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SUMMARY:FAMILY VIOLENCE:  IS IT IN DSM?
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTER: \nJohn C. Simoneaux\, Ph.D. \n  \nOBJECTIVES: \nDescribe how Louisiana law defines “family violence” and discuss the short term and long-term criminal and civil implications \nExplain different ways that family violence is interpreted by survivors and why clear “evidence” of such violence is often not available \nPredict scenarios therapists might encounter that could result in under-reporting and over-reporting of family violence \nExplain how bias\, on the part of the reporter of violence\, the therapist\, law enforcement\, the courts can lead to more danger for the survivor and injustice for the accused. \n  \n\nAGENDA: \n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  –  Registration \n8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. \nLouisiana law and violence – the interplay between the Civil Code\, the Criminal Code\, the Children’s Code\, etc \nWhat does it take in this state for someone to commit a “crime of violence”? \nThe interaction between divorce\, child custody\, and family violence \nWhen “violence” may be under-reported and situations where it could be over-reported – what are the implications? \nSituations frequently encountered by therapists when the experience of “trauma” has significant legal implications \nHow therapists can be pulled into court when assessing and treating suvivors of trauma \n10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break \n10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. \nThe dangers of under-reporting trauma experiences – missing the etiological significance of trauma \nThe dangers of over-reporting trauma – sometimes it is just too subjective \nTrauma as it relates to family therapy\, child custody\, disability\, etc. \nShould we be communicating that trauma underlies virtually all emotional distress? \nIs there potential for bias in assessing the impact of trauma? \nWhat about profoundly resilient clients – what about profoundly sensitive clients \nPersonality disorders and trauma \n12:45 p.m. – Adjournment \n\nCE APPROVALS: \nPsychologists – 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. \nLicensed 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. \nSocial 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. \nSubstance Abuse Counselors  – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 4 clock hours. \nNASP – 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. \nOther Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 4 clock hours.
URL:https://professionaltrainingresourcesinc.com/event/family-violence-is-it-in-dsm/
LOCATION:Webinar\, On Line\, Pineville\, LA\, 71360\, United States
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SUMMARY:ETHICS:  CHALLENGES TO CONFIDENTIALITY
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTER: \nJohn C. Simoneaux\, Ph.D. \n  \nOBJECTIVES: \nDescribe challenges to maintaining confidentiality that have come about due to social media and other forms of electronic media. \nDiscuss confidentiality concerns relative to new legal mandates such as legal precedents\, lawsuits\, professional board complaints\, etc. \nDesign and discuss a protocol for informing clients about the limits of confidentiality in the present cultural/legal environment. \nPlan ways to ensure the maintenance of confidentiality in spite of present challenges \n  \n\nAGENDA: \n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  –  Registration \n8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. \nList and discuss new challenges to confidentiality\, especially stemming from social media\, electronic communications\, and emerging technologies \nThe impact of HIPAA\, legal rulings\, etc.\, on our ability to maintain confidentiality \n10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break \n10:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. \nWhat promises can be made about confidentiality – how can you reassure your clients while telling the truth \nWays to maximize the chance that confidentiality promises will be honored. \n11:45 a.m. – Adjournment \n\nCE APPROVALS: \nPsychologists – 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. \nLicensed 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. \nSocial Workers – This program has been approved for 3 ethics 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. \nSubstance Abuse Counselors  – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 3 clock hours. \nNASP – 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. \nOther Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 3 clock hours.
URL:https://professionaltrainingresourcesinc.com/event/ethics-challenges-to-confidentiality/
LOCATION:Webinar\, On Line\, Pineville\, LA\, 71360\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Professional Training Resources":MAILTO:lisa@professionaltrainingresourcesinc.com
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SUMMARY:24TH MENTAL HEALTH SUMMER SYMPOSIUM
DESCRIPTION:THE PARAGON CASINO/RESORT IN MARKSVILLE JULY 15TH – JULY 17TH\, 2026\nif you need hotel accommodations\, please call 1800-642-7777 and use the code TRJ14GR to get a reduced rate.\n\nJuly 15th – Medical Mimics – Mind or Body (presenter:  John C. Simoneaux\, Ph.D.)\n7:30 am – 8:00 am – Registration/Breakfast \nDescribe and discuss an overview of those medical conditions that often result in psychological symptoms \nExplain the various physiological causes of depression\, anxiety\, psychoses\, confusion/agitation\, violence\, etc.\, and how these can often appear to be purely psychological difficulties. \n10:00 am – 10:15 am – Break \nDescribe the need to thoroughly review a patient’s medical history\, medication regimen\, and overall physical condition before offering a diagnosis of mental illness. \nAssess and demonstrate how to decide when a medical consultation is needed\, and how to determine the appropriate consultation to obtain. \n12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Lunch on your own \n\nJuly 15th –  Autism Spectrum Disorder (presenter:  Robert A. Wright\, Ph.D.\, LBA\, BCBA-D)\n1:15 pm – 3:00 pm  \nExplain and demonstrate a foundational understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder as outlined DSM-5-TR and elsewhere. \nDescribe Applied Behavior Analysis and an emphasis on fundamental principles and practices in its application \n3:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Break \nDiscuss the empirical evidence described in peer reviewed professional literature supporting ABA interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder \nDesign strategies to foster and facilitate collaboration(s) across professional disciplines in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder \nCreate a professional atmosphere and dialogue that encourages professionals and laypersons to advocate for quality services relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder \n5:30 pm – Adjournment \n7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Pool Party!! \n\nJuly 16th – Clinical Interview/Mental Status:  A Deep Dive (presenter:  David Williams\, Ph.D.\, M.P.)\n7:30 am – 8:00 am – Registration/Breakfast \nDescribe the basic elements of the clinical interview/mental status examination and explain their importance for diagnostics and decision making. \nIntegrate historical information (written and otherwise) with the mental status examination to facilitate the diagnostic process \n10:00 am – 10:15 am – Break \nUtilize mental status information to confirm and explain the presence/absence of mental illness and create a useful narrative for patients and their referring providers. \n12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch on your own \n\nJuly 16th – At the Intersection of Culture\, Trauma\, Resilience and Recovery (presenter: Byron Simoneaux\, Ph.D.)\n1:15 pm – 3:00 pm  \nExplain how culture influences interpretations of experienced trauma and recovery across the lifespan \nDescribe trauma-informed care\, and the challenges of incorporating culture. \n3:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Break \nDescribe current state of science regarding trauma\, resilience\, and recovery from trauma \nDiscuss how to incorporate and utilize the published research about the influence of culture on experienced trauma into practice. \n5:30 pm Adjournment \n\nJuly 17th – It’s a Zoo in Here (presenter:  Sasha Lambert\, Ph.D.)\n7:30 am – 8:00 am Registration/Breakfast \nExamine relevant research demonstrating the impact of both companion and working animals on mental health for differing conditions and populations \nDescribe the history of animals working in mental health care\, including an examination of how roles\, policies\, and legal requirements have evolved over time \n10:00 am – 10:15 am Break \nDefine and distinguish Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals with particular emphasis on current state and federal guidelines and laws \nDiscuss the mental health professional’s role in assisting patients with obtaining an emotional support or service animal\, including current models for evaluation and potential pitfalls \n12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Lunch on your own \n\nJuly 17th – ETHICS: Professionalism (presenter: John C. Simoneaux\, Ph.D.)\n1:15 pm – 3:00 pm                 \nExplain the meaning of a “fiduciary” relationship\, and how presumed responsibilities related to that relationship translate into ethical practice \nDescribe professionalism and explain how it relates to conduct\, dress\, language\, and interactions while delivering support services. \n3:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Break \nCritique your communications with other professionals – can you criticize or not? \nAssess difficult challenges to professionalism and create effective solutions \n4:30 pm Adjournment \n\n  \nCE APPROVALS: \nPsychologists – 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. \nLicensed 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. \nSocial Workers – This program has been approved for 16 (clinical)\, 4 (general) and 3 (ethical) continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers\, Louisiana Chapter\, as authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners and may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Breakdown of hours:  Medical Mimics (4 clinical)\, Autism (4 clinical)\, Mental Status (4 clinical)\, Muti-Cultural (4 clinical)\, It’s a Zoo in Here (4 general) and Ethics: Professionalism (3 ethical). \nSubstance Abuse Counselors  – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 23 clock hours. \nNASP – 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. \nOther Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 23 clock hours.
URL:https://professionaltrainingresourcesinc.com/event/24th-summer-symposium/
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