DSM-5-TR: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Presented by Robert Foltz, PsyD, Judy Kupchan, and Alexandra Pope
Recorded on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
The DSM-5-TR serves as the federal government’s official manual for the diagnosing of mental disorders. The literature presented with the text provides practicing clinicians with research, current codes, and criteria for diagnosing mental disorders and other conditions. This program will provide a review of the chapters, cover changes from the DSM to the DSM-TR, and offer a refresher for the practicing clinician.
This two-hour training will provide a summary of changes made to the DSM-5 / DSM-5-TR related to Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic disorders. This discussion will include the evolution of our diagnostic models through recent decades and further explore the emerging importance of recognizing trauma exposure in this spectrum of disorders. Finally, a brief discussion of implications for treatment will be provided.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
When attended in full, this program offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 2.0 CA BBS CEUs for Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, or 2.0 NASP CPDs for School Psychologists.
After attending this intermediate-level program, participants will be able to:
- Explain Changes to the Diagnostic Framework for Psychotic Disorders in the DSM-5-TR.
- Discuss the Impact of Traumatic Experiences on the Development of Psychotic Experiences.
- Discuss Implications for Treatment with our Current Diagnostic Framework.
This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.1: Program content focuses on application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that have overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach.
This program meets APA’s continuing education GOAL 3: Program will allow psychologists to maintain, develop, and increase competencies in order to improve services to the public and enhance contributions to the profession.
General Admission: $30
TCS Students: $15*
TCS Faculty/Alumni: $20*
(*Please email [email protected] for coupon code)
Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
American Psychiatric Association. (2020). Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia, Third Edition. Retrieved from: https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/appi.books.9780890424841
Whitaker, R. (2019). Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill. New York: Basic Books.
Robert Foltz, PsyD
Dr. Robert Foltz is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is an Associate Professor the Chicago School and teaches courses on Psychopathology, Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Foundations in Research and Practice, Trauma-Informed Care, and Advanced Practicum Seminar. He has maintained a private practice for over 20 years, often working with severely troubled youth and adults. He also has years of experience working in Inpatient and Residential Treatment settings. He has multiple publications related to evidence-based treatments, the use (and misuse) of psychotropic medications, and many presentations at national and regional conferences.
Judy Kupchan
Judy Kupchan is a clinical psychology doctoral student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago campus. Judy is in the third year of her doctoral training program and is currently completing her clinical training at Metropolitan Preparatory Grade School, a therapeutic day school serving children with behavioral, emotional, and
special education needs. Judy previously completed her diagnostic training at Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System’s inpatient hospitalization program. There, she gained experience conducting psychological evaluations, facilitating process groups, and providing crisis stabilization to patients across the lifespan. Judy’s clinical and research interests involve complex childhood trauma and its impact on development, the efficacy of trauma-informed care, the use (and misuse) of psychotropic medications in youth, and systemic issues in psychiatric care. Judy has contributed to several publications and presentations that evaluate current treatment and training practices around trauma-informed and psychopharmacological care.
Alexandra Pope
Alexandra Pope is a clinical psychology doctoral student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago campus. She is currently in the third year of her doctoral training and is completing clinical training at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, one of the largest, most comprehensive nonprofit medical centers in Illinois. Lexi completed her diagnostic training year at The Family Institute at Northwestern University where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations with patients across the lifespan. She worked with patients with a wide range of clinical presentations
including mood disorders, attention and learning disorders, and neurodegenerative disorders. Lexi is a part of the Association of Neuropsychology Students & Trainees (ANST) at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has led journal club on the topic of ADHD and the impact of the spreading of false diagnostic information via social
media platforms such as TikTok. Lexi’s clinical and research interests include the conceptualization and transdiagnostic nature of ADHD, the use (and misuse) of psychotropic medications, and perinatal mental health. She has contributed to several publications and presentations, including a review of Clinical Psychology Doctoral programs, accredited by the American Psychological Association, in their provision of courses related to psychopharmacology and trauma-informed care.
Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and School Psychologists.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 2.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs: Course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
School Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 hours of continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s School Psychology Program is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing professional development. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this continuing professional development activity.
Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.