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3/16/2007:Advanced Issues in the Assessment and Treatment of OCD(obsessive-compulsive disorder)

Once considered a rare disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is now the fourth most common psychiatric diagnosis, affecting about 1 in 50 adults and about 1 in 100 school-aged children. In this workshop, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how to conduct a detailed assessment and apply cognitive-behavioral strategies including exposure and ritual prevention techniques in the treatment of OCD. Appropriate for intermediate and advanced level practitioners of social work and other mental health professionals.

Educational Objectives
You Will Learn How To:

1)Identify the diagnostic criteria and associated features of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

2)Summarize the strengths and limitations of medications in treating OCD.

3)Select and implement appropriate assessment and cognitive behavior therapy treatment strategies.

Presenter
Bradley C. Riemann, PhD

Panel Members (If applicable)

Time
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location
Rogers Memorial Hospital - Oconomowoc

Cost
$110.00 includes continental breakfast, box lunch and set of workshop materials

Accreditation
6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(TM)/ 6.0 Continuing Education Hours

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5/11/2007:Treating Traumatized Children

Each year in the United States more than five million children experience or witness a traumatic event. At this workshop you will learn how to recognize the markers of trauma in children, identify family dynamics that can impact treatment and recovery, and integrate aspects of traditional trauma therapy, attachment therapy and play therapy with a family-centered treatment approach to support and sustain recovery. Appropriate for intermediate to advanced level practitioners of social work and other mental health professionals.

Educational Objectives
You Will Learn How To:

1) Distinguish the symptoms of childhood trauma from other behavioral disturbances and mental health disorders seen in children.

2) Implement developmentally appropriate interventions for trauma-based disorders in children.

3) Formulate treatment plans that provide the child and family with skills and resources that promote ongoing, family-based healing.