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Tues May 9 | Wed May 10 | Thurs May 11 | Fri May 12
pre-conference ethics workshop
TUESDAY MAY 9, 2006:
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8:00am-4:00pm |
LEGAL and ETHICAL Considerations When Using the
DSM-IV-TR: Best Practices
Therapists struggle with the DSM-IV-TR system and ethical diagnosing of clients. This presentation addresses the Five Axial System with a full review of major diagnoses, informed consent, proper billing, and multicultural and gender bias challenges. Relevant Ethical Principles will be used to highlight ethical and legal issues.
Meets ETHICS Licensing
Requirements - 6 hours |
Presented by:
Pamela H. Harmell, Ph.D.
Permanent Lecturer, Pepperdine Graduate School of Education & Psychology, Psychologist, Private Practice, Los Angeles, CA, Chair, CA State Ethics Committee
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8:00am-8:30am |
Introduction to Law and Ethics and DSM System;
Substance Related Disorders; Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
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8:30am-10:30am |
Childhood Disorders; Accuracy vs. Misrepresentation in Diagnosis; Sexual Disorders; Mood Disorders; Tarasoff Update
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10:45am-11:45pm |
Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Multicultural Challenges
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11:45pm-12:45pm |
Personality Disorders; Breaking Free of Managed Care; Proper Billing; Multi-Client Situations; Informed Consent
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2:00pm-4:00pm |
wEDNESDAY mAY 10, 2006:
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From Nightmare to Vision: Combining New Research with Age Old Traditions to Heal the Effects of Trauma and Grief
When generational traumas, such as war, genocide, oppression, poverty, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, death or loss of parents or siblings, residential schools, and institutionalization, alcoholism, and substance abuse, are not grieved and healed by individuals, families and communities, the effects of unresolved trauma are carried into the next generation. The focus of this presentation will be on healing: understanding the most current research and age old indigenous traditions and ceremony in healing generational trauma in individuals, families and communities.
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Presented by:
Jane Middelton-Moz, M.S.
Director, Middelton-Moz Institute, a division of The Institute of Professional Practice, Inc. Montpelier, VT, Author, Boiling Point, Co-Author, Bullies: From the Playground to the Boardroom and Good and Mad
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11:45am-1:15pm |
Trauma of the Streets—2006
This is a presentation developed with the help of “street wise” abusers of the street drugs currently being used on the streets of the Southeast. The purpose of this information is to familiarize healthcare practitioners with the latest research on the current street drugs (i.e. Caffeine, DMX, Ecstasy, GHB, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Mushrooms, others.) and their traumatic impact on the brain. |
Presented by:
Merrill Norton, R. Ph., NCAC II, CCS
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy, Athens GA, Program Director, Men’s Recovery Center, Metro Atlanta Recovery Residence, Inc. (MARR), Atlanta GA
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Emotional Repair through Psychodrama: How Emotional and Psychological Deregulation Take Hold
This workshop will talk about Stanley Greenspan’s research on sound emotional development and explore how psychodrama supports emotional development in adults. This will be primarily an experiential workshop based on Dr. Dayton’s recent book, The Living Stage: A Step by Step Guide to Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy with a brief didactic component.
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Presented by:
Tian Dayton, Ph.D., TEP
Director, The New York Psychodrama Training Institute at Caron, Manhattan; Author, Heartwounds, Trauma and Addiction, The Magic of Forgiveness, The Living Stage
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2:30pm-4:00pm |
“What’s Up”—The Psychopharmacology 2006 Update—Children and Adolescents
This workshop is for behavioral health practitioners who work with children and adolescents challenged with mental illness or substance abuse diagnosis. Many of these individuals take medications to function at their highest level of success. This workshop will highlight the body of knowledge of the latest research of the neurobiology of the adolescent brain and a brief review of psychotropic medications.
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Presented by:
Merrill Norton, R. Ph., NCAC II, CCS
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The Black & White World of the Addicted/Traumatized Family System: Using Experiential Techniques to Treat the Addicted/Traumatized Family System
This experiential workshop will present a clear and descriptive model of the dynamics of the addicted/ traumatized family system and will explore the resulting characteristics internalized by each family member. We will learn practical, experiential approaches for working with the characteristics that are the fallout from growing up in this system.
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Presented by:
Tian Dayton, Ph.D., TEP
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4:15pm-5:45pm |
Love Potion No. 9 . . . No. 10 . . . No. 11—The Neurobiology of Love and Addiction
Have you ever wondered what are the ties that bind humans to each other? This presentation is a humorous look at the neurobiology of love, monogamy, sex, and addiction and how the addiction professional helps make an unlovable individual feel acceptance.
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Presented by:
Merrill Norton, R.Ph., NCAC II, CSS
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Diagramming the Family System: Learning How to Use the Social Atom
The social atom is a fluid, user friendly, diagnostic instrument that provides significant information about a client’s family structure and their relationship dynamics within the family. In this experiential workshop we will learn how to create a social atom, how to use it as a paper and pencil instrument exclusively, how to add psychodramatic journaling and how to move it into a family sculpture.
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Presented by:
Tian Dayton, Ph.D., TEP
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THURSDAY MAY 11, 2006:
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9:00am-10:30am |
The Clinical Face of Anger in the DSM-IV and Beyond
No anger disorders exist in the present version of DSM-IV. This presentation will review the evidence for and against anger as an independent category of psychopathology and make recommendations for the next version of DSM and its implications for treatment.
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Presented by:
Ray DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor and Chairman, Psychology Dept., St John’s University, NYC
Director of Professional Education, The Albert Ellis Institute; Co-Author, Practitioner’s Guide to Rational Emotive Therapy (2nd edition)
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11:00am-12:30pm |
The Tigers are Getting Closer—Confronting Trauma, Grief, Loss and Anger with Creativity
We will use an ancient Indian story to explore the meaning of suffering, created by anger, trauma, grief and loss. The meaning a culture or community makes of suffering largely determines the way we heal or fail to heal. Concrete creative and simple tools will be demonstrated for facilitating clients’ discovery of meaning in their suffering and the creation of their own pathway to healing.
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Presented by:
Virginia Fry, M.S.
Counselor/Artist/Director, Hospice & Palliative Care Council of Vermont;
Author, Part of Me Died Too
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Developing the Therapeutic Alliance with Angry Clients
Anger, like addictions, is a problem people like to keep. This presentation will focus on strategies to help angry clients want to change and form a positive alliance in therapy.
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Presented by:
Ray DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., ABPP
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Growing Yourself Back Up: Understanding Emotional Regression
In Growing Yourself Back Up, you will explore and expand the term “regression”—the best kept secret in psychology and recovery—in a way that most clinicians and lay people have never heard it discussed. You will learn why we regress, what to do when we regress, what not to do, what to say and not say and how to create a network or people who can provide the five things that will grow you back up every time.
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Presented by:
John Lee, M.A.
Life Coach, Personal Consultant, Public Speaker and best selling Author of Facing the Fire and Growing Yourself Back Up
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1:45pm-3:15pm |
Cognitive Restructuring & Exposure Treatments for Anger
Most cognitive behavioral interventions have been designed for anxious and depressed clients. This presentation will identify how unique aspects and anger change the way cognitive behavioral treatments are delivered.
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Presented by:
Ray DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., ABPP
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Through a Child’s Eyes—Helping Children Understand Life and Death
Based upon case studies of children confronting their own deaths through illness, we will explore their stories, artworks, poetry and messages about the meaning of dying. We will also use a variety of media and creative strategies to facilitate the ultimate difficult confrontation for caregivers and clients.
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Presented by:
Virginia Fry, M.S.
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Remembering Who You Wanted To Be: Reducing Anger, Stress and Fear Using Creativity, Spirituality and Psychology
The line between care giving and caretaking may become blurred or non-existent and thus many therapists and counselors are getting tired, frustrated and stressed. This workshop will encourage, enliven and entertain participants with information, insights, and tools. John will draw on eastern and western philosophy, poetry, mystical tradition and psychology.
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Presented by:
John Lee, M.A.
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3:30pm-5:00pm |
Father Hunger and Father Wounds: Intervention Strategies with Men Who Have Been Traumatized/Injured Due To The Absence or Toxic Presence of Their Fathers
Depression, anger, violence, crime, and relationship phobia are some of the problems caused by father hunger and father wounds. This workshop will identify strategies to help males overcome the impact of injuries from their fathers.
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Presented by:
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
International Speaker, Trainer and Author, Faculty, Loyola University,Chicago, IL
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Compassion Fatigue & Resiliency—Replenishing Your Spirit
Dealing daily with distressed children, their families, our associates, and our own lives can be depleting physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Join us in exploring key elements of stress exhaustion and creative ways to build resilience through a variety of fun activities you can use at home and work. Humor, handmapping, breathing and body techniques, music, movement, stories, and creative rituals will renew our energy and send us home with hope.
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Presented by:
Virginia Fry, M.S.
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The Missing Peace of Recovery: Solving the Anger Problem for Alcoholics, Addicts and The People Who Love Them
Understanding and working with the differences between anger and rage will finally attain the peace that has been missing in most people’s recovery. When anger is expressed appropriately, the payoff is energy, intimacy and serenity.
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Presented by:
John Lee, M.A.
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FRIDAY MAY 12, 2006:
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9:00am-10:30am |
From Discovery to Recovery: The Science of Recovery
Recent advances in neuropsychology and neurobiology have enhanced the understanding of how those suffering from Addictive Disorders find their path to recovery. In this dynamic presentation, participants will learn what in the past has been unexplainable-how spirituality works in the brain and the neurological basis of therapeutic relationship and empathy.
So many suffering from addiction relapse secondary to issues related to early life neglect and other forms of trauma. With an understanding of the neuroscience of psychotherapy, these multigenerational patterns can be broken. The significance of this phenomenon is far reaching-recovering parents having better relationships with their children.
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Presented by:
Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D.
One of the Most Influential Clinical Trainers in America. Internationally Recognized Expert in Behavioral Medicine and Addictions Treatment, Longwood, “FL. Author, Healing An Angry Heart, Co-Author,
Co-Occurring Series: Adolescent Disruptive Behavior Disorders
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11:00am -12:30pm |
Managing Anger and Conflict in Therapy Groups
Participants will leave this interactive workshop with tools that will help them manage anger and conflict in therapy groups. |
Presented by:
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
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Survival: Living In Trauma, Anger and Fear
This workshop will assist the participants in identifying and understanding the varied ways people who live in families with consistent trauma learn to survive. How anger can become the “best friend” of the survivor and without it they can feel vulnerable. This can distort the person’s outlook on life and consequently affect their behavior, feelings and beliefs.
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Presented by:
Mary Lee Zawadski, CAP, ICADC
Trainer, International Lecturer and Consultant, St. Petersburg FL
Co-Author, Bullies: From the Playground to the Boardroom
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1:45pm-3:15pm
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Healing An Angry Heart: “Treating Anger & Aggression in Early Recovery”—A Research Perspective
DSM-IV well describes Affective and Anxiety Disorders but does not address the issue of anger and aggression. Anger and aggression are often described as symptoms attached to any one of a number of psychiatric disorders. For many clients anger and aggression are used as a survival strategy learned between the ages of 8-16. In their minds and in their histories, anger has often worked to keep people away and preserve control.
This skills training event will review the current research in the areas of neuroscience and neuropsychology as it applies to anger and aggression. Clinical strategies and techniques developed from these new understandings of brain functioning will be presented.
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Presented By:
Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D.
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Boys in Crisis: Intervention Strategies with Young Males Who Are at the Greatest Risk of Extreme Violence
In this workshop participants will be introduced to 23 risk factors that put young males at great risk for extreme violence, and they will leave with individual, community, familial, and school-based strategies to prevent violence among young males.
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Presented By:
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC
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3:30pm-5:00pm
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Shame and Guilt: The Masters of Disguise
The impact of growing up in a shaming environment effects an individual’s life. Debilitating shame, and resulting debilitating guilt, effects our ability to form loving relationships, to adequately honor and positively regard ourselves, and results in our blocking the spontaneous expressions of ourselves. This presentation will fully explore the dynamics of shame and guilt and attempts at mastery. The necessary steps to take towards resolution and useful techniques in individuals and couples counseling will be presented.
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Presented By:
Jane Middelton-Moz, M.S.
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Anger and Relationships Within the Family
This workshop will assist the participants in identifying and understanding the varied ways people suppress and repress their anger. We will explore the negative beliefs and behaviors within families that can cause each family member to experience pain, depression, fear, grief, confusion, etc. and how this can affect their relationships with others and the affects they can have in their communities.
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Presented By:
Mary Lee Zawadski, CAP, ICADC
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