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7:30 - 8:30 A.M. — Registration |
8:30 - 10:00 A.M.
— Scott Miller, Ph.D. |
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| Scott Miller, Ph.D. |
Pathways To Possibility With Difficult Patients
Scott Miller, Ph.D.
Co-founder, Institute for the Study
of Therapeutic Change. Author, The Heart and Soul of Change.
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| 10:30 - 12:00 Noon — Scott Miller, Ph.D. |
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Creating Hope With The Borderline Client |
12:00 NOON - 1:15 P.M. — Lunch (on your own) |
1:15 - 2:45 P.M. — Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
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Anger & Aggressive Behavior:
A Life-Span
Treatment Approach |
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Donald Meichenbaum,
Ph.D. |
Examine the nature and development of anger and aggressive behavior
from a life-span perspective.
Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
Professor
Emeritus, University of Waterloo Research Director, The Melissa Institute
for Violence Prevention and the Treatment of Victims Of Violence.
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3:15 - 4:45 P.M. — Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
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Treatment of Individuals with Anger-
Control Problems |
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A case conceptualization model is presented for assessment and treatment decisions
including the challenges of predicting and preventing violence. |
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7:30 - 8:30 A.M. — Registration |
8:30 - 10:00 A.M. — Pat Love, Ed.D. |
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The Truth About Love |
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| Pat Love, Ed.D. |
A healthy long-term love relationship is the single greatest predictor
of overall success in life. Come hear the truth about love and learn
the elements of vintage love.
Pat Love, Ed.D.
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Author, The Truth About Love: Hot Monogamy. Co-founder, Austin
Family Institute. |
10:30 - 12:00 Noon — Pat Love, Ed.D. |
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When It Is Hard To Love:
Overcoming Past Hurts That
Keep You From Happiness
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Hurts from past relationships can be manifested as anxiety, depression, ambivalence, and/or
fear of commitment. This presentation helps you gain a better understanding of how to
transform the past to create a brighter future.
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12:00Noon - 1:15 P.M. — Lunch (on your own) |
1:15 -2:45 P.M. — Irvin D. Yalom, M.D. |
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The Gift of Therapy:
Existentially Flavored Tips |
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| Irvin D.Yalom, M..D. |
The Existential Approach — Process and content, and the nature of the therapeutic relationship.
Irvin D. Yalom, M.D.
Author, Existential Psychotherapy,
Group Psychotherapy and other books. Newest Book, The Gift
of Therapy, 2002.
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3:15 -4:45 P.M. — Irvin D. Yalom, M.D. |
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Beware The Occupational Hazards &
Cherish The Occupational Privileges |
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The hazards and privileges of doing psychotherapy and a special focus on the therapists
use of self and using dreams in therapy.
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7:30 - 8:30 A.M. — Registration |
8:30 - 10 A.M. — Vicki Berkus, M.D., Ph.D., CEDS |
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Eating Disorders: Beyond Dieting |
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Vicki Berkus, M.D.,
Ph.D., CEDS. |
This presentation deals with the increasing complexity of treating
a patient with an eating disorder. Several interventions will be
discussed along with the need for teamwork in working with
this population.
Vicki Berkus, M.D., Ph.D., CEDS |
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President-Elect, IAEDP, International
Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Medical
Director, Eating Disorders Programs, Sierra Tucson. |
10:15 - 11:45 P.M. — Richard Fields, Ph.D. |
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Romancing The Stoned:
Engaging
Highly Intellectualized Ambivalent Substance Abusers
Into Exploring Recovery |
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| Richard Fields,
Ph.D. |
This presentation focuses on interventions points, and issues
for the very bright, highly intellectualizing substance abusers.
The dynamics of engagement are illustrated using videotape
and case examples.
Richard Fields, Ph.D.
Author,
Drugs in Perspective, McGraw Hill, 5th edition, 2003. Private
Counseling Practice, Tucson, AZ & Seattle, WA. Owner/Director,
FACES Conferences.
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11:45 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. — Lunch (on your own) |
1:00 - 2:30 P.M. — Phillip Resnick, M.D. |
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Risk Assessment for Violence |
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This half-day session is designed to provide a practical map through the marshy minefield
of uncertainty in risk assessment for violence. Recent research will be used to help clinicians
do better dangerousness assessments in persons with delusions, command hallucinations, premenstrual tension and homosexual panic. A fast moving, well organized, humorous
presentation packed with vital information.
Phillip Resnick, M.D. |
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An internationally known forensic psychiatrist,
noted for his expertise in clinical prediction of violence risk, assessment
of malingering and deception, and expert witness testimony. He has
provided consultation and/or expert witness testimony in many high
profile cases, including: Andrea Yates, Amy Grossberg, Jeffrey Dahmer,
and others. Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Case Western
Reserve School of Medicine. |
2:45 - 4:15 P.M. — Phillip Resnick, M.D. |
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Risk Assessment for Violence (Continued) |
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