Event Registration

Location & Schedule:

Ocean Prime DTC - Aspen Room
8000 E Belleview Ave
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 552-3000

Complimentary valet parking available.
https://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/denver-tech-center/map-directions

Time:                  
10:30am - 11:00am Registration – Please be prompt for lunch order
11:00am - 12:00pm Plated Lunch & Networking

Presentation:
12:00pm - 2:00pm – 2.0 Continuing Education Credits

Friday, February 21, 2020
Presenter: Michael Pipich, MS, LMFT
Title: Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies for Bipolar Disorder

Description:
Research shows that 69% of patients with bipolar disorder have been misdiagnosed at least once in their lifetimes and will have waited an average of nearly 10 years before receiving appropriate bipolar treatment. This seminar will first present the common factors in the misidentification of bipolar disorder, along with discussion to improve the identification of bipolar in clinical practice. Finally, a three-phase conceptual approach to bipolar disorder therapy will be presented, along with specific therapeutic techniques and objectives to meet the challenges of each phase.

Objectives:
*Identify principal factors in the misidentification and mistreatment of bipolar disorder
*Assess and uncover mania and hypomania in a clinical interview
*Identify common factors of bipolar treatment resistance and self-destructive/high-risk behaviors
*Formulate a therapeutic plan using a three-phase approach to treatment for patients and families

Bio:
Michael G. Pipich, M.S., LMFT is a psychotherapist, lecturer and media personality who has over 30 years of experience in mental health practice. He has taught graduate-level courses in diagnosis and psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and substance abuse and addictions. Michael has also provided national professional trainings in bipolar diagnosis and treatment, along with community-based bipolar educational groups for patients and families.

2.0 Continuing Education Credits

Attendees for this advanced presentation are behavioral healthcare professionals in private practice, treatment program clinical directors/staff, community agencies and various mental health disciplines.

Sierra Tucson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; Sierra Tucson maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Sign up and save! $25 per person with pre-registration due the Sunday prior to the event, (no refund after this date). Register online with your credit card. ($35 Late registration, ONLY cash or check at the door.)

For additional information, you may call or email:
Diane Sanders
720-810-1339
Diane.Sanders@acadiahealthcare.com

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