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Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

(Workshop is offered free of charge; 3 Category 1 CEUs offered for $20)

Friday, April 23, 9:00 pm -- 12:00 pm
Kolmac Clinic , 1003 Spring St., Silver Spring Md. 20910


Presenter: Paul van Ravenswaay, M.D.
Paul van Ravenswaay, MD has had extensive experience treating Bipolar Mood Disorder and Dual Diagnoses patients as Clinical Director of psychiatric and substance abuse residential treatment programs and as partner in a large group practice. Currently, he works with Kolmac Clinic and has a private practice in Washington, DC, specializing in treatment resistant mood disorder, dual diagnosis, and pain management.

Psychotherapists often wonder if their treatment-resistant, mood-disordered clients have been accurately diagnosed, and if they are taking the right kind of medication. This workshop will focus on the subtleties of diagnosing and developing an individualized treatment plan for individuals who present with symptoms of Bipolar, Bipolar Spectrum or Mixed Mood Disorder.
Topics will include:

* Understanding the gradation of intensity in the way that cyclical and mixed mood may present.
* Identifying when subsyndromal manic symptoms present like other disorders such as panic disorder, ADHD, or borderline personality.

* A description of the range of pharmacological treatments for Bipolar Disorder -- including a description of symptoms that are "red flags" that a medication change may be helpful.

* An overview of how psychiatrists and psychotherapists can work collaboratively to help clients manage their challenging mood patterns.

To register: Contact Laurie Young at lyounglcswc@aol.com



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Each workshop provides three hours of continuing education credit. The Child Center and Adult Services is approved by the Maryland Board of Examiners in Psychology and the National Board for Certified Counselors. The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners certifies that each workshop meets the criteria for three credit hours of Category 1 continuing education for social workers and associates licensed in Maryland.

Child Center and Adult Services, Inc.

16220 Frederick Road, #502
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4022
Tel.: 301-978-9750 Fax: 301-978-9753
E-mail: info@ccascounseling.org
www.ccascounseling.org

PROGRAMS HELD AT:
Johns Hopkins University
Montgomery County Center - Gilchrist Hall
9601 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, Maryland

For more information please go to:
http://www.ccascounseling.org/ or
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