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From Trauma to Thriving
This presentation weaves psychological research and theory with Tyler’s experiences of trauma from childhood to adulthood. Joining trauma-informed theory with real-life examples, Tyler’s story will take you beyond the diagnosis and into the human experience. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the power of trauma in human…
Predicting Suicide and Violence
Mental health providers frequently work with clients who are at risk for suicide and violence. In this presentation, David Frenz, M.D., will describe some risk assessment strategies. Various instruments including the Suicidal Affect-Behavior-Cognition Scale (SABCS), Suicide Probability Scale (SPS) and Broset Violence Checklist (BVC) will be considered.
Person-Centered Practices: Building a Therapeutic Alliance
Research on therapy outcomes consistently indicates that common factors play a large role in the therapeutic outcomes. These factors, such as warmth, empathy, and the therapeutic relationship, depend on the clinician’s skill-set. Person centered practices offers a framework for these engagement strategies. One of the main tasks to complete during…
Understanding East African Clients
In delivering treatment to Somali individuals, cultural considerations affect the outcome. Participants will understand the basic cultural considerations in assisting Somali clients and families navigate treatment. The focus is on values, religion in therapy. Presenter Slides PDF…
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) for SUD
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a clinically efficient psychotherapy that is effective for many conditions including addiction. This presentation will outline REBT’s A-B-C model for conceptualizing unhealthy negative emotions and self-defeating behaviors as well as various ways to dispute their clients’ irrational beliefs concerning substance cravings and substance…
Immigration and Latino Mental Health: Assessing with Awareness and Cultural Humility
This webinar session provides information to increase awareness of current immigration policy and it’s impact on Latino mental health. Participants will become familiar with stressors associated with the immigration experience and examine cultural assessment factors when working with Latinos. PDF…
What is First Episode Psychosis?
Recently, there has been an increased interest in the development and delivery of early intervention services for a number of different mental illnesses. In the US, the federal government has increased support for the development of coordinated specialty care treatment teams to improve services for persons with first episode…
Technology and 12-Step Recovery: What You Should Know
Twelve step groups and recovery maintenance approaches have existed and flourished decades before the first website or phone app was invented. But as technology permeates every aspect of our lives, many recovering addicts and alcoholics find themselves considering whether and in what way should technology be integrated into their…