Once again, we are pleased to present our Spring 2010 calendar. As you will see, a wide range of interesting topics will be presented by very qualified speakers. We are pleased to continue to provide these outstanding educational offerings and look forward to sharing them with you this fall.

All of the Grand Rounds, Special Trainings and Events, and Community Lectures will be held at the Four Winds Conference Center unless otherwise noted. Please call 1-800-546-1754, ext. 2413 for registration or you can register online.

Due to limited seating, registration is limited to the first 100 paid registrants. For those requiring special services, please call no later than two weeks prior to the conference date so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.

 

COMMUNITY AND
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SPRING 2010

APRIL

 

GRAND ROUNDS
Friday • April 16, 2010 • 9:30 – 11:00 am
The Kids Are Alright: Ensuring Happiness, Hope, and Healing in theMidst of a Family Health Crisis

Jennifer Powell-Lunder, Psy.D Clinical Child Psychologist; Program Director, The Lodge Inpatient Adolescent Unit, Four Winds Hospital; Private Practice in Katonah, NY; Co-author of the upcoming book Teenage as a Second Language: A Parent’s Guide to Becoming Bilingual

A family illness affects each member of a family in different ways.Whether the patient is the mother, father, sibling or self each situation brings with it different stressors. Children are particularly vulnerable during such a crisis. Parents are often unsure how toact or what to say to their children in the midst of a family health crisis. The focus of this presentation is on how caregivers (who may also be the patient) can take care of the family and themselves. Special attention will be centered on helping the children and adolescents within the family cope with the issues unique to this type of crisis. Dr. Powell-Lunder is not only a clinical child psychologist she is also a parent, a spouse and a cancer survivor. It is with the perspective of each of these roles in mind that she will offer insights regarding this topic.

At the conclusion of this presentation participants will:

  • Possess an understanding of the complex issues related to a family health crisis.
  • Be equipped with a set of tools to manage specific issues related to a family health crisis.
  • Have an understanding of how and where support is available and what type of support may be beneficial given the individual situation.

Fee: $20.00 payable to Four Winds Foundation, a not -for- profit organization

1.5 CME Credits available - Application pending for 1.5 CASAC Section 2 criteria andCPP/CPS Section 1 criteria clock hours*

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OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 • 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Nursing Career Day

Experience Four Winds first hand during this informal event. Join a team that uses a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.

Your Voice Will Make A Difference!

Refreshments, Tours, an Opportunity to Meet with Nursing Leadership

Competitive Salaries/Benefits. RSVP by April 20th to 1-800-546-1754 ext. 2413

Register Online

 
MAY

 

A COMMUNITY SERVICE
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day

A program for consumers designed to provide an anonymous screening and educational information about anxiety and depressive illnesses.

For information, or to schedule a confidential appointment, please call 1-800-546-1754 ext. 2413.

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SPECIAL TRAINING
Thursday, May 6th • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

Valerie Saltz, L.C.S.W., Four Winds Hospital

New York State recognizes certain professionals to be specially equipped to hold the important role of mandated reporter of child abuse or maltreatment. These include Mental Health Counselors,Marriage and Family Therapists,Creative Arts Therapists, Psychoanalysts, Licensed Social Workers, Physicians,Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Chiropractors, Psychologists, RN’s, School Administrators, Teachers, etc. A State Education Department Certificate of Completion will be given at the endof the class.

Fee: $45.00 payable to the Four Winds Foundation, a not-for-profit organization

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GRAND ROUNDS
Friday, May 14th • 9:30 – 11:00 am
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Co-Occurring Substance Use and Other Psychiatric Disorders

Petros Levounis, MD, MA, Director, The Addiction Institute of New York; Chief, Division of Addiction Psychiatry, St. Luke’s & Roosevelt Hospitals; Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the bio-psychosocial basis of co-occurring Substance Use and Other Psychiatric Disorders.
  • Assess for primary psychiatric conditions in the context of substance use, abuse, and dependence.
  • Modify addiction and mental health treatments to meet the needs of dually diagnosed patients.

Fee: $15.00 payable to Four Winds Hospital

1.5 CME Credits available - Application pending for 1.5 CASAC Section 2 criteria andCPP/CPS Section 1 criteria clock hours*

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*This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0815. Training under a New YorkState OASAS Provider Certification is acceptable for meeting all or part of the CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements.

 

Four Winds Offers CME Credits

Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 2.0 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician’sRecognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits thathe/she actually spent in the educational activity.This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Albert EinsteinCollege of Medicine and Four Winds Hospital. Albert Einstein College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.These programs will be of interest to: physicians, physician’s assistants, psychol-ogists, social workers, nurse practitioners, mental health providers, EAP’s, education professionals, school counselors,RN’s and consumers.