Program
SOCIAL WORKER TRACK
Symptom Targeted Intervention
Wednesday, May 9, 2012; 1:00pm – 5:00 pm
Course Directors: Renata Sledge, LCSW and Melissa McCool, LCSW
Session 421
Target Audience:
This course is aimed at Social Workers
Course Description:
The participants will learn how to incorporate STI into their daily practice to decrease depressive symptoms in their patients. This course will use didactic training, experiential exercises, role playing and film.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify depression in dialysis patients
- Understand principles of STI, its evolution and why it is uniquely suited to dialysis centers
- Learn Specific STI Interventions and apply specific techniques to their practice.
Agenda:
| Time | Topic | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
1:00pm - 1:15pm |
Why Address Depression |
Renata Sledge, LCSW |
1:15pm - 1:30pm |
STI Model |
Melissa, McCool, LCSW |
1:30pm - 1:45pm |
Practice Outcome Evaluation |
Renata Sledge, LCSW |
1:45pm - 2:30pm |
Cognitive Interventions |
Renata Sledge, LCSW, Melissa, McCool, LCSW |
2:30pm - 3:15pm |
Behavioral Interventions |
Renata Sledge, LCSW, Melissa, McCool, LCSW |
3:15pm - 4:00pm |
Mindfulness Interventions |
Renata Sledge, LCSW, Melissa, McCool, LCSW |
4:00pm - 5:00pm |
Barriers and Integration into Practice |
Renata Sledge, LCSW, Melissa, McCool, LCSW |
REQUIRED: Additional registration fee of $60; includes syllabus, breakfast, boxed lunch, and CE credits.