Professional Workshop by Ralph Carson, PhD

Written By: Focus Healthcare Date: July 2nd, 2010. Topic: Member Blogs.

Professional Workshop by Ralph Carson, PhD

The Healing Brain:

How Understanding Neuroscience Enhances Treatment Compliance

Sponsored by Focus Healthcare of Tennessee

An Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center

A Center for Eating Disorders

7429 Shallowford Road

Chattanooga, TN 97421

Friday, August 27, 2010 10:30-3:30 PM EDT

Cost: $75.00 Professionals. $50.00 Students with ID

Lunch Provided

Learning Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify, utilize and explain accordingly:

Be able to explain the neuroscience of eating disorder behavior.
Be able to explain how psychotherapy contributes to recovery.
Be able to explain how the brain heals through biobalancing neurotransmitters, plasticity and triggering new cell growth.
Effectively assist individuals through the transitions from denial, resistance, exploration and commitment.

RSVP appreciated by August 23, 2010 Melissa Rogers at 423-308-6577 or melissar@focustn.com.

Please contact Melissa Rogers for information regarding special needs, cancellation and refund policy.

FocusTreatment.com

FocusCenterForEatingDisorders.com

The Chattanooga Area Psychotherapy Association (CAPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CAPA maintains responsibility for the program and its contents, and will provide 4 continuing education credits. CAPA cannot provide credit for partial attendance. This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (provider number: NASWTN2010 – 0007) for 4 continuing education units. NAADAC approved for 4 continuing education units.

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