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For more training information please visit:
Drexel University, College of Medicine Behavioral Healthcare Education:
http://www.drexel.edu/med/bhe
Institute for Research Education & Training in Addictions: http://www.ireta.org
Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic: http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/OERP
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Save the Date - Drop In Center Conference
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MAY 7-9, 2008
Credits: 16803
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MAY 7-9, 2008
Drop In Center Conference
Nittany Lion Inn • State College, PAFor further information regarding these programs
or to be put on a mailing list, please call 1-877-243-3033 Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): Facilitating Skills
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May 20 & June 24, 2008
Location: Scranton
Credits: 10
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The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a structured program designed to assist the journey toward
recovery from mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Designed to promote an optimum level of wellness, a
WRAP helps a person to monitor and respond to signs and symptoms that may trigger a relapse. This two-part
training is designed for anyone wanting to increase understanding of recovery concepts, skills and strategies,
including the WRAP process. A willingness to attend both sessions and complete the homework is necessary.
The credit hours awarded for successful completion can be used to fulfill the prerequisites for the five-day
“Mental Health Recovery: WRAP Facilitator Certification” awarded by the Copeland Center.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Review the values principles and practices that support developing a “lens of wellness”;
• Describe the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program;
• Identify essential skills for facilitating a WRAP;
• Explore solutions to the challenges that affect the facilitation and development of a WRAP;
• Plan to use recovery-oriented knowledge and skills in practice settings.Location: Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Training Series v71
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Recovery & Resiliency for Youth: Basics for Newer Staff
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May 22 & 23, 2008
Location: Sharon Hill
Credits: 10
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This two-day seminar is targeted to the needs of relatively “unseasoned” practitioners who work with children
and adolescents and their families. It covers basic concepts and skills needed to form a positive working
relationship with young people and their parents/caregivers and presents a thorough review of recovery and
resiliency principles and needs. This course also points the participants to a number of ways they can continue
their learning and to build specific competencies, depending upon their particular roles in service delivery.
There are opportunities to raise questions in a safe learning environment.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• List their own concerns, issues and questions to be addressed;
• Review concepts of recovery and resiliency for children, adolescents and families;
• Examine the use and limitations of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual;
• Identify components of active listening and practice some key skills;
• Use information received in this seminar in their own practice environments.Location: Delaware Valley Emergency Training Center Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Recovery & Resiliency for Youth: Basics for Newer Staff
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June 19 & 20, 2008
Location: Bethlehem
Credits: 10
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This two-day seminar is targeted to the needs of relatively “unseasoned” practitioners who work with children
and adolescents and their families. It covers basic concepts and skills needed to form a positive working
relationship with young people and their parents/caregivers and presents a thorough review of recovery and
resiliency principles and needs. This course also points the participants to a number of ways they can continue
their learning and to build specific competencies, depending upon their particular roles in service delivery.
There are opportunities to raise questions in a safe learning environment.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• List their own concerns, issues and questions to be addressed;
• Review concepts of recovery and resiliency for children, adolescents and families;
• Examine the use and limitations of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual;
• Identify components of active listening and practice some key skills;
• Use information received in this seminar in their own practice environments.Location: Lehigh Valley Best Western, Bethlehem Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Drexel University College of Medicine Behavioral Healthcare Education 2007-2008 courses
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September 1, 2007 - June, 2008
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Drexel University College of Medicine Behavioral Healthcare Education 2007-2008 courses REGIONAL COURSE SCHEDULE One Catalogue
This 2007-2008 catalogue presents several changes that are geared to streamline all DUCOM/BHE courses.
Firstly, there is one catalogue that lists all of the BHE offerings…Regional Courses (formerly known as the
Training Times series), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Courses, Case Management Courses and Co-occurring
Mental and Substance Use Disorders Courses. This redesigned format is geared so that participants can register
and attend courses in other content areas and at various locations. Furthermore, the new format is being
visually presented as a first step towards on-line registration.
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Training Series v71
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Developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): Facilitating Skills
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February 28 & April 24, 2008
Location: West Chester
Credits: 10
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The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a structured program designed to assist the journey toward
recovery from mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Designed to promote an optimum level of wellness, a
WRAP helps a person to monitor and respond to signs and symptoms that may trigger a relapse. This two-part
training is designed for anyone wanting to increase understanding of recovery concepts, skills and strategies,
including the WRAP process. A willingness to attend both sessions and complete the homework is necessary.
The credit hours awarded for successful completion can be used to fulfill the prerequisites for the five-day
“Mental Health Recovery: WRAP Facilitator Certification” awarded by the Copeland Center.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Review the values principles and practices that support developing a “lens of wellness”;
• Describe the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program;
• Identify essential skills for facilitating a WRAP;
• Explore solutions to the challenges that affect the facilitation and development of a WRAP;
• Plan to use recovery-oriented knowledge and skills in practice settings.Location: Holiday Inn, West Chester Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Recovery-Focused Supervision: Modeling the Way
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March 13, 14, April 10 & May 8, 2008
Location: Montgomeryville
Credits: 20
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This intensive four-day seminar is intended for those who are relatively new to the supervisory role. Participants
must be willing to role play and complete some homework between sessions, and attend all sessions. Time for
skills practice is balanced with examining the reasons for using specific approaches and tools. Participants acquire
skills in administering, supervising, managing and coaching roles as well as in modeling recovery-oriented values,
principles and practices.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Outline general concerns and specific issues regarding the supervisory role;
• Distinguish between their specific functions and when to wear which “hat”;
• Use a supervisory model to guide their actions and practice some key skills;
• Identify a set of tools to use with supervisees to help them learn and grow;
• Practice skills in the home environment and obtain feedback and support.Location: Quality Inn, Montgomeryville Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Motivational Interviewing: Practicing the Principles
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April 15, 16, & May 20, 200
Location: Bethlehem
Credits: 15
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This three-day intensive course in the principles and initial practices of Motivational Interviewing is based on the
work of William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick. Their theory and practice is, in turn, rooted in an understanding
of the Transtheoretical Stages of Change found in the work of Prochaska and DiClemente. A willingness to role
play and to use beginning skills in actual practice are essential for this skills-based seminar. Participants are expected
to attend all sessions and to complete an assignment between Days 2 and 3. (These principles and skills are
highly complimentary paired with values and practices of recovery-oriented services and supports.) Completion of
this three day intensive will be required for registering for future advanced courses and/or certificate programs in
Motivational Interviewing.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Outline Prochaska and DiClemente’s stages of change and how they are
useful in understanding human readiness to change behaviors;
• Identify the general principles and spirit of Motivational Interviewing;
• Practice the opening strategies for building the individual’s motivation to change;
• Use specific tools for assessing and increasing readiness for change;
• Describe how they can use Motivational Interviewing practices in their own work setting.Location: Lehigh Valley Best Western, Bethlehem Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Recovery-Focused Supervision: Modeling the Way
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April 22, 23, May 21 & June 25, 2008
Location: Scranton
Credits: 20
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This intensive four-day seminar is intended for those who are relatively new to the supervisory role. Participants
must be willing to role play and complete some homework between sessions, and attend all sessions. Time for
skills practice is balanced with examining the reasons for using specific approaches and tools. Participants acquire
skills in administering, supervising, managing and coaching roles as well as in modeling recovery-oriented values,
principles and practices.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Outline general concerns and specific issues regarding the supervisory role;
• Distinguish between their specific functions and when to wear which “hat”;
• Use a supervisory model to guide their actions and practice some key skills;
• Identify a set of tools to use with supervisees to help them learn and grow;
• Practice skills in the home environment and obtain feedback and support.Location: Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Basic Principles for Staff New to the Field (10 hours)
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April 23 & 24, 2008
Credits: 10
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This two-day seminar, aimed at those beginning to practice in the mental health field, examines ways of working
using a positive and collaborative approach with adults using their services. It covers means of engaging the
person and family; the use of strengths-based approaches; and partnering with the person, family, the treatment
team, staff in other agencies, and others in the community. It also reviews purposes and use of the DSM and
other supports for understanding diagnostic information and where to find information about evidence-based
and promising practices. Questions from participants are encouraged.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Identify recovery-oriented values, principles and practices and their opposites;
• Review practitioner behaviors that encourage engagement and collaborative partnering among persons
seeking services, their family members, and others;
• Explore environmental strengths and barriers within treatment and support programs;
• Use therapeutic communication skills to connect with the person and their family members;
• Locate resources for understanding diagnoses and effective treatment approaches.Location: Holiday Inn, Greentree Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Training Series v71
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Introduction to Psychotropic Medications
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April 25, 2008
Location: West Chester
Credits: 5.0
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Designed for non-physicans/non-nurses, this introductory course provides an overview of psychotropic
medications used in the treatment of adults with mental illness. Information is presented for each major category
of psychotropic medications, including mechanism of action, target symptoms, common adverse effects, and
drug-drug interactions. Non-psychiatric medications and herbal products which are currently being used in the
treatment of psychiatric disorders are also reviewed. The course ends with a summary of medications used to
treat specific mental disorders. NOTE: This course does NOT present information on how medications work or
how adverse effects or drug-drug interactions occur. It is STRONGLY recommended that you take TR197
Introduction to the Art and Science of Psychopharmacology BEFORE taking this course.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• list the major categories of medications used to treat serious mental disorders;
• identify target symptoms for which psychotropic medications are used;
• name common side effects of psychotropic medications;
• describe the common drug-drug interactions among psychotropic medications;
• discuss the significance of the course material for clinical practice.Location: Holiday Inn, West Chester Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Culture, Health and Healing: Advancing Knowledge and Skill
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April 29, 2008
Location: Philadelphia
Credits: 5.0
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Developing accurate assessments not only depends upon having a clear understanding of the person’s history and
symptoms but also of the cultural meaning and values expressed about his or her experience with illness. Grasping
and acknowledging the differences in worldviews between western biomedical concepts about diagnosis and treatment
and beliefs held in other cultures is critical during any cross-cultural encounter. This training will introduce a
framework for a cultural assessment process that can be used to help clarify the nature of the problem, modify interventions,
define treatment goals and enhance the quality of the consumer-practitioner relationship.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Identify the cultural dynamics that influence the assessment process;
• Review core beliefs and concepts influencing a person’s healthcare-seeking behavior, relationships with
health care providers, decision-making processes, and expectations of care;
• Use a systematic approach to help distinguish cultural factors that influence health values, behaviors,
and norms for interactions;
• Discuss how the clarification process can build rapport in working with culturally diverse individuals
and their family members;
• Use these principles and skills in working with persons from different cultural backgrounds.Location:Friends Hospital, Philadelphia Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): Facilitating Skills
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April 30 & June 4, 2008
Location: Philadelphia
Credits: 10
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The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a structured program designed to assist the journey toward
recovery from mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Designed to promote an optimum level of wellness, a
WRAP helps a person to monitor and respond to signs and symptoms that may trigger a relapse. This two-part
training is designed for anyone wanting to increase understanding of recovery concepts, skills and strategies,
including the WRAP process. A willingness to attend both sessions and complete the homework is necessary.
The credit hours awarded for successful completion can be used to fulfill the prerequisites for the five-day
“Mental Health Recovery: WRAP Facilitator Certification” awarded by the Copeland Center.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Review the values principles and practices that support developing a “lens of wellness”;
• Describe the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program;
• Identify essential skills for facilitating a WRAP;
• Explore solutions to the challenges that affect the facilitation and development of a WRAP;
• Plan to use recovery-oriented knowledge and skills in practice settings.Location: Friends Hospital, Philadelphia Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at
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Developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP): Facilitating Skills
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April 30 & June 4, 2008
Location: Philadelphia
Credits: 10
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The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a structured program designed to assist the journey toward
recovery from mental illness or co-occurring disorders. Designed to promote an optimum level of wellness, a
WRAP helps a person to monitor and respond to signs and symptoms that may trigger a relapse. This two-part
training is designed for anyone wanting to increase understanding of recovery concepts, skills and strategies,
including the WRAP process. A willingness to attend both sessions and complete the homework is necessary.
The credit hours awarded for successful completion can be used to fulfill the prerequisites for the five-day
“Mental Health Recovery: WRAP Facilitator Certification” awarded by the Copeland Center.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Review the values principles and practices that support developing a “lens of wellness”;
• Describe the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program;
• Identify essential skills for facilitating a WRAP;
• Explore solutions to the challenges that affect the facilitation and development of a WRAP;
• Plan to use recovery-oriented knowledge and skills in practice settings.Location: Friends Hospital, Philadelphia Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Co-occurring Disorders: Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
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May 6, 2008
Location: Philadelphia
Credits: 5.0
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This seminar briefly reviews the cycle of crisis vulnerability, crisis state, and resolution. It also explores means of
preventing crisis-creating situations, designing interventions for lowering arousal, and creating opportunity for
teaching new coping skills in the direct aftermath of a crisis. Factors influencing aggression-prone reactions are
discussed, as is the difference between “acting out” and purposeful or predatory violent acts. The relationships
among stress and symptom management and relapse prevention are explored. Use of specific relapse prevention
planning processes is presented that are especially suitable for persons with CODs.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• define “crisis” and “emergency” and identify major symptoms and stressors that contribute to higher risk
potential for a crisis;
• identify means of quickly assessing the person, the environment and oneself in order to promote safety and
limit the duration and severity of the crisis situation;
• list stages of a crisis and some specific interventions most useful at each stage;
• design individual and group interventions and use tools to help persons recognize their own crisis risks and
to create relapse prevention plans;
• discuss ways in which crises can be learning and growth-producing experiences for persons with CODs
and how practitioners can facilitate this process.Location: Friends Hospital, Philadelphia Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Recovery in Action (5 hours)
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May 6, 2008
Location: Wyomissing
Credits: 5.0
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The concept of psychiatric recovery has been advanced on both the Federal level with the New Freedom
Commission and at the State level with A Call for Change. This one-day overview course describes recoveryfocused
principles and major components of recovery-oriented services and systems. In a recovery-oriented
system, roles and relationships are changed and all services are person-centered and individually driven.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Review the mandates for a paradigm change from the Federal and State perspective;
• Describe components of personal recovery from any disorder or disability;
• Identify activities and services that demonstrate support for persons in every stage of recovery;
• Develop strategies for best use of current resources in partnering to build recovery-oriented systems;
• Use the concepts and recommendations in one’s own practice and program.Location: Inn at Reading, Wyomissing Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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TIP 42 Training of Trainers Announcement -Western and Central Regions
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May 6 and 7, 2008
Location: Altoona
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Description: The Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders Training of Trainers (TOT) is based upon Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP 42), Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This Training of Trainers will assist in transferring evidence-based knowledge on the treatment of co-occurring disorders to frontline clinicians across the state. Training Goal: The state will have a cadre of trained professionals (educators, clinicians, other professionals) that can “transfer/train” the larger workforce across the state; thus, alleviating the barrier of access to co-occurring training resources. Location: The two day training will be held at the Ramada Conference Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Date: Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Audience: Twenty-five selected professionals with previous training experience as well as, expertise in mental health or substance use, or co-occurring services will be trained. Requirements: All trainers will be required to provide at a minimum, 4 co-occurring trainings per year, locally upon completion of this curriculum. Trainer Selection: Qualified participants will be jointly selected by the Departments. Individuals selected to participate in the TOT will be notified by the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This training is supported by the Department of Health and the Department of Public Welfare, in conjunction, with The Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA), The Co-Occurring Center for Excellence (COCE), and The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Call for Trainers.doc -western region
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Co-occurring Disorders: Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
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May 7, 2008
Location: Danville
Credits: 5.0
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This seminar briefly reviews the cycle of crisis vulnerability, crisis state, and resolution. It also explores means of
preventing crisis-creating situations, designing interventions for lowering arousal, and creating opportunity for
teaching new coping skills in the direct aftermath of a crisis. Factors influencing aggression-prone reactions are
discussed, as is the difference between “acting out” and purposeful or predatory violent acts. The relationships
among stress and symptom management and relapse prevention are explored. Use of specific relapse prevention
planning processes is presented that are especially suitable for persons with CODs.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• define “crisis” and “emergency” and identify major symptoms and stressors that contribute to higher risk
potential for a crisis;
• identify means of quickly assessing the person, the environment and oneself in order to promote safety and
limit the duration and severity of the crisis situation;
• list stages of a crisis and some specific interventions most useful at each stage;
• design individual and group interventions and use tools to help persons recognize their own crisis risks and
to create relapse prevention plans;
• discuss ways in which crises can be learning and growth-producing experiences for persons with CODs
and how practitioners can facilitate this process.Location:Elks Lodge #754, Danville Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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May 7, 2008
Location: Wyomissing
Credits: 5.0
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Practitioners at every level are partners in the process of transforming the adult mental healthcare system toward
a recovery-oriented system of service delivery. Within the call for such transformation from the federal and state
levels, there are challenges that the service system is beginning to address. This course offers participants a
pragmatic opportunity to continue the dialogues and develop personal strategies for building and sustaining
recovery-oriented services and supports.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Describe the impact of language on recovery and healing processes;
• Identify key components of welcoming and inclusive environments;
• Discuss boundaries and roles that promote recovery and healing;
• Explore strategies to collaborate effectively with all constituents;
• Define areas of practice where positive changes can be made.Location: Inn at Reading, Wyomissing Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Co-occurring Disorders: Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
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May 8, 2008
Location: Bethlehem
Credits: 5.0
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This seminar briefly reviews the cycle of crisis vulnerability, crisis state, and resolution. It also explores means of
preventing crisis-creating situations, designing interventions for lowering arousal, and creating opportunity for
teaching new coping skills in the direct aftermath of a crisis. Factors influencing aggression-prone reactions are
discussed, as is the difference between “acting out” and purposeful or predatory violent acts. The relationships
among stress and symptom management and relapse prevention are explored. Use of specific relapse prevention
planning processes is presented that are especially suitable for persons with CODs.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• define “crisis” and “emergency” and identify major symptoms and stressors that contribute to higher risk
potential for a crisis;
• identify means of quickly assessing the person, the environment and oneself in order to promote safety and
limit the duration and severity of the crisis situation;
• list stages of a crisis and some specific interventions most useful at each stage;
• design individual and group interventions and use tools to help persons recognize their own crisis risks and
to create relapse prevention plans;
• discuss ways in which crises can be learning and growth-producing experiences for persons with CODs
and how practitioners can facilitate this process.Location: Lehigh Valley Best Western, Bethlehem Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Creating a Climate for Recovery: Leadership and Teamwork Practices
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May 9, 2008
Location: Montgomeryville
Credits: 5.0
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This advanced course for leaders in administrative and supervisory roles is designed for those who already have
solid knowledge and skills in managing and who are familiar with the principles and practices needed in
working to transform current systems to those that are truly recovery-oriented. Skills and practices developed
in organizations that are in the forefront of such transformation will be presented, discussed and dissected
for use in a Pennsylvania practice environment.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Identify indicators (process and outcome) related to recovery-oriented practice;
• Review tools for evaluating current perceptions of recovery-orientation;
• Discuss leadership practices that motivate staff and promote a learning and supportive environment;
• List resources to use as models of practice and references for development;
• Create a set of procedures for increasing positive teamwork and team monitoring of recovery-oriented practices.Location: Quality Inn, Montgomeryville Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Pharmacological Management of Schizophrenia
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April 11, 2008
Location: Montgomeryville
Credits: 5.0
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This mid-level course examines the biological basis of symptom development in schizophrenia and the
medications used for symptom relief, with a focus on the newer antipsychotic medications. It presents the latest
data available in comparing these medications in terms of efficacy, safety, and tolerability (including discussion of
the metabolic syndrome). NOTE: Specific medications are not discussed individually. The course also discusses
the shift, in recent years, from primary emphasis on control of psychosis to the person’s recovery and improved
quality of life.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• review the biological basis of symptom development in schizophrenia;
• compare and contrast efficacy of newer antipsychotic medications with each other and with traditional neuroleptics;
• discuss safety and tolerability issues of the newer medications, including adverse effects and drug-drug interactions;
• examine the role of medications in assisting a person’s ability to manage symptoms and improve the quality
of one’s life;
• identify ways to incorporate the information presented into daily practice.Location: Quality Inn, Montgomeryville Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Pharmacological Management of Schizophrenia
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May 12, 2008
Location: Pittsburgh
Credits: 5.0
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This mid-level course examines the biological basis of symptom development in schizophrenia and the
medications used for symptom relief, with a focus on the newer antipsychotic medications. It presents the latest
data available in comparing these medications in terms of efficacy, safety, and tolerability (including discussion of
the metabolic syndrome). NOTE: Specific medications are not discussed individually. The course also discusses
the shift, in recent years, from primary emphasis on control of psychosis to the person’s recovery and improved
quality of life.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• review the biological basis of symptom development in schizophrenia;
• compare and contrast efficacy of newer antipsychotic medications with each other and with traditional neuroleptics;
• discuss safety and tolerability issues of the newer medications, including adverse effects and drug-drug interactions;
• examine the role of medications in assisting a person’s ability to manage symptoms and improve the quality
of one’s life;
• identify ways to incorporate the information presented into daily practice.Location: Holiday Inn, Greentree Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Motivational Interviewing: Practicing the Principles
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May 13, 14, & June 17, 2008
Location: Danville
Credits: 15
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This three-day intensive course in the principles and initial practices of Motivational Interviewing is based on the
work of William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick. Their theory and practice is, in turn, rooted in an understanding
of the Transtheoretical Stages of Change found in the work of Prochaska and DiClemente. A willingness to role
play and to use beginning skills in actual practice are essential for this skills-based seminar. Participants are expected
to attend all sessions and to complete an assignment between Days 2 and 3. (These principles and skills are
highly complimentary paired with values and practices of recovery-oriented services and supports.) Completion of
this three day intensive will be required for registering for future advanced courses and/or certificate programs in
Motivational Interviewing.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Outline Prochaska and DiClemente’s stages of change and how they are
useful in understanding human readiness to change behaviors;
• Identify the general principles and spirit of Motivational Interviewing;
• Practice the opening strategies for building the individual’s motivation to change;
• Use specific tools for assessing and increasing readiness for change;
• Describe how they can use Motivational Interviewing practices in their own work setting.Location: Elks Lodge #754, Danville Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Ethical Issues in Recovery-Oriented Practice
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May 13, 2008
Location: Pittsburgh
Credits: 6.0
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Began to address some of the ethical concerns related emerging recovery-oriented practice. This seminar
is focused on several additional issues confronting those wishing to practice within the context of this new
paradigm, among them being the examination of stigma and discrimination in the more subtle forms in which it
occurs both without and within systems of behavioral healthcare. Other issues to be examined include the shift
in practice and personal boundaries and the area of personal disclosure, both in relation to persons currently
receiving services and former (or current) service recipients now employed as peer specialists or in other roles
within a provider agency. The relationship of some of the indicators of recovery-oriented systems and services
to our understanding of ethical practice is also discussed.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• describe how one defines an ethical issue in behavioral health delivery;
• outline the ethical and moral dimensions of stigma and discrimination;
• compare and contrast traditional vs. recovery-oriented conceptions of “professional boundaries”
and “personal disclosure;”
• examine their own comfort zones in relation to boundaries and disclosure;
• discuss the ethical implications of defined indicators of recovery-oriented practitioners and
treatment/service agencies.Location: Holiday Inn, Greentree
Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Pharmacological Management of Schizophrenia
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May 21, 2008
Location: Bethlehem
Credits: 5.0
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This mid-level course examines the biological basis of symptom development in schizophrenia and the
medications used for symptom relief, with a focus on the newer antipsychotic medications. It presents the latest
data available in comparing these medications in terms of efficacy, safety, and tolerability (including discussion of
the metabolic syndrome). NOTE: Specific medications are not discussed individually. The course also discusses
the shift, in recent years, from primary emphasis on control of psychosis to the person’s recovery and improved
quality of life.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• review the biological basis of symptom development in schizophrenia;
• compare and contrast efficacy of newer antipsychotic medications with each other and with traditional neuroleptics;
• discuss safety and tolerability issues of the newer medications, including adverse effects and drug-drug interactions;
• examine the role of medications in assisting a person’s ability to manage symptoms and improve the quality
of one’s life;
• identify ways to incorporate the information presented into daily practice.Location: Lehigh Valley Best Western, Bethlehem Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Creating a Climate for Recovery: Leadership and Teamwork Practices
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June 3, 2008
Location: Philadelphia
Credits: 5.0
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This advanced course for leaders in administrative and supervisory roles is designed for those who already have
solid knowledge and skills in managing and who are familiar with the principles and practices needed in
working to transform current systems to those that are truly recovery-oriented. Skills and practices developed
in organizations that are in the forefront of such transformation will be presented, discussed and dissected
for use in a Pennsylvania practice environment.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Identify indicators (process and outcome) related to recovery-oriented practice;
• Review tools for evaluating current perceptions of recovery-orientation;
• Discuss leadership practices that motivate staff and promote a learning and supportive environment;
• List resources to use as models of practice and references for development;
• Create a set of procedures for increasing positive teamwork and team monitoring of recovery-oriented practices.Location: Friends Hospital, Philadelphia Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Mental Disorders in Adults: An Overview
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June 10 & 11, 2008
Location: Lancaster
Credits: 10
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This two-day seminar, aimed at those beginning to practice in the mental health field, reviews diagnostic criteria
and current treatment approaches for the most common major mental disorders and some co-occurring substance
use disorders. It also provides help in finding resources for more in-depth review of specific disorders and
interventions. A brief review of the systems that provide funding and regulation of public mental health services
and substance treatment services is also provided.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• Identify diagnostic criteria for the more common major mental disorders;
• Describe current treatment approaches for these disorders;
• Review how to locate specific educational resources;
• Define common terms and diagnostic criteria for classes of abused substances;
• Discuss the components of publicly-funded behavioral healthcare within Pennsylvania.Location: Lancaster Host, Lancaster Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Co-occurring Disorders : Groups and Group Skills
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June 10, 2008
Location: Philadelphia
Credits: 5.0
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This seminar briefly reviews principles and skills needed in developing specific kinds of group modalities and for
developing group goals, norms and processes. The needs of persons with various combinations of dual and
multiple disorders are discussed, and means of matching group processes and leader activities to the specific needs
of group members are presented (including having members assist with focus/topic selection). Psychoeducational,
skills-based, and cognitive-behavioral groups are reviewed. Participants review the use of tool kits such as the
SAMHSA EBP “Illness Management and Recovery,” TIP #42, and how to locate and use existing curricula.
The therapeutic value of groups and the use of co-leaders are also discussed.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• identify the multiple uses of group approaches and the potential benefits and risks of group membership,
including peer support groups;
• examine diagnostic combinations and individual characteristics that may suggest using individual vs. group
approaches to provide interventions suited to the person’s stage of change;
• define the components of and uses of psychoeducational, skills-building and CBT groups and their expected
results for participants;
• outline leadership skills required for conducting groups whose members have cognitive impairments and/or
mood instability and how these may differ from traditional groups;
• discuss resources for helping leaders with group process and content and how to locate them.Location: Friends Hospital, Philadelphia Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Co-occurring Disorders : Groups and Group Skills
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June 11, 2008
Location: Danville
Credits: 5.0
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This seminar briefly reviews principles and skills needed in developing specific kinds of group modalities and for
developing group goals, norms and processes. The needs of persons with various combinations of dual and
multiple disorders are discussed, and means of matching group processes and leader activities to the specific needs
of group members are presented (including having members assist with focus/topic selection). Psychoeducational,
skills-based, and cognitive-behavioral groups are reviewed. Participants review the use of tool kits such as the
SAMHSA EBP “Illness Management and Recovery,” TIP #42, and how to locate and use existing curricula.
The therapeutic value of groups and the use of co-leaders are also discussed.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• identify the multiple uses of group approaches and the potential benefits and risks of group membership,
including peer support groups;
• examine diagnostic combinations and individual characteristics that may suggest using individual vs. group
approaches to provide interventions suited to the person’s stage of change;
• define the components of and uses of psychoeducational, skills-building and CBT groups and their expected
results for participants;
• outline leadership skills required for conducting groups whose members have cognitive impairments and/or
mood instability and how these may differ from traditional groups;
• discuss resources for helping leaders with group process and content and how to locate them.Location: Elks Lodge #754, Danville Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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Co-occurring Disorders : Groups and Group Skills
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June 12, 2008
Location: Bethlehem
Credits: 5.0
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This seminar briefly reviews principles and skills needed in developing specific kinds of group modalities and for
developing group goals, norms and processes. The needs of persons with various combinations of dual and
multiple disorders are discussed, and means of matching group processes and leader activities to the specific needs
of group members are presented (including having members assist with focus/topic selection). Psychoeducational,
skills-based, and cognitive-behavioral groups are reviewed. Participants review the use of tool kits such as the
SAMHSA EBP “Illness Management and Recovery,” TIP #42, and how to locate and use existing curricula.
The therapeutic value of groups and the use of co-leaders are also discussed.
Course Objectives: Participants will be able to:
• identify the multiple uses of group approaches and the potential benefits and risks of group membership,
including peer support groups;
• examine diagnostic combinations and individual characteristics that may suggest using individual vs. group
approaches to provide interventions suited to the person’s stage of change;
• define the components of and uses of psychoeducational, skills-building and CBT groups and their expected
results for participants;
• outline leadership skills required for conducting groups whose members have cognitive impairments and/or
mood instability and how these may differ from traditional groups;
• discuss resources for helping leaders with group process and content and how to locate them.Locationa: Lehigh Valley Best Western, Bethlehem Call the Registrar, toll free at 1-877-BHE-3033 (1-877-743-3033) or visit our website at www.drexelmed.edu
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