Objectives
Participants will better understand:
Identify symptoms of depression and mania and how they appear
Differentially diagnose bipolar disorder and common co-morbid conditions
Identify and describe currently available biological interventions and their role in treatment
Develop a conceptual basis for comprehensive care in the context of the childís family and school system
Identify and use specific therapeutic techniques
Identify resources that will help families cope
Topics Covered
Recognizing Symptoms of Depression and Mania Differential Diagnoses & Co-morbid Disorders Biological Interventions Predictable Problems & Promising Possibilities
Building Therapeutic Teams
Working with Families
The 3 Ss: Spouse, Self & Sibling Issues
Therapeutic Exercises with Children
Naming the Enemy
Building a Tool Kit
Thinking-Feeling-Doing
Exercises with Children Continued
Problem Solving
Paying Attention to Feelings
Letís Talk
Therapeutic Exercises with Parents
Fix-It List
Mood Logs
Exercises with Parents Continued
Treatment Teams, Managing Symptoms
Out with the Old - In with the New
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