In this seminar participants will be able to:
- Learn how to address adolescent suicidal and self harm behaviors within the DBT framework and the importance of a family system’s approach to treatment.
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the most commonly found comorbidities and the four major categories of psychotropic medications that are often used in treatment in individuals with personality disorders.
- Understand important updates to the DSM-5 that will effect how you diagnose and treat those with Personality Disorders.
- and much more!
Register Now for one of the seminar dates.
Only $99 and 6 CEU’s Awarded. Space is Limited.
Dates and Locations:
Friday, October 19 l Columbia, MO
Staybridge Suites
805 North Keene Street,
Columbia, MO
Tuesday, October 23 l Overland Park, KS
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Overland Park-Conv Ctr
10920 Nall Avenue,
Overland Park, KS
Friday, October 26 l Wichita, KS
Holiday Inn - East
549 S. Rock Rd.
Wichita, KS 67207
Topics Include:
Diagnosis of BPD and Cormorbidities
Chris Trueblood, M.D.
Diagnostic Changes to the DSM-5 for Personality Disorders
Anna Saviano, MA, LPC
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents
Jennifer Lympus, LCSW, LSCSW
Psychotropic Medication Selectionin Clients with Personality Disorders
Chris Trueblood, M.D.
Presenters:
Dr. Trueblood attended medical school at the University of Kansas and did her residency in general psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She practices general psychiatry, but especially enjoys working with individuals with special needs, autism, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, and borderline personality disorder. She lives in the northland with her husband and two children. She is also involved in faith-based counseling through her church, Harmony Vineyard, and is the ministry leader for their Celebrate Recovery program.
Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who began her career at the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) after completing her Master's degree at University of Missouri Kansas City. Anna has worked with adults impacted by sexual abuse and assault, as well as parents of children who have been sexually abused. She enjoys providing group and individual therapy, and has had training in DBT from Behavioral Tech LLC and the Missouri Deptartment of Mental Health. Additionally, Anna has been Level II trained by HAP in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Anna is dedicated to helping clients create peace in their lives, and enjoys working with teens and adults.
Jen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with extensive community mental health experience. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rockhurst University, she began her work as a teaching parent in Olathe, Kansas at a girls group home. She then decided to pursue her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. Jen started her career working at Spofford as a family resource specialist, providing individual, family, and group therapy to children in their residential program. Jen’s community mental health experience was during her work as a Clinical Resource Specialist at Crittenton Children’s Center. Jen provided a full range of community and in home services including therapy (family, individual, and group), psychoeducation, clinical case management, crisis management, and parent education. Jen has extensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy from Behavioral Tech LLC and from the Missouri Department of Mental Health. She runs DBT skills group for adolescents and their parents. Jen uses a strengths based approach with her clients and is dedicated in helping clients reach their full potential to live a life that is both fulfilling and meaningful.
Conference Schedule:
8:30-9:00: Registration/Check-In
9:00-10:30: Topic: Diagnosis of BPD and Cormorbidities
10:30-10:45: Break
10:45-12:00: Topic: Diagnostic Changes to the DSM-5 for Personality Disorders
12:00-1:00: Lunch on your own
1:00-2:15: Topic: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents
2:15-2:30: Break
2:30-4:00: Topic: Psychotropic Medication Selection in Clients with Personality Disorders
4:00-4:30: Question and Answer Session
4:30: Conclusion/Provide CEU Certificates
Register Now for one of the seminar dates.
Only $99 and 6 CEU’s Awarded. Space is Limited.