This course provides an overview of three common behavioral disorders with onset in childhood and adolescence and their treatment options. It outlines the methodology in the assessment of such disorders in this population. It emphasizes the importance of making the proper differential diagnosis in the development of appropriate behavioral management plan and intervention strategies. It highlights how many psychiatric disorders can be mis-diagnosed as Attention Deficit/Hyperactive, Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorder leading to erroneous treatment.
It highlights the roles of the family members and therapists in working with physicians, teachers in managing these mental disorders and the behavioral problems of these young clients.
Format:
Lectures, analysis of case vignettes and small group discussions.
Dr. Philip Tsui is an approved provider of continuing education of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, NASW California and Washington Chapters. He is an Adjunct Faculty Member of the Department of Behavioral Sciences at City College of San Francisco and California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work at Smith College. He has over 20 years of experience in supervising psychology trainees, clinical social workers/interns, marriage and family therapists/trainees, as well as managing a full spectrum of mental health programmes and services in the United States, including working with, and supervising the treatment of clients with dual diagnosis of mental disorder and substance abuse. His publications include areas of cross-cultural psychotherapy, law and ethics, Buddhist Psychology and group psychotherapy. Dr. Tsui is also a presenter at numerous professional conferences/training workshops in the States, Taiwan, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Date: July 17, 2009 (Friday) from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Venue: Room 1302AB, K. K. Leung Building, The University of Hong Kong
Fee: HK$ 800
(20% discount, i.e. HK$ 640 for the following: ‘early bird’ registration before July 10, 2009; HKU students, alumni and staff members of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration)
(50% discount, i.e. HK$ 400 for the current M.Soc.Sc.[Counselling] students)
Fees paid are nonrefundable
Deadline for registration: July 15, 2009
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M.Soc.Sc.(Counselling) Programme
Department of Social Work & Social Administration
The University of Hong Kong
Places are offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
M.Soc.Sc.(Counselling) Programme
Department of Social Work & Social Administration
The University of Hong Kong
CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR DISORDERS: Assessment and Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactive,
Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders
by
Dr. Philip Tsui
July 17, 2009 (Friday) from 9:30am to 5:30pm
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