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From a survival standpoint, the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress make a lot of sense. We will explore the possible reasons for these symptoms and interventions that can be used to assist clients in creating a resilient recovery narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS Review pitfalls in writing effective treatment plans and how to avoid them Review the purpose of the reassessment and best practices for documentation Identify time-effective methods for completing treatment plans and reassessments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Review the characteristics of BPD ~ Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors ~ Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format Characteristics of BPD ~ Poorly developed, or unstable self-image, often associated with excessive self-criticism ~ Difficulty recognizing the feelings & needs of others ~ Interpersonal hypersensitivity (i.e., prone to feel slighted or insulted) ~ Perceptions of others tend to focus on negative attributes or vulnerabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Review common life skills Communication Skills - Types - Written - Nonverbal - Oral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Objectives ~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques ~ Explore the concept of relaxation ~ Identify different methods of relaxation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Post-traumatic stress disorder: the neurobiological impact of psychological trauma Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278. https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD. -As clinicians, awareness of these changes can help us educate patients about their symptoms and find ways of adapting to improve quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Define grief » Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss » Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person » Explore the stages of grief » Review activities and interventions to help people grieve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Review the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children » Explore the impacts of anxiety » Identify strategies for prevention and intervention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Explore the function and impact of anger - Identify the types of threats that may prompt anger - ldentify different types of anger to include - Run of the mill anger - Irritation - Resentment - Envy/Jealousy - Guilt/Regret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Identify signs of relationship insecurities -Explore how past relationships impact present relationships -Identify at least 5 interventions to address relationship insecurities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Identify the characteristics of each dimension of temperament and how awareness of temperament can improve relationships. - Learn about love languages and how those can be used to enhance relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Learn about boundaries signs of violations and how to maintain them » Summarize the characteristics of healthy relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

> Identify the function of negative self talk > Explain the benefits of positive self talk > Describe 15 methods for teaching positive self talk to people of all ages Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

» Define psychological flexibility » Explore how to apply psychological flexibility » Identify the shortcut question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Review the cognitive triad -Identify ways to teach the following cognitive behavioral skills in group -ABC-DEs, Cognitive Restructuring, Unhooking, Psychological Flexibility Matrix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overcoming hoarding, a mental disorder recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, requires more than pop psychology and a 30-gallon garbage bag. In the new book Conquer the Clutter, social worker Elaine Birchall, founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition, and co-author Suzanne Cronkwright, provide practical strategies for regaining control. You can find Elaine at https://www.hoarding.ca to learn more and to buy her book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

~ Review the basics of psychodynamics ~ Phenomenological reality (autobiography) ~ Transference ~ Compare and contrast (are you safe now?) ~ Creating PACER safety and Mindfulness of the Present Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore why it is important to envision a rich and meaningful life Identify how to envision a rich and meaningful life Learn how to set goals to achieve that rich and meaningful life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

• Define vulnerabilities • Identify some of the most common vulnerabilities • Their effects • Ways to prevent them - Note: Each of the vulnerabilities has its own presentation. This section is designed to give you an overview and get you thinking about possible small changes that might have a big impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness Overview - Differentiate between mindLESSness and mindFULness - Understand where mindLESSness came from - Define mindFULness - Explore ways mindFULness can help - Reduce emotional and physical distress and pain - Improve sleep - Improve Relationships - Explore activities that will help you - Become truly aware of your feelings, wants and needs - Develop skills that will help you observe, describe and participate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices