Mental Health Monday Training Series

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Participants will learn about how chronic pain can lead to addiction, the differences between someone with chronic pain who is addicted and the person with chronic pain who is “only” physiologically tolerant. Read more »

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This training will take you from Freud's foundational understanding to contemporary perspectives on transference and countertransference.  Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to navigate these intricate dynamics in helping relationships to foster healthy and safe environments with clients.  Read more »

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Whether you are a psychotherapist, case manager, crisis phone worker, or substance abuse counselor, you will face individuals with personality traits that complicate your interactions and treatment. Sometimes these traits are subtle, but frequently they are severe enough to be to provide a major difficulty. Many clinicians feel inadequately prepared to recognize and manage personality based... Read more »

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Every parent wishes for their child to lead a happy and healthy life, but sometimes disparities can arise in the form of trauma or attachment issues. If you're a therapist, social worker, psychiatrist, or psychologist seeking to gain a better understanding of how childhood development works, our training on Trauma and Child Attachment Styles is the perfect way to develop your skillset.  Read more »

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In this session, participants will learn about the foundations of grief, including the variety of losses and grief reactions, grieving styles, specific types of grief, ways to cope with grief and the importance of self-care when supporting grievers. Read more »

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The presentation introduces practitioners to conceptual issues including social validity of evidence-based treatments for anxiety, appropriate treatment objectives, and the notion of treating symptoms versus disorders. Participants will also be exposed to several common evidence-based treatments for adolescent anxiety including exposure/response prevention, regulated breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, distraction, and goal setting. Read more »

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The limitations of DSM-5 (the diagnostic manual for psychiatry) are seldom more apparent than when working with the mood disorders. The diagnosis of depression consistently shows poor reliability in field studies. "The Bipolar Spectrum" is a term encompassing an effort to incorporate clinical observations regarding atypical cyclical mood disorders with standard diagnostic criteria. It... Read more »

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The prevalence of eating disorders in on the rise. Research indicates that the incidence of eating disorders are on the rise, yet very few individuals struggling with eating disorders ever get treatment. Mental health and healthcare professionals are often in a position to identify eating disorders and refer them for care but often times have limited knowledge and training in this area. We know that early detection and intervention are correlated with better outcomes. Read more »

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This workshop will look at the similarities and differences between OCD and OCPD. Research shows that some characteristics overlap between these two diagnoses, and the intention behind this workshop is to provide information on each, along with various ways to approach treatment. Read more »

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Millions of people use social media and play video games. Currently, there is no official diagnosis for social media addiction. The American Psychological Association has listed it as a condition for further study, but compulsive social media use is recognized as a behavioral addiction and is becoming increasingly more common. Gaming disorder became a recognized diagnosis in 2019. This training will examine the developmental, social and neuroscience impacts that influence compulsive social media use and gaming disorders. Read more »

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Prodromal Symptoms

• Brief history, indicators, Open Dialogue, duration of untreated psychosis (DUP), Three common experiences of altered states: Defense mechanisms, Spirituality and Non-Ordinary experiences, developmental stages and increasing support

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This workshop is tailored for mental health professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in geriatric mental health care. The session will delve into the unique psychological challenges faced by the elderly, including the management of mental health disorders, the impact of aging on mental well-being, and the provision of culturally sensitive care. Read more »