This seminar addresses issues most relevant to mental health professionals who are experienced psychotherapists but who have had minimal formal training in treatment of the dissociative disorders.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:
1. Understand the etiology, types, signs and symptoms of pathological dissociation;
2. Recognize the difference between dissociative and other mental health disorders with similar presentations;
3. Be able to identify and develop a treatment strategy for the patient with a dissociative disorder;
4. Develop tools for decreasing cognitive confusion and suicidality;
5. Be aware of how to avoid common treatment errors and complications.

Agenda

Day One
9:00 - 10:15 Nature and Cause of Abnormal Dissociation
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Signs and Symptoms of Dissociative Disorders
12:00 - 1:00 lunch on own
1:00 - 2:30 Discriminating Dissociative from Other Disorders
2:30 - 2:45 break
2:45 - 4:00 Video

Day Two
9:00 - 10:15 Techniques for Screening and Assessment
10:15 - 10:30 break
10:30 - 12:00 Principles of Treatment of Dissociative Disorders
12:00 - 1:00 lunch on own
1:00 - 2:30 Symptom Control and Behavioral Management
2:30 - 2:45 break
2:45 - 4:00 Avoiding Common Treatment Complications

Sheralyn Cox, MSW, Ph.D.

Sherry has maintained a private psychotherapy practice since 1974 and has obtained specialized post-graduate training in treatment of dissociative and other trauma disorders. She is a member of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. She is certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, for which she is also an approved teaching consultant.

Continuing Education Credits

Psychotherapy Associates is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. 11.0 CE hours will be issued. Psychotherapy Associates maintains responsibility for the program.

This seminar meets criteria of an approved 11.0 hour continuing education program for Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioners.

Registration

Registration fee is $135.00. To register, contact Nancy Holman, Southeast Community College, 402-437-2712 or 1-800-828-0072, ext. 2712, www. southeast.edu.

Miscellaneous Notes

Participants are advised that some material presented in this seminar may be stressful or distressing, especially to individuals who are abuse survivors.

Please call 402-437-2712 if you require assistance with hearing, vision, or mobility to make this program accessible.