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Feeling Good Now!
Rapid Recovery Techniques
For Depression and Low Self-Esteem
David Burns, MD
Earn 13 CE/CME Hours**
 When Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy was first published in 1980, most people had never heard of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Now CBT has become the most widely practiced and intensively researched form of therapy in the United States. Although the initial techniques developed in the mid-1970s have been extraordinarily helpful to individuals suffering from depression and low self-esteem, numerous innovations since that time have revolutionized the treatment. The skillful use of these new approaches often results in rapid recovery. In fact, many patients who used to require months of intensive therapy can now be helped in just a handful of sessions, and will sometimes respond in a single session. In this exciting new workshop, Dr. Burns will illustrate treatment innovations that focus on five vitally important areas: assessment, empathy, motivation, technique, and the structure of the treatment itself. He will illustrate how to treat patients with unipolar and bipolar mood disorders and will bring these new methods to life with live demonstrations with audience volunteers.
Most of us occasionally succumb to the same feelings of insecurity, self-criticism and self-doubt that plague our patients, particularly when we`re working with challenging, oppositional, or suicidal clients. It`s easy to feel anxious, ashamed, inadequate, angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed when treating these individuals. Of course, we all experience conflicts and disappointments from time to time in our relationships with colleagues, family members, and friends as well. Dr. Burns will emphasize the importance of healing yourself if you want to offer truly effective treatment for your patients. Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and learn from one of America`s most popular workshop leaders.
Learning Objectives
Attend this powerful workshop and enhance your ability to:
- Describe 4 models for depression
- Deliver new high-speed treatment techniques for overcoming depression and increasing self-esteem
- Detect suicidal urges and prevent suicide attempts
- Diagnose and overcome the eight most common forms of therapeutic resistance
- Distinguish between the Self-Defense Paradigm and the Acceptance Paradox
- Develop a warm, trusting therapeutic alliance with hostile, critical, mistrustful patients
- Integrate the new CBT with your patients`, spiritual beliefs
Who Should Attend
All mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, family physicians, social workers, psychiatric nurses, therapists, alcohol & drug counselors, employee assistance counselors, school counselors, youth workers, sexual abuse counselors, vocational rehabilitation consultants, social service co-ordinators, street workers, and crisis counselors who work directly with clients and are seeking practical, proven methods to enhance their therapeutic skills
Dates and Locations __________
Jan 22-23, 2010
Doubletree Portland - Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah
Portland, OR
(503) 281-6111
Jan 28-29, 2010
Crowne Plaza St. Paul-Riverfront
11 East Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN
(651) 292-1900
Feb. 18-19, 2010
Holiday Inn Newark Airport
160 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 589-1000
Feb. 25-26, 2010
Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner
1960 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 893-2100
March 19-20, 2010
Sheraton Gunter Hotel
205 East Houston Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 227-3241
April 8-9, 2010
Holiday Inn Universal Orlando
5905 Kirkman Road
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 351-3333
April 16-17, 2010
DoubleTree Hotel Denver North
8773 Yates Drive
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-4000
Workshop Information
Check-in begins at 7:45 AM and the workshop hours are 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM with lunch on your own from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. There will be two fifteen minute breaks.
Earn 13 CE/CME hours (UNA/ANCC Nurses = 13.5 hours)
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop includes graphic clinical material that may be disturbing to some attendees. If you need assistance please contact one of the workshop aides, the conference coordinator, or notify the speaker.
Registration Information
To register by phone call 800-258-8411. Or register online on the Calendar Page
$269 Early registration (sent 14 days prior to workshop)
$289 Regular registration (on-site reg. is $309, space available)
Aide positions must be filled by phone. Please call for availability. Additional information will be required.
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