Second Wednesdays CEs

Second Wednesdays CEs: UCS Continuing Education for Psychologists

Fall Semester Series: 10:30-Noon

October 10	Persistence of Sexual Side Effects After Discontinuation of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
	Audrey Bahrick, Ph.D., UCS Senior Staff Psychologist

	1.		Participants will increase awareness of the quality and scope of SSRI-related sexual side effects.
	2.		Participants will learn about limits to knowledge with regard to SSRI sexual side effects.
	3.		Participants will increase awareness of limits of the post-market pharmacovigilance system.
	4.		Participants will consider related informed consent issues.

November 14	An Update on Eating Disorder Treatment: Research and Local Treatment Options
	Eva Schoen, PhD, UCS Senior Staff Psychologist Shirley Haley, RN, UIHC Eating Disorder Referral Coordinator Melissa O'Donnell, UIHC Senior Recreation Therapist
	Vita available: http://www.uiowa.edu/~ucs/Vita_Schoen_2007.pdf

	1.		Present current research findings on the outcome of eating disorder treatment
	2.		Summarize current issues in treatment and prevention of eating disorders in college students
	3.		Discuss research and clinical initiatives in eating disorder treatment

December 12	College Student Suicide: Precedent-Setting Legal Cases, Pros and Cons of No-Suicide Contracts
	John Westefeld, PhD, University of Iowa Professor, Counseling Psychology Program
	Vita available: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/counspsy/faculty.htm

	1.		Attendees will learn about recent/current relevant cases and legal issues that impact laws and actions concerning college students who may be at risk for suicide on the college campus.
	2.		Attendees will learn about the pros and cons of no-harm contracts, as well as the different ways in which they are configured.
	3.		Participants will learn about the treatment protocol at the partial hospital eating disorder treatment program at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

The University Counseling Service at The University of Iowa is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University Counseling Service at The University of Iowa maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

Cost: $10. Please provide payment by cash or check upon entry. Walk-ins are welcome.
CE Certificates for 1.5 hours will be distributed to attendees.

Who Should Attend: Psychologists and psychologists-in-training who provide counseling for adults. Licensed Independent Social Workers. Licensed Mental Health Counselors.

Location: University Counseling Service, 3223 Westlawn South.

Directions:
From the corner of Newton Road and Riverside Drive, proceed west up the hill and north around the curve, past two buildings on the right side of the road. The first is the Nursing Building; the second is our U-shaped Westlawn Building. The Newton Road Parking Ramp, with metered parking, is the next structure on the right. In Westlawn, use the entrance just south of the Student Health Service entrance.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in these programs, please contact the University Counseling Service in advance at 335-7294.
Shirley Haley, RN
Staff Nurse BHS Division at UIHC for 19 years Nurse at Partial Psychiatric Hospital for Mood and Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Referral Coordinator
Melissa O'Donnell, BA, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
Senior Recreation Therapist in Rehabilitation Therapies at UIHC for 10 years Recreation Therapist at Partial Psychiatric Hospital for Mood and Eating Disorders