1st Annual Akron General Mental Health Summit Borderline Personality Disorder: Professionals, Families and Consumers Working Together Friday, April 21, 2006 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Akron General Health & Wellness Center - West Akron, Ohio In cooperation with: National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder in cooperation with NARSAD Community Partners: Akron Area Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Ohio Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Association Partially funded by NIMH grant R13MH068456-05
This conference is geared toward healthcare providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, counselors, occupational and expressive art therapists. It will also be beneficial for people with BPD and their families to learn about empirically tested treatment strategies, and how to strive for a better quality of life. Borderline Personality Disorder - A new treatment approach Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by long-term patterns of unstable interpersonal relationships, impulsive urge-driven behaviors, identity disturbances and emotional chaos. The emotional suffering of the person with BPD affects day-to-day functioning and their quality of life. This condition can be challenging for treatment providers and families as they respond to the many needs of these individuals. Traditionally, the treatment for BPD has been psychodynamic in focus, but new evidence suggests that better results may be achieved through specialized cognitive behavioral therapies, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This conference explores these skills-based therapies as an important resource for clinicians and family members in supporting the patient to manage this complex disorder. Learn about the latest treatment perspectives from national and local experts in DBT at the 1st Annual Akron General Mental Health Summit provided by Akron General Medical Center in cooperation with the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD) in partnership with NARSAD. Community partners for this event include the Akron Area Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the Ohio Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Association (OABHA) and the Summit County Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). Continuing education credits are available. Conference Objectives Identify and understand complex treatment issues for persons with borderline personality disorder. Discuss advances in treatment with an emphasis on the roles of family and mental health providers in partnership with the patient. Establish a partnership with providers and families to develop services for persons seeking treatment and support in our community.
Borderline Personality Disorder: Professionals, Families and Consumers Working Together Schedule of Events Friday, April 21, 2006 7:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Welcome Jeffrey Moore, MD, Chairman of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Perry Hoffman, PhD, Research Clinician, Assistant Clinical Professor, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, President, National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder 8:45 a.m. Overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Criteria and Diagnosis Robert Friedel, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Describe the core behavioral dimensions of BPD Identify neural systems that are related to core behavioral dimensions Discuss pharmacologic and psychosocial treatment strategies that target the core clinical issues in BPD 9:30 a.m. Adolescent Issues and BPD Blaise Aguirre, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, McLean Hospital Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Increase awareness and acceptance of BPD precursors and traits in an adolescent population Identify proper diagnostic tools to assess traits in adolescents Discuss treatment issues and specific modalities targeted towards adolescent patients 10:15 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Psychological Treatment Perspectives on Self-injurious Behavior James Rogers, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Counseling, University of Akron Examine the current incidence and prevalence of self-injurious behaviors in the U.S. Identify the two major psychological treatment approaches for working with clients exhibiting self-injurious behaviors Articulate general empirically informed psychological treatment interventions for self-injuring clients 11:15 a.m. First Break-out Session Group A - Medication Management Rebecca Cirino, DO, Medical Coordinator, Center for Behavioral Medicine & Wellness - DBT Program, Maher Mansour, MD, Medical Director, Akron General Center for Behavioral Medicine & Wellness Discuss the use of medications for managing BPD Review types of medications targeted for specific symptoms in patients Discuss limitations of medications in controlling symptoms of BPD Group B - Art Therapy: Expressive Communication Heidi Larew, LPCC, ATR, Expressive Arts Therapist, Nancy Nierman-Baker, PC, ATR, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist,, Adjunct Faculty, Ursuline College Explain four basic principles of communication (verbal and non-verbal) and active, empathetic listening Outline four barriers and bridges to communication through art expression Identify three communication skills, that encourage client involvement and a positive therapeutic environment Group C - The ABC's of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skill Groups Claudia Cihlar, PhD, APRN, BC, Advance Practice Psychiatric Nurse, Akron General Medical Center, Adjunct Instructor, Kent State University Larry Pinto, MEd, LPC, LICDC Group Psychotherapist, Group Leader/Instructor, Akron General Medical Center, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Identify the basic theories and principles of DBT Describe the dialectical nature of DBT treatment Discuss the structure, goals and clinical outpatient model for a DBT skills group 12:00 p.m. Catered Lunch 1:00 p.m. DBT Telephone Coaching and BPD: Skillful Management of Intersession Telephone Contacts Denise Ben-Porath, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology, John Carroll University Examine rationale and principles of DBT telephone coaching Summarize the DBT target hierarchy for telephone coaching Apply a decision-tree model, which employs DBT techniques and principles designed to assist in managing calls with patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder
1:45 p.m. Family and Consumer Panel Local Family Members, Patients and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of Summit County 2:15 p.m. Family Research and Family Connections Perry Hoffman, PhD, Research Clinician, Assistant Clinical Professor, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine; President, National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder Identify the impact of borderline personality disorder on family members Outline Family Connections, a course for family members Recognize some skills that benefit family members 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Second Break-out Session Contact Us Group A - Medication Management Rebecca Cirino, DO and Maher Mansour, MD Group B - Art Therapy: Expressive Communication Heidi Larew, LPCC, ATR and Nancy Nierman-Baker, PC, ATR Group C - DBT Skills: Claudia Cihlar, PhD, APRN, BC and Larry Pinto, MEd, LPC, LICDC 3:55 p.m. Looking Ahead Patricia Woodward, MAT, Secretary NEA-BPD Christopher McGowan, MPS, ATR, Director, Partial Hospitalization/Psychiatric Services Center for Behavioral Medicine & Wellness, 4:30 p.m. Adjournment & Evaluations Information about program content, schedule of events or continuing education credits: Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences 330-344-1559 Information on registration: National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD) 914-835-9011 or 802-527-1419 neabpd@aol.com fax: 253-540-3691 Registration: Register online or fill out and tear off the registration form attached and send it with a check or credit card information, or fax it with credit card information to: National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder 1st Annual Akron General Mental Health Summit P.O. Box 974, Rye New York 10580 Fax: 253-540-3691 Register also at the event. Directions: Akron General Health & Wellness Center - West 4125 Medina Road Akron, OH 44333 Parking is free and is available on a surface lot, adjacent to the center. Call the Akron General Direction Line at 330-344-2900 or go to www.akrongeneral.org. REGISTRATION CARD Borderline Personality Disorder: Professionals, Families and Consumers Working Together To register for this one-day event you may: 1) Register online at www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com 2) Fill out and tear off the registration form, send it with a check or credit card information, or fax it with credit card information. (3) Register on-site the day of the program. Fees are payable on-site by check or cash only. Refunds will be made only if written notice of cancellation is postmarked 10 days prior to this event and will be charged an administrative fee of 20% of the registration schedule. For special needs, including, but not limited to dietary restrictions, please contact the Department of Psychiatry at at 330-344-1559. Discipline MD PhD/PsyD RN Counselor MSW Art Therapist Resident/Student Other Rates: Professionals: $140 (Early bird discount is $115 when registered by March 21, 2006) Trainee/Student: $60 Family Members: $45 Consumers: $20 Rates include a continental breakfast and catered lunch. Make checks payable to NEA-BPD.
REGISTRATION CARD (continued) Name Organization/Affiliation Address City State Zip Code Daytime Phone E-mail Payment by credit card: Master Card Visa Discover Credit Card Number Expiration Date (MM/YY) Print Name as Appears On Card: Card Code (last 3 digits on back) Billing Address If same as above check box Cardholder Signature Please rank the order of importance (1-5, 1 being the most important) reasons why you may have attended this conference: CEU Topic Relates to My Profession or Practice Topic Has Personal Relevance Location Other Would you like to receive additional information from the NEA-BPD and Akron General Medical Center, including: Future Conferences and CME Offerings DBT Services at NEA-BPD Family Connections Program - a family education and support group for BPD Accommodations Special rates are available close to the conference location in the west Akron area. Please mention the conference name to receive this rate. Hilton Akron - Fairlawn 3180 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44333 330-867-5000 $79 a night Holiday Inn 4073 Medina Road, Akron, OH 44333 330-666-4131 $59 a night Radisson 200 Montrose West Avenue, Akron, OH 44333 330-666-9300 $69 a night Continuing Education Credits available. For information, call 330-344-1559. Physicians Nurses Counselors Social Workers Occupational Therapists & Art Therapists 6.0 CME hours; 6.0 Psychology MCE hours; 6.0 CSWB hours is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity. Nurses may use CME category 1 credits for licensure renewal. Any additional questions, please contact Stephanie Clubbs at 330-344-6399. Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine is approved by OPA-MCE to offer continuing education for psychologists and maintains sole responsibility for the program. (Approved Provider #00PO-341131512). This course is approved for continuing education for psychologists by the Ohio Psychological Association for 6.0 contact hours. is an approved provider of continuing education for the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board #RSX118904/#RCX109501.