Monday, July 13, 2009

SEMINAR: Common Psychological Problems Affecting Children

Thursday July 30th, 10am – Noon
Childhaven Conference Room: 406 Airport Drive
Farmington, New Mexico

This seminar is a basic survey of the diagnostic markers that most commonly affect children. Information laden! Based upon DSM IV criteria! Walk away with more confidence! and a solid foundation regarding the developmental course and prognosis for the disorders covered!

Topics include:

ADHD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Conduct Disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Childhood depression
(emphasis on how trauma and attachment may
lead to more pervasive problems in later years)

Speaker: Michael Just JD, MS, LPC, CMHC

Mike Just, JD, MS, LPC, CMHC, received his Juris Doctor from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law and his Masters degree in counseling from National-Louis University, where he has also acted as adjunct professor. He has experience counseling in a wide range of areas from those suffering from discontent in their relationships, career or family situations to those who have sexually offended survivors of sexual abuse, the severely mentally ill, the chemically dependent and those with developmental disabilities. He has designed and facilitated groups for adult and adolescent sex offenders as well as groups in anger management, stress management, relaxation, spirituality and the use of myth in storytelling to assist individuals in overcoming obstacles. He has also created and lead seminars for individuals and families impacted by alcoholism and substance abuse.

Mike has investigated cases of clergy sexual abuse for the Archdiocese of Chicago, completed comprehensive psychosexual evaluations for the courts and taught graduate level students in human services and the law. He has provided training and consultation on a variety of issues, including the causes and treatment of adult and adolescent sex offending, developmentally disabled offenders, confidentiality of mental health records and legal-related human services issues. He believes that his diverse professional experiences have added dimension to his clinical expertise and deepened his rapport with clients.

“Tell me, and I’ll forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.” Chinese proverb

Presented by Regional Partnership Grants and Clarity Counseling PC.
Email RSVP to Pam Linscott: paml@claritycounseling.com.