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Catherine Ness, LCPC
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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.
Jennifer Rogers, M.S.Ed, LPC, NCC
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
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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch: is on your own.
Counseling traumatized Lgbtq youth IMHCA 3-9-19.pdf
Workshop Description: More and more today youth and teens are identifying themselves as lesbian gay, bisexual, transgender or queer or openly questioning their sexual and gender identity (LGBTQ). As a result this vulnerable population is experiencing various forms of trauma and stressors including family rejection, bullying, school harassment, physical and sexual abuse, emotional abuse and intimate partner abuse. These negative experiences increase the risk of homelessness, suicide, substance abuse, HIV/STD, exposure to hate crimes, and sexual exploitation. The aim of this workshop to facilitate a greater understanding of best practices for non-LGBTQ counselor and to work through fears and challenges associated serving this population.
Presenter Bio: Beryl J. Armstrong lives in Homewood, Illinois with her husband and twin daughters. Beryl has over 20 years of counseling experience. She has worked in various settings including religious, community, hospital, nursing homes, and medical clinics. Beryl currently serves as a Behavioral Health Provider at Family Christian Health Center located in Harvey, IL. Beryl is a counselor trainer and supervisor. She is a featured presenter on the Mental Health Academy; an online training platform for counselor, social workers and psychologist. Beryl believes that the nature of a person can be shaped by immutable things such as upbringing and traumatic experiences. Beryl is known as the transformational specialist.
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.
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