June 18 – Psychological Trauma: Evidence-based Intervention Techniques
Held in collaboration with the Martinsburg Veterans Administration Medical Center and Brook Lane Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:30 am—4:00 pm (Check-in 8:00 am) Clarion Hotel Shepherdstown, 233 Lowe Drive, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443. This seminar will present evidence-based intervention techniques for the prevention, response and recovery from the psychological impact of a traumatic event. Discussion will include the significant role of the military in the development of early interventions that help prevent the progression from an Acute Stress Reaction to Acute Stress Disorder to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Interventions to be discussed include: Cognitive Behavior therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Prolonged Exposure (PE) as well as pharmacological treatment options.
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Sept 20 Ethics Seminar - Violence & Mental Illness
Two dates to choose from: Friday, September 20, or Friday, September 27, 2013, 8:30 —11:45 am (Check-in 8:00 am) Community Room, Brook Lane Campus, Hagerstown, MD 21742. This program will provide 3 hours of continuing education in ethics, law, professional conduct and risk management to satisfy Maryland licensure requirements. This seminar will help clinicians understand violence/abuse from the judicial system and mental health perspectives and present information to assure compliance with Maryland law. Strategies for risk assessment and management will be discussed to protect both the client and clinician from potential harm.
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