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27th Annual Summer Seminars: Psychopharmacology, 2016

This seminar will address the clinically important science of psychopharmacology as applied to treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and anxiety disorders, with a focus on topics of importance for practicing clinicians. It will emphasize and critically address the evidence base that guides clinical practice in the use of psychotropic medicines to treat major Continue reading →

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Talking About Psychosis

We have reached our capacity and have a waitlist. Please e-mail jnova2@bidmc.harvard.edu to be added to the list. This program is offered to help mental health and health professionals working with adolescents and young adults strengthen their conversations about psychosis with youth and their families.  The ultimate goal is to create opportunities in which young people Continue reading →

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy 2016

This extraordinary 12th annual conference features renowned faculty in the field of psychodynamic psychotherapy offering their innovative and evolving reflections on the integration of theoretical constructs into clinical practice, as well as case presentations and discussions by master clinicians. Our overriding goal will be to widen the scope of applicability of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a Continue reading →

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The Lawrence E. Lifson, MD, Psychotherapy Conference: Pre-Conference Institute: Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

This course will describe an empirically validated treatment approach, General Psychiatric Management (GPM) (McMain et al., AJP, 2009). GPM’s emphasis is on psychoeducation (about genetics and prognosis) and involves integration of medication strategies that are practical, flexible, and commonsensical. Listening, validation, judicious self-disclosures, and admonishments create a holding and containing relationship in which not only Continue reading →

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Meditation and Visualization Practices For Everyday Living and to Enhance Peak Performance

The essence of various spiritual traditions is the discovery of practical wisdom about everyday living. Clinicians encounter what Freud once called “the problem of everyday unhappiness.” This affects both patient and clinician. The spiritual traditions provide a way to discover full presence, excellence, well-being, happiness, and vital engagement in everyday life.   This evidence-based course Continue reading →

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Essential Psychopharmacology, 2016

This course will provide a simplified and clinically relevant updated review of neurobiology and brain function. Areas of emphasis will be the psychopharmacologic of treatment will include 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 Continue reading →

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A New Prescription: Exercise and Other Groundbreaking Techniques For The Treatment Of ADHD, Aggression, and Autism Spectrum Disorders

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 →

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Psychopharmacology: A Master Class

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 →

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Physicians and Health Care Professionals in Court: A Survival Guide

It is increasingly common for a practicing clinician to be deposed or appear in the courtroom in one capacity or another. This often engenders clinical anxiety and uncertainty, especially in the role of the defendant. This course teaches the clinical tactics and tips to be most successful while giving a deposition or being on the Continue reading →

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Liability Prevention for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals

You have the option to enroll in just one program. To be assured a seat, early registration is strongly advised. 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 risk management. The program teaches risk management principles; current developments Continue reading →

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