New for 2008: Comprehensive Treatment of Children and Adolescents
with Bipolar Disorder
Earn 6 CE/CME Hours
This exciting workshop provides an in-depth look at the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar spectrum disorders in children and
adolescents. Dr. Chang discusses how to make a proper diagnosis, and summarizes current research, including the results of several new and potentially
important studies. He also reviews medication options, and discusses products currently available as well as those currently in development. The latter portion of
the program focuses on concrete psychotherapeutic and educational interventions. Treatment of co-morbid conditions is also discussed.
The liberal use of case material underscores Dr. Chang’s belief in the
importance of an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to treatment. Dr. Chang is a gifted speaker with a warm, personal presentation style. Learners will
thoroughly enjoy this home study, and will gain practical understandings and techniques they will be able to apply immediately in their own practices.
Objectives __________
Participants in this workshop will enhance their ability to:
- More accurately diagnose bipolar disorder in children
- Discuss the neurobiology and genetic contributions to bipolar disorder across the life span
- Use current state of the art in pharmacotherapy, based on empirical data
in pediatric bipolar disorder
- Discuss the educational considerations for children and adolescents
with bipolar disorder
- Integrate multiple forms of treatment to successfully treat children with bipolar disorder
Dates and Locations
Jan. 31, 2008 Hilton Concord 1970 Diamond Blvd. Concord, CA 94520 (925) 827-2000
Feb. 8, 2008 SSF Conference Center 1970 Diamond Blvd. South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 000-0000
Mar 13, 2008 The Sterling Hotel 1300 H. Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 448-1300
Who Should Attend
All mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, family physicians, social workers, psychiatric
nurses, therapists, alcohol & drug counselors, employee assistance counselors, school counselors, youth workers,
sexual abuse counselors, vocational rehabilitation consultants, social service coordinators, street workers, and crisis
counselors who work directly with clients and are seeking practical, proven methods to enhance their therapeutic skills.
Workshop Information
Check-in begins at 7:45 AM and the workshop hours are 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM with lunch on your own from 12:00 PM - 1:00
PM. There will be two fifteen minute breaks.
Continuing Education Credit
Please see Continuing Education Page
Registration Information
To register by phone call 800-258-8411. Or register online on the Calendar Page
$169 Early registration (sent 14 days prior to workshop) $189
Regular registration (on-site reg. is $209, space available)
Aide positions must be filled by phone. Please call for availability. Additional information will be required.
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