From bogus@does.not.exist.com Thu Oct 1 15:34:02 2009 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com (Oregon Bd Licensed Profess Counselors & Therapists Information) Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:34:02 -0700 Subject: [oblpct] Diagnosis Training Message-ID: <1D46FB8A9A21644296B3FBDDB937F4F809D351@oblpctsrv1.OBLPCT.local> Advanced Diagnosis for Mental Health Counselors and Therapists Instructor: Mary Hammond MA LPC This class is intended to meet the requirements for counselors and therapists who have not had a formal Diagnosis class and need to attest to completion by Jan. 1 2010. Friday Evening November 13 and Saturday November 14 2009 12 NASW CEU's pending 150.00 Register at mhnheart at comcast.net Details and Directions to Class will be e-mailed to you Course Title: Advanced Diagnosis for Mental Health Counselors and Therapists Course Description Advanced Diagnosis will present the specific components of assessment and diagnosis, differential and dual diagnosis in mental health and addictions, and opportunities to confidentially discuss cases. In addition the ethics and philosophical concepts regarding diagnosis will be discussed. Course Schedule Friday Evening November 13 4:00- 8:00 with a 20 min break Saturday November 14 9:00-6:00 with 15 min morn and aft breaks and 1 hour lunch Course Requirements: Familiar with DSM IV, attendance all hours and presentation of at least two cases in small groups ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ This information was provided as a courtesy by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Becky Eklund, Executive Director Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road SE, #250 Salem, OR 97302 (503) 378-5499 www.oregon.gov/oblpct From bogus@does.not.exist.com Wed Oct 7 08:19:35 2009 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com (Oregon Bd Licensed Profess Counselors & Therapists Information) Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:19:35 -0700 Subject: [oblpct] SOU Diagnosis CEUs Message-ID: <1D46FB8A9A21644296B3FBDDB937F4F809D387@oblpctsrv1.OBLPCT.local> Accurate Diagnosis for Effective Treatment Planning - A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals Sponsored by Southern Oregon University, Department of Psychology Friday, November 13, 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday, November 14, 8:00am-12:00pm Medford, Oregon - Higher Education Center $149.00 12 CEUs available To Register: Visit http://southernoregon.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInfor mation&int_class_id=14964&int_category_id=4&int_sub_category_id=91&int_c atalog_id=0 or call (541) 552-6899 Overview: This workshop provides participants with an overview of DSM-IV diagnostic categories for children and adults, the assessment process for arriving at diagnostic decisions, and how to translate accurate diagnoses into effective treatment plans. This 12-hour workshop is designed for mental health professionals in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and other related mental health services. Presenters: Douglas C. Smith, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Southern Oregon University and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. He has extensive experience in the areas of psychological assessment, school-based mental health services, and child, adolescent, and family counseling. Thomas A. Cummings, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has been a faculty member at the American School of Professional Psychology, the University of Hawaii, and Hawaii Pacific University. He is a former President of the Hawaii Psychological Association and was Director of Integrative Behavioral Health at the Waimanalo Health Center. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and other anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and neuropsychology. 12 CEUs available: The SOU Psychology Department is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for national Certified Counselors. We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. This information is provided as an informational service of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Becky Eklund, Executive Director Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road SE, #250 Salem, OR 97302 (503) 378-5499 www.oregon.gov/oblpct From bogus@does.not.exist.com Thu Oct 8 16:49:17 2009 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com (Oregon Bd Licensed Profess Counselors & Therapists Information) Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 16:49:17 -0700 Subject: [oblpct] Two training updates Message-ID: <1D46FB8A9A21644296B3FBDDB937F4F809D39F@oblpctsrv1.OBLPCT.local> Mary Hammond asked me to forward this information with location of her class and her bio: Advanced Diagnosis for Mental Health Counselors and Therapists Instructor: Mary Hammond MA LPC Friday Evening November 13 and Saturday November 14 2009 12 NASW CEU's pending 150.00 Register at mhnheart at comcast.net Place: Salem, Oregon Classroom in Mary's Office Details and Directions to Class will be e-mailed to you Bio Mary Hammond MA LPC has been diagnosing and treating mental health and addictions issues for over twenty years. She initially thought that diagnosis was for supervisors and insurance companies. Through stellar supervision and inquiring clients she has come to realize the importance of diagnoses to the clients understanding of what they are dealing with and what they have to do to be well. This class is designed to meet the requirements for Diagnoses under the new counselor/therapist law which goes into effect Jan. 1 2010. ________________________________________________________________________ ________ Here is an updated link for the training at Southern Oregon University: Accurate Diagnosis for Effective Treatment Planning - A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals Sponsored by Southern Oregon University, Department of Psychology Friday, November 13, 8 am-5 pm and Saturday, November 14, 8 am-12 pm Medford, Oregon - Higher Education Center $149.00 12 CEUs available To Register: Visit http://southernoregon.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInfor mation&int_class_id=14964&int_category_id=4&int_sub_category_id=91&int_c atalog_id=0 or call (541) 552-6899 Becky Eklund, Executive Director Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road SE, #250 Salem, OR 97302 (503) 378-5499 www.oregon.gov/oblpct From bogus@does.not.exist.com Fri Oct 9 16:22:09 2009 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com (Oregon Bd Licensed Profess Counselors & Therapists Information) Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:22:09 -0700 Subject: [oblpct] SOU diagnosis training Message-ID: <1D46FB8A9A21644296B3FBDDB937F4F809D3B5@oblpctsrv1.OBLPCT.local> Two previous messages I sent about a diagnosis training offered by Southern Oregon University had internet links that did not work. The link below should get you to SOU's website and information about the training. Thanks for your patience. www.sou.edu/dce/professional/psychology.html Becky Eklund, Executive Director Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road SE, #250 Salem, OR 97302 (503) 378-5499 www.oregon.gov/oblpct From bogus@does.not.exist.com Mon Oct 12 16:00:29 2009 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com (Oregon Bd Licensed Profess Counselors & Therapists Information) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:29 -0700 Subject: [oblpct] Neurobiology/Play Therapy Training Message-ID: <1D46FB8A9A21644296B3FBDDB937F4F809D3CB@oblpctsrv1.OBLPCT.local> What's going on in there? N e u r o b i o l o g y a n d P l a y T h e r a p y With special presenter Lydia Byhardt Bollinger, LCSW Friday, October 30, 2009 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Gregory Forum, Clackamas Community College 19600 Molalla Avenue Oregon City, OR 97045 Registration Fee: ORAPT members $50 Non-members $60 Students $40 (Registration will be available the day of the workshop) Please make checks payable to ORAPT, and mail to: P.O. Box 14113, Portland, OR 97293 More information about the workshop is available on the ORAPT website: http://oregonassociationforplaytherapy.org/ Workshop registrations due by October 23, 2009 If you have questions, would like further information, need to cancel your registration or designate a substitute, please contact Sue Collins-Larson at larson456 at aol.com ORAPT will provide 3.5 contact hours of Continuing Education (CE) through NASW and APT. ORAPT is an APT approved provider. Provider #99-054. Becky Eklund, Executive Director Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road SE, #250 Salem, OR 97302 (503) 378-5499 www.oregon.gov/oblpct From bogus@does.not.exist.com Thu Oct 29 08:41:16 2009 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com (Oregon Bd Licensed Profess Counselors & Therapists Information) Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:41:16 -0700 Subject: [oblpct] ORCA Conference November 5,6,7 in Portland Message-ID: <1D46FB8A9A21644296B3FBDDB937F4F809D4C6@oblpctsrv1.OBLPCT.local> There is still time to register for Oregon Counseling Associations Annual Fall Conference! "Counselors in Unity- Holding the Hope Through Challenging Times" This year's conference will be held in Portland, OR at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel on November 5, 6, & 7, 2009, and will provide excellent networking opportunities, pertinent presentations, and up to 19 CE hours. A full day pre-conference workshop is offered on November 5th, titled "Incorporating the New Brain Paradigm Into Your Counseling", presented by Dr. Raymond Peterson, PhD, LPC. Dr. Andrae Brown, PhD of Lewis & Clark College will Key Note on Friday morning. Becky Eklund, Executive Director of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, will be speaking during the banquet dinner Friday evening. Dr. Rick Johnson of PSU will Key Note on Saturday morning. For more information: www.or.counseling.org or 503.722.7119 Becky Eklund, Executive Director Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 3218 Pringle Road SE, #250 Salem, OR 97302 (503) 378-5499 www.oregon.gov/oblpct