"I Don't Know Where to Begin"
Assessment of the Adult Client
Friday, November 9
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration at 9:30 am
2.0 CEUs in Diagnosis approved for Counselors and Social Workers
The first session with an adult client is very important in that it both sets the tone for the therapeutic relationship and also provides the clinician with enough information to make a competent assessment and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
As psychotherapists, we may have "blind spots" regarding what we need to ask, or we may back off from a fear of overwhelming the new client. But there are ways to elicit a great deal of information from a client while maintaining an emotionally safe environment, and these methods will be explored in this workshop.
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration at 9:30 am
2.0 CEUs in Diagnosis approved for Counselors and Social Workers
The first session with an adult client is very important in that it both sets the tone for the therapeutic relationship and also provides the clinician with enough information to make a competent assessment and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
As psychotherapists, we may have "blind spots" regarding what we need to ask, or we may back off from a fear of overwhelming the new client. But there are ways to elicit a great deal of information from a client while maintaining an emotionally safe environment, and these methods will be explored in this workshop.
As a result of attending this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify possible gaps in their current evaluation process
- Explore subjects that may be uncomfortable for both client and therapist
- Elicit sensitive information while increasing client comfort level
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ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Diane Elayne Dees is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in private practice for 26 years. Diane has specialties in the treatment of panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder. She is also a poet, and the author of numerous pieces of short fiction and creative nonfiction. Diane publishes the blog, Women Who Serve, which provides commentary on women's professional tennis worldwide.
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Workshop Cost: $30
Online registration and pre-payment required.
Class size is limited. Register early to save your spot.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds after November 7.
Online registration and pre-payment required.
Class size is limited. Register early to save your spot.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds after November 7.
Questions? Contact the Women's Center at (985) 892-8111 or [email protected]
Workshop Location:
Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation
71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420 map
Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation
71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420 map
