Impact of Depression on Families

Jan 14 2010 - 8:00am
Jan 14 2010 - 5:00pm

Location(s)

Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo
1000 Fairgrounds Drive
Vallejo, CA, 95589
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Event Description

Description:

During this full-day workshop, participants will explore the dynamics of depression throughout the lifespan and how these forces impact family life. This training is geared to family resource center staff, counselors, nurses, social workers, new clinicians, and others who provide services to families.

Learn about depression throughout the life cycle:

  • Signs and symptoms
  • Incidence
  • Causes
  • Assessments
  • DIfferences between males and females
  • Impact on Family
  • Treatment Options
  • Suicide
  • Impact on physical health and well-being
  • Why depression goes untreated

As a result of the workshop, participants will understand depression and its impact on families as well as intervention strategies for this common condition.

Cost: $50

Continental breakfast, lunch, and materials included.

Continuing Education Units:

MFT abd LCSW CEUs will be offered by Youth for Change, BBSE CEU Provider #3347. This course meets the qualifications for 7.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CEU charge is $25. Payment for CEUs is due in person by check or cash at the event.

 

Registration: www.familyresourcecenters.net

Call Jody Hall-Winget at 530.872.3896 ext. 116 for more information