PTR Summer Symposium in Marksville July 27–29

Article archive / June 1, 2016

Originally published: . Volume 7, No. 6. Source pages: 16.

The Summer Symposium, a training event hosted by Professional Training Resources and own Dr. John Simoneaux, will be held on July 27 through 28, at the Paragon Casino Resorts at 711 Paragon Place in Marksville, Louisiana.

The Summer Symposium will provide attendees with 23 CE hours including Ethics, and a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere with a chance to engage with mental health professionals from all disciplines and from around the state.

Featured this year are psychologists Dr. Simoneaux, who will present on “Intake: Keys to Effective Diagnosis and Treatment.” He will cover the essential information needed for intake to serve the beginning for offering services.

Misty Wainwright, MA, LPC will present “Disorders Relating to Pregnancy and Childbirth.” Wainwright will cover DSM-5 changes to depressive disorders with peripartum onset, and focus on disorders specifically experienced during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

Dr. Byron Simoneaux will present the theoretical underpinnings of exposure therapy and how to assess suitability of the client for treatment in, “Exposure Therapy.”

Dr. Rafael Salcedo and Beth Salcedo, MA, will present, “Sex Trafficking,” and explain Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and the bio-psycho-social circumstances and signs and symptoms.

Dr. John Simoneaux will present “Ethics: Professionalism,” and cover the meaning of a “fiduciary” relationship, and also how professionalism relates to conduct, dress, language, and interactions while delivering services.


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