The DSM-5 category of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and related Disorders contain a hodgepodge of disorders that have in common a pattern of compulsive or driven repetitive behaviors associated with significant personal distress or impaired functioning. In this presentation we will focus on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and will describe the key features and ways of understanding and…
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Psychosis has been called one of the most common problems that we do not talk about. Symptoms of psychosis can range from hearing voices to subtle paranoia and can be caused by a whole spectrum of things including medical causes, stress, severe mood disorders, PTSD with secondary psychotic features, and Schizophrenia. While many therapists do…
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This training will challenge participants to look at ethics not from an absolute right and wrong perspective but from a continuum perspective that demonstrates how to maximize ethical behavior in a number of foundational ethical principles. The training will include the concepts of Positive Ethics verse Minimal Ethics, understanding not just the what of ethics codes but…
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The goal of this presentation is to provide foundational information to help employees focus on and fully grasp the different types of sexual harassment in the workforce. Attendees will be able to identify the impact of sexual harassment, know how to report an incident, and understand their protections under the law. This presentation is interactive…
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Medical cannabis is legal in 37 states and adult-use is legal in 18. There are an estimated 48 million cannabis consumers in the United States (CDC, 2022) and this number will continue to rise as more states consider allowing its use. Unfortunately, most health care professionals have not received any formal education on cannabis or…
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Description: The personal safety of social workers is a vital part of our practice. This workshop will empower social workers to develop situational awareness and consider best practices for safety in the office and in the field. Case studies will highlight the importance of safety considerations and provide learners with the opportunity to critically analyze…
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