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Thurs Sept 14 | Fri Sept 15 | Sat Sept 16
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2006:
Conference Registration |
8:15-9:15am |
Opening Keynote |
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Treatment of Individuals with PTSD: A Constructive Narrative Perspective
Epidemological research indicates that approximately 50% of psychiatric patients have a history of victimization and may experience some features of PTSD and complex PTSD. A Constructive Narrative Perspective will be offered to explain how such stress reactions develop and are maintained and the implications for assessment and treatment will be considered. New developments in the integrated treatment of PTSD and psychiatric comorbid disorders will be examined.
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Presented by:
Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Research Director, Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention, Miami, FL
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11:15am-12:45pm |
Neuro-plasticity and the Art of Rewiring Your Brain
This presentation begins with the latest scientific research about neural-plasticity. Utilizing the laws of the brain, we can now understand what it takes to develop new neural networks.
We can then begin to understand how we can create pathways to experience life in a more conscious and responsible way, differentiating between thinking, doing and being.
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Presented by:
Joe Dispenza, D.C.
Lecturer and Trainer in sixteen countries, Dr. Dispenza’s postgraduate training and continuing education has been in neurology, neurophysiology, functional brain imaging, brain function neuro-plasticity, cellular biology, memory formation and genetics. His forthcoming book, “Evolving Your Brain” connects the subjects of thought, brain, body, mind and consciousness.
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2:00-3:30pm |
Treatment of Suicidal Patients
Psychotherapists see approximately five suicidal patients per month and one in four clinicians will have a patient who has completed suicide. How to assess for suicidal risk and ways to meet “standards of care” for suicidal patients will be considered. Specific cognitive-behavioral intervention procedures for treating suicidal patients will be considered.
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Presented by:
Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
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Family and Aging Issues—Senior Care and Housing Options
*(Fulfills up to 3 hours for Aging Requirement for Licensing)
It is no longer a choice between “stay home alone” or “move to the nursing home.” Today’s seniors have a wide range of alternatives for care and housing, and this session will help you navigate the maze. |
Presented by:
Brenda Mangers, MBA
Former Executive for International Companies—Frito Lay, Pepsi, DHL, Purina Mills Regional Director, Arizona, A Place for Mom, Director of the Year |
Internal Family System Model: Releasing the Self-Integrating Spirituality & Psychotherapy
The Internal Family System Model helps clients bring compassion and confidence to their inner networks of tormented subpersonalities. The result is a collaborative approach that brings joy, awe, and connectedness to therapist and client alike.
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Presented by:
Dick Schwartz, Ph.D.
Author, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Founder, Center for Self-Leadership, Oak Park, IL
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| Concurrent Workshops |
3:45-5:15pm |
Internal Family System Model: A New Way to Understand and Treat Trauma
Application of the Internal Family System Model
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Presented by:
Dick Schwartz, Ph.D.
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Family and Aging Issues
With seniors living longer, their spouses, children, caregivers and advisors face may issues that were not prevalent in previous generations. In this session, we explore some of the more serious issues, as well as counseling tips for professionals.
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Presented by:
Brenda Mangers, MBA
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How to Prevent the Development of Violent Behavior: A Life-Span Perspective
How does one “make” a violent individual? What are the biological, psychosocial and ecological factors that contribute to the development of aggressive behavior and from a life-span perspective what can be done to alter this trajectory? A “state-of-the-art” analysis provides useful guidelines for preventative and treatment efforts.
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Presented by:
Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
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Friday, sEPTEMBER 15 2006:
Keynote |
9:00-10:30am |
Complex Psychological Trauma: Connecting BPD to PTSD
This presentation establishes that early trauma can profoundly affect one’s relationship to self and others. The central role of the therapeutic relationship is to appear to emerge “out of the blue” as rage, impulsivity, self-hatred, abandonment issues, and/or dissociative behaviors.
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Presented by:
John Briere, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology, USC, School of Medicine, Director, Psychological Trauma Program, LAC-USC Medical Center
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Concurrent
Workshops
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Treating Complex Post Traumatic Stress
This presentation explores the most effective treatment strategies for PTSD, while establishing the underlying therapeutic benefit for these strategies.
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Presented by:
John Briere, Ph.D.
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Developing the Ultimate Couples Relationship:
Ultimate Relationship Program (URP)—Application of Human Needs Psychology
This presentation will integrate the 6 human needs in exploring and understanding couples relationships. DVDs of actual strategic interventions conducted by Tony Robbins will be used to illustrate the principles and applications of the Ultimate Relationship Program (URP).
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Presented
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Cloé Madanes
World Renowned Teacher of Marriage and Family Therapy, Author, Strategic Family Therapy, and other books, Director, Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Interventions, LaJolla, CA
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Motherless-Daughters: Perspectives on Loss and Growth
The loss of a mother is not an event that a woman just recovers from over time. It is a defining piece of a woman’s existence. This workshop includes presentation, filmed interviews and discussions of the psychological and developmental challenges facing women who have lost their mothers in childhood and later in life.
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Presented
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Gina Arons, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice, Lincoln, MA
Presents Nationally on Issues Related to Motherless-Daughters
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Concurrent Workshops: |
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Developing the Ultimate Couples Relationship: Ultimate Relationship Program (URP)—Application of Human Needs Psychology—continued
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Presented by:
Cloé Madanes
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Treatment of Motherless-Daughters: Moving From Ongoing Bereavement to Connection
This workshop explores clinical work with motherless-daughters using case examples of individual, couple and group psychotherapy. Discussions of transference and counter-tranference issues, filmed interviews, and small group experiences are included.
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Presented
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Gina Arons, Psy.D.
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Pain and Addiction: Challenges and Controversies
This presentation looks at the clinical challenges of treating a client with both pain and addiction. Case presentations will be discussed to illustrate diagnostic and management approaches to this dual diagnosis.
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Presented by:
Mel Pohl, M.D.
Medical Director, Las Vegas Recovery Center
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2006:
6 CE CREDITS FOR EACH COURSE (CHOOSE ONE)
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9:00-10:00am Panel Presentation Overview (Attendance Required) |
Each Course Presenter gives an overview of their specialty area, and the scope of their course to help orient participants and to help participants choose which course to attend for the rest of the day.
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COURSE PRESENTERS:
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COURSE 1: New Interventions for Reaching Abusive Men
David Wexler, Ph.D.
Treatment interventions for domestic violence and men’s issues.
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COURSE 2: Mindfulness & Psychotherapy
Ronald Siegel, Psy.D.
How mindfulness practice can both enhance the therapeutic
relationship and be used to design effective treatment strategies
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COURSE 3: Experiential Group Therapies & Exercises
Jerry Harmon, CADAC, LISAC
Attendees Choose One Course to Attend from the 3 Courses Listed
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Course 1 |
New Interventions for Reaching Abusive Men
*Fulfills 6 hours of Credit for Domestic Violence Licensing Requirements
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Presented by:
David Wexler, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Relationship Training Institute of San Diego,
Author, When Good Men Behave Badly; Is He Depressed or What? |
10:30am-12:30pm
Rules of Engagement: Advanced Domestic Violence Interventions for Approaching “Unapproachable” Men
This seminar provides an update of contemporary models for male psychology and a complete overview of advanced treatment interventions for domestic violence groups. Integrating new skills and hands-on demonstrations for dealing with difficult individuals and group issues, this interactive workshop is designed as a skills upgrade for treatment providers who are working in this challenging field.
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1:45-4:45pm
When Good Men Behave Badly: Bringing Out the Best of Men In Relationships
This workshop interweaves popular film clips with some of the latest research about men’s psychology. Particular emphasis is placed on the “broken mirror” phenomenon and research about the ways in which men experience women as being powerful and turn to women excessively for validation of the self. The presentation will also focus on learning about language and imagery that make sense to men and helping them frame positive changes as a part of a “masculine” narrative.
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COURSE 2 |
Mindfulness & Psychotherapy
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Presented by:
Ronald Siegel, Psy.D
Clinical Faculty, Harvard Medical School: The Institute for Meditation
and Psychotherapy; Co-editor, Mindfulness and Psychotherapy; Private Clinical Practice, Lincoln MA
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10:30am–12:30pm
Mindfulness for the Psychotherapist
Mindfulness—awareness of present experience with acceptance-has been successfully used for over 2500 years to alleviate suffering. Through experiential exercises, lecture, and demonstrations, participants will learn how to practice mindfulness themselves, and how to use mindfulness to enhance both therapeutic relationships and personal wellbeing.
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1:45-4:45pm
Applications of Mindfulness in Psychotherapy
Through experiential exercises and case examples, this presentation demonstrates how clinicians can introduce mindfulness into psychotherapy, and craft mindfulness exercises to suit different clients and clinical conditions including anxieties, chronic pain, and psychophysiological disorders.
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COURSE 3 |
Experiential Group Therapies & Exercises—From Ice Breakers to Metaphor
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Presented by:
Jerry Harmon, CADAC, LISC
International Workshop Facilitator, Trainer and Addictions Counselor, Specializing in Experiential Therapies.
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10:30am–12:30pm
Developing Your Own Bag of Tricks
Participants learn how to orient groups by defining rules, expectations, limitations, and boundaries needed for safety. Participants will also learn how to create an adventure therapy kit on a shoestring budget, as they develop their own array of
exercises and activities.
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1:45-4:45pm
Sequencing, Front Loading, & Processing of Experiential Group
This session focuses on selecting activities and putting them together, adding meaning to activities by creating scenarios and stories, and helping clients integrate
feedback and awareness.
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