Neurobiology: A Course for Addiction & Mental Health Clinicians

Alegent Creighton Health

Neurobiology: "A Course for Addiction & Mental Health Clinicians"

This practical training will assist clinicians in their understanding of brain origin and faulty circuits involved in commonly treated disorders such as addiction, PTSD, OCD, and depression. From this understanding, the clinician can better understand how wellness, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy and spiritual tools aid in the recovery of their clients.

Objectives:

v Explain the neurobiology of both the client’s condition and need for following through on the intervention

v List psychiatric disorders that involve faulty circuits-problems with communication between various brain areas

v Explain the genetic and species specific role of the unconscious brain and how it relates to addiction and trauma

v Describe the functions of the prefrontal cortex (orbitofrontal cortex, anterior cingulate gyrus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) and how delayed development is associated with many clinical problems (ADHD and personality immaturity for example)

v Identify relationships between many different neural areas that help us understand the “seeking” of reward and brain lateralization (Right and Left Hemisphere)

v Interpret the therapeutic relationship and how “healing” involves Right Hemisphere to Right Hemisphere “resonance”

Faculty

Dr. Cardwell C. Nuckols, MA, PhD is described as "one of the most influential clinical & spiritual trainers in North America." He has served the behavioral medicine field for over 35 years, and for the last 20 years is considered one of the leading experts in the world on addiction & recovery.

Dr. Nuckols is widely published, having authored more than 60 journal articles, 30 books & workbooks, 50 DVDs, CDs and videos, as well as 25 audiotape series. His background includes advanced work in such areas as medical research, pharmacology, neurobiology, education and psychology.

Registration

The fee for this program is $45, which includes continuing education hours and meals. This program is presented at no profit to the organizations involved.

Registration deadline is May 30, 2013. Seating is limited so register early!

Cancellation / Refund

If you register and are unable to attend, please return to the Event Brite site and request a refund.

No refunds after May 30, 2013.

Questions

Contact Alegent Creighton Health Education Department at 402-343-4311 OR educate@alegent.org

Special Needs

Alegent Creighton Health is committed to equal access for people who have physical or dietary needs. If you have special needs, please notify us at least five business days prior to the program by calling 402-343-4311.