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"Empowering People with Mental Disabilities via Psychosocial Rehabilitation
& Spiritual Interventions" |
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Psychosocial rehabilitation (psych rehab) and spiritual interventions
are powerful tools for promoting recovery for people with severe mental
illness. Such interventions were used at an inner-city psych rehab
program such that 85% of clients successfully achieved their individual
treatment goals. For participants who utilized spiritual interventions,
the success rate of attaining treatment goals rise to 100% consistently
over 3 years. This presentation will
1) introduce the research on psychiatric rehabilitation, spirituality,
and mental health,
2) describe the inner-city psych rehab program as a model, and
3) address how to implement techniques of psychiatric rehabilitation
and spiritual interventions to assist people in recovering from severe
mental illness.
Instructor's Bio:
Robert P. Liberman, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine
Director, UCLA Psych Rehab Program
Dr. Ana Wong-McDonald is the Clinical Director of Programs at The
Salvation Army – Haven, with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
and a M.A. in Theology, both from of Fuller Theological Seminary.
Previously, she served as a licensed clinical psychologist at Los
Angeles County, Department of Mental Health where she founded and
directed two award-winning programs (i.e., psychosocial rehabilitation
at Hollywood Mental Health Center and a homeless outreach program,
in collaboration with the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood).
As the Past President for the Christian Association for Psychological
Studies – West Region, her research focused on the integration
of spirituality and mental health, and were published in the Journal
of Psychology and Theology, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal,
Psychiatric Services, and the Journal of Psychology and
Christianity. She served as part-time faculty at Azusa Pacific
University, Cal State Los Angeles, and she is currently on faculty
at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is passionate about
serving communities of faith and has conducted seminars on mental
health issues at numerous conferences. |
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| 3."Cognitive
– Behavioral Therapy for Panic Disorder and Anxiety" |
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The
cognitive-behavioral model for understanding how anxiety disorders
develop and treatment approaches will be discussed. Discussion will
include outlining critical components of treatment for Panic Disorder,
OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias and Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder. The hallmark features that distinguish Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy from other psychotherapeutic orientations will be clarified.
The goal of this session will be for attendees to become well informed
consumers and have a good understanding of what to expect from this
treatment approach.
Instructor's
Bio:
Dr. Oakley is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Full Clinical
Professor at the UCLA Department of Psychology. Since 1986 he has
been the Director of the Center For Cognitive Therapy as well as the
Chief of Psychological Services for Pain Management Associates. Dr.
Oakley is a fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Dr. Oakley has published numerous scientific articles, has lectured
internationally on stress and mood management, and is considered an
expert in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety disorders,
and behavioral medicine. He currently teaches advanced clinical psychology
graduate students at the UCLA Department of Psychology. |
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| 4.
"The Difficult Lives of Bipolar Individuals: Why is Return of Normal
Function Such a Struggle?" |
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Although
most individuals with bipolar disorder have an improvement, if not
a remission from their symptoms of manic or hypomanic episodes, a
return to normal function seems to take longer and is less common.
Why is it that functional recovery is more difficult to achieve? In
this talk, Dr. Gitlin will examine this issue and suggest the different
potential factors that may affect function. After that, the implications
of these factors for treatment will be discussed.
Instructor's Bio:
Michael J. Gitlin, M.D. is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the
UCLA School of Medicine. He is currently the Director of the Adult
Division in the Department of Psychiatry, Medical Director of the
Neuropsychiatric Behavioral Health Services and Director of the Mood
Disorders Clinic at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital. From 1980
until 2004, he was the Medical Director of the Aftercare Clinic, a
research clinic in schizophrenia. He is the author of many scientific
articles and book chapters as well as two editions of a solo authored
psychopharmacology textbook written for nonphysician therapists entitled
"The Psychotherapist's Guide to Psychopharmacology” published
by the Free Press and the coauthor of “Psychotropic Drugs and
Women” with Dr. Victoria Hendrick. He served as Chief of Staff
at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital from 1997-1999. Among his awards
are:: Distinguished Educator Award in Teaching from the UCLA Department
of Psychiatry (1999), Outstanding Housestaff Teaching Award, 1994
and 2008 and Teacher of the Year from the Psychiatric Times in 2002. |
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"Treatment of Psychiatric Patients with Substance Abuse Problems" |
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This
training is designed to familiarize participants with diagnosis and
state of the art pharmacological treatment for mental health patients
with substance abuse problems. The epidemiological data will be presented.
Issues and difficulties relating to their treatment will be stressed.
Overview on drugs of abuse will be discussed. Participants will learn
about the available pharmacological agents for treatment of psychiatric
patients. Available medications for treatment of substance abuse will
also be addressed.
OBJECTIVES: As a result of attending this training, participants should
be able to:
1) Know the prevalence of psychiatric patients with substance abuse
issue.
2) Know about the effects of different drugs of abuse.
3) Learn about dual diagnosis treatment strategy.
4) Learn about the available pharmacological interventions for treatment
of psychiatric patients with substance abuse problems.
Instructor's
Bio:
Dr. Tsuang is the director of the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program
at the Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. He is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
at the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Tsuang received his M.D. and Master
Degree from the University of Iowa. He completed his psychiatry residency
training and a two-year substance abuse fellowship at UCSD. Since
then, Dr. Tsuang has committed his life’s work to treatment
of dual diagnosis patients. Dr. Tsuang’s research interests
focus on the pharmacological treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation
for dual diagnosis patients. Dr. Tsuang has received numerous awards,
including UCLA Department of Psychiatry’s Teacher of the Year,
the NAMI National’s Exemplary Psychiatrist Award and NAMI’s
Peggy and Don Richardson Memorial Award. Outside of his professional
life, Dr. Tsuang enjoys taking care of his three young daughters and
playing golf once in awhile. |
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6. "Using Verbal and Non Verbal Communication
When Your Relative is Psychotic" |
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How
can you minimize the intensely fearful experience for someone whose
brain in a psychoses? Learn how to assist your relative in lessening
the terrifying impact of “hearing voices.” Learn specific
body language and verbal communication to lessen the experience of
severe anxiety when your relative is having delusions and/or hallucinations.
Learn tools to reduce the possibility of extreme bizarre behavior
and violence.
Instuctors
Bio– Sharon Dunas, MFT (#17785):
Sharon has a private practice treating all issues of family members
dealing with dual diagnosis - co-morbidity mental disorders. Processing
stress and trauma relating to issues of a psychiatric diagnosis in
a family member. Teaching cognitive coping skills for recovery for
person with a diagnosis and the family. Individual and family therapy.
Sharon is a leading advocate for those with mental illness in Los
Angeles County speaking continuously to groups about local issues
dealing with mental illness and the treatment of patients and families.
President–“National Alliance on Mental Illness”
– Los Angeles County 2009-2010
President – “National Alliance on Mental Illness –
Westside L.A” – 2005-2010
NAMI Family to Family State Trainer - California – 2000-2010
NAMI Provider Course for Clinicians Coordinator – Los Angeles
County - 2006-2010
Awards:
Leadership Recovery Award Helping Families - NAMI California - 2004
Elizabeth Hartigan Award - Recovery Work for People with Mental Illness-
2005
Family Advocate Award -Helping Families with “Mental Illness
in their Midst” –
L.A. Dept of Mental Health – 2008
Humility Recognition Award – Service to the Community in Mental
Health –
Sierra Tuscon – June 2009
Memberships: CAMFT, AAMFT, NAMI WESTSIDE LA, BHTC |
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| 7."Recognizing
and Treating Obsessive- Compulsive Spectrum Disorders and Hoarding" |
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The
presentation will focus on four specific disorders: Obsessive-compulsive
Disorder; Body Dysmorphic Disorder; Eating Disorders; and Hoarding.
A framework for conceptualizing these diagnostic entities and the
implications for treatment will be outlined. Various treatment modalities
will be discussed, including Cognitive Behavioral approaches and Psychopharmacologic
approaches. Current and future research findings and trends will be
reviewed as well as their implications for future treatment.
Eda Gorbis,
PhD, MFT
Dr. Gorbis joined Dr. Edna B. Foa, an internationally recognized authority
who pioneered the protocols for ERP, in 1994 and received extensive
training in the field of OCD treatment. In 1996, she began working
with Dr. Schwartz at UCLA, where she integrated Dr. Foa’s ERP
methods. Over the past eighteen years she has treated thousands of
difficult cases of OCD, working closely with their families. She is
the Founder and Director of Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders
as well as Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine.
Dr. Gorbis’ work has received large amount of attention from
the national media, including 3 MTV specials and seventeen documentaries.
Her intensive method has been the topic on National Geographic, the
Discovery Channel, BBC, 20/20, and numerous local news channels.
Lee Sadja, M.D.
Dr. Sadja is a psychiatrist in private practice and a provider of
both clinical and educational services at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatirc
Hospital where he is an Associate Diplomate Physician and a Clinical
Instructor. Dr. Sadja was formerly Medical Director of the Adult Partial
Hospital Program and currently consulting psychiatrist to the Westwood
Institute for Anxiety Disorders. His clinical work included psychopharmolocigal
and psychodynamic treatment of both inpatients and outpatients. |
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"Suicide Warnings: What Family and Friends Must Know" |
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It
is becoming abundantly clear that suicide prevention education has
to go beyond the indicated patient, although patients need to continue
to be self aware and communicate with their mental health care professional.
More and more families have been affected by completed or attempted
suicides by family members which may have been averted. Be prepared,
by recognizing the call for help and knowing what to say, do and ask.
In this seminar, you will learn several ways in which friends and
family members can be more aware of warning signs, learn to be less
judgmental and strategic in terms of getting help.
Instructor's
Bio:
Andy Behrman is a mental health advocate and the author of "Electroboy:
A Memoir of Mania," a chronicle of his battle with bipolar disorder.
Behrman discusses several suicide attempts in his memoir. He has spoken
to more than 350 mental health support groups, college audiences and
mental health care professionals. This past Spring, he embarked on
a college suicide prevention tour. You can visit his website at www.electroboy.com
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WORKSHOPS
SESSION TWO
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM |
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"An Insider’s Story of Bipolar Disorder, and the Road To Recovery"
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On
the outside, Terri Cheney was a highly successful Beverly Hills entertainment
lawyer, representing Michael Jackson and major motion picture studios.
But behind her seemingly flawless facade lay a dangerous secret --
for the better part of her life Cheney had been battling debilitating
bipolar disorder. After repeated hospitalizations and suicide attempts,
she finally elected to tell her story, in an effort to save her own
life. Manic: A Memoir rocketed to the New York Times
bestseller list, was optioned by HBO, and has been published in over
half-a-dozen foreign languages. Cheney's visceral take on her illness
gives the audience a true insider's account of what it really feels
like to be bipolar -- an invaluable glimpse into the strange and exotic
world of mental illness, which cannot be obtained from mere textbooks
or clinical treatises.
Instructor's
Bio:
As a successful entertainment attorney in Beverly Hills, Terri Cheney
represented the likes of Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and major
motion picture studios. But beneath her seemingly flawless façade
she was struggling with a dangerous secret: for the better part of
her life, Terri had been battling a severe case of bipolar disorder.
Despite numerous suicide attempts, wild mood swings, and repeated
hospitalizations, she managed to keep her condition secret from everyone
– but at a terrible price.
Finally, in an effort to save her own life, Terri wrote a soul-searing
account of her mental illness. Manic: A Memoir hit the New
York Times bestseller list within a month of its release, was optioned
by HBO, and has been translated into over half-a-dozen foreign languages.
Terri’s writings about bipolar disorder have also been featured
in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the
Huffington Post, NPR, and countless articles and popular
blogs. Her second book – a childhood memoir about growing up
bipolar, entitled Crayons and Suicide – will be published
by Simon & Schuster in 2011.
Terri now devotes her advocacy skills to the cause of mental illness.
She is a member of the Honorary Board of the California Bipolar Foundation,
served on the Community Advisory Board of the UCLA Mood Disorders
Research Program, and is on the board of directors of the forthcoming
USC Center for Law, Mental Health and Ethics. In recognition of her
public service, she received an official commendation from the County
of Los Angeles, as well as the annual Advocates Award from Mental
Health Advocacy Services. She also founded and facilitates a weekly
support group at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute.
Terri graduated with honors from Vassar College, and attended UCLA
School of Law. She currently resides in Los Angeles.
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"Mindfulness: How It Can Help You Cope, Find Acceptance, and Deal With
Grief. Learn Skills You Can Use Immediately." |
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Having
a mentally ill family member is often an emotional roller coaster
for the entire family. These emotions often touch on issues of loss
and unresolved grief increasing the stress. Occasionally, there are
even moments when family members and professional caregivers are stretched
to their limits in every way. This workshop will discuss mindfully
viewing our life as a journey towards acceptance, and how to work
with our own emotions, stress and loss as an opportunity to find meaning
and healing for the caregivers as well. You will also learn practical
ways for mindfully dealing with stress that you can practice as soon
as today.
Instructor Bio:
Jerome Front is a year-round Adjunct Faculty member in the Graduate
School of Psychology at Pepperdine, where in the year 2000 he created
the first Graduate Course in the country called “Mindfulness
& Psychotherapy” for degree credit. He leads workshops on
clinical mindfulness around the country including recent conferences
in Michigan, Washington, DC, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Jerome
wrote the recent cover story, “A Quiet Revolution,” for
the The Psychotherapy Networker about how his work for the
past 14 years has helped people cultivate mindfulness while on contemplative
retreats. He is in private-practice in Studio City, teaches two weekly
meditation classes, and for 12 years has lead a weekend mindfulness
retreat at the Esalen Institute called “Mindfulness in Deep
Relationship” More details on this mindfulness work at: www.JeromeFront.com |
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"Acupuncture: For Relief of Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Overall
Wellness. Ancient Solutions to Modern Problems. Why It Works?" |
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Topic
Outline:
1. Chinese Medicine Theory Pertaining to Mental and emotional disorders:
The understanding of the mind and emotions in health and disease is
an inherent component of Chinese medicine. The seven emotions: joy,
grief, sadness, fear, anger, fright, and worry are intimately connected
to the organs and have a reciprocal effect on one another.
2. Explain how Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treat emotional disorders,
such as stress, panic and anxiety attacks, depression, insomnia.
3. Demonstrate a simplified Qigong exercise for mind body balance.
Instructor's
Bio:
Jiling Hu, LAc, OMD, A Chinese Medicine practitioner and Acupuncturist.
She has been practice Chinese medicine for the last 22 years. She
was received her medical degree in China in endocrinology and immunological
disorders which integrated TCM and western medicine. She is an expert
in treating both men and women with endocrinology and immunological
conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid disorder, arthritis, muscular-skeletal
pain, allergies, and anxiety and depression. In addition, she is highly
experienced in treating gynecological disorders, such as irregular
menstruation, PMS, dysmenorrhea, menopause and infertility. She believes
in taking into account her patients’ physical, emotional, environmental,
and spiritual backgrounds. She utilizes both herbs and acupuncture
in her practice and provides a healing and caring environment where
she encourages her patients to become active participants in their
healing process.
Along with treating patients, Jiling Hu is now also a professor in
Acupuncture schools in LA. She teaches courses in herbology, formulas,
gynecology, Acupuncture techniques and Taiji. |
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. "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Traumatized World" |
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This
seminar focuses on the significant and currently relevant field of
trauma and its aftermath - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD can
be caused by the loss of job, home, death of a family member, or mental
illness, which represents the loss of well-being and normal functioning.
Severe trauma also results from family abuse and violence, automobile
accidents, natural disasters, war, and acts of terrorism. Current
research is provided in terms of the effects of trauma on relationships
to loved ones and the compromised workings of the brain. Methods to
identify and understand traumatic symptoms are presented from the
perspectives of hyperarousal (anxiety), reenactment (flashback episodes),
and avoidance (retreat from activities). The impact of trauma on family
dynamics is explored. Intervention, coping, and treatment options
are provided, specifically helping ourselves and our loved ones deal
with the crisis stage, reducing symptoms, and working through the
trauma. Trauma is a current reality of 21st century life. It is essential
that we achieve an understanding of trauma and develop abilities for
coping, working through, and moving on to lead more productive, enriched
lives.
Instructor's Bio:
Dr. Levittan has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 16
years and is the director of T.E.A.M., a state-certified Anger Management
and Domestic Violence program. He teaches at UCLA Extension, Loyola
Marymount, L.A. Superior Court, Women's Shelters, Chapters of the
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, U.S. Marines,
Jewish Family Services, Hillside Services for Children, etc. "Dr.
Michael" has consulted for numerous publications. |
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"The 72 Hour Hold and Beyond. How Do I Keep My Relative in the Hospital?
A Panel Discussion with the Experts" |
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how to be an effective advocate for your relative; Know the laws;
the procedure; what you can do to effectuate the best possible outcome.
Several
Common Scenerio’s:You finally get your son in the hospital on
a 72 hour hold. The doctor’s load him up with medication to
stabilize him, and the next thing you know he is out of the hospital
and on the street. No one at the hospital will communicate with you;
or your son tells you that there is going to be a hearing to determine
if he should be held longer, and that he thinks he is just fine, but
you have no information about the hearing or what is going to happen.
A panel discussion with a hospital psychiatrist, the hearing officer
who determines if your relative should be held in the hospital, an
investigator from the public guardian’s office; and an attorney
in private practice helping families advocate for their mentally ill
relative.
Anand Pandya, M.D.
Dr. Pandya is the Vice-Chair Department of Psychiatry Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center. He supervise the inpatient, outpatient, and continuum
of care (partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient) programs.
He also serves as the departmental representative at a variety of
meetings within the larger Cedar Sinai Medical Center and the Los
Angeles community. Dr. Pandya is an Associate Professor for the, Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center Professorial Series and a Clinical Assistant Professor
at the, Department of Psychiatry, David Geffen School of Medicine
– UCLA; Currently on the Board of Directors of Menninger Clinc;
Scientific Advisory Committee – NAMI; Advisory Board on People
with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System (The Carter Center
and Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC); Advisory Committee
- SPEED: Suicide Prevention and Evaluation in Emergency Departments;
Advisory Committee – NAMI Depression Survey; Serve as a scientific
advisor in the development and interpretation of a large-scale survey
of attitudes about depression among the general public, among individuals
with schizophrenia and among their family members; National Institute
of Mental Health Reviewer for Special Emphasis Panel Review Committees;
and The Joint Commission- Behavioral Health Professional and Technical
Advisory Committee.
Richard C. Luckham – Administor II Mental Health Court
Richard C. Luckham is currently the Administrator II for the Mental
Health Court of the Los Angeles Superior Court, taking this position
in September 2006. Formerly, he served as a Judge Pro Tem for the
Mental Health Court from April 2004 until September 2006, presiding
in Departments 95, 95A and 95B for more than 150 days and conducting
over 7,000 mental health hearings. He also served as a Mental Health
Hearing Referee for thirteen years from 1983 to 1992 and again from
2003 to 2006, and conducted over 19,000 facility-based certification
review and medication capacity hearings.Throughout his career in the
mental health legal field, Mr. Luckham has presented at many seminars
on mental health legal topics, as well as having trained judges, mental
health hearing referees, and psychiatric facility personnel in mental
health law and procedure. In addition, he has authored the Judge’s
Mental Health Training Manual and the Hearing Referee’s Certification
Review Hearing and Medication Capacity Hearing Manuals for the Mental
Health Court. Mr. Luckham is an active member of the State Bar of
California and an inactive member of the State Bar of Hawaii. He is
admitted to the United States District Courts of California and Hawaii,
and the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Montreal Rodney
Montreal Rodney is 30 year employee of Public Guardian’s Office.
She began her career with Public Guardian in May of 1979. Since that
time, she has been assigned to almost every type of assignment within
the department except Probate Investigations. Most of her time has
been on the LPS section of the department. Ms. Rodney was an investigator
for over 10 years, did LPS caseload for 10 years and more recently
has been in supervision. She has supervised an LPS caseload unit,
and is currently on her second assignment as a LPS investigations
supervisor. Ms. Rodney has also been a court deputy in Superior Court
95 on an as needed/rotational basis. During these years, most of her
training experience has been related to the LPS investigations and
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"DBT Skill Workshop: Using Radical Acceptance and Validation to Improve
Important Relationships in One’s Life." |
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These
skills can aide a family member in communicating and improving one's
relationship with a loved one with mental illness, improving one's
relationship with a spouse, boss, co-employee and in other important
relationships in your life. "Learn skills to enhance communication
(with validation) in order to get your needs met and better cope with
life stressors” (with radical acceptance).
Instructor's
Bio:
Dr.
Jennifer Robles is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment
of individuals with anxiety and mood disorders using Cognitive Behavior
Therapy (CBT). Dr. Robles has been licensed as a psychologist since
2008. Dr. Robles received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Ohio State
University. She completed training at an anxiety disorders treatment
center, college counseling centers, a behavioral medicine clinic,
and a forensic mental health hospital. Her clinical internship was
completed at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA,
where she utilized CBT to treat veterans with mood and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Robles completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical
Center where she was trained in third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies
including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality
Disorder, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral
Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) for chronic depression. Dr.
Robles' clinical interests include panic attacks, social anxiety,
depression, and insomnia. Dr. Robles is a member of the Association
for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and the American Psychological
Association. |
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"Documenting Disability: Navigating the Social Security Claims Process" |
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Attorneys
Cari M. Schwartz and Megan F. DiTolla of West Coast Disability Law
Group, LLP will join NAMI on June 13th to share their legal insight
into the Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income
claims process. Their presentation entitled, “Documenting Disability:
Navigating the Social Security Claims Process” emphasizes crucial
information and tips that can lead to a successful outcome of a claim
based on mental illness. In addition to discussing all the stages
and standards associated with an application for benefits, Cari and
Megan will be available to answer any questions that you may have
regarding Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security
Income claims.
Instructor's
Bio:
Attorneys Cari M. Schwartz and Megan F. DiTolla have 12 years experience
handling Social Security Disability claims at all levels of the administrative
and judicial process. Cari and Megan are co-founders of West Coast
Disability Law Group, LLP, which provides legal services for the disabled,
but also focuses on community outreach and education. Having conducted
over 1,800 Social Security Disability benefit and Supplemental Security
Income hearings before Administrative Law Judges all over the United
States, Cari and Megan have a wide range of experience and vast expertise
in this area of law. They frequently present to support groups, hospitals
and nonprofits on the latest changes and issues in Social Security
Disability law.
Cari and Megan are both admitted to the State Bar of California and
are members of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s
Representatives (NOSSCR). Additionally, both Cari and Megan have been
accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and are admitted
to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
West Coast Disability Law Group, LLP
14622 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Phone: (800) 459-3017 ext. 102
Fax: (818) 459-3997
www.westcoastdisability.com
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"Straight Talk on Mental Health Medications and Treatments" |
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Visions,
elation, anxiety and depression, Once these emotions were causes for
introspection and emotional growth. Today they are reasons that we’ve
become the most medicated society on earth. Anxiolytics, antidepressants,
mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, psychostimulants, ECT, rTMS, anti-craving
meds, and more. This session surveys the treatments we’ve got,
how we use and misuse them, and what’s being developed in the
future. Lots of time for discussion and Q&A.
Instructor's
Bio:
Roderick Shaner, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Los Angeles County
Department of Mental Health (LAC DMH). Dr. Shaner’s major responsibility
is to help ensure quality clinical services for individuals and their
families who receive services through LAC DMH programs. His office
has responsibilities that include development of clinical standards,
clinical risks management, managed care, pharmacy, LPS designation,
clinician credentialing, physician recruitment, and peer review. Dr.
Shaner is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Keck School of
Medicine at USC. He is certified in General, Child, Geriatric, and
Addiction Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. |
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