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October 2020
The Neuropsychology of Trauma
The impact of trauma on children has been increasingly well understood in recent years. This includes a better grasp on the impact of a prolonged stress response on the brain and body, impacting physical and mental health. More recently, research has begun to consider the effect of sub-clinical trauma, or adverse childhood events (ACE), on mental and physical health. There is increasing evidence that when the stress system stays “on,” the mental and physical penalties can be severe.This is true…
Find out more »“It Takes a Village”: Collaborative Care of Eating Disorders
This presentation will provide an introduction to the variety of clinical presentations of eating disorders, related diagnostic updates, and appropriate assessments, as illustrated through case presentations. Topics will include emerging science in the eating disorders field, medical implications of eating disorders, and evidence-based treatment approaches for adolescents with eating disorders, focusing on Family Based Treatment (FBT). Throughout the presentation, the roles in a multidisciplinary team will be emphasized, including a collaborative care approach. The presentation will conclude with a panel…
Find out more »Suicide Assessment Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
In this training we will review the current national and local suicide statics and trends. We will then review the evidence based suicide assessment tool, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale Lifetime recent Clinical Version (C-SSRS). Participants will have the opportunity to learn the C-SSRS at a pace that allows for discussion and to ask questions. The content will be enhanced through the use of video demonstrations. Finally, all participants will have the opportunity to practice using the C-SSRS in a…
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