The Evolution of the DSM and Challenges in the DSM-5-TR
Presented by Robert Foltz, Psy.D. and Judy Kupchan, MA
Recorded on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
The DSM-5-TR serves as the federal government’s official manual for 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 an overview of the evolution of the DSM and diagnostic models. After summarizing the changes across different versions, we will discuss the most current DSM (DSM-5-TR) and challenges that have emerged since its release.
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs.
The DSM-5-TR serves as the federal government’s official manual for 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 an overview of the evolution of the DSM and diagnostic models. After summarizing the changes across different versions, we will discuss the most current DSM (DSM-5-TR) and challenges that have emerged since its release.
After attending this introductory-level program, participants will be able to:
- Explain how the DSM model of diagnosing has changed through the different editions.
- Discuss current diagnostic challenges within the DSM-5-TR that may lead to unreliable or inaccurate diagnoses
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 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, education, and/or science.
General Admission: $30
The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Site Supervisors: $20*
The Chicago School Students: $15*
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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.
Robert Foltz, Psy.D., Associate Professor
Dr. Robert Foltz is a clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience in the field. This work has included inpatient, residential, and outpatient services, often with adults and adolescents struggling with severe mental illness. He has been teaching at the Chicago School since 2009 and his courses include Psychopathology, Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Trauma Theory & Treatment, and Advanced Practicum Seminar. He has also consulted with numerous residential treatment centers, the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and educational settings with a focus on strength-based, trauma-informed services.
Judy Kupchan, MA, Doctoral Student
Judy Kupchan is a fourth-year clinical psychology doctoral student at the Chicago School. She has provided individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis stabilization at Metropolitan Preparatory Grade School, and conducted psychological evaluations and facilitated process groups at Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System’s inpatient program. She will begin her advanced clinical training at UChicago Student Wellness Center this Fall. Judy’s clinical and research interests include the developmental impact of complex trauma, trauma-informed care, and systemic issues in psychiatric care. She has contributed to several publications and presentations in these areas.
Allsopp, K., Read, J., Corcoran, R., & Kinderman, P. (2019). Heterogeneity in psychiatric diagnostic classification. Psychiatry Research, 279, 15–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2019.07.005
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
Saving normal: an insider’s revolt against out-of-control psychiatric diagnosis, DSM-5, big pharma, and the medicalization of ordinary life. (2014). Choice/Choice Reviews, 51(06), 51–3280. https://doi.org/10.5860/choice.51-3280
Whitaker, R. (2019). Mad in America: Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and the Enduring Mistreatment of the Mentally Ill, Revised Edition. Basic Books.
Target Audience: Clinicians and those that use the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (DSM-5-TR).
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 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 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.
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.