DR. MICHELLE GOLLAND - Keynote Speaker
"THE MEDIA, MENTAL ILLNESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS"

Sunday June 13, 2010
Conference Times 12:15PM - 5:00PM
Doors Open at 11:30AM

American Jewish University
15600 Mulholland Dr.
Bel-Air, California 90077

Open to Everyone
Hear keynote speaker, clinical psychologist, writer, personal coach and television personality Dr. Michelle Golland
plus a collection of talented guest speakers...

Session 1 Speakers (2:00PM - 3:15PM)
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Dr. Michelle Golland "Issues Related to Older Adults and Mental Illness" - Breakout Session
Robert Liberman M.D.
Ana Wong–McDonald Ph.D.		 "Empowering People with Mental Disabilities via Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Spiritual Interventions"
Dr. Mark Oakley Ph.D. "Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder and Anxiety"
Michael Gitlin M.D. "The Difficult Lives of Bipolar Individuals: Why is Return of Normal Function Such a Struggle?"
John Tsuang M.D. "Treatment of Psychiatric Patients with Substance Abuse Problems"
Sharon S. Dunas, M.F.T. "Using Verbal and Non Verbal Communication When Your Relative is Psychotic"
Eda Gorbis Ph.D. M.F.T. "Recognizing and Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders and Hoarding"
Andy Behrman  "Suicide Warnings: What Family and Friends Must Know"

Session 2 Speakers (3:45PM - 5:00PM)
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Terri Cheney- J.D. "An Insider’s Story of Bipolar Disorder, and the Road To Recovery"
Jerome Front M.F.T. "Mindfulness: How It Can Help You Cope, Find Acceptance, and Deal With Grief. Learn Skills You Can Use Immediatley"
Jiling Hu, LAc "Acupuncture: For Relief of Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Overall Wellness. Ancient Solutions to Modern Problems. Why It Works?"
Michael L. Levittan Ph.D. "Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Traumatized World"
Anand Pandya M.D. "The 72 Hour Hold and Beyond. How Do I Keep My Relative in the Hospital? A Panel Discussion with the Experts"
Jennifer Robles Ph.D. "DBT Skill Workshop: Using Radical Acceptance and Validation to Improve Important Relationships in One’s Life"
Cari M. Schwartz J.D.
Megan F. DiTolla J.D.       		 "Documenting Disability: Navigating the Social Security Claims Process"
Roderick Shaner M.D. "Straight Talk on Mental Health Medications and Treatments"