About the Consultation Group
This group is for clinicians working with youth with early psychosis or at clinical high risk who are hoping to increase skills in using ACT for psychosis in their work. Consultation groups will be limited to no more than 6 participants and meet twice monthly for three months. Participants must be independently licensed mental health professionals with some experience working with youth with early psychosis or clinical high risk. Participants will receive resources for asynchronous learning and will have opportunities to share de-identified information about their ongoing work with clients during the live video sessions. Consultation groups also provide opportunities for networking and connecting with other professionals working with youth experiencing early psychosis or signs of clinical high risk for psychosis.
Six, 1-Hour group consultation sessions
3 months of access to session recordings
Resources folder with materials to use in clinical practice
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the basic tenets of mindfulness-based treatments (including ACT) for youth experiencing early psychosis or signs of clinical high risk. 2. Discuss unique aspects and challenges of providing culturally informed mindfulness and acceptance-based treatments for individuals experiencing early psychosis or clinical high risk for psychosis. 3. Apply skills learned to develop an ACT-based clinical formulation for clients currently in their practice. 4. Discuss the application of ACT skills in current practice. 5. Identify resources and psychoeducational materials useful for clinical practice. 6. Determine which interventions to use for clients based on their Acceptance and Commitment Therapy clinical formulation.
Continuing Education Credits
Physicians: This course is eligible for Category 2 credits. Psychologists: The Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists, and maintains responsibility for this program. This workshop offers 6 CE credits. Counselors: The Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5689 and is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This workshop series meets the criteria for 6 clock hours. Nurses: This workshop meets the specifications of the Board of Registration in Nursing in Massachusetts (244 CMR). Social Workers: Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. Please contact us at [email protected] for the status of social work CE accreditation. Please email for more information [email protected].
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She has more than 20 years of experience of treating youth impacted by early psychosis and their families, and is a nationally recognized expert in early psychosis care. She co-founded the CEDAR Clinic in 2009, where she serves as Director of Research and Development, supervising trainees, providing clinical consultations, and delivering individual and family therapy. She has supervised more than 100 clinicians and trainees in ACT/ CBT for psychosis and finds great fulfillment in mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals.
Expand your skills and help your clients in their recovery!
$250.00