Accurately diagnose dementias based upon symptomatology and onset
Identify effective medications
Identify common problems of persons with dementia
Identify pharmacological interventions to deal with associated problems
Describe considerations when making patient placement/treatment decisions
Differentiate between effective and ineffective interventions for persons with dementia
List the symptoms common to the dementias
Discuss the types of information and education the patient and family require
Based in part on Counselor Toolbox Episode 222 Alzheimer's and Dementias
For mental health and addiction counselors (LPC, LMHC, LPCC, LADC, CADC, and counselors in training), social workers (LCSW, LMSW, LSW, RSW), pastoral staff, case managers (CCM) and marriage and family therapists (LMFT)
Explore information on the use of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Differentially Diagnose Bipolar Disorder and depression
Recognize general medical conditions and drugs that may mimic depression or mania
Understand the goals of management of bipolar disorder and depression
Identify bipolar patients at increased risk of suicide
Understand the link between bipolar disorder and substance abuse
Identify key areas of consideration when making a treatment placement decision
Learn about the areas which patients with bipolar disorder and their families may need education
Familiarize self with the most common psychopharmacological interventions for bipolar disorder abd depression
Explore information on the use of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Identify the nature of depressive symptoms, the relationship between these symptoms and the toxic or withdrawal effects of substances, and how depressive symptoms affect treatment participation.
Explore approaches and psychosocial interventions for working with depressive symptoms, and the clinician's role and responsibilities in relation to substance abuse clients with depressive symptoms.
Determine specific principles, skills, techniques, and resources that may by used in implementing treatment strategies with clients.
Recognize the interactive and collaborative process between the counselor and client and how it supports change and enhances psychological and emotional growth.
Explore information on the use of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders;
Understand the interaction between the diagnoses
Identify how many "problem” behaviors are semi-functional adaptations to help the person survive
Develop an understanding for how a positive change in any one area can lead to positive changes throughout the system
Explore information on the use of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Summarize the diagnostic characteristics for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder
Summarize the most common psychotherapeutic interventions for each disorder
Describe the characteristics of clients with each of these disorders
Identify common psychological and medical disorders that cooccur with eating disorders
Describe how to place patients in any appropriate level of care
Identify psychological or physical symptoms in comment in eating disorders which may necessitate hospitalization
Summarize the goals of treatment for persons with eating disorders
This multimedia course is based, in part, on Counselor Toolbox Podcasts 217, 218, & 219
Review Information About Individual Development, Temperament, and Risk Factors
Review Basic Concepts of Prevention
Describe the Range of Treatments
Review the Basics of Mental Health Services
Explore the Role of Cultural Diversity in Mental Health Services
Discuss the Impact of the Recovery Concept
15 strategies for the prevention of mental illness including community education, early intervention services, community resource development, improving accessibility, improving cultural sensitivity, enhancing protective factors in the environment, drug and domestic violence courts to break the cycle, and more.
Explore information on the use of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Identify the nine goals for psychiatric management of persons with PTSD or ASD
List the eight steps in assessment of a person with PTSD or ASD
Identify eight things to be considered when determining the treatment setting
List three characteristics which would make inpatient treatment a better choice
List for ways to establish and maintain a therapeutic alliance
Explain the most effective ways to coordinate treatment efforts
Identify the types of education which should be provided to patients with PTSD or ASD
Identify the five goals of treatment for patients with PTSD or ASD
Identify the three approaches which are used either alone or in combination in treating this population
List nine issues that should be considered when choosing the appropriate initial treatment modality
Describe approaches for patients who do not respond to initial treatment
Summarize the standard pharmacological treatment strategy for PTSD or ASD
Summarize the recommendations for psychotherapy with persons with PTSD or ASD
Explore historic and well-established contemporary counseling theories, principles and techniques of counseling and their application in professional counseling settings
Discuss the causes of PTSD
Examine PTSD through a strengths-based lens
Identify tools to help patients deal with PTSD symptoms
Define Cognitive Processing Therapy
Explore the 12 Session Protocol for CPT
Examine complex trauma from a developmental and strengths-based lens
Identify interventions to help patients acquire the skills to mitigate the impact of complex trauma
Explore historic and well-established contemporary counseling theories, principles and techniques of counseling and their application in professional counseling settings
Discuss the causes of PTSD
Examine PTSD through a strengths-based lens
Identify tools to help patients deal with PTSD symptoms
Define Cognitive Processing Therapy
Explore the 12 Session Protocol for CPT
Examine complex trauma from a developmental and strengths-based lens
Identify interventions to help patients acquire the skills to mitigate the impact of complex trauma
Explore information on the use of the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Identify Key Features in the Formulation and Implementation of a Treatment Plan
Understand How to Establish a Therapeutic Alliance
Discuss Treatment Settings and Housing Options
Identify management concerns in each of the three stages of presentation
Identify Special Issues in Caring for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Illness
Discuss Clinical Features Influencing the Treatment Plan
Identify Pharmacological Treatments
List Other Somatic Therapies and Specific Psychosocial Interventions
Identify the necessary components for a suicide assessment
Identify risk management methods including consultation, documentation
Identify methods for determining appropriate placement
Understand the factors contributing to suicide risk
Based in part on Counselor Toolbox Episodes 215, 212 Principles of Crisis Intervention and 235 Suicidality Recognition and Treatment and the APA guidelines for suicide intervention
Explore historic and well-established contemporary counseling theories, principles and techniques of counseling and their application in professional counseling settings;
Define Readiness
Learn how to use the readiness ruler
Identify the 4 types of precontemplators
Identify processes people use to move through the stages of change
Explore the TransTheoretical Model of Change
Discuss the 7 steps in the change process
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