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This seminar will address recent clinical research that forms the basis of rational, evidence-based clinical practice in the care of patients with bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders, and severe anxiety disorders. It will emphasize and critically address the evidence base that guides clinical practice in the use of psychotropic medicines to these Continue reading →

This course focuses on the latest medical and non-medical approaches and interventions for patients with ADHD, Aggression, the Addictions, and Social disorders, including a special section on autism, based on new research and the instructor’s experience with disruptive adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition to new medications, the course will explore the proven effects Continue reading →

An updated review of neurobiology and brain function, taking the attendee through neurotransmission sequence from synthesis to gene transcription will be provided. Specific categories of treatment will include: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. The evidence based effectiveness of conventional antipsychotic medications and atypical antipsychotic medications will be emphasized. Newer, useful agents and Continue reading →

This evidence-based workshop integrates the practical spiritual wisdom from the Eastern meditation traditions, and visualizations, and methods from positive psychology from the Western psychotherapy traditions to address staying in the ‘flow’ and bringing one’s best self to everyday living. These methods include: visualizations for developing optimal performance states, the development of character strengths and positive Continue reading →

This course will provide a simplified and clinically relevant updated review of neurobiology and brain function. Areas of emphasis will include the psychopharmacologic treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and borderline personality. The effectiveness of atypical and conventional anti-psychotic drugs as well as long acting new medications will be reviewed. Augmenting agents Continue reading →

This evidence-based workshop integrates the practical spiritual wisdom from the Eastern meditation traditions and self-hypnosis and visualizations with other methods of positive psychology from the Western traditions to address staying in the ‘flow’ and bringing one’s best self to everyday living. These methods include: visualizations for developing optimal performance states; positive states of mind to Continue reading →

Liability Prevention for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals December 2, 2016 This course focuses on the major risk management areas and legal pitfalls encountered in current everyday clinical practices and the newest principles and practices for managing these risks. The program teaches risk management principles; current developments in liability prevention; and the latest liability Continue reading →