ASSESSMENT & TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & OTHER DEMENTIAS

February 11, 2010

Chapperal Suites Resort, Scottsdale, AZ

Presented by Roy Steinberg, PhD

The goal of this dynamic, one-day program is to help psychologists, therapists, counselors, nurses, medical personnel,
and caregivers in varied settings more effectively address Alzheimer’s disease and other Dementias which affect their
geriatric patients. Attendees will examine a recipe of what works and what doesn’t with and for older adult patients and
their care providers. Dr. Steinberg will address the cognitive implications of the aging process in general, its effects on
individual patients, and the pathological changes and functional manifestations specific to Alzheimer’s Disease and other
Dementias. You will be able to differentia the diagnostic criteria for various types of Dementias seen in older adults, e.g.
Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Fronto-Temporal Dementia.
Don’t miss this ‘one-of-a-kind’ seminar. Online registration available at www.health-ed.com

2010 Behavioral Health and the Older Adult Conference

February 12, 2010

8:00am - 5:00pm

El Conquistador Resort
10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ

This conference provides national, state and local experts addressing issues such as depression, suicide and alcohol addiction,
traumatic brain injury, dementia, ethics, psychotropic drugs, legal issues and many other trends, issues and solutions in the field
of behavioral health and aging. The $50 registration includes: continental breakfast and served lunch.
Over 40 resource booths will be available throughout the day.

For more information please contact Donna Carender at (520)750-0048 or donna.carender@bhoaconference.com
For a brochure please visit: http://www.pcoa.org/assets/PDFs/2010-Behavioral-Health-and-Older-Adults-Conference.pdf

11th Annual Southwest Nephrology Conference

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, 2010

Join us for this two-day event at the Marriott Phoenix Airport Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20, 2010.

Social workers can register for one or two days and attend courses that address current issues in health-related quality of life assessment,
staff training on patient sensitivity, honoring cultural diversity, ethical challenges in working with living organ donors, improving outcomes
with Native American patients, the psychosocial dynamics of body image in bariatric patients, the new national kidney allocation system and
increasing awareness of professional boundaries.

For more information, call (602) 840-1644 or go to www.swnc.org

The Maze of Contemporary Mental Health Challenges in Children & Adolescents

February 26, 2010

Chaparral Suites Resort,Scottsdale

Presented by Jay Berk, PhD The goal of this program is to provide all levels of professionals with the tools necessary
to recognize underlying issues for children and adolescents dealing with contemporary mental health challenges and
effectively intervene with up-to-date, practical strategies. This is not a dry seminar with merely clinical facts. You will find
laughter as you build the solid expertise necessary for expediting rapid and effective changes in these children and adolescents!
Dr. Berk is well known for presenting treatment strategies in such a way that both the seasoned professional and the novice
leave the seminar commenting on the practical nature and usefulness of the information presented.

Online registration available at www.health-ed.com

BaFa BaFa: A Cultural Simulation

1 pm to 4 pm

Friday, March 12

ASU School of Social Work, Tucson Component
Tucson

3.0 hours cultural competency and diversity training.

Everyone talks about diversity. Now come and experience it. A fun and thoughtful exercise in cultural diversity
presented by the founders of the Diversity Forum, of the Family Center of the Conciliation Court in Tucson.
Participants will experience the challenges of interacting and learning to communicate with people of different cultures,
languages, and customs. Following the cultural simulation there will be an opportunity for everyone to discuss
the experience and the implications of living and working in a multi-cultural society. Limited to 40 participants.

Presented by Milton Hardin, MA, LPC and David Gooden, LCSW, ACSW.

Call 520-733-2524 for more details and to reserve your seat.

Seeds of Mindfulness - Mindfulness Inside and Outside the Therapy Hour

by Ronald Siegel, Psy.D. Assistant Clinical Professor at Harvard Medical School

March 13 and 14, 2010

Phoenix Convention Center

Additional details at http://www.aibmcseminar.org/index.php

The Painting Experience comes to Tucson!

Experience the power of process painting as described in the ground-breaking book,
“Life, Paint & Passion: Reclaiming the Magic of Spontaneous Expression.”
This workshop offers a safe place for self-expression and empowerment in a non-competitive context.
No prior experience necessary. All materials supplied.

14 CE credits for LCSW, MFT & RN. (approved by the State of California)

March 12-14, 2010

Tucson
Center for Expressive Arts
3838 E. Fort Lowell Rd.
$375 + $25 studio fee

Friday 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Saturday/Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

To learn more and register: www.processarts.com
Local Contact: Kira at kirafreed@earthlink.net

The Desert Southwest Chapter
will host
The 5th Annual Mayor's Caregiver Education Conference of Southern Arizona

March 24, 2010

This annual intensive educational program will provide the latest information in Alzheimer's care and research,
for both professional and family caregivers. This year continues our tradition of bringing together the most distinguished
group of presenters. The conference will provide you with the latest in techniques, caregiver information and research
developments available today and will offer a variety of educational programs and speakers to make a dynamic learning experience.
There will be two tracks of sessions, one for families and one for professionals, so attendees can customize their experience to best suit their caregiving situation.

For more information, to register or to become a sponsor, contact 520.322.6601.

The Desert Southwest Chapter Southern Arizona Region
will host the

5th Annual Mayor's Caregiver Education Conference

March 24, 2010

This annual intensive educational program will provide the latest information in Alzheimer's care
and research for both professional and family caregivers. This year continues our tradition of bringing together
the most destinguished group of presenters. The conference will provide you with the latest in techniques,
caregiver information and research developments available today and will offer a variety of educational programs
and speakers to make a dynamic learning experience.

For more information, to register or to become a sponsor, contact 520-322-6601

SEXUALITY, INTIMACY & AGING

April 9, 2010
Chapperal Suites Resort
Scottsdale, AZ

Presented by BARRY W. MCCARTHY, PhD, ABPP

The purpose of this one-day program is to increase awareness and comfort with the complex biopsychosocial factors
which influence sexuality allowing health care and counseling professionals, whether working with individuals or couples,
to help aging people accept and enjoy their sexuality. Special attention will be given to assessing the pros and cons
of medical interventions - especially Viagra, Levitra, Cialis, testosterone, and estrogen supplements.
Healthy sexuality in congregate living facilities from the perspective of residents and staff will be addressed.
This discussion will include issues of individual rights, privacy, facility policies, and problem solving.
Online registration available at www.health-ed.com

CURRENT TRENDS IN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

April 8, 2010
Hilton Tucson East
Tucson, AZ

April 9, 2010
Chapperal Suites Resort
Scottsdale, AZ

Presented by THOMAS A. SMITH, MS, LMHC, BS Pharm & BARBARA J. SMITH, JD

The goal of this program is to give practicing mental health professionals good, solid understanding
of how medications may help or hinder therapeutic outcomes, and provide insight into liability issues.

KEY BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
* Understand how medications work for patients with mental health conditions
* Gain knowledge of medications for “off-label” conditions and “black box warnings”
* Learn how these drugs affect patients throughout the different stages of life
* Know what to look for when a patient has changes in medication therapy
* Recognize side effects of certain medications
* Understand the legal issues related to psychopharmacology

Online registration available at www.health-ed.com

                Great Office Space for Rent!
                                        
      Guadalupe and Rural area in Tempe, close to Chandler and Ahwatukee
         Easy access from I-10, the 60 and 101

             Part time: hourly, or in 4 hour segments;
                   Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings, including full time option

                             There is great client demand for evening hours,
                  You’ll have no trouble filling a segment.

       Administrative support available, including on line billing and credit card processing,
Encrypted Wi-Fi, LMFTs, LPCs Ph.D.s & LCSWs
                                                              
                Call Alan Asher at 480/345-9888 or Email at aalmft@cox.net