by Tim Cassidy | Jun 9, 2023 | Live Events
Every few years a seemingly new psychotherapeutic approach surges in popularity, only to fade away later as a distant memory. Recently, a wide variety of interactive factors underlying many health and mental health problems have been identified. This seminar synthesizes the substantial literature on metabolism, psychoneuroimmunology and epigenetics, combining it with the neuroscience of emotional, interpersonal, cognitive, and psychodynamic psychotherapeutic approaches to offer an integrated vision of psychotherapy. The integrative model promotes a conceptual shift in how we understand mental health problems and their solutions. We can now understand how metabolism, gene expression, immune system, diet, brain structure, and even gut bacteria effect mental health. Psychotherapists in the 21st Century will by necessity become more like healthcare workers to address and resolve adverse mind-body-brain interactions. Dr. Arden will cover concepts to include:
- The relationship between mental health and gene expression, including the interaction between the metabolism, immune system, genes, brain dynamics, and mental health.
- How the pandemic of obesity and autoimmune disorders involves chronic inflammation and various mental health disorders.
- How early adverse experiences can effect long-term health.
- How genes can be expressed or suppressed and how stress systems can be turned on and are difficult to turn off epigenetically.
- How the immune system and metabolism are intricately connected to brain systems.
- How chronic and acute stress can dysregulate the immune system and how autoimmune disorders contribute to depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
Friday, February 9th 2024 9:00am to 4:30pm CST / 10:00am to 5:30pm EST / 7:00am to 2:30pm PST
*Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Contrast the overly compartmental field of psychotherapy of the 20th Century to the integrative vision of psychotherapy in the 21st Century.
b). Learn and explain how poor health contributes to poor mental health as well as vice versa.
c). Analyze and describe how an overactive immune system, dysregulated metabolism, and gene expression contributes to depression and anxiety.
d). When working with clients, learn where to encourage lifestyle changes that improve health and mental health.
e). Learn and describe how poor sleep, diet, and lack of exercise contributes to changes in gene expression and metabolism, which all affect mental health.
f). Learn and practice Mind-Brain and evidence-based therapy approaches with the most practical outcomes.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, psychiatrists and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): John Arden, PhD, ABPP
Material Author(s): John Arden, PhD, ABPP
John Arden, PhD, ABPP, is the author of 15 books (translated into 20 languages), including his most recent, Rewire Your Brain 2.0, Mind-Brain-Gene: Toward Psychotherapy Integration. Brain2Brain, The Brain Bible, as well as Brain-Based Therapy with Adults and Brain-Based Therapy with Children and Adolescents. Dr. Arden previously served as Director of Training in Mental Health for Kaiser Permanente in the Northern California region. He oversaw the training programs in 24 medical centers where over 150 postdoctoral residents and interns are trained each year. This was one of the largest mental health training programs in the world. He has presented seminars and workshops in over 30 countries and in all US States.
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by Tim Cassidy | Jun 6, 2023 | Live Events
Many trauma courses touch on dissociation as a symptom, but very few trainings dive into dissociation as its own phenomenon, exploring its common presentations, various drivers, and targeted interventions. Dissociation is mysterious, and working with it can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be with the right training and practice!
Therapists can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the challenges and confusing presentations of clients who experience trauma-related dissociation, ranging from symptoms to disorders. This highly practical workshop will offer in-depth skills to assess and work with trauma-related dissociation. We will explore four types of phenomena that are included under the umbrella of dissociation, their different symptom presentations, and their different treatments. An emphasis will be placed on what has been called “structural dissociation,” that is, dissociation of the sense of self that results in aspects or parts of self that have undue separation and results in ongoing lack of voluntary awareness and control. This phenomenon is found in a range of trauma-related disorders, from complex PTSD to Dissociative Identity Disorder. Participants will learn strategies for assessment, including specific ways to ask about dissociation. Then we will explore the inner world of dissociative aspects of self and their functions, how they differ from normal ego states, why they remain overly separate, and how to promote gradual integration through the use of therapeutic process, a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and a number of specific techniques. Trauma-related conflicts and phobic avoidance, especially the phobia of inner experience (e.g., thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories, wishes, needs), will be addressed, and their treatment will be described as a central part of therapy.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
Friday, January 26, 2024 9:00am to 4:30pm CST / 10:00am to 5:30pm EST / 7:00am to 2:30pm PST
*Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Define four types of dissociation and describe treatment differences.
b). Learn and practice to assess for dissociative symptoms.
c). Describe at least two step-wise systemic methods of working with dissociation that emphasize the integrity of the whole person.
d). Learn and understand at least five interventions to help clients overcome the phobia of inner experience (thoughts, emotions, sensations, memories, wishes, needs, etc.).
e). Identify and help the client resolve specific conflicts that are common in developmental trauma.
f). Identify and describe common avoidance defenses in clients who are dissociative and employ interventions to resolve them.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, psychiatrists and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Kathy Steele, MN, CS
Material Author(s): Kathy Steele, MN, CS
Kathy Steele, MN, CS is in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia and is an Adjunct Faculty at Emory University. She is a Fellow and a past President of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and is the recipient of a number of awards for her clinical and published works, including the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from ISSTD. She has (co)authored numerous publications in the field of complex trauma and dissociation, including three books, and lectures internationally on topics related to trauma, dissociation, attachment, resistance, and impasses.
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by Tim Cassidy | May 26, 2023 | Live Events
Clinical research in the area of relationships and couples therapy has come a long way in the last 50 years, with findings galore, absolutely ripe for integration into work with dyads and individuals alike. Although there exists prescriptive couples techniques developed by famous trainers over the years, comparatively little has been done to synthesize these findings and compile them into a helpful “toolbox” of techniques we can use to leverage these findings in our relationships work. In fact, very few trainings exist today that give clinicians helpful, skills-based, culturally adapted, and modern couples and relationships instruction based on a rich amalgamation of these 5+ decades of empirical research. Join Dr. Corey Petersen as she bridges this gap with you over two days of groundbreaking skills-based couples and relationships training, relevant for those who treat both couples and individuals with relationship issues. She’ll address the most common and destructive sources of relationship conflict and deliver actionable therapy tools that promote staying power and buffer against recurrent negative dynamics.
This workshop provides a unique and comprehensive introduction to couples therapy. Interwoven with influential relational models, clinicians will acquire practical tools and techniques to help couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Attendees will learn how to apply these principles and techniques in their clinical practice, with an emphasis on assisting couples in improving their communication skills and deepening their emotional connection. The course will cover various topics, including intimacy, conflict, boundaries, and more. Through case studies, research, and activities, clinicians will be equipped with a comprehensive toolbox of knowledge and strategies to facilitate meaningful change and promote healthy, thriving relationships for their clients.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
*This is a special, 2-day Live CE Webinar event
Day 1: Friday, October 13, 2023 9:00am to 4:30pm CST / 10:00am to 5:30pm EST / 7:00am to 2:30pm PST
Day 2: Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00am to 4:30pm CST / 10:00am to 5:30pm EST / 7:00am to 2:30pm PST
*Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date.
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Explore and discuss the most common reasons couples seek therapy services.
b). Describe the role of the therapist when meeting with couples.
c). Identify and describe the most common communication failures for relationship destruction.
d). Explore and practice interventions to help couples manage conflict and disagreements in a healthy and productive way.
e). Learn and practice interventions to help couples build a culture of appreciation and fondness in their relationship.
f). Learn and describe interventions to improve relationship connection and resiliency.
g). Identify and describe common relational “dialectics” and the strategies used to manage them to decrease dissatisfaction in relationships.
h). Describe the role of physical intimacy in healthy relationships and ways to help couples improve their physical connection.
i). Explore and discuss healthy and unhealthy strategies used in the integration of blended family systems.
j). Learn and describe how to help couples set and maintain healthy boundaries in their relationship.
k). Define and describe the concept of “Dyadic Coping” and how it impacts romantic relationships.
l). Identify and integrate major interpersonal communication theories to enhance clinical practice with couples.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, psychiatrists and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Corey Petersen, PhD, LCMFT
Material Author(s): Corey Petersen, PhD, LCMFT
Dr. Corey Petersen is a communication specialist and the owner of Communication and Connection Therapy. She completed her Ph.D. in Communication Studies at the University of Kansas, where her research focused on psychotherapeutic language and communication ethics. Prior to her Ph.D., Corey earned Master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Studies and Professional Communication. In addition to her formal education, she has completed training in four Gottman Method programs (Level 1, Level 2, Seven Principles, and Bringing Baby Home), Collaborative Language Couples Therapy, and has further training with various other relationship-oriented theories and models. Corey has been teaching collegiately for over 9 years in both the psychology and communication fields. When she is not teaching, she meets with clients in her private practice.
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by Tim Cassidy | Feb 24, 2023 | Live Events
Individuals with borderline personality disorder have long been considered the most challenging clients presenting in the clinical setting. Many professionals continue to view them as “untreatable.” Emerging research suggests this is simply not the case. DBT has paved the way in pioneering new attitudes and outcomes when working with this population. Most practitioners are trained in dialectical behavior therapy. However, DBT is only one of several empirically supported treatments for BPD. Thus, psychologists and other clinical mental health practitioners are now able to bring a more complex, integrative approach to bear on this once heavily stigmatized disorder (or set of cluster B features). This 6 hour training will give you an in-depth understanding of BPD, help you make and have a conversation about the diagnosis in a way that minimizes client resistance and enhances motivation, and it will offer practical, evidence-based treatment strategies that actually work. Leave this in-depth Diagnosis and Treatment seminar with a comprehensive knowledge of a condition that was once considered untreatable. Take away a broad repertoire of tools to add to your toolbox to assess, diagnosis, and compassionately treat this population and help them discover their own life worth living.
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Attendance and Location Details
Date and Time
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST / 10:00am – 5:30pm EST / 7:00am – 2:30pm PST
*Live Webinar Attendees: Zoom link will be made available to you 24-48 hours prior to event date
Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). Describe the 9 diagnostic criteria for BPD, addressing key differential diagnosis concerns.
b). Learn and practice how to convey the BPD diagnosis to clients and family members in a way that decreases defensiveness and increases engagement.
c). Identify 8 motivations for non-suicidal self-injury and use strategies for appropriate intervention in response to each.
d). Identify and analyze the 18 maladaptive schemas that drive destructive behaviors in BPD.
e). Prepare and utilize case conceptualization maps that enhance collaboration and drive your treatment planning, agenda setting, and documentation.
f). Apply an integrated CBT/DBT/Schema therapy model to clients with BPD and implement treatment plans incorporating both individual and group therapy components.
Target Audience:
Mental Health Clinicians & Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Counselors, School Personnel, and Healthcare Workers.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jeff Riggenbach, PhD
Material Author(s): Jeff Riggenbach, PhD
Jeff Riggenbach, PhD is a best-selling and award-winning author who has earned a reputation as an international expert in cognitive approaches to treating personality disorders. Over a 20-year period, he has developed and overseen CBT-based treatment programs for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addictive behavior disorders and personality disorders at two different psychiatric hospitals and clinics serving over 3,000 clients at multiple levels of care. Dr. Riggenbach trained at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy and Research in Philadelphia, is a Diplomat of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and is a certified cognitive therapist. He has trained over 20,000 professionals worldwide including audiences in all 50 United States, The UK, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Dr. Riggenbach is the author of seven publications including his most recent clinical release The CBT Toolbox (2nd ed): A Workbook for Clients and Clinicians (2021) and his brand new general audiences book “Disarming High Conflict Personalities: Dealing with the 8 Most Difficult People in Your Life Before you Burnout!” (2022). Jeff is known for bridging the gap between academia, research findings, and day-to-day clinical practice, and his work has earned him the reputation for being “the practical tools guy.” His seminars on CBT, DBT, and Schema-Focused Cognitive Therapy routinely receive the highest evaluations from conference participants in terms of clinical utility as well as entertainment value.
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by Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, MS, MA | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) has long been recognized as an evidence-based therapy for the treatment of psychological trauma, and has even been declared a “best practice” for the treatment of PTSD by the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies. However, CPT training is difficult to obtain outside of an agency setting, which limits many clinicians’ trauma treatment skillset. This two-day training introduces attendees to CPT, step-by-step, teaching each of the 12 CPT sessions. The cognitive skills taught in CPT, both alone and when integrated with other trauma treatment approaches, can facilitate fast recovery in some of your most traumatized clients. Don’t miss this rare training opportunity!
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Objectives:
This training will provide participants clinical knowledge and tools to:
a). State the three ways to approach trauma treatment.
b). Describe the cognitive theory of PTSD.
c). Name the five themes of trauma.
d). Define “stuck point.”
e). Complete an A-B-C sheet.
f). Name two self-report tools CPT encourages.
g). Explain the difference between CPT and CPT-C.
h). Describe how clients complete the Impact Statement.
i). State one common stuck point related to safety.
j). State one common stuck point related to control.
k). Identify two brain areas associated with brain change after completing cognitive therapies.
l). Describe how CPT may be integrated with other therapeutic modalities.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this live webinar event includes psychologists, social workers, counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, MS, MA
Material Author(s): Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, MS, MA
Originally trained as a neuroscientist, Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a clinical and forensic psychologist, Amazon #1 best-selling author, and internationally-recognized expert on trauma, anxiety, and the neuroscience of mental health. She is the author of the book, Trauma Treatment Toolbox, published by PESI Publishing & Media. Dr. Sweeton completed her doctoral training at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, and the National Center for PTSD. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in affective neuroscience from Stanford University, and studied behavioral genetics at Harvard University. Dr. Sweeton resides in the greater Kansas City area, where she owns a group private practice, Kansas City Mental Health Associates, and co-owns Mind Works Professional Education, Inc., a continuing education company. She holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and is a former President of the Greater Kansas City Psychological Association. Dr. Sweeton offers clinical and forensic psychological services, and is a sought-after trauma and neuroscience expert who has trained more than 15,000 mental health professionals in all 50 US states and over 20 countries.
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