Special Events

Saturday, February 26, 2011 

Counseling and Psychological Services is pleased to present an all day workshop at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida

Dr. Michael B. First, M.D.
Editor of the DSM-TR-IV

“DSM Diagnosis in Clinical Practice:
Current Principles and a Preview of Coming Attractions (DSM-5)”

 

Dr. Michael B. First MD is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University and the Psychiatric Institute of New York. Dr. First is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on psychiatric diagnosis and assessment issues.  He is a renowned clinician, researcher and expert on the DSM-IV-TR classification.

This workshop will allow practitioners to further their knowledge about differential diagnosis and the practical applications of a DSM diagnosis to clinical practice. Dr. First is the Editor of the DSM-IV-TR, the Editor of Text and Criteria for DSM-IV, the DSM-IV Primary Care Version, and the APA’s Handbook on Psychiatric Measures. He has co-authored and co-edited a number of books, including A Research Agenda for DSM-V, Advancing DSM: Dilemmas in Psychiatric Diagnosis, Clinical Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV-TR Guidebook, DSM-IV-TR Handbook for Differential Diagnosis, Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID), DSM-IV-TR Casebook, and the Treatment Companion to the DSM-IV-TR.

Dr. First has trained thousands of clinicians and researchers in diagnostic assessment and differential diagnosis and has provided expert opinion and testimony on several high profile cases including the federal trial of the accused Al Qaeda terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui.  Dr. First is a dynamic presenter and this is an incredible workshop opportunity you will not want to miss!  Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers earn 6 approved CEU’s through Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers  BAP#206, exp. 03/31/11.

 

Workshop Registration Link   http://registeriog.fgcu.edu/ $99 Early Bird Professional Rate available through 12/18/2010! $119 Professional Rate after 12/18/2010 $69 Graduate Student Reduced Rate (must be enrolled in classes) *Registration fee includes continental breakfast and 6 CEU's

Hotel Reservations Link http://cwp.marriott.com/rswap/drmichaelbfirst/ A limited number of rooms are available at a reduced rate.     Schedule 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Check-in & continental breakfast 12-1:15 pm (lunch on your own) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Workshop

The workshop will be held in the Student Union Ballroom

 

 Contact CAPS 239-590-7950 for further information

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations due to a disability must contact the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance at 239-590-7405 or 800-590-3428, or Office of Adaptive Services at 239-590-7956. Accommodation requests must be received at least five (5) week days before the event. If you are hearing- or speech-impaired, call the appropriate FGCU office via the Florida Relay at 711 (TTY, VCO, HCO, ASCII or Speech-to-Speech).