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Once again, we are pleased to present our
Spring 2008 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.
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COMMUNITY AND
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
SPRING 2008
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APRIL |
SPECIAL EVENT
Tuesday, April 8th • 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Nursing Career Day
Experience Four Winds firsthand 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 1st to 1-800-546-1754 ext. 2413
GRAND ROUNDS
Friday • April 11, 2008 • 9:30 – 11:00 am
A Focus on Clinical Interventions for the Long Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse: The “Traumagenic”Dynamics Model*
Kerry Pertchik, Psy.D.,Director of Dialectical Behavior Therapy** Training and Psychologist, Adult Services, Four Winds Hospital, Saratoga Springs,NY
Through the use of a case presentation, this program will explore the complexity of the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse and the difficulties this poses for treatment, and enable participants to:
• Gain an understanding of the prevalence, incidence rates and common factors influencing a patient’s experience of childhood trauma.
• Become familiar with the “traumagenic”dynamics model for understanding the aftermath of trauma and learn to develop individualized treatment plans.
Fee: $25.00 payable to Four Winds Foundation, a not-for-profit organization
1.5 CME Credits Available
* Model developed by David Finkelhor,Ph.D.,University of New Hampshire
**Adapted from the concepts of Marsha M.Linehan,Ph.D.,University of Washington
Register Online
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GRAND ROUNDS
Friday • May 2, 2008 • 9:30 – 11:00 am
The Arc of Eating Disorders: Co-Morbid Diagnosis Contained Within
Judy Scheel, Ph.D., LCSW, Executive Director,CEDAR Associates
Eating disorders are complex conditions that regularly include co-occurring diagnoses such as anxiety and depression and are often accompanied by Axis II diagnoses or substance abuse.This presentation will enable participants to:
• Explore co-morbidity within the eating disorder diagnosis.
• Discuss OCD and trauma/abuse issues, as separate categories contained within an eating disorder diagnosis.
• Describe the similarities and differences between eating disorder and substance abuse treatment methods.
Fee: $15.00 payable to Four Winds Hospital
1.5 CME Credits Available
Register Online
A Community Service
Wednesday • May 7, 2008 • 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.
Free of Charge
SPECIAL TRAINING
Thursday • May 8, 2008 • 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, DentalHygienists, Chiropractors, Psychologists, RN’s, School Administrators, Teachers,etc. A State Education Department Certificate of Completion will be given at the end of the class.
Fee: $45.00 payable to the Four Winds Foundation, a not-for-profit organization
Register Online
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GRAND ROUNDS
Friday • June 6, 2008 • 9:30 – 11:00 am
Successfully Integrating Treatment of Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Disorders
Merrill Herman, M.D.,Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Director, Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center; President of the New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM)
Dr.Herman will provide an overview of diagnostic issues and guidelines for prescribing medications to clients with dual disorders, including the use of medications to achieve abstinence and maintain recovery from substance dependence. At the conclusion of this program, participants shall:
• Describe philosophical barriers to the use of medications.
• Enhance their knowledge of the appropriate use of psychotropic medications to treat co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• Better understand the rationale for using medication to treat addiction in a mental health or addiction treatment center.
Fee: $15.00 payable to Four Winds Hospital
1.5 CME Credits Available Register Online
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Four Winds Offers CME Credits These Professional Education Programs are Jointly Sponsored with Albert Einstein College of Medicine for Continuing Medical Education Credit. |
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