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Mood Chart

Workshop Description: For years, the preferred treatment of Bipolar Disorder has primarily been medication management, with psychotherapy frequently being viewed simply as an adjunctive support. Over the past decade, however, more and more research has demonstrated the significant positive effects targeted psychotherapy can have on diminishing mood swings and allowing individuals who struggle with Bipolar Disorder to increase overall productively and life satisfaction. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the most effective therapeutic interventions in working with this population, in additional to gaining a deeper understanding of Bipolar Disorder and differential diagnosis.

Presenter Bio: Catherine Ness is a psychotherapist and the owner of Affective Counseling. Catherine has been practicing individual and group counseling for 13 years in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers and private practice. Catherine has developed a passion for working with those who have Bipolar Disorder and educating therapists about tangible techniques, outside of medication management, that improve the lives of those struggling with this disorder. Over the past 7 years, 75% of Catherine’s caseload have a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. Recognizing the lack of specific interventions for this population, Catherine has rigorously researched the most current and effective techniques available in addition to combining her extensive experience to develop a method of treatment that allows her clients to achieve mood stabilization and meet personal goals.

2019 IMHCA presentation Practical Approaches to Eating Disorder Treatment-1.pdf

Practical Approaches to Eating Disorder Treatment Review.docx
Practical Approaches to Eating Disorder Treatment Supplemental Information.docx

Practical Approaches to Eating Disorder Treatment Review.docx
Practical Approaches to Eating Disorder Treatment Supplemental Information.docx

Outline of Practical Approaches to Eating Disorder Treatment presentation.docx

Workshop Description: Many clinicians feel unprepared to work with individuals with eating disorders. Common myths and misconceptions about these illnesses, in addition to clinicians’ unrecognized weight bias can result in unintentional harm to clients. With additional information and resources, clinicians can improve their competence in treating people with eating disorders. In this workshop, participants will be able to identify various ways eating  disorders may present in individuals, the components of an effective treatment team, the importance of using a Health at Every Size approach to treatment, how implicit size and weight bias may negatively affect clinicians’ ability to recognize and effectively treat individuals with eating disorders, specific interventions to use in individual and group settings, and resources available for clinicians and clients to use in or between sessions.

Presenter Bio: Jennifer Rogers, M.S.Ed, LPC, NCC graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as a certificate of graduate study in eating disorders and obesity. She has worked with individuals with eating disorders in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. Despite the high mortality rate associated with eating disorders, many graduate programs do not adequately address these pernicious and often chronic mental illnesses. Jennifer’s training and work experience in the field of eating disorders has positioned her to help other clinicians understand these complex illnesses and develop their toolbox to more effectively treat individuals and avoid common mistakes that inadvertently cause harm to individuals in this special population.

Trice Handout.docx

Trice Addendum.pdf

Workshop Description: Have you heard the saying “we hold our issues in our tissues?” It’s true! Our bodies hold and express our stories, attachment styles, self-image, trauma, shame, psychological defenses, and more! This presentation will outline the basic principles on which the somatic therapies are based, and how the interventions provided by various modalities contribute to the healing process for clients. Attendees will learn how to anticipate the somatic needs of their clients, and how to collaborate with professional bodyworkers to address them.