Presented by Sarah Madras, MSW, LCSW, CDTLF 8-Week Session Mondays, October 2, 2023- November 20, 2023 Offered Live Through Zoom 8am-11am PT/ 10am- 1pm CT/ 11am-2pm ET When attended in full, this program offers 24 CEs for Psychologists, 24 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 24 CA BBS CEUs for Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage […]
This course provides an overview of the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other common dementias, strategies for their management and care, and effective communication methods for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Participants will gain an understanding of common signs and symptoms of dementia, and diagnostic criteria used in the evaluation process. A review of […]
According to the CDC (2022), more than 5 million adults in the United States lives with undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Assessment and diagnosis of adult ASD falls within the scope of practice for Master’s level therapists. With proper training, mental health professionals can help Autistic adults recognize their strengths and challenges. Well-informed, thoughtful diagnosis can be achieved through a series of thorough interviews, including taking a family history; reviewing sensory issues, social difficulties and language development; assessment of cognitive functioning; and using self-report questionnaires.
This session will discuss the various diagnosis tools clinicians can use along with the various co-occurring and differential diagnoses associated with ASD in adults. Participants will learn what to look for when making an ASD diagnosis and participants in collaborative case studies to apply discussed topics.. Additionally, this session will discuss the ethical challenges in reporting of diagnosis and the proper reporting methods to state registries.
Presented by Melody Bacon, Ph.D. Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 9-10am PT / 11am-12pm CT / 12-1pm ET Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 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 […]
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW Friday, October 13th, 2023 9am-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12pm-2pm ET Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. Mental health professionals who are non-psychologists may hesitate to identify ADHD in clients due to their inability to conduct psychometric testing. However, using self-report […]
Presented by Lisa Lilenfeld, Ph.D. Thursday, October 19th, 2023 9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 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, […]
Presented by Louis F. Damis, PhD, ABPP Friday, October 20, 2023 9am-10:30am PT/ 11am-12:30pm CT/ 12pm-1:30pm ET Appreciation of implicit memory and subcortical influences on emotional, attitudinal, interpersonal, and behavioral functioning and the importance of bottom-up interventions in psychotherapy are rapidly increasing. Implicit, non-conscious memory has a pervasive influence on states of consciousness, self-regard, emotions, and […]
Presented by Nicole Klasey, PsyD Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 7am-1:30pm PT / 9am-3:30pm CT / 10am-4:30pm ET Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. The commercial sexual exploitation of youth and young adults is a national and international epidemic. It impacts youth regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic […]
Presented by Michelle Malters, PsyD Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 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 […]