Peter M. Bry Clinical Training Seminar

CPC’s 2012 PETER BRY CLINICAL TRAINING WILL Feature John R. Weisz, PH.D., on March 9, 2012

EATONTOWN, NJ – One of the nation’s most prominent clinicians and researchers in the area of child and adolescent treatment, John R. Weisz, Ph.D., is the featured speaker at CPC’s Peter M. Bry Clinical Training on March 9, 2012 at the PNC Arts Center. Dr. Weisz will present “Mod Squad for Child Psychotherapy: Integrating Evidence-Based Treatments into a Modular Approach to Childhood Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Stress, and Conduct Problems” to mental health professionals and educators throughout New Jersey. Social work attendees who complete the entire training will receive 6 clinical CEUs approved by NASW-NJ.

This full-day workshop will provide front line clinicians and mental health professionals with the ultimate practitioner’s toolbox of adaptable resources based on the modular MATCH program. This treatment protocol integrates multiple evidence-based clinical practices into a systematic approach for a range of childhood disorders. Dr. Weisz, a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School will focus on “how to” issues in using MATCH-ADTC (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Conduct Problems) to improve everyday clinical practice.

Dr. Weisz’s expertise and specific examples will help attendees:

• Understand MATCH’s underlying theoretical principles and practice methods;
• Use MATCH’s client-guided approaches to assessment and identification of treatment priorities;
• Use MATCH’s decision flow charts to streamline treatment to fit the individual child’s needs and address complicated issues of comorbidity involving the frequent coexistence of symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and/or conduct problems;
• Employ and appropriately time a range of cognitive and behavioral interventions in a sequential and modular approach to symptoms of childhood anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and conduct problems;
• Achieve a “fit” between treatments and specific client needs and expectations;
• Respond to shifting priorities during treatment.   

 Sponsored by CPC Behavioral Healthcare, the Peter M. Bry Clinical Training provides professionals from both the mental health and education fields with continuing education opportunities. “The purpose of this clinical training series, established in 1989, is to bring top industry speakers to Monmouth County and provide training on the latest treatment methods for mental illness and behavioral problems,” explained Kerry Herbert, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for CPC Behavioral Healthcare.  “Once again, this year’s Peter Bry Training offers the expertise of an acclaimed clinician and researcher.”

Registration is $135 per person.  This fee includes a full-day of programming, continental breakfast, and luncheon. For more information or to register, please contact CPC’s Development Office at (732) 935-2222. Secure registration is available online at www.cpcbehavioral.org.

CPC Behavioral Healthcare, founded in 1960 as a non-profit agency, provides behavioral health and education services that promote wellness, recovery and productive lives. CPC serves individuals of all ages, students and consumers from Monmouth County and the surrounding area. For more information, visit www.cpcbehavioral.org and www.highpointschool.org or call 732-842-2000.