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Bipolar: From Early Diagnosis to Remission & Recovery


Speaker:
Tom Smith, P.D., FASCP, LMHC, NCP, BCCP
Duration:
5 Hours 43 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jul 24, 2012
Product Code:
PPC050600
Media Type:
Download


Description

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  • New ways to maximize client functioning
  • Integrate psychotherapy & psychopharmacology
  • Bipolar disorder in children, pregnancy & treatment resistant cases
  • Advanced diagnostic skills
  • Alternative & new treatments
  • Case vignettes
  • DSM-5® impact

This is the bipolar workshop you have been looking for!

You will leave the day with deep understandings of how to integrate psychotherapy and medications -- and take home proven strategies, techniques and tools to help your clients with bipolar disorder.

Bipolar and psychopharmacology expert, psychotherapist, pharmacist, professor, and author Dr. Thomas Smith will guide you through what’s new, what’s working and what’s not, in this highly practical, no-nonsense presentation.

Among the day’s highlights …

  • New criteria for diagnosis
  • Neurobiology & pathophysiology
  • Manifestations in adults, children, adolescents
  • Empirically validated psychotherapies
  • Lifestyle management tools
  • Non-medication treatment approaches
  • Potent strategies for relapse prevention

OUTLINE

BIPOLAR DISORDER

  • Genetic risk factors
  • Co-Morbidity
  • Game changer – integrated treatments

DIAGNOSIS

  • Emotional instability
  • Differential diagnosis: Is it really bipolar disorder?
  • Bipolar spectrum disorders & proposed DSM-5 criteria
  • “Pediatric bipolar disorder”
  • Rating scales
  • Life charting

NEUROBIOLOGY

  • Hormonal changes
  • Medical complications – what to look for

TREATMENT: LIFESTYLE CHANGES

  • Circadian biology
  • Social Rhythm Therapy
  • Importance of exercise, diet, sleep, sun

TREATMENT: PSYCHOTHERAPY

  • Reducing suicidal behavior
  • Individual, family, couples therapy

TREATMENT: MEDICATION

  • STEP-BD: How to apply lessons learned
  • Mood stabilizers
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antidepressants – increased suicidal risk
  • Anxiolytics
  • Hypnotics
  • Dietary supplements: Pros and cons
  • Relapse prevention
  • Proven strategies for sustained recovery
  • Tools managing side effects
  • Treatment during pregnancy

EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy
  • Deep brain stimulation
  • Magnetic therapies

OBJECTIVES

  • Develop enhanced diagnostic skills.
  • Identify new diagnostic criteria for children and adults.
  • Discuss specific issues that may account for poor response to treatment.
  • Define non-pharmacologic approaches as adjuncts to medical treatment.
  • Recognize standard and alternative pharmacologic strategies.
  • Implement methods to effectively collaborate with psychiatrist and primary care physicians.
  • Develop realistic goals for treating tough cases.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Tom Smith, P.D., LMHC, NCP, FAPA, BCCP, is a licensed mental health counselor, a Doctor of Pharmacy and Board Certified Clinical Psychotherapist. He has presented his signature interactive workshops to thousands of healthcare professionals through the United States, topics ranging from psychopharmacology, bipolar, substance abuse, chronic pain, and psychotherapy for rehabilitation.

His extensive teaching background includes an adjunct associate professor of pharmacy at the Butler University College of Pharmacy; adjunct associate professor at the St. Louis University School of Nursing; Faculty, University of Phoenix; and guest lecturer at the Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis School of Graduate Psychology and the University of Indianapolis Graduate School of Nursing. Tom recently served 12 years on the Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board for the State of Indiana. He maintains an active private practice in Martinsville, Indiana, where he works with clients from cradle to grave.


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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 completing 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 non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is 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 statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


Counselors - Counselors

This intermediate self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours 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 the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


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 6.0 (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. 


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 6.0 (Clinical) continuing education credits for completing this intermediate level self-study 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

CE Broker

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 self-study course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.


Social Workers - Illinois Social Workers

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 159-000154. Successful completion of this self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 contact 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 self-study package has been approved for 6.0 continuing education hours. This certificate has been issued upon successful completion of a post-test.


Social Workers - Ohio Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board. Provider approval #: RCST071001. Successful completion of this self-study course meets the qualifications for 6.0 clock hours of continuing education credit.


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 self-study 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 product qualifies for 6.0 self-study continuing education credits.


Marriage & Family Therapists - Marriage & Family Therapists

This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save this course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this self-study 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 self-study package qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.


Marriage & Family Therapists - Illinois Marriage & Family Therapists

PESI, Inc. 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 self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 credits.


Addiction Counselors - NAADAC

NAADAC

This self-study course has been approved by PESI, Inc., as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 7.0 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.


California Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (CCAPP-EI)

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the CCAPP-EI, Provider #: OS-03-036-1025. This activity meets the qualifications for 6.0 CEH's (continuing education hours).


Connecticut Addiction Counselors

Provider #120924. This course has been approved as a CCB approved training and has been awarded 6.0 hours by the Connecticut Certification Board.


Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists

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 Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours. 

** 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.


Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

CE Broker


Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 7.2 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


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

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the APA and the ASWB. Full participation in this self-study course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 continuing education clock hours 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

Tom Smith, P.D., FASCP, LMHC, NCP, BCCP Related seminars and products


Tom Smith, P.D., FASCP, LMHC, NCP, BCCP, is a Doctor of Pharmacy, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Psychologist, and a Board Certified Clinical Counselor.  He holds academic appointments at Butler School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Saint Louis University School of Graduate Nursing, and the University of Phoenix. Tom is a Fellow of the American Society of Consulting Pharmacists.
Tom has spoken on Bipolar Disorder, the DSM-5®, and psychopharmacology throughout the United States, He is the author of Psychopharmacology Made Simple: A Primer, and he is internationally published on the topic of Aromatherapy.

Tom maintains an active private practice in Martinsville, Indiana, where he works with clients of all ages. 

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Tom Smith maintains a private practice.  He will address ‘off-label’ uses of commercial products. Mr. Smith is a speaker who receives an honorarium for PESI, Inc. 

Non-Financial: Tom Smith is nationally published on the Americans with Disabilities Act and receives no compensation.


Target Audience

Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Managers, Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Crisis Intervention Specialists, Nurses

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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.

ADA Needs
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