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Digital Seminar

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Bringing an “Invisible Nightmare” to Light


Faculty:
Rosemary Spizzirri, MSW, LCSW,
Duration:
54 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Dec 30, 2015
Product Code:
ONL020498
Brochure Code:
ONLBPTSD-1
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

PTSD's Stigmas Lead to Misdiagnosis, Underdiagnosis
It has been noted in the literature that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed. This could be due to the everlasting stigmas that are attached to the diagnosis of PTSD, as well as the lack of understanding of the complex symptomatology. If our clients are misdiagnosed, they will never heal. The diagnosis of PTSD has evolved since its incarnation into the DSM III® in the 1980s. The DSM-5® reflects significant changes to the diagnostic criteria.

This webinar assists the clinical professional in understanding how the PTSD diagnosis has evolved, explores possible reasons that clinicians have hesitated to use it as a primary diagnosis, and will help the clinician to understand and properly identify the multifarious symptoms. Clear direction on assessment of PTSD, asking the right questions, and understanding how the symptoms may manifest will be discussed in this webinar. In addition, Ms. Spizzirri will deliver a backdrop for understanding the DSM-5® updates by reviewing the newest research on PTSD and trauma exposure.

DSM®, DSM-IV-TR®, and DSM-5® are registered trademarks of the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is not affiliated with nor endorses this seminar.

 


Course Content

THE EVOLUTION OF PTSD
• History of PTSD
• Reasons for underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis
THE TRAUMATIC EVENT
• Trauma and its definitions
• Effects of trauma and complex trauma
ASSESSING & DIAGNOSING PTSD
• DSM- 5® revisions
• Diagnostic criteria
• How symptoms
• Assessment of specific PTSD symptoms
• Complex PTSD and attachment

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Faculty

Rosemary Spizzirri, MSW, LCSW, Related seminars and products


ROSEMARY SPIZZIRRI, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker and psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with children and families who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and attachment disruptions. She is Co–Founder and Co–Director of Mindful Connections Behavioral Health pc (www.mindful-connections.org) in Elmhurst and Oak Park, Illinois, where she specializes in providing trauma–informed and attachment focused psychotherapy to assist in the healing process. Ms. Spizzirri has also counseled individuals and couples with ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, and other mental health issues.

Ms. Spizzirri has been professionally speaking, teaching college courses, and facilitating training since 1989. From 2005–2012, she trained Illinois child welfare staff and foster parents on issues relating to child welfare, trauma, assessment, and diagnosis. She was previously employed by Chicago State University as an administrator, facilitating statewide training on trauma–informed, family–centered, and strength–based practice.


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Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Educators

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