Category: Dr. Dan’s Blog

FCP Workshop – ”Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and Intervention Strategies”

FCP Workshop – ”Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and Intervention Strategies I thought that today’s workshop by Dr. Drabick on ”Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and Intervention Strategies” was a great start to the FCP 2010/2011 professional workshop series. Her presentation was both professional and enjoyable. The three hours went by too quickly. Sometimes, when…

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FCP 2010 Fall Behavioral Health Workshops

FCP 2010 Fall Behavioral Health Workshops Wednesday, November 3, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Disruptive Behavior Disorders among Youth: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Intervention Strategies Disruptive behavior problems among youth are associated with a range of negative outcomes and are often difficult to treat. This workshop will provide an overview of the symptoms, risk…

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Autism: Untangling Complex Cases

Autism: Untangling Complex Cases On May 5th 2010, Dr. Craig Newschaffer will be conducting a workshop on Autism, from 8:30am to 12:00pm at the Doylestown Health and Wellness center in Warminster PA. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear the world-renowned Dr. Craig Newschaffer from Drexel University talk about findings, trends, and what’s ahead in…

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Problem Solving Therapy

Problem Solving Therapy I don’t know about you, but I am always open to learning about techniques to help my patients solve problems. In his presentation this week, Dr. Arthur Nezu will suggest treatment strategies to help our patients cope more effectively with difficult life situations by fostering the adoption and effective implementation of adaptive…

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A Surprisingly Great Workshop!

A Surprisingly Great Workshop! I had heard remarks from colleagues that Dr. Franklin is a knowledgeable and excellent speaker, but perhaps a little low key in his presentation, and his topic may not interest many people. Right, Right, Wrong and Wrong! His workshop today was full of knowledge and he kept the full house of…

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Trichotillomania and Other Body-Focused Behaviors

Trichotillomania and Other Body-Focused Behaviors Trichotillomania (TTM). If you have heard this word before then you probably work with emotionally disturbed, autistic, or mentally retarded children, adolescents or adults. Trichotillomania is one of many obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) with this population. Specifically, this disorder includes compulsive pulling of the hair, sometimes leaving bald spots on the…

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