PRESENTER:

John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES:

Explain and underscore the advantages (and dangers) of utilizing evidenced-based techniques.

Describe the effectiveness of various therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents.

Discuss adult therapeutic interventions and identify those that have demonstrated effectiveness and those for whom no effectiveness has been established.

Demonstrate the evidence for the effectiveness of family therapy, faith-based therapy, and group therapy, and newer, widely used therapeutic approaches

AGENDA:

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  –  Registration

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Evidence-based practice – what is it?  What if there is no evidence?

Therapies that appear to work, therapies that haven’t been proven to work

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Family therapy, faith-based therapy, group therapy – what is the evidence?

AMDR, DBT, and other acronyms – do manualized treatments work?

12:45 p.m. – Adjournment

CE APPROVALS:

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.

Licensed Professional Counselors – Professional Training Resources, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5829.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers – This program has been approved for 4 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 4 clock hours.

NASP – Professional Training Resources is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists.  Professional Training Resources maintains responsibility for the program.

Other Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 4 clock hours.