2024 National Program_LR

CONFERENCE TRACKS

103. Strategies and Techniques for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Treatment Using a Christian Family, Couples, and Individual Approach Approved for 1.5 CEs for Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors Level: Advanced

104. The Cannabis Crisis: FAQs, Myths and Realities of Clinical Practice Approved for 1.5 CEs for Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors Approved for 1.5 CMEs for Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physi cians, and Physician Assistants Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Approved for 1.5 IBCC CEs for Pastors, Pastoral Counselors,

Fred DiBlasio, Ph.D. University of Maryland-Baltimore

Teachers, and Coaches Level: Intermediate

Linda Mintle, Ph.D. Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM)

Summary: Psychologists and licensed mental health clinicians constantly face difficult and challenging clients in the context of individual, couple, and family therapy. Certain clients consistently repeat the same mistakes, making crisis resolution the standard focus of therapy. Often, clinicians will diagnose a personality disorder and prepare for an arduous therapeutic encounter. About nine percent of the general population have a personality disorder (PD). However, personality disorders make up approximately 46% of clinical cases. If we include the mild and moderate cases that go undetected, as well as people affected by the adverse behavior of family members with PD, such as treating a depressed person of an NDP spouse or the anxiety and insecurity and other adverse issues of an adult-child of an NPD parent, the vast majority of clinical cases likely have connections to personality disordered symptoms. One of the most frequently diagnosed PD is NPD (see DiBlasio et al., 2014 for references). One pervasive and common aspect of working with clients with NPD is that they do not seem to learn from the consequences of their behavior, which leads the presenter to understand NPD as an emotional and interpersonal dyslexia. This approach has, in part, led to many successful treatment interventions. This intervention is evidence-based in cognitive behavioral therapy and the latest in neurobiological brain science, and evidence-influenced and field-tested for more than 30 years. The premishighlights a strength-based perspective to which both families and clients with NPD symptoms can relate. This workshop will present techniques for devout Christian families, couples, and individual therapy. 1. Identify a theory that associates narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) with a learning disability within emotional and interpersonal relationships 2. Describe effective treatment strategies and techniques for helping devout Christian family members, couples, and individuals with NPD symptoms 3. Define key systemic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brain function principles utilized in the presentation Learning Objectives Participants will:

Summary: Cannabis use has risen significantly in states where can nabis is legal and is often perceived as less risky than other substances. Due to the commercialization and public acceptance of cannabis, clients of psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical professionals, min istry leaders, and coaches are often poorly informed as to the risks of use. Some of these clients also falsely assume “medical “cannabis is prescribed and has an evidence base for the uses described by each state. This workshop will present common myths related to cannabis use, describe the process of “medical” use, and address risks, especially in vulnerable groups such as teens and pregnant women, to better inform clients. Psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, medical professionals, ministry leaders, and coaches also need to be informed by the data involving cannabis use and not be shaped by public opinion or myths perpetuating misinformation. Learning Objectives Participants will: 1. Identify the most common myths related to clinical prac tice and cannabis use 2. Describe what is meant by “medical” marijuana and the process for procuring it 3. Outline the risks of cannabis use, including cannabis hy peremesis syndrome, addiction, and the impact on clinical symptoms of anxiety and mood 105. Three Common Mistakes People Helpers Make When Working with Destructive Marriages Approved for 1.5 CEs for Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Chemical Dependency Counselors Approved for 1.5 CMEs for Medical Doctors, Osteopathic Physi cians, and Physician Assistants Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

2024 AACC

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