Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder, which can present with a variety of symptoms. It is known to have an impact on multiple cognitive and functional domains. The study of schizophrenia is now focused on the neurodevelopmental nature of this condition. One important idea about schizophrenia is the stress-diasthesis or vulnerability hypothesis, which hypothesizes that individuals may have a genetic of neurobiological vulnerability to developing schizophrenia but that the development of the disorder is also related to life stressors.
Recommended treatments for schizophrenia now often focus on the use of neuropsychological evaluation measures that accurately assess areas of cognitive vulnerability. After that is completed, there are a number of cognitively-based therapy protocols that emphasize cognitive rehabilitation, coupled with coping skills development, social skills development, and the use of education and insight. There are a number of such protocols available and even one which can be downloaded for free.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/TheNeurops2/viewFREE WEBINAR
The Neuropsychology of Schizophrenia (Recorded)
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Donna Veraldi, Ph. D.
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to understand the neurobiological basis of schizophrenia.
- Participants will be able to identify at risk populations and learn treatments that can reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia.
- Participants will be able to describe ways to evaluate schizophrenia and to locate appropriate treatment protocols.
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
Schizophrenia is a complex brain disorder, which can present with a variety of symptoms. It is known to have an impact on multiple cognitive and functional domains. The study of schizophrenia is now focused on the neurodevelopmental nature of this condition. One important idea about schizophrenia is the stress-diasthesis or vulnerability hypothesis, which hypothesizes that individuals may have a genetic of neurobiological vulnerability to developing schizophrenia but that the development of the disorder is also related to life stressors.
Recommended treatments for schizophrenia now often focus on the use of neuropsychological evaluation measures that accurately assess areas of cognitive vulnerability. After that is completed, there are a number of cognitively-based therapy protocols that emphasize cognitive rehabilitation, coupled with coping skills development, social skills development, and the use of education and insight. There are a number of such protocols available and even one which can be downloaded for free.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to understand the neurobiological basis of schizophrenia.
- Participants will be able to identify at risk populations and learn treatments that can reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia.
- Participants will be able to describe ways to evaluate schizophrenia and to locate appropriate treatment protocols.
Agenda:
Understanding schizophrenia as a neurodevelopmental disorder 1 hour
Group discussion of 30 minutes
Understanding ways to evaluate and to treat schizophrenia more effectively 1 hour
Group discussion of 30 minutes
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. These credits are also accepted by the Maryland Boards for Professional Counselors, Psychology, and Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals, and many other states and disciplines