Originally published: . Volume 9, No. 6. Source pages: 16.
Summer Symposium in Marksville, July 18–20
Dr. John Simoneaux and Professional Training Resources will present this year’s Summer Symposium from July 18 to 20 at the Paragon Casino Resorts, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, La.
Highlighted this year are Dr. Simoneaux who will present “The Influence of Bias and Stereotypes.” This presentation will explain how inherent and unrecognized biases influence assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems in children and adults.
Also highlighted is Dr. Naomi Friedberg who will present “Stress and our Brains: Eating, Exercising and Sleeping our way to Mental Health.” Dr. Friedberg will explain the psychoneuroimmunology, autonomic nervous system, and the hypothalamus- pituitary-adrenal axis, and the connections with mental health.
Dr. Byron Simoneaux will present on “Diagnostic Decisions,” and discuss the potential pitfalls involved in diagnosis, the dangers of misdiagnosis, and problems relating to multiple diagnoses in children and adults.
Nicole Siegfried, Ph.D., will present, “Digesting Eating Disorders: Intervention and Treatment. Misty Wainwright, MA, will present, “Non-Traditional Families.”
“The Summer Symposium is an annual event that combines our traditional high-quality informational seminars with fun,” said Dr. Simoneaux. “It gives attendees a chance to earn a 23 C.E. hours in a few days, including ethics hours, in a relaxing atmosphere. Attendees have the chance to interact with professionals from all disciplines, all across the state.”
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