INNOVATIVE TREATMENT: A PARADIGM SHIFT

AGENDA

This one day clinical workshop will be presented with a strong evidence-based approach for innovative treatment methods leading to wellness and recovery.

8:30
Sign in and breakfast

9:30
Welcome and opening address by CA Department of Mental Health Director Steve Mayberg, MD and CA Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs Chief Deputy Director Michael Cunningham Participants will be able to describe 1) one study of symptom origins and 2) one facility treating symptom origins.

10:00
Innovative treatment: Psychiatrist/author Charles L. Whitfield, MD is in private practice in Atlanta, GA and is a researcher and collaborator at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Participants will be able to 1) give at least two reasons for moving beyond palliative care and accurately determining the underlying causes of mental health symptoms, 2) describe one method for screening for substance abuse in individuals with mental health symptoms in order to ensure that the client/patient becomes abstinent before final assessment of underlying mental health symptoms, 3) list one method for screening for underlying causes of mental health symptoms, 4) give in writing two effective evidence-based methods to assess and treat underlying causes of mental health symptoms, and 5) briefly describe key advantages/disadvantages in using various psychiatric drugs for trauma survivors. (Some objectives be met in afternoon session) (2 hours CEs for Psychologists; .5 hours MCLEs for Attorneys; and 2.5 for others)

12:00
Lunch: Optional Program: Documentaries Stories of Survival: Domestic Violence and Child Custody and Family Court Crisis: Our Children at Risk.

1:00
Child sexual abuse and beyond: Findings from a series of international extreme abuse surveys Psychologist Wanda Karriker, PhD, author of Morning, Come Quickly, will present data on extreme abuse, which increases risk factors for co-occurring disorders. Participants will be able to list 1) three categories of traumatic events occurring in extreme abuse, and 2) five sequelae of extreme abuse as observed by surveyed therapists. (1.5 hours CE credits)

2:30
Innovative treatment: Psychologist/author Randall Noblitt, PhD, professor at Alliant International University, will join Dr. Whitfield in presenting methods of treatment from his extensive experience treating patients with severe mental health symptoms. Author Pam Perskin Noblitt will address funding for individuals with severe mental health symptoms. Participants will be able to describe 1) one innovative treatment modality for victims of extreme abuse, 2) one improvement in submitting SSA forms, and 3) one advantage of developing a trauma- informed, trauma-specific model program, 4) two toxic effects of psychiatric drugs, and 5) how psychiatric drugs can be traumatic instead of helpful. (2.5 hours CE credits; 2.0 hours MCLEs for Attorneys)

5:00
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This conference is co- sponsored by The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) at Alliant International University. IVAT is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IVAT is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors (Provider #5659). IVAT adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. IVAT is approved by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE #33) to offer continuing education for LCSWs and MFTs. IVAT is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses to offer continuing education for nurses (CEP #13737). IVAT is approved by the State Bar of California to offer Minimum Continuing Legal Education for attorneys (#11600). IVAT is approved by the California Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) to offer continuing education for certified alcohol and drug counselors (Provider# 1S-03-499-0109). CE credits approved by CA agencies are accepted in most states.

Fourteenth Annual Northern CA Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Conference. Contact: Cppa001@aol.com or 916-233-8381