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Profile of a Pedophile: Identifying Child Sex Predators in Clinical Practice

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:21:33 +0000

Start: 07/30/2013 10:00 am

Timezone: America/Chicago

This webinar addresses practice standards, legal and ethical considerations of evaluating and diagnosing pedophilia in clinical practice, and psychological profiles and typologies of pedophiles.

Full Description:
Pedophilia is a serious problem in the United States, yet many are in denial about the prevalence of child sex abuse. This is partially due to pedophiles being rarely identified, thus rarely diagnosed. This seeming contradiction can be explained by the fact that pedophiles usually offend against many victims before being apprehended. Many are never caught. During this webinar, practice standards as well as legal and ethical considerations of evaluating and diagnosing pedophilia in clinical practice will be reviewed. Various assessment tools and diagnostic considerations will be highlighted, including review and discussion of a clinical case example. Psychological profiles and typologies of pedophiles are provided along with an examination of the mindset of pedophiles and their behavioral patterns to help mental health professionals recognize, evaluate, and diagnose pedophilia in a clinical setting.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Identify the hallmarks of pedophilia and how to recognize a child sex predator in a clinical setting
Describe the mindset and behavioral patterns of child sex predators
Examine how to formally assess and diagnose pedophilia in a clinical setting and how to assess a pedophile's potential for re-offending
Discuss a clinical case example of a pedophile assessment
Evaluate community and societal perspectives on pedophilia and child sex abuse
Recognize potential legal and ethical issues for the mental health professional within the context of pedophilia and child sex abuse cases

Your Presenter:
SARAH SHELTON, PsyD, MS, MPH, MSCP, MSCS, NCPC, NCCE, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Health and Forensics. In addition to her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, she possesses graduate degrees in Public Health, Forensics, and Psychopharmacology. She is an international presenter and author of peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters, and is frequently published in the popular press. Dr. Shelton founded Psychological Wellness Group, LLC in Paducah, Kentucky, and has over a decade of clinical experience. She holds multiple professorships as well as state and national level elected and appointed positions. Dr. Shelton frequently serves as an expert witness in family, juvenile, civil, and criminal courts.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link:
https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counselors, Social Workers, Case Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatric Nurse, Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Juvenile Justice Personnel, Clergy, Criminal Justice Personnel, Attorneys, Educators, Judges, Probation Officers, Law Enforcement, School Psychologists/School Guidance Counselors, Mental Health Nurses

Profile of a Pedophile: Identifying Child Sex Predators in Clinical Practice

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:20:46 +0000

Start: 07/23/2013 12:00 pm

Timezone: America/Chicago

This webinar addresses practice standards, legal and ethical considerations of evaluating and diagnosing pedophilia in clinical practice, and psychological profiles and typologies of pedophiles.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

Innovative Treatments for Anxiety: New Approaches for All Ages and Disorders

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:18:07 +0000

Start: 08/07/2013 1:00 pm

Timezone: America/Chicago

Examine effective treatment plans for anxious clients of all ages and identify tools that can be applied immediately when faced with therapeutic setbacks.

Full Description:
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting millions of people. This webinar focuses on new and innovative ways to treat anxiety in individuals of all ages. We also discuss effective, ready-to-use tools that can be applied immediately for work with anxious clients such as Habit Reversal Training, Interoceptive Exposure, and Panic Control Treatment. Tips for therapeutic trouble shooting and areas of caution when working with anxious individuals are also covered.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Examine new tools for treating anxiety
Review what can go wrong with exposure treatment and how to trouble shoot
Define Interoceptive Exposure, a new treatment especially aimed at treating panic attacks/disorder
Identify triggers, nightmares, and flashbacks with easy, ready-to-use tools
Discuss the use of medications and herbal remedies in treating someone with an anxiety disorder

Your Presenter:
CHRISTINE FRYDENBORG DARGON, PhD, has been working with children and families for 20 years in such areas as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. She is currently co-owner of Valley Counseling and Psychological Services (VCPS) in Sedona, Arizona. In addition to her private practice, she is currently on faculty at Grand Canyon University serving students in the Master of Counseling Psychology Program. Dr. Dargon received her Doctorate of Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, her Master of Science in Education in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University with a focus in School Counseling, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut.

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Case Managers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Parents

Innovative Treatments for Anxiety: New Approaches for All Ages and Disorders

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:17:29 +0000

Start: 08/02/2013 2:00 pm

Timezone: America/Chicago

Examine effective treatment plans for anxious clients of all ages and identify tools that can be applied immediately when faced with therapeutic setbacks.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Case Managers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Parents

Psychoeducation and Motivational Enhancement Techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:05:17 +0000

Start: 08/28/2013 1:00 pm

Timezone: America/Chicago

Discuss specific types of psychoeducation and applications of motivational interviewing within a CBT framework. Engage clients in the early phase of CBT and prepare them for change.

Full Description:
Research suggests that many clients who present for therapy are not yet in a place where they are ready to take action. Many cognitive therapists immediately jump into the application of cognitive and behavioral change techniques, which has the potential to impair their therapeutic relationship and increase the likelihood of dropout in clients who have not yet made a full commitment to treatment. This webinar will provide detailed descriptions of techniques associated with two broad strategies for orienting clients to treatment. Psychoeducation is the provision of information to clients about their presenting problem, the structure and process of treatment, the theoretical rationale for treatment, and the treatment’s efficacy rates. Motivational enhancement is a set of strategies based on the principles of motivational interviewing that can be applied before beginning a course of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to increase clients’ motivation for treatment. Webinar participants will gain an understanding of the rationale for and purpose of psychoeducation and motivational enhancement, as well as specific techniques that achieve these aims.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Discuss readiness for change and the Stages of Change model
Define the rationale for and purpose of psychoeducation
Identify specific types of psychoeducation to provide in five domains
Recognize the basic principles of motivational interviewing
Assess specific cognitive behavioral therapy motivational enhancement techniques that build upon motivational interviewing

Your Presenter:
Amy Wenzel, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in private practice and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She is the author or editor of 11 books, many on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and has published approximately 100 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Wenzel has provided intensive training to over 125 masters and doctoral level clinicians in CBT. Dr. Wenzel is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology, is a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, has held leadership positions in the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and is on the scientific advisory board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Case Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners

Psychoeducation and Motivational Enhancement Techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:04:01 +0000

Start: 08/21/2013 2:00 pm

Timezone: America/Chicago

Discuss specific types of psychoeducation and applications of motivational interviewing within a CBT framework. Engage

clients in the early phase of CBT and prepare them for change.

Full Description:
Research suggests that many clients who present for therapy are not yet in a place where they are ready to take action.

Many cognitive therapists immediately jump into the application of cognitive and behavioral change techniques, which

has the potential to impair their therapeutic relationship and increase the likelihood of dropout in clients who have

not yet made a full commitment to treatment. This webinar will provide detailed descriptions of techniques associated

with two broad strategies for orienting clients to treatment. Psychoeducation is the provision of information to

clients about their presenting problem, the structure and process of treatment, the theoretical rationale for

treatment, and the treatment’s efficacy rates. Motivational enhancement is a set of strategies based on the principles

of motivational interviewing that can be applied before beginning a course of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to increase

clients’ motivation for treatment. Webinar participants will gain an understanding of the rationale for and purpose of

psychoeducation and motivational enhancement, as well as specific techniques that achieve these aims.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

interviewing

Your Presenter:
Amy Wenzel, PhD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in private practice and Clinical Assistant Professor at the

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She is the author or editor of 11 books, many on cognitive behavioral

therapy (CBT), and has published approximately 100 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Wenzel has provided

intensive training to over 125 masters and doctoral level clinicians in CBT. Dr. Wenzel is board certified by the

American Board of Professional Psychology, is a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, has held leadership

positions in the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and is on the scientific advisory board of the

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web

account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15

to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the

event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you

first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link:

https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Case

Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners

Social Problem Solving Techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:33 +0000

Start: 08/22/2013 11:00 am

Timezone: America/Chicago

Discover tools and intervention strategies that will facilitate social problem solving in clients who lack effective problem solving skills as well as clients who have difficulty implementing them.

Full Description:
Most clients who seek psychotherapy are dealing with life problems. A fundamental tenet of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is that treatment focuses on helping clients to solve their present-day problems and challenges. This webinar will provide a step-by-step illustration of tools to facilitate social problem solving, or the solving of “real life” problems (D’Zurilla & Nezu, 2007). It will distinguish between skills deficits (i.e., lack of skills) and performance deficits (i.e., presence of skills but difficulty applying them) and provide a step-by-step illustration of tools that can help clients overcome these deficits. In addition, this webinar will describe tips for implementing communication skills training, which often co-occurs with social problem solving interventions. Webinar participants will gain an understanding of the rationale for and purpose of social problem solving, hints for maximizing the effectiveness of social problem solving interventions, ways to overcome obstacles that commonly occur when implementing social problem solving interventions, and applications to specific clinical presentations.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Discuss the rationale for and purpose of social problem solving
Discover tools for working with clients who have problem solving and communication skills deficits
Identify tools for working with clients who have performance deficits
Discover tips for optimizing social problem solving interventions
Develop an understanding of the manner in which social problem solving is useful for particular clinical presentations

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Case Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners

Social Problem Solving Techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:08 +0000

Start: 08/09/2013 11:00 am

Timezone: America/Chicago

Discover tools and intervention strategies that will facilitate social problem solving in clients who lack effective problem solving skills as well as clients who have difficulty implementing them.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Case Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners

Behavioral Activation Techniques in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:57:51 +0000

Start: 07/24/2013 12:00 pm

Timezone: America/Chicago

Discuss the theoretical foundation of behavioral activation, tips for optimizing the delivery of behavioral activation, and behavioral activation's evidence base. Participants will learn multiple ways to overcome treatment obstacles and facilitate long-term behavior change.

Full Description:
Behavioral activation is a cognitive-behavioral strategy that helps depressed clients become more actively engaged in their lives. This webinar will provide a step-by-step illustration of behavioral activation techniques. Webinar participants will gain an understanding of the rationale and purpose of behavioral activation, as well as strategies for implementing specific behavioral activation techniques with clients. Webinar participants will also learn about ways to overcome obstacles when implementing behavioral activation and ways to help the client move from a behavioral pattern of avoidance to a behavioral pattern of engagement.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Discuss the rationale for and purpose of behavioral activation
Examine ways to optimize activity monitoring and scheduling
Discover creative approaches for implementing activity scheduling with clients who are non-compliant
Identify techniques to assist clients in moving from a behavioral pattern of avoidance to one of engagement
Develop an understanding of the manner in which behavioral activation techniques are useful with particular clinical presentations

Your Presenter:
Amy Wenzel, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in private practice and Clinical Associate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She is the author or editor of 10 books, many on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and has published approximately 100 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Wenzel has provided intensive training to over 125 masters and doctoral level clinicians in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Wenzel is a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, has held leadership positions in the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and is on the scientific advisory board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Case Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners

Behavioral Activation Techniques in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:57:16 +0000

Start: 07/12/2013 1:00 pm

Timezone: America/Chicago

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Case Managers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners