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Continuing Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison; Professional Development & Applied Studies

Mental Health: Assessment, Treatment and Therapy

Dozens of programs for mental health professionals address such issues as outcome measurement, ethics and stress reduction. We also offer workshops of special interest to mental health professionals working with children and host annual conferences.

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Mental health workshops

Program title (Programs listed in alphabetical order) Upcoming dates Brochure (when available) More information (when available) Link to register online
Art therapy: the image as therapist Feb 15, 2010   Catalog Register online
Depression and bipolar disorders in adults and young people Feb 22, 2010   Information page Register online
Eastern Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Mar 24-26, 2010   Information page Not currently available
Ethics and boundaries for social workers 1: advanced issues and practice Feb 9, 2010 pdf logoBrochure Information page Register online
Ethics and boundaries for social workers 2: standards and emotions colliding Feb 18, 2010 pdf logoBrochure Information page Register online
Ethics and boundaries for social workers 3: coping with counter-transference Feb 23, 2010 pdf logoBrochure Information page Register online
Ethics, boundaries & practice: current issues Mar 22, 2010   Information page Register online
Exploring the energy dimension Feb 27, 2010 pdf logoFall Brochure Information page Register online
Healing imagery Mar 16, 2010   Information page Register online
Journaling: the versatile therapeutic tool Feb 16, 2010   Catalog Register online
The language of the soul: content Mar 27, 2010   Information page Register online
The language of the soul: process Nov 14, 2009 pdf logoBrochure Information page Register online
Letting go of anger Mar 12, 2010   Catalog Register online
Midwest Conference on Child Sexual Abuse Oct 18-21, 2010   Information page Not currently available
Motivational Interviewing (MI): theory and practice Apr 5, 2010   Information page Register online
Motivational Interviewing: integrating into current practice Apr 6, 2010   Information page Register online
No simple answers: advanced ethics and boundary issues Mar 23, 2010 pdf logoFall Brochure Catalog Register online
Sensory processing and regulatory disturbances in infants and young children Nov 20, 2009 pdf logoBrochure Catalog Register online
Shame, guilt and the four spheres of self Mar 11, 2010   Catalog Register online
Substance abuse and co-occurring mental illness Dec 7, 2009 pdf logoBrochure Catalog Register online
Suicide and violence Dec 8, 2009 pdf logoBrochure Catalog Register online
Working together for change: Motivational Interviewing with adolescents and their caregivers May 12, 2010   Catalog Register online

Certificate programs

The Wisconsin Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Certificate Program. Coming to Madison, Wisconsin Summer 2010. This is an intensive, interdisciplinary one or two-year continuing education program for professionals who work with children ages birth to six and their families. Learn more.

Professional Certificate Program on Mental Health and the Older Adult: This certificate program begins with the July 2010 Summer Institute on Mental Health and the Older Adult.  The topic of this two-day institute is:  Fundamental Assessment and Treatment of Mental Disorders in the Older Adult.  This advanced training program is for licensed practitioners and allied health and human service professionals that work with older adults. Learn more.

Conferences

Midwest Conference on Child Sexual Abuse:
http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/midwest
(October 2010)

 

Also of interest

Recertification reminder e-mail service is an easy way to stay informed about continuing education that meets the licensing needs of your profession. Learn more.

For social workers. Mental health, ethics, and other programs available for recertification credits are listed together. Learn more on the social work credits page.

 

If you have questions about our mental health programs please contact us at 608-262-1156 or 1-800-442-4617, or e-mail: pdas@dcs.wisc.edu

 


The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
 
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