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5/3/2024 - 5/3/2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST

Join us Friday, May 3, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
IN PERSON    
Cost
Free for DMCA Members and Non-Members
 6 CEs

Program Information 

Telebehavioral Practice and Ethics - 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (1.5 CE's - Ethics)
The world and the traditional workplace has changed a lot due to impact of COVID-19. Join Jorge Gama, LPC-S to review the now mainstream option of virtual counseling through video conferencing software. Identify the advantages and limitations of telebehavioral practice, set parameters in place to protect yourself, ensure your practice is HIPAA compliant, and be certain of your payment options.
Presenter: L Jorge Gama

Integrative Mental Health Diagnosis - 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (1.5 CE's) 
In this presentation on integrative mental health diagnosis, we delve into a comprehensive approach that synthesizes conventional psychometric assessments with complementary and alternative medicine perspectives. By acknowledging the complex interplay of biological, physiological, psychological, social, and other factors in mental health, we explore how integrating various diagnostic modalities such as imaging, genetic testing, psychometric assessments, and holistic evaluations can provide a more nuanced, individualized diagnostic process. Through case studies, we highlight the importance of unique biomedical data and an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis for the purpose of optimizing treatment outcomes and fostering holistic wellness in mental health care.
Presenter: Christine Koehler

Therapist Self-Care through Art Therapy: A Journal Intervention Approach - 1 p.m.  2p.m. (1 CE's)
Join us for an interactive workshop exploring an art therapy intervention focused on therapist self-care. Participants will discover how engaging in creative expression through magazine and multi-media collage creation can foster emotional well-being and enhance self-care practices for therapists.
Presenter: Andrea Davis 

From Egopathy to Personality Disorders: The Problem of School Shooters-2pm-4pm (2 CE's)
The problem of school shooters is both terrifying and growing in the US and in Texas. This program examines some of the underlying causes and introduces strategies for recognizing and addressing these risks by school and other mental health counselors. Further, it brings to light the problem that many school shooters do not come into contact with the mental health system, or worse, are not seen as having specific mental health problems.
Presenter: Cedric Wood

All conference programs and workshops listed below are eligible for

LPC, NBCC, SBEC, LMFT, LCDC, SW, and Psychologist continuing education hours.