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Bipolar Spectrum: Bringing Evidence into Practice


Speaker:
James Phelps, MD
Duration:
Full Day
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Code:
LWC012875
Brochure Code:
PLW49397
Media Type:
Live Webcast - Also available: Digital Seminar | DVD

Dates

Normal Price:      $249.99 - Now:  $49.99 - Exclusive offer when combined with this live training.

Description

  • Moving beyond “overdiagnosis” and “underdiagnosis” to accurate diagnosis
  • For patients with complex depressions but not mania: How does the DSM-5® mixed features specifier and Not Elsewhere Classified category apply?
  • Psychotherapy is now routine bipolar treatment -- but which techniques can you easily adopt?
  • Do chronotherapies and “natural” pills beat antidepressants for bipolar depression? Is it your job to offer them?
  • What is bipolar disorder anyway? Understand—in plain English— current research on its genetic, molecular and anatomic basis.

Cut through the hype about bipolar disorder. This seminar brings up-to-date evidence to the practical level: treating clients. How will the DSM- 5® changes affect diagnosis of bipolar disorders? Is the “bipolar spectrum” represented? We will use case examples to incorporate the DSM-5® changes in your diagnostic process without getting caught up in the details. This includes routinely assessing and documenting – simply and efficiently – bipolar markers that do not appear in the DSM®, to make your diagnoses rigorous and reliable.

The time has come for psychotherapy to stand alongside medication approaches in the routine treatment of bipolar disorder. We will review “chronotherapy,” Social Rhythm therapy, and several PsychoEducation techniques that you can immediately apply with clients. The controversial role of antidepressants in treatment of bipolar depression, and the role of therapists in guiding patients toward non-medication and “natural” treatments will complete this tour through Bipolar Controversies. Dr. Phelps will help you practice (safely) the use of these techniques and tools in a lively day of laughter and learning. You will emerge enthused and ready to use at least three new approaches with patients the very next day.

This seminar will provide you with the understanding and tools to:

  • Use up-to-date instruments like the Bipolarity Index, the Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale and the Hypomania Checklist
  • Differentiate bipolarity from anxiety disorders, ADHD, personality disorders, and substance use—with an eye on treatment differences
  • Help patients and families come to terms with multiple variations of bipolar disorder, from initial diagnosis to long-term management
  • Practice psychotherapy in concert with medications, including the 3 main medications used in bipolar depression
  • Position yourself with primary care providers who are using or developing a Medical Home model
  • Make bipolar disorder one of the conditions you’re comfortable identifying – and treating

OUTLINE

Over? Under? Or Accurate Diagnosis

  • Case example: the Brown Univ. “overdiagnosis” study
  • Compare the data in children/adolescents
  • Remembering 4 moods and 7 criteria for hypo/mania
  • Screening tools to efficiently gather information
  • DSM-5® hypomania-duration: still 4 days?

Eleven Non-Manic Bipolar Markers

  • Case example: not bipolar, but not unipolar?
  • Where did these non-manic markers come from? Who uses them? Should you?
  • How can you remember them? WHIPLASHED
  • Using a screening tool instead of memorizing
  • A system for reporting: The Bipolarity Index

Is there a “Bipolar Spectrum”?

  • Case example: implications for treatment
  • DSM-5®’s mixed features specifier : Is that a “spectrum” step?
  • What is the therapist’s role in guiding treatment?
  • How to educate patients/families? (and doctors?)

Differentiating bipolar from X,Y,Z

  • Case example: PTSD or bipolar or both?
  • The overlapping criteria problem
  • What will happen if you’re wrong?
  • Is it all about antidepressants?

What is “bipolar disorder” anyway?

  • Depression is not a moral weakness
  • One gene can make that much difference?
  • Fighting stigma with information
  • Where is depression located in the brain?

Treatment: A Big-Picture View

  • Case example: Balancing risk, benefit – and data!
  • Antidepressants can make bipolar disorder worse, 5 different ways
  • Psychotherapy is an integral component, not an add-on!
  • Non-medication mood stabilizers: An example in darkness
  • Remembering nine alternatives to antidepressants
  • Practicing in or in concert with a Medical Home model

Social Rhythm Therapy

  • Case example: What time to bed?
  • The Social Rhythm metric (easy)
  • Selling rhythm? What a challenge!
  • Selling darkness is easier
  • What to do about TV, Internet, texting

Using components of Triple Chronotherapy

  • Case example: Treating depression without medications
  • Three ingredients: Darkness, light, and timing
  • Is this do-able in your practice?
  • Why isn’t this more widely used?

Bipolar Therapy Manuals

  • Case example: Old therapist, new technique
  • What are you looking for? (BP I? BP II? Spectrum?)
  • Common ingredients list
  • Comparing four manuals: Which is yours?

Medication approaches

  • Case example: lithium or lamotrigine?
  • Why it boils down to 3 main options for depressed phases
  • FDA indications and “evidence-based medicine”: A Pharma’ scam?
  • Fish oil and NAC (n-acetlycysteine); can you suggest?
  • How about Vitamin D? tryptophan?

How bad are antidepressants?

  • Case example: Here’s why you should worry
  • Do antidepressants even work in bipolar disorder? (or unipolar?!)
  • Mixed states, rapid cycling are worse than “switching”
  • Speculation: “Kindling” and “tardive dysphoria”
  • Withdrawing antidepressants: 31 tricks from Dr. Tam Kelly

For fun, before we go

  • Have your darkness and eat it too
  • The science of virtual darkness
  • Accumulating evidence for efficacy
  • How to explain and prescribe virtual darkness

OBJECTIVES

  • Recognize the DSM-5® changes and use them in diagnosis of unipolar mixed states (as well as bipolar disorders).
  • Utilize effective screening tools including the Mood Disorders Questionnaire or the Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale, and the Hypomania Checklist.
  • Assess 11 non-manic bipolar markers efficiently.
  • Implement Social Rhythm Therapy and use some elements of chronotherapy including light/dark management, dawn simulators, light therapy, and patient education.
  • Recognize current medication strategies and how to integrate these with psychotherapy (e.g. avoiding antidepressants).
  • Use virtual darkness and motivational explanations thereof to foster regular sleep hours and rational approaches to late night TV, Internet and light.

ADA Needs

We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.

Credit


* Credit Note - *

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the on-line post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). 

Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this live interactive webcast. This webcast is a broadcast of a live event. You will be able to type questions to the speaker. The speaker will see the questions and address them during the presentation as time allows. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether web based activities are an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

CE Information is based on 100% attendance.

 


Counselors - Counselors

This educational offering consists of 6.25 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


Counselors - Texas Counselors

PESI, Inc. has been approved as a continuing education sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Provider #: 2477. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.


Counselors - Minnesota Counselors

This activity has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy for 6.25 hours of credit for LPC’s. Activity #: .


Counselors - South Carolina Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists

This program has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Approval #4540.


Social Workers - Social Workers

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the course. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2017 - January 27, 2020. Social Workers completing this course receive 6.25 (Clinical) continuing education credits. Course level: Intermediate. Full attendance is required. No partial credit will be offered for partial attendance. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete the program evaluation.


Social Workers - Canadian Social Workers

PESI, Inc., #1062, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the course. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2017 - January 27, 2020. Social Workers completing this course receive 6.25 (Clinical) continuing education credits for completing this intermediate level course. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete the program evaluation. Full attendance is required. No partial credit will be offered for partial attendance. Canadian provinces may accept activities approved by the ASWB for ongoing professional development.


Social Workers - Florida Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Mental Health Counselors

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.


Social Workers - Illinois Social Workers

PESI, Inc is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. License #: 159-000154. Full attendance at this course qualifies for 6.0 contact hours.


Social Workers - Kansas Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider #14-006. This course has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours.


Social Workers - Minnesota Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Minnesota, Board of Social Work. Provider #: CEP-140. This course has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours. This certificate has been issued upon successful completion of a post-test.


Psychologists - Canadian Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. PESI, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program. This program is approved for 6.0 continuing education hours. Full credit statement at: www.pesi.com/cpa-statement


Psychologists - Florida Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Psychology. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.3 continuing education credits.


Marriage & Family Therapists - Marriage & Family Therapists

This activity consists of 380 minutes of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the activity advertisement, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


Marriage & Family Therapists - Texas Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI, Inc. has been approved as a continuing education sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists. Provider # 503. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.


Marriage & Family Therapists - Illinois Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the State of Illinois, Department of Professional Regulation. Provider #:168-000156. Full attendance at this activity qualifies for 6.0 credits. 


Marriage & Family Therapists - Minnesota Marriage & Family Therapists

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Marriage & Family Therapists for 6.25 continuing education credits. 


Marriage & Family Therapists - Wisconsin Marriage & Family Therapists

This course has been reviewed and approved by the Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for 6.25 credit hours. 


Addiction Counselors - NAADAC

NAADAC

This course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6.0 CE in the skill group. NAADAC Provider #77553. PESI, Inc. is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance. 


Connecticut Addiction Counselors

Provider #120924. This course has been approved as a CCB approved training and has been awarded 6.25 hours by the Connecticut Certification Board.


California Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CCAPP-EI)

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the CCAPP-EI, Provider #: 0S-03-036-1023. This activity meets the qualifications for 6.0 CEHs (continuing education hours).


Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

This intermediate activity is approved for 6.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please contact your licensing board to determine if they accept programs or providers approved by other national or state licensing boards. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance and who complete the program evaluation.


California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17118 for 6.0 contact hours. Full attendance is required. No partial contact hours will be issued for partial attendance. 


Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # FBN2858. This course qualifies for 6.0 contact hours. 

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Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Full attendance at this activity qualifies for 7.6 contact hours. Full attendance in the activity is required; no partial contact hours will be issued for partial attendance. These contact hours are used for your license renewal. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the webcast title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid for the webcast.


Ohio Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #:RCST071001. Full attendance at this course meets the qualifications for 6.25 clock hours of continuing education credit.


Pennsylvania Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists

This intermediate activity is approved for 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please contact your licensing board to determine if they accept programs or providers approved by other national or state licensing boards. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to participants who are in full attendance and who complete the program evaluation.


California Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Educational Psychologists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #: 2087. Successful completion of this course meets the qualifications for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Other Professions

This activity qualifies for 6.25 continuing education minutes as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements. 



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Speaker

James Phelps, MD's Profile

James Phelps, MD Related seminars and products

Director of the Mood Disorders Program

Samaritan Mental Health


James Phelps, MD, specializes in complex mood and anxiety problems. He has focused on teaching about non-manic versions of bipolar disorder for over 10 years. His website, www.PsychEducation. org receives 20,000 visitors a month. Dr. Phelps is the author of Why Am I Still Depressed? Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorders (McGraw-Hill, 2006). He authored revisions of the diagnostic criteria for bipolar spectrum disorders for the International Society for Bipolar Disorders. He has published multiple articles and reviews for peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Affective Disorders and Chronobiology International. He was recently named Bipolar Disorders section editor for Psychiatric Times. He has received numerous awards for his teaching including Teacher of the Year awards from both the Psychiatry and Family Medicine departments at the University of New Mexico, and from his current hospital’s residency program. Dr. Phelps received his M.D. from Case Western Reserve University. He completed his residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in medical education at the University of New Mexico. He holds an undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Stanford.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: James Phelps receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: James Phelps is a member of the International Society for Bipolar Disorder. He is the founder and medical director of DepressionEducation.org.


Additional Info

Access Period for Live Webcast

For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review. 


Webcast Schedule

Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.


Target Audience

Addiction Counselors, Case Managers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, and other Mental Health Professionals

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"Fantastic job, very educational and engaging. Great speaker! Thank you. :)"

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