When

Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
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Association for Mental Health & Wellness 
2040 Ocean Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
 

 
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Contact

Christina Steudte, LMHC 
Association for Mental Health and Wellness 
631-471-7242 x1330 
csteudte@mhaw.org 

Alzheimer's Disease:  Signs and Symptoms

3 Continuing Education Contact Hours 


This workshop will provide an overview of Alzheimer's Disease, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatments, and best practices. Skills and tools will be discussed, as well as measures of cognitive functioning, resources and care planning priorities, and prevention and ongoing research. 



 

 Who Should Attend:                                                                                                                          Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and any professional that is working in the mental health field.  


At the end of the workshops participants will:
1. Understand prevalence, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer's Disease. 
2. Be able to distinguish other forms of dementia.
3. Understand tools and resources for working with individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and their families. 

APPROVED FOR 3 CE HOURS (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LCAT/LMFT)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. (Provider #0156)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. (Provider #MHC-0014)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. (Provider #MFT-0010)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. (Provider #CAT-0004)
 

*New York State Office of the Professions (NYSED) regulations require that participants attend the entire approved educational activity in order to receive continuing education credits, from 9:00am-12:00pm.

***No Refunds will be issued for cancellations ***

Certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the workshop.

Registration Fee: $60.00 

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: 

Dr. Christopher Christodoulou, PhD


Dr. Christodoulou is a licensed neuropsychologist who provides neuropsychological evaluations and consults with the CEAD team regarding different diagnoses to help guide treatment and care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Dr. Christodoulou received his BA in psychology and his MA in community-clinical psychology from the University of Maryland. He earned his PhD in psychology specializing in neurocognition from the City University of New York. Dr. Christodoulou also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in neuropsychology at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and the Neuropsychology & Neuroscience Laboratory of the Kessler Foundation. 

Abigail Kaske, LCSW

 

Abigail is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of New York. She has over ten years of experience working with a diverse population of adult mentally ill individuals, specifically in housing and case management. She is passionate about the care and treatment of seniors, especially those experiencing the effects and frustration of cognitive impairment. Recognizing that Alzheimer’s disease/dementia is challenging for the patient and their caregiver, Abigail enjoys offering some relief via clinical assessment, interventions, education/navigation of healthcare system, and linkage to community resources/additional supports. She guides individuals to the appropriate services offered by the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease and helps spread awareness about the center throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Abigail received her a BA in Psychology from St. Josephs College, and her MSW from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work.