Archive for June, 2006

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Clinical Intervention

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

In this video, Mr. Mitchell describes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and identifies the criteria for its diagnosis. In addition, Mr. Mitchell describes how OCD is manifested in behavior and identifies treatment options for the disorder. Further discussion centers on how family and other support systems are affected by the ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Families Perspective

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

The content of this program focuses the presenter's personal experience of identifying and utilizing systems of support for his son who was diagnosed with OCD at an early age.Duration : 0:16:25 Views : 2334.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Client’s Perspective

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

In this video Ms. Amanda Tarter discusses her symptoms as related to her diagnosis of OCD. She further describes coping strategies that help diminish the impact of OCD symptoms and identifies accommodations that have proven helpful for her as a student in college.Duration : 0:15:54 Views : 7916.

Promoting the use of the Public Libraries as a Resource

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

This video focuses on promoting the use of public libraries as an important resource in skills development and self determination among persons with disabilities and their advocates and assisting local public libraries in offering library programs and services for persons with special needs.Duration : 0:16:36 Views : 759.

Training for Librarians on Working with Special Needs Patron

Thursday, June 8th, 2006

The content of this training video focuses on assisting local public library staff in addressing needs of the disability community. It will provide information about mental illness and developmental disabilities as well as provide resources for additional information on serving this clientele.Duration : 0:20:11 Views : 829.

Eating Disorders

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

In this video Dr. Flannery discusses the basic features of an eating disorder, explains the various types of disorders and discussing the physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of the disorder. Dr. Flannery also discusses treatment options for those who experience eating disorders.Duration : 0:19:15 Views : 6873.

The Use of Drug Courts in Dealing with Addiction

Monday, June 5th, 2006

In this video Judge Stevens and Mr. Menzies discuss the use of drug courts and Naltrexone as tools that assist folks in their recovery from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.Duration : 0:29:22 Views : 766.

Multicultural Competence

Monday, June 5th, 2006

In this presentation on Multicultural Competence various concepts such as multicultural awareness and competence, diversity, acculturation and assimilation are discussed relative to the assessment and delivery of services to mental health clients.Duration : 0:19:45 Views : 1917.

Competency to Stand Trial

Monday, June 5th, 2006

This presentation informs interested parties about the Incompetence to Stand Trial Defense. In doing so, myths about possible abuse of this defense strategy are identified and dispelled, the prevalence of the IST defense is delineated and treatment approaches that can restore competency are discussed.Duration : 0:21:33 Views : ...

Clinical Supervision

Monday, June 5th, 2006

Scott Bayliff, Associate Executive Director, Places for People in St. Louis, Missouri, discusses the purpose and implementation of clinical supervision of his staff. Content focuses on the process of supervision as a method for mentoring and evaluating staff competence relative to client interactions, professional competence and personal wellness.Duration : ...