawing from both her clinical experience and mental health training, Dr. Armanious translates complex neuroscience into practical, accessible insights that resonate with dentists, hygienists, and high-performing professionals. Her approach is grounded, relatable, and rooted in real-world application, offering a perspective that is both clinically credible and personally meaningful.
She is passionate about supporting those in helping professions to work in ways that are not only effective, but sustainable—promoting clarity, resilience, and a greater sense of steadiness within the demands of everyday practice.
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
- Course Certificate
CE credit(s): 1
Course Type: Live Webinar
Published Date: July 14, 2026
This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.
This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.
Educational methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity.
Provider disclosure: Endeavor Business Media neither has a leadership position nor a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity. No manufacturer or third party had any input in the development of the course content.
Requirements for successful completion: To obtain 1 CE credits for this educational activity, you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation, and obtain an exam score of 70% or higher.
CE planner disclosure: Laura Winfield, Endeavor Business Media dental group CE coordinator, neither has a leadership nor commercial interest with the products or services discussed in this educational activity. Ms. Winfield can be reached at lwinfield@endeavorb2b.com.
Educational disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise.
Image authenticity statement: The images in this educational activity have not been altered.
Scientific integrity statement: Information shared in this CE course is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
Known benefits and limitations of the data: The information presented in this educational activity is derived from the data and information contained in the reference section.
Registration: The cost of this CE course is $19.99 for 1 CE credits.
Cancellation and refund policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting Endeavor Business Media in writing.
Provider information:
Endeavor Business Media is a nationally approved PACE program provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
11/1/2024 to 10/31/2028.
Provider ID# 320452
AGD code: 153
Endeavor Business Media is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHEBM (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit. AADH code: AADHEBM-571-7-2026-1
