
FREE 2 DAY EVENT: Hosted by Central Louisiana Human Services District
March 17 @ 8:00 am - March 18 @ 4:00 pm
This event is at full capacity!! Please note there will be NO on-site registration. If you want to be added to a waiting list please email me at lisa@professionaltrainingresourcesinc.com
PRESENTER:
John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.
SCHIZOPHRENIA, DELUSIONAL DISORDER, AND OTHER PSYCHOSES
MARCH 17, 2025
OBJECTIVES:
List and describe the diagnostic criteria, course, specifiers, and other important elements involved in diagnosing psychotic disorders.
List often missed warning signs that are often evident that precede an active psychosis
Discuss key distinctions relating to presentation and course between psychotic disorders in this chapter of DSM-5-TR
Explain Delusional Disorder and reasons it is widely underdiagnosed.
Analyze and distinguish between Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type and Depressive Type
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Diagnostic criteria for Psychotic Disorders – examples illustrated
Schizotypal (Personality) Disorder
Delusional Disorder
Brief Psychotic Disorder
Schizophreniform Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Catatonia
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Morning Break
Diagnostic criteria (continued)
Differential diagnoses
Often missed warning signs that are often evident that precede an active psychosis
Delusional disorder vs. Schizophrenia
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch break
Schizophrenia vs. Bipolar Disorder vs. Schizoaffective Disorder
Why is course so important
Delusional Disorder – Is it the basis for all disorders?
When do symptoms suggest a “delusion” versus a strongly held belief
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Afternoon break
Splitting psychotic hairs – difficult distinctions
Do we over-diagnose or underdiagnose psychoses? – and why?
4:00 p.m. – Adjournment
UNUSUAL SYNDROMES AND CONDITIONS
MARCH 18, 2025
OBJECTIVES:
Discuss and list lesser-known psychological, genetic, and medical syndromes that have been described in the professional literature
Demonstrate and use proper differential diagnostic practices
Compare and explain syndromes with a genetic etiology and those with presumed psychological causes
Explain these syndromes and conditions and know how to make proper referrals when indicated
Participants will be aware of diagnostic markers and treatment suggestions for each condition discussed
AGENDA:
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Outline the criteria for assessing these “syndromes” Appropriate caveats and warnings about their use
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Morning Break
List and describe each syndrome discussed
Diagnostic markers,
Differential indicators
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch break
Differential diagnosis (continued)
Genetic etiology versus other causes
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Afternoon break
Treatment recommendations and possible referral resources
Who should treat each disorder – how to make proper referrals
4:00 p.m. – Adjournment
CE APPROVALS: 6 CE’s One day or 12 for both days
Psychologists – Professional Training Resources, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists. Professional Training Resources, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Social Workers – This program has been approved for 6 clinical continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, and may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
Substance Abuse Counselors – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 6 clock hours.
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Other Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards. Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 3 clock hours.