Ethical Treatment of Trauma, PTSD, & Other Stress Disorders 6.25 clock hours of instruction in the content area of Ethics, with treatment of trauma as a central theme. CETI is an approved provider by ASWB (social workers), NBCC (counselors), NAADAC (substance abuse counselors) and many state boards. To attend this workshop, click on the button above labeled "Sign Up for Workshop" and you can register quickly using your credit card. You will be e-mailed details and confirmation.
Presented by Dr. Joe Law, former VA psychologist, Army combat veteran, and pioneer in treating stress disorders. This program is approved by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, ASWB, NBCC and NAADAC.
Learning Objectives
¨ Differentiate Safe, Evidence-based Approaches from Pseudoscience & Discredited methods.
¨ Utilize a Consistent, Evidence based & Ethical approach to helping.
¨ Recognize Ethical Traps in Providing Expert Testimony.
¨ Implement Assessment/Treatment methods which stand the Test of Ethical Codes & Scientific Research.
¨ Integrate Competency Training as an Ongoing Process of Your Written Continuing Education Plan.
¨ Apply these Insights to Ethical Treatment across the Spectrum of Stress & Trauma.
Locations:
Dallas, TX > Wed, March 17, 2010: Holiday Inn Select, 2645 LBJ Freeway (972) 243-3363.
Austin, TX > Thursday, March 18, 2010: Hilton Austin Airport Drive, 9515 Hotel Drive (512) 385-6767.
San Antonio, TX > Friday, March 19, 2010: Courtyard by Marriott, San Antonio Airport North Star Mall, 88 NE Loop.
((281) 875-4000.
Houston, TX > Monday, March 22, 2010: Marriott Houston North at Greenspoint 255 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E.
(281) 875-4000.
Overland Park, KS > Tuesday, March 23, 2010: Hilton Garden Inn, 5800 College Blvd. (913) 345-2661.
Topeka, KS > Wednesday, March 24, 2010: Capitol Plaza Hotel, 1717 Topeka Blvd. (785) 431-7200.
Wichita, KS > Thursday, March 25, 2010: Holiday Inn, 549 South Rock Rd (316) 686-7131.
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Combat Stress and PTSD: Iraq, Afghanistan and Beyond....21st Century Nightmare 6.25 clock hours of instruction.
Next Workshop To Be Announced.
Learning Objectives
¨ Enhance prevention efforts by learning mistakes made in diagnosis & treatment of combat vets in earlier wars.
¨ Develop a working vocabulary of military & VA terms in order to understand the culture of the military and VA personnel.
¨ Improve clinical assessment of trauma victims in terms of PTSD and other co-morbid conditions: suicide, homeless-ness, addiction, panic disorder and traumatic brain injuries.
¨ Demonstrate treatment techniques for survivors & significant others in order to prevent sub clinical and acute disorders from becoming chronic PTSD
¨ Apply lessons learned to a new generation of military veterans and civilian survivors of trauma to break through barriers to recovery.
Presented by Dr. Joe Law, former VA psychologist, Army combat veteran, and pioneer in treating PTSD. This program is approved by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, NBCC and NAADAC.
“Dr. Law’s workshop on PTSD is one of the most passionate and informative workshops I have ever attended… I went away from the workshop energized with the amount of knowledge and practical therapeutic information I obtained.”
Paul Kyle, Dean of Students, Johnson County, Kansas October 19, 2009.
This workshop introduces the history of our understanding of war trauma, various DSM diagnostic criteria, assessment and treatment techniques. Information is presented in a lecture format, with ample Power Point slides, group discussion, role plays and exercises. Participants receive an annotated bibiliography of useful research and web based resources on the topic of PTSD. Dr. Law shares his 35 years of experience in treating veterans with combat related PTSD, including the development of in-patient treatment protocols, the VA's outreach (Vet Center) program, and how to overcome bureaucratic hurdles to treatment. Dr. Law provides insight into the military culture, military terms and vocabulary, and current attempts to prevent the development of traumatic stress disorders. Contact CETI for details on this interesting presentation or click on the "Sign Up for a Workshop" Link above and to the left to register.
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Best Practices for Treatment of Conduct and Oppositional Defiant Disorders and ADHD: Using Evidence Based Interventions with Externalizing Behavior Disorders. Presented for CETI by Dr. James Stefurak. Date and time to be announced. Pensacola, Florida. 3 Clock Hours. Contact CETI for details on this interesting presentation or click on the "Sign Up for a Workshop" Link above and to the left to register
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CETI also provides targeted modules of instruction to institutions, organizations and agencies desiring a more focused approach. Contact Dr. Law for arrangements at drjoelawmobile@comcast.com
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Dr. Law has developed online course work on the topic of PTSD which is available through Cross Country Education at the following link. www.crosscountryeducation.com/cce/ce_products/online_ce.jsp
CETI offers workshops on topics of interest to mental health professionals. Topics change, so frequently consult this page to look for new offerings. When you find a workshop topic or presenter of interest, click on the button above labeled "Find a Workshop" to find the site nearest to you and the next scheduled date, time and location. When you find one that you wish to attend, click on the button above labeled "Sign Up for Workshop" and you can register quickly using your credit card. You will be e-mailed details and confirmation. Current topics of workshops for individuals are noted above.
