24th Annual Conference on Critical Issues of Adolescence

Keynote Speakers

Morning Keynote:
John Briere, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at theKeck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Director of Psychological Trauma Program at LAC-USC Medical Center, and Co-Director of the MCAVIC-USC Child and Adolescent Trauma Program, National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

Luncheon Keynote:
Robert B. Taylor, Chief Probation Officer, Los Angeles County

Seminar Topics
(click for handouts)
WORKSHOP A: Spirituality and Traumatization - Effects on Clients and Mental Health Workers

WORKSHOP B:
Adolescent Identity and Culture - The Role and Effects of Media
Selected Bibliography

WORKSHOP C:
Psychotropic Medication - Indications and Contra-indications
Quick reference list
Dr. Sager
Dr. Donner
Dr. Narasimhan
Checklist for meaning of medication

WORKSHOP D:
Adolescent Sexuality - Trauma and Its Effects
DeCrescenzo
Goodman
Goodman #2
Gully

WORKSHOP E:
Families and Education/Emotional Issues - How They Interact
Lori Waldinger
Dr. Babikian

WORKSHOP F:
Gangs - Etiology, Community and Society

When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: The Sportmen's Lodge
4234 Coldwater Canyon
Studio City CA 91604

Price: $85.00 – BBS and General attendees
$92.00 – MCEP (Psychologists- Ph.D. and PSY)
$70.00 - Students


After Februrary 8th deadline, registration fees will be:
$95 BBS and General attendees
$102 for MCEP (Psychologists)
$80 for students

For Conference Keynote speakers, Workshops and general information, click here

For Conference Registration form, click here

Five Continuing Education Credits approved for:
* California Board of Behavioral Sciences (5 CEU)
* Group Home Administrators (5 CEU)
* Community Care Licensing (5 CEU)

Still Pending
* MCEP (Psychologists) (5 CEU)

For more info, email conference@avivacenter.org.


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