Mental health professionals have a profound responsibility to diagnose individuals in a way that is ethical and honors lived experiences. This presentation will benefit learners with a wide range of experience related to using the DSM. The goal is for beginners and those who are supervising, teaching, or mentoring individuals new to the mental health…
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Trauma symptoms in children can go largely unrecognized because they mimic other problems: frustration; acting out; or difficulty learning and concentrating, following directions, or working in a group. Trauma-informed teaching can help teachers identify core trauma symptoms and provide appropriate educational and emotional support to these students. This workshop will present an overview of the…
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The Understanding and treatment of co-occurring disorders, often referred to as Dual Diagnosis has often presented complex and challenging issues for the clinician. This Webinar presentation will discuss the growing nature of this condition and focus on principles and techniques of assessing clients that present with co-morbidity conditions. Clients with substance use disorders often present…
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Embark on a journey of discovery and skill development with our introductory training session on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding perhaps pursue in depth training in this transformative approach. This session covers the fundamental principles, history, and applications of EMDR. Participants will explore…
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Description: A substantial portion of individuals with mental illness do not get the help they need. Families struggle to understand why, especially when their loved one’s disorder negatively impacts their lives. They may wrongfully conclude the person is willfully choosing to be impaired, which can lead families to react in counterproductive ways. In this presentation,…
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Description: The medical model approach to treating addictions has been utilized since Substance Use Disorders were identified as Disease processes and therefore requiring medical approaches and interventions. This program aims to offer an alternative to our traditional approaches in treating addictions and will cover many new approaches and well know but less utilized interventions. There…
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