Continuing Education Program Sponsored by Catholic Charities Presented by Saint Louis University School of Social Work Professor Shannon

Cooper-Sadlo, MSW DSM-5: FOCUS ON CHILDREN

Course Description: The introduction of the DSM-5 has created the need for clinicians and agencies to alter the current manner in which diagnoses are formulated. This presentation will provide information regarding the changes to this system as well as explore the implications for interventions utilized by clinicians working with children and families. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify categories & changes in DSM-5. 2. Explore impact of DSM-5 for social workers serving children and families. 3. Prepare steps to take to be prepared for DSM-5 implementation. This workshop is open to all clinical staff. Attendees will receive 3 hours of Continuing Education hours.

Date: Time:

Tuesday, October 18, 2013 9:00 am 12:30 pm Registration begins: 8:30 am. Program begins promptly at 9:00 am.

Location:

Good Shepherd

1340 Partridge Ave. St. Louis, MO 63130 Please register for this training by Thursday, October 10th using the email invitation. If you have any questions or need to cancel your registration, please contact Varrietta Anthony at: training@ccstl.org or 314-367-5500 x1135. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion reflecting 3 hours of Continuing Education provided by Saint Louis University School of Social Work.

Presenter
Shannon Cooper-Sadlo MSW/LCSW, Assistant Clinical Professor, currently teaches BSSW level practice courses and serves as a faculty liaison in the field education department. Shannon is a graduate of the Saint Louis University BSSW program and of the University of Denver MSW program. She has been in clinical practice with various populations for 12 years. In these positions, she has had significant experience with the dually diagnosed populations in hospitals and community mental health settings.

The cost for this training is $20 per registrant. Catholic Charities will bill agencies for each staff member who registers. If you have any questions about other Catholic Charities Federation trainings, please contact Gayle Shank at: gshank@ccstl.org or 314-367-5500 x 1116.