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by Tim Cassidy | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
This course contains the manual, “Multi-Setting Peaceful Mind,” a treatment approach developed to help providers (including those who are not mental health providers) who are not specialists in dementia deliver evidence-based CBT to address anxiety in individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia or cognitive impairment.
Objectives:
a). Name at least three of the tools described in this course that can help individuals with cognitive impairment manage anxiety.
b). Discuss the relationship between anxiety and dementia.
c). Describe at least two learning strategies that might be helpful for individuals with a memory impairment.
d). Name at least three causes of cognitive impairment and/or dementia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA
Material Author(s): Cynthia A. Kraus-Schuman, Ph.D., Nancy Wilson, MA, MSW, Whitney A. McCray, LCSW, Jessica Calleo, Ph.D., Carmen Spain, RN, Mark E. Kunik, MD, MPH, & Melinda A. Stanley, Ph.D.
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by Tim Cassidy | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
This course provides an overview of the etiologies of juvenile sexual offending and the pathways related to the development, onset, and maintenance of sexually abusive behavior, and describes effective treatment approaches for juvenile sexual offenders as well as data on recidivism in this population.
Objectives:
a). Name at least two etiologies of juvenile sexual offending and at least two factors that impact the development, onset, and maintenance of sexually abusive behavior in juveniles.
b). Discuss common patterns of juvenile sex offenses based on each type of offender.
c). Describe effective treatment approaches for juvenile sexual offenders.
d). Summarize recidivism rates for sexually offending juveniles.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA
Material Author(s): U.S. Department of Justice Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking
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by Tim Cassidy | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
This course teaches readers how to improve cultural competence during evaluation and treatment planning processes, and describes core competencies for mental health providers and how to develop them.
Objectives:
a). Identify at least one culturally appropriate screening/assessment tool.
b). Discuss how to assess readiness and motivation for change.
c). Describe how to incorporate cultural factors into treatment planning.
d). List the main core cultural competencies for mental health providers.
e.) Describe how to self-assess for individual cultural competence.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA
Material Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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by Tim Cassidy | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
This course consists of an 8-session outpatient therapy group manual for individuals suffering from gambling addictions. This manual outlines the structure of the group, as well as suggested activities and discussions.
Objectives:
a). Discuss the main topics to emphasize for each session.
b). Describe the similarities between pathological gambling and chemical dependence.
c). List at least three steps of the Gamblers Anonymous program.
d). Name at least two recovery strategies described in the manual.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA
Material Author(s): G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jefferson D. Parker, Ph.D.; Randy S.
Burke, Ph.D.; Frances Hill; Paul Matens, L.C.S.W.; Mental Illness Research and Clinical Center
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by Tim Cassidy | Sep 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
This course explores ethical aspects associated with the increased use of neuromodulation in anorexia nervosa.
Objectives:
a). Describe repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS).
b). Provide an overview of the reviewed published studies on rTMS for anorexia.
c). Discuss the ethical implications of using rTMS for anorexia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this event includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed counselors, MFT’s, and other clinical mental health professionals.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Jennifer Sweeton, Psy.D, MS, MA
Material Author(s): Alina Coman, Finn Skarderud, Deborah L. Reas, & Bjorn M. Hofmann
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