Rating Scales and the Diagnosis of Depression (Self-Study)
Self-Study
SELF-STUDY WEBINAR
This seminar is clinically-based for anyone invested in improving their skills.
For only New York State Licensed LMSWs, LCSWs, LMHCs, and CASACs, 2 CEUs are available once the post-test and evaluation are completed.
How well do we diagnose Depression? How do we truly make the difference between Depression and sadness, or even Major Depression? Make a difference by joining for this webinar.
At the end of this webinar you will have:
- Learned a framework to effectively understand rating scales for Depression
- Mastered principles, techniques, and Do's and Don's when using rating scales in Depression
- Had an opportunity to role play the framework learned
- Earned your CEUs while learning in a safe, engaging, and dynamic community, through the latest adult learning theories
- Left with skills that you can immediately implement to enhance your practice and the work you do with your patients and clients.
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what our attendees are saying about our SWEET Webinars:
"In depth, substantive information on the subject by the presenter, and helpful contributions from attendees via excellent interactive technology. A wonderful way to learn. After this experience I plan to look into becoming a member."
- Enid, LMSW
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89% of SWEET Webinar Attendees feel that the courses give them practical information they can use in their everyday life
Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.
"Good examples; asking questions; good reinforcement with the evaluation Qs; good timely chat responses/evocation of contributions & dialog; good overall consideration of total patient/client world/factors; solutions; caring; the actual caring modeling presence of Karen & Mardoche!"
- Sherry, LMHC
"The layout of the lecture portion was organized and it was helpful to make the lecture interactive to keep the audience engaged. The role play was excellent and helpful to see the techniques used in real time."
- Natalie, LMSW
"The SWEET Institute has a relaxed, caring, and professional learning environment. The instructors are knowledgable and provide useful instruction to broaden the clinical scope beyond the medical model"
– Jacquelyn, LCSW-R
"The SWEET approach really works quite well in enabling and facilitating continued professional growth."
- Louis, LCSW