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2003 Workshops

all are available on DVD for Self Study

Three (3) workshops with bonus hours and tuition incentives

Please Print This and Use as Application for Programs 

 

Continuing Education Providers for Mental Health since 1985

 

Table of Contents(click on words to navigate)

1.      Title/Dates of Workshops- Freeman, Montgomery, Watkins

2.      Location/Directions to Peachford Hospital

3.      Continuing Education Information

4.      Who should attend?

5.      Overview of presenters: Freeman ,Montgomery, Watkins

6.      Goals and objectives: 1. Overcoming Regrets, 2. Bipolar 3. Ethics

7.      FAQs

8.      Back to HOMEPAGE

9.      Registration Form

10.    Bonus CE Books and exams

 

Overcoming Regrets, Mistakes & Missed Opportunities- Revised for 2003

 

Saturday, March 29, 2003- 9:00am-12:30 pm

Arthur Freeman,  presenter   3 CE hours  & up to 3 bonus hours with Book + Exam

                                              

Now Available on Self –Study Videotape for $85. + s/h

 

Bipolar Disorders in Children & Adolescents: Diagnostic & Treatment Issues (with psychopharmacology component)

 

DVD Available

Robert Montgomery, Ph.D., presenter  3 CE hours and up to 3 bonus hours with Book + Exam

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Now Available on Self –Study DVD for $85. + s/h

 

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Where?: Peachford Behavioral Health System 2151 Peachford Road Atlanta, Georgia 30338 770-455-3200, http://www.peachfordbhs.com/directions.htm

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 See web for directions: http://www.peachfordbhs.com/directions.htm

 

 

Continuing Education: Psychologists: ACCT is approved by APA to offer CE for psychologists. ACCT maintains responsibility for programs. Counseling: NBCC approval. Social Workers: NASW approval applied for. Other professions: ACCT complies with the rules of Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry, Pastoral Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapists for related hours and for independent study.

 

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Who Should Attend

            These Workshops?

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Psychologists                                        Healthcare Administrators

Educators                                             Counselors

Social Workers                                    Mental Health Center Staff

Addiction Counselors                           Marriage and Family Therapists

Clergy                                                  Psychiatrists

Students in Mental Health                     Nurses

and other mental health professionals who wish to enhance their therapeutic skills

 

The last time I presented this program, the stock market was at an all time high and we were not at war. It had the highest participation

of any presentation I made in Atlanta in the past 10 years. Are the topics of  “regrets, mistakes and missed opportunities” relevant in 2003? That is not a hard question in these hard times…

Dr. Arthur Freeman, author of 26 books and former training director of Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania.

 

We are finding that many childhood mental health problems could possibly suffering from misdiagnoses. The relationship between ADHD, Impulse Control disorders, and behavior problems in children could have a common thread. New findings looking at behavioral patterns as well as the effects of pharmaceuticals are making us all rethink childhood behavior.

Robert Montgomery, Ph.D., founder of Reinforcement+ and consultant to public and private schools in Georgia and Alabama.

 

The understanding and application of ethical principles challenge us on a daily basis. Just when you thought you understood how to conduct your practice, new challenges arise.

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Our Presenters:
Arthur (Art)  Freeman is Professor, founder, and Chair of the Department of 
Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
    He completed his doctoral work at Teachers College-Columbia 
University.  He studied with Albert Ellis, and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship 
at the Center for Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania under 
Dr. Aaron T. Beck.  
    In addition to 50 book chapters, reviews and journal articles, Art 
Has published twenty professional books and two trade books, "Woulda, 
Coulda, Shoulda: Overcoming Mistakes and Missed Opportunities" and "The Ten 
Dumbest Mistakes Smart People Make, and How to Overcome Them."   His 
professional and popular work has been translated into Bulgarian, Chinese, Dutch, 
German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.  
    He holds Diplomates in Clinical Psychology and in Behavioral 
Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a Fellow of 
the American Psychological Association, of the American Psychological 
Society, and of the Academy of Clinical Psychology. 
    He is a Distinguished Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive 
Therapy, and a past president of the Association for Advancement of 
BehaviorTherapy.  He has lectured in twenty five countries over the past 20

years.

 

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Robert Montgomery is founder of Reinforcement Unlimited and consultant to public and private schools and agencies in the southeast.

Robert Montgomery has multiple degrees in psychology and philosophy and is a consultant to public and private schools and agencies in the southeast.  He served with David Barlow and Mark Gilson on the APA’s initial Task for on Empirically Supported Treatments, has published in a variety of journals, and taught at several universities.  He specializes in Functional Behavioral Assessment, behavior management, and multi-disciplinary team intervention with medically handicapped disruptive students.  Dr. Montgomery developed a comprehensive behavior assessment process, data-management, medication minimization protocol, and staff development system.  He consults with a variety of Boards of Education, principally in Georgia and Alabama.  He consults primarily on issues of aggression, self-injury, autism, and methods of inclusion. Dr. Montgomery’s website is www.behavior-consultant.com.

 

 

 

 

Goals and Objectives (Freeman Workshop Overcoming Regrets, Mistakes & Missed Opportunities- Revised for 2003 March 29th)

 At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to

                                        

ˆIdentify and describe the assessment of problems toward developing a  Cognitive Behavioral treatment conceptualization for helping people                                                come to grips with loses and changes in their lives.
 
ˆUse the Freeman Diagnostic Profiling System (FDPS) to gather data

and direct the therapy plan

 

ˆ Describe the biases and mistakes people make in interpreting self, situation and future

 

ˆ Define four areas of impediment to therapeutic progress

 
ˆ Describe the rationale for using cognitive and/or behavioral

Interventions.

 

ˆ Identify ten dumbest mistakes smart people make

 

 
Workshop Program (Overcoming Regrets)
Morning program- Professionals only
 
9:00-10:15  Understanding why people develop regrets about the past:  
                Accurate empathy and compassion
                Data collection, assessment, and treatment planning
                Areas that impede therapeutic progress
10:15-10:30 Coffee break
 
10:30-12:00 Treatment considerations and planning 
                Understanding belief systems and schema in an environment of negative changes.
12:30-adjourn
Afternoon Program
Same program begins again at 1:30 p.m.-4:30 pm with General Public invited. Modifications will include more
Emphasis on life experiences with Dr. Freeman inviting others to participate in demonstrations and structures.
 
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Goals and Objectives (Montgomery Bipolar Workshop April 4th)

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to
 

ˆ Develop an understanding of the controversy surrounding

the diagnosis of Bipolar and Mania in Children and Adolescents

 

ˆReview the status of the research on treatment

interventions for other diagnoses potentially contributing to increases in the

incidence of mania in children and adolescents

 

ˆReview comorbidity and differential diagnostic issues

relating to Bipolar diagnoses in children and adolescents

 

ˆGain an understanding of the literature support for both

pharmacologic and psychological treatment approaches to mania and bipolar in

children and adolescents
 
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Workshop Program (Montgomery, Child Bipolar)
 
9:30-10:45am Controversy and the Diagnosis of Children and Adolescents
 
10:45-10:55am Coffee break
 
10:55-12:45pm  1. What you can learn from current research and how to apply it to your clinical and academic work 
                        2. How to avoid risks by using care before intervening
                        3. Comorbidity and differential diagnositic issues           
                        4. Psychophamacological, Psychological, and Behavioral approaches to treatment.
 

1:00 pm-adjourn

 

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Freeman “Regrets, Mistakes”

Montgomery “Child Bipolar” 

 

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- video self study for Freeman workshop $85. +s/h $5.

- video self study for Child Bipolar workshop $85 +s/h $5.

 

 

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CE: Psychologists: ACCT is approved by APA to offer CE for psychologists. ACCT maintains responsibility for programs. Counseling: NBCC approval. Social Workers: NASW approval applied for. Other professions: ACCT complies with the rules of Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry Pastoral Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapists for related hours for independent study.

3 hours CE hours will be awarded at the end of each workshop day to all those registered who complete the program. Bonus 3 hours will be awarded after successful completion of assignment and CE exam (<70% correct) and must be completed within 30 days after receipt of exam. CE for other professions have been applied for. There is no extra charge for CE. CANCELLATIONS: A $15. Handling fee will be deducted. Refunds will be considered up to 10 days before each workshop date but not afterwards. Your canceled check will serve as confirmation and receipt. Please make copies of this registration form to submit additional registrations. Full refund if workshop is canceled. Audio and/or videotaping is not permitted. Self-study exams must be finished and back to ACCT within 30 days of mailing otherwise a late fee will be charged. Videotapes (if available) will be supplied to those who registered and missed the workshop at a fee of $25.  and only upon written request within 7 days of the presentation.

 

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Books for Bonus CE Credit

 

CE tests for each of these books will be made available via email, fax or post mail. At the time of the workshop or by your request via email, we will send you a copy of the CE exam. You are responsible for obtaining the book either by purchasing or borrowing it. We probably will not have books available at the workshop.  You may have bonus test per workshop you register for. If you register for all three, you can choose three of the book exams below. Just send an email to exams@cognitiveatlanta.com and we will respond by sending you the test you request.

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1. Overcoming Depression : A Cognitive Therapy Approach for Taming the Depression Beast
by Mark Gilson, Arthur Freeman

Format: Paperback, 160pp.
ISBN: 0158131681
Publisher: Graywind Publications www.graywindpublications.com  (720) 406-1811
Pub. Date: April  1999

From the Publisher
Depression is the most prevalent and potentially one of the most dangerous of emotional problems. It is often called the "common cold" of emotional difficulties. Our intention in writing this book was to bring an effective form of treatment to those suffering from mood problems. As we all know, there are many forms of questionable treatments out there, most not supported by outcome research. Cognitive therapy has over 40 years of studies showing how effective it can be in bringing people long lasting relief from depression, no matter how severe or where it came from. That does not mean it is easy or does not require insight or effort. The BEAST is an acronym for Body/Biology, Emotion, Action, Situation, and Thinking. The book is organized around these components. When any one of them gets out of balance, the potential for mood difficulties increases. By providing methods to bring things back into equilibrium this manual helps those struggling with depression to improve their mood.

About the Authors

Mark Gilson is the founder of Atlanta Center for Cognitive Therapy (ACCT), established in 1985 as psychotherapy and training facility. He is a fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Gilson was a post-doctoral fellow at the world-renowned Center for Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied with Aaron T. Beck, M.D. ACCT training and certification program can be found on the Internet. Both he and Dr. Freeman have collaborated in training and writing projects over the past 15 years.

Arthur Freeman, Ed.D., is professor and chair of the Department of Psychology and director of the doctoral training program in clinical psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also professor in the core doctoral faculty and director of the cognitive therapy program at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. He has published 18 professional books that have been translated into many languages. Dr. Freeman is past president of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy.

What People Are Saying
Taming the Depression BEAST is a remarkably fine workbook for almost anyone suffering from sporadic or chronic depression. It succinctly and clearly provides many cognitive-behavioral methods and people experiencing depression can promptly put to good use. I highly recommend it. -- (Albert Ellis, Ph.D.)  —Albert Ellis


This new patient treatment manual sets a high mark for presenting therapy in a clear and accessible manner to patients. It contains the fundamentals of treatment and self-help for the depressed individual in a readable and engaging format. The concept of BEAST (Biology, Emotion, Affect, Situation, and Thinking) allows for an easy conceptualization of the components of mood and at the same time is whimsical and intriguing. It strikes just the right balance, and I believe it is a refined contribution to the psychotherapist's tool kit for providing empirically supported treatment that helps people improve their mood and function better in their lives. -- (Aaron T. Beck, M.D., psychiatrist)  —Aaron T. Beck


Gilson & Freeman's Taming the Depression BEAST, a client workbook, will be an important addition to the field. Easily readable, it communicates complex concepts in an understandable manner, and the take-home message- that depression is a treatable illness- comes through clearly. It provides accurate information to clients about both cognitive therapy and antidepressant medications. There is no doubt that this manual will be helpful to many clients and their families. -- (Charles Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., Chariman, Psychiatry, Emory School of Medicine)  —Charles Nemeroff

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2. Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda : Overcoming Regrets, Mistakes, and Missed Opportunities
by Dr. Arthur Freeman, Rose Dewolf

Format: Paperback, 1st ed., 265pp.
ISBN: 0060973358
Publisher: HarperTrade
Pub. Date: September  1990

 

Book Description
Who of us can claim never to have made a mistake, missed a goal, regretted a choice, or suffered because of another's action? For those who suffer from a constant sense of regret about the past, who feel their present lives have been immutably shaped by actions they could or should or would have taken but didn't, real help is at hand. In clear, uncomplicated language, Dr. Arthur Freeman, a leading exponent of cognitive therapy, and his colleague Rose DeWolf, a skillful translator of the cognitive method, describe the techniques and provide exercises that will enable readers to actually "unblock" the past. The authors demonstrate that woulda/coulda/shoulda thinking can be unlearned and that this process can be accomplished in a relatively short period of time.

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3. Essential Psychopharmacology of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
by Stephen M. Stahl (Author), Nancy Muntner

Book Description
Essential Psychopharmacology has established itself as the preeminent source of information in its field, and this book draws on the second edition to provide a resource for all clinicians involved in the treatment of depression and bipolar disorder. Stressing the basic neuroscience of the mood disorders, the fully updated text and color illustrations enable readers to understand how the various antidepressants and mood stabilizers work in their patients. It contains new information on the pharmacokinetics of antidepressants, including the role of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system and neuropeptides including substance P. The mechanisms of action of newer antidepressants, including the latest SSRIs, are prominently and authoritatively reviewed. Psychiatrists, primary care physicians and mental health professionals can depend on this book for an up-to-date account of the psychopharmacology of mood disorders, and for essential information in planning treatment approaches.

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4. The 10 Dumbest Mistakes Smart People Make and How to Avoid: Simple and Sure Techniques for Gaining Greater Control of Your Life
by Arthur, Dr. Freeman, Rose Dewolf (Contributor)

Book Description
ARE YOU A MISTAKE MAKER? Have you ever thought: "I'd better not try, I could be embarrassed”? Does it bother you to see someone you know get ahead -- of you? Have you ever thought: "Its my responsibility to make sure my loved ones are happy”? Is your motto "Anything worth doing must be done absolutely right”? Do you tend to qualify your responses? That is, do you find yourself saying: "Yes, its good, but..."Have you ever concluded: "Everybody thinks I messed up”? Have you ever thought: "I just can't lose. Let’s face it, when you've got it, you've got it”? You, just like everybody else in the world, may be prone to one or many of the ten dumbest mistakes smart people make. Now, Dr. Arthur Freeman and Rose DeWolf offer clear, practical advice and concrete techniques to help you combat self-defeating thinking and gain greater control of your life, work, and personal relationships. Arm yourself with this one right away.

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5. Ethical Risk Management: Guidelines for Practice
by William F. Doverspike

Book Description

Dr. Doverspike, an Atlanta psychologist, describes ways to  integrate ethical principles into clinical practice. There is a balance of scholarly analysis combined with the practical application of ethical principles. Risk-management strategies are presented as they apply to a variety of clinical situations. An ethics checklist and numerous office forms for putting ethics into practice provide useful resources to those in clinical practice.

 

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FAQ’s

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1.)     Do I have to own the books listed to come to the workshops?

(Books to be announced shortly. We will include Overcoming Depression: Taming the Depression BEAST by Gilson and Freeman).

No, you do not. If you want the bonus four CE hours, you must read the book and take the test that will be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to you. You can return the successfully completed test within 30 receiving it for credit. If you attend and do not complete the test on the book, you still get 6 CE hours for attendance. You can order Overcoming Depression: Taming the Depression BEAST directly by calling (800) 211-8378. 

2.) Can I borrow someone else's book instead of buying it?

Yes. We hope you buy it, but it is not mandatory.

3.) Will you be selling the book at the workshop?

We might, but more likely we will tell you how to order them. You can order the BEAST book now by calling toll free 800) 451-7556

4.) Can I order the books from the Internet or get it from a bookstore? How about the library?

Even though Oxford University Press is a large publishing concern, the Therapy That Works series is only available by phone order for the Depression book. You can order the others from Amazon or B&N, and they may be at some book stores. Libraries may or may not have the books. If they do, that is an option for you. The Deadline for completing the CE exam will be 30 days after you attend.

5.) When are the CE exams supposed to be returned to get bonus credit?

For the books in current circulation, you have 30 days from the date of receipt by fax, email, or mail to complete to avoid a $5. per week penalty fee. We do not want the tests to come in over a long period of time, so please follow the deadlines. We will not register CE unless you send it in on a timely basis or pay the late fees. You must have a minimum of 70% correct on each test to get credit.

6.) Can I fax you my test when I am finished?

Please don't !! Mail it to our Center: Atlanta Center for Cognitive Therapy/ 1772 Century Blvd. NE/ Atlanta, GA 30345. OR if you decide to receive it via email, you can send it back with email. Hooray for technology.

7.) What is the normal fee for the test on the books?

We charge $50. for this. You get a significant savings by registering for this workshop.

8.) Can I get the same CE credit if I order the video dvd version of the workshop?

Yes. The CE hours are for home study and you get the same number if hours if you complete requirements. The videotape is $85. including S/H . If you also complete the test on a book, you will get 3 bonus CE hours. Three bonus hours are offered for each workshop registered.

9.) Will my state honor the CE's awarded?

We have credentials from APA (ACCT is approved by APA to offer CE for psychologists. ACCT maintains responsibility for programs), NBCC, and NASW. You must call your state licensing board if you have doubts. Often, if you are in a profession not listed, you can still get credit if you call and get approval from your licensing board or professional organization. This usually has to be done before you register. Sorry, we do not keep up with each state's changes in rules for each profession. If you have doubts, call your state professional organization.

10.) Why do you charge late fees?

We try to offer workshops with a real value and without a high cost. One of the bigger expenses is processing late registrations and other clerical work. We hope you take advantage of the lowest costs by registering early. Even at full late fee, we offer much more than some larger workshop organizations who often charge up to $150. per day.

11.) If I miss the workshop, can I get the videoDVD?

Yes, but you have to pay the difference for cost. The videotape is $85. If you paid $60. for your tuition and then miss the workshop, you have a second chance, but the difference owed would be $25.There will NOT be a videotape of the Ethics program.

12.) Will there be free lunch?

Right now, lunch is on your own. We have been known to get sponsors to supply refreshments and lunch, and this MAY happen again. Keep you eyes on this page if that is of interest to you. This answer will change if a kind cosponsor decides to give you this gift. Lots of good and inexpensive places to eat are located nearby Peachford. We will have some refreshments for breaks. For those of you have attended workshops in the past, you know we try and make breaks pleasant.

13.) Are there hotels nearby?

There are quite a few. Please call Peachford Hospital for detailed information 770-455-3200.

14.) What if the workshop is cancelled?

There will be a full refund. We have never cancelled a workshop, but if there is sufficient reason, we will. Otherwise, check the web. We will make announcements on the front page of our site if there is a cancellation due to significant problems, such as illness, war, and other things we hope do not happen.

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