[oblpct] PSU diagnosis training

[Oregon Bd Licensed Profess Counselors & Therapists Information]

Portland State University is offering the following workshops and
courses focusing on diagnosis in Human Services Continuing Education at
PSU this Fall.
   
Click on the link following each series description and then on "current
courses" for more information for each workshop, including registration
instructions.  For more information or questions, please contact Kathy
Lovrien at lovrienk at pdx.edu or 503-725-8165


Issues and Innovations in Mental Health Counseling 
http://www.ceed.pdx.edu/menthealth/ 
	
Adult ADD/ADHD: Transforming Disorganization into Hope 
with Gregory Crosby, MA
Fri  8:30am-4 pm Oct 30
	Explore how to assess and treat ADD/ADHD within a
biological/psychological and social framework and how to identify other
co-occurring disorders. Evidence-based practices for ADD/ADHD will be
explored and examined. Treatment outcomes will be enhanced by
understanding, identifying and matching a client's learning style to
treatment methods. Emphasis will be on helping clients experience
completion through simple, realistic and achievable goals. Group therapy
will be explored as an under examined yet effective option in the
treatment of ADD/ADHD.

Healing From Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction: A Holistic Recovery
Program 
with Douglas Bloch, MA
Fri  8:30am-4 pm Nov 13
	Drawing on his training in clinical psychology and addictions,
author and counselor Douglas Bloch has designed a holistic recovery
program for those individuals who have been diagnosed with depression,
anxiety, bipolar disorder or a substance abuse disorder. In this
workshop, treatment providers will learn a series of tools and
strategies that they can teach their clients to help them stabilize
their moods, increase their energy, and maintain their sobriety. A key
focus will be on integrating mental health and addictions treatment for
co-occurring disorders.
	

Graduate Addictions Training
http://www.ceed.pdx.edu/gcac/ <http://www.ceed.pdx.edu/gcac/> 

Dual Diagnosis 
with Timothy Hartnett, MSW
Mon 6:40-9:20 Sept 28-Nov 30
30 CEU's or 3 graduate credits
	Focus on the development of knowledge, skills, and theoretical
frameworks applicable to the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring
disorders. Gain an understanding of chemical  dependency and mental
health, and look at best practice models of treatment.

*	Learn the clinical framework of concurrent treatment for
dual-diagnosis patients. 
*	Increase knowledge of mental health and chemical dependency in a
co-occurring population. 
*	Understand the concepts of engagement and treatment framing as
fundamental principles in dual diagnosis treatment. 
*	Improve skills in assessment, treatment planning, and treatment
of dual clients. 
*	Increase knowledge of psychopharmacology. 
*	Review principles of group work in treating dual clients

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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