Article archive / June 1, 2014
Originally published: . Volume 5, No. 10. Source pages: 16.
July 16, 17, 18 Annual Mental Health Summer Symposium Quickly Approaching
The Summer Symposium is fast approaching but there are still a few seats available says the staff at Professional Training Resources. Dr. John Simoneaux reminds us that participants can receive 23 CEs over three days, including ethics.
The 12th Annual Mental Health Summer Symposium, sponsored by Professional Training Resources (PTR), will be held July 16–18 in Lafayette, Louisiana at the Hotel Acadiana.
Highlights for this year’s conference include McNeese’s Dr. Dena Matzenbacher, Teri Theaux, LPC, and Dr. Bryon Simoneaux.
Owner and Director, Dr. John Simoneaux will present on the Diagnostic V-Codes and Other Conditions that are outlined in DSM-5.
Dr. Byron Simoneaux will present a workshop on PTSD.
Teri Theaux, LPC, will present a workshop to help mental health professionals learn how to work with parents
Dr. John Simoneaux on Antisocial Personality Disorder, one of the more frequent diagnoses he encounters in his forensic practice.
The third day includes Dr. Dena Matzenbacher, Psychology Chair from McNeese State University. Matzenbacher will discuss implications of extended adolescence.
The symposium concludes with training on Ethics, this time discussing ethical problems relating to the beginning and ending of therapy.
“Over 200 mental health colleagues in Louisiana have found the Symposium to be a great way to have fun while earning 23 continuing education hours on a variety of practical and useful topics,” Dr. Simoneaux said. “With the Symposium, you will learn in a relaxed atmosphere, you will laugh, and you will gather all of the hours you need.”
Participants are encouraged to dress very casually and to join the staff in the evenings for music, refreshments, and connections.
The popular training activity fills up every year, so for information contact PTR at 318- 443-0845 or 888-229-8128, or go to their website.
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