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S.T.E.P. Up 4 Kids will be hosting conferences to:
1) train mental health professionals to become trainers and return to their communities to teach others.
2) educate parents, families, friends, medical, legal, mental health, and educational professionals about bipolar disorder and other childhood mental illness.
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TRAINING THE TRAINER |
S.T.E.P. Up will be hosting 2 day conferences for health care professionals. CME's & CEU's will be provided. The title of the conference is "Bipolar Disorder Across the Lifespan." We will have expert speakers from our scientific advisory board speaking, as well as other experts in the field. Coffee breaks will be included, lunch is not included.
Cost: $295 for 2 days or $175 for one day.
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Training the Trainer Agenda
Presentation of Data, Case Examples, Discussion, Questions & Answers
The Presentation of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: A Review of Symptoms
- Irritability, Rage, Violence & Paranoia
- Sadness, Guilt, Depression, Self Harm, Suicidality
- Silliness, Excitability, Inappropriate Humor
- Hypersexuality, Sexual Abuse, Masturbation
- Grandiosity, Bragging, Bossiness & Controlling Behavior
Defining Bipolar Disorder: The DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria
- What every parent needs to know
- Differential diagnosis
- Building a treatment team
- Establishing a treatment plan
Treatments
- Therapy
- Medication management
- Support groups
- Skills groups
Comorbidity
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Conduct Disorder
- Substance abuse
Bipolar Disorder in Different Settings
Special Considerations
- Long term prognosis
- Bipolar child coming of age
- Leaving home
- Medication discontinuation
- Suicide prevention
- Hope for the future
Teaching Parents to Advocate for their Children
- Establishing support groups for parents and children
- Identifying resources and specialists in your area
- Knowing the law and finding legal counsel for the child
- Funding for treatment and medications
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FAMILIES, SCHOOL & LEGAL PROFESSIONALS AGENDA |
Parental & Family Education Network
S.T.E.P. Up 4 Kids will be hosting one day conferences for family members, friends, educational & legal professionals. There will be a $100 suggested donation at the door to cover our expenses. Everyone is welcome. No one will be turned away on the basis of not being able to make a donation.
Presenting the Facts, Discussion, Case Examples, Question & Answers
Getting Past the Shame & Blame
- Who has bipolar disorder?
- What are the causes?
- What can parents, family members and professionals do to help?
- Dispelling the common myths associated with mental illness
The Presentation of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: Review of Symptoms
- Irritability, Rage, Violence & Paranoia
- Sadness, Guilt, Depression, Self Harm, Suicidality
- Silliness, Excitability, Inappropriate Humor
- Hypersexuality, Sexual Abuse, Masturbation
- Grandiosity, Bragging, Bossiness & Controlling Behavior
- Diabetes-blood sugar or Hypertension-blood pressure
(What are the expectations of the mentally versus medically ill student)
What Every Parent & Teacher Needs to Know
- What questions to ask
- Where to find information
- How to build a treatment team
- What is a reasonable treatment plan
- How to find resources & support
- What accommodations may be needed in different settings
- How to build a supportive environment in the school
Treatments: What May be Helpful?
- Therapy/adjustment counselor
- Medication management
- Support groups
- Support staff
- Social skills groups
When Other Disorders are Present
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Substance abuse
- Understanding the sequence of diagnosis and treatment
- What are reasonable treatments for coexisting disorders
- Awareness of risks and benefits of treating other disorders
Advocating for the Child in Different Settings
- School
- Social arenas
- Legal
The Most Commonly Asked Educational Questions
- Staying in the mainstream classroom
- Modifications that are needed
- Leaving the classroom
- Special privileges, is this fair to others?
- Learning techniques
- Core Evaluations/neuropsychiatric testing
Educating Students on Differences
- Addressing tolerance & empathy
- No tolerance policy on teasing & bullying
- Reading assignments & discussion
- Communication & conflict resolution
The Most Commonly Asked Questions
- Long term prognosis
- Bipolar child coming of age
- Leaving home
- Medication discontinuation
- Hope for the future
Getting Involved & Being Prepared
- Support groups
- Finding and sharing resources
- The law and the bipolar child
- Legislature
- Camps
- Insurance coverage/other funding
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