Human Services Professional Institute (HSPI)

Human Services Professional Institute (HSPI)

HSPI LOGOFall 2008 HSPI Friday Seminars: for LPC, Social Worker, LCDC


Lone Star College System Training Center- Boardroom, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, 77381

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008: 9:00AM-12:00PM

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder - Where Are We Now?

Presenter: TBA

Registration#80060

The past 25 years have been characterized by both intense scrutiny, discussion and debate regarding Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder.  This dialogue has ranged from struggling to understand the causes of the disorder, what treatment approaches are most effective, and whether adults can be diagnosed with ADHD.  This seminar will address what we have learned about this disorder, where are we now with regard to understanding its cause and its treatment, and will address the major questions still left to be answered.

Learning Outcomes

  • Name at least three significant research discoveries made in the past 25 years related to the disorder.
  • Identify at least two known treatment approaches that have been proven to be effective in treating individuals with this disorder.
  • Distinguish between at least two of the common psychotropic medications used today to treat individuals with this disorder.

Friday, Oct. 31, 2008: 9:00AM-12:00PM

Getting Hooked:  Addictive Personalities

Presenter: TBA

Registration#80061

The topic of whether one can have an "addictive personality" types has raised a number of issues in the counseling field over the past several years.  What are the features of an "addictive personality", and what do we know about role neurobiology, genetics, environmental and psychology/emotions play within them?  This seminar will address all of these issues, including an overview of what the latest research findings reveal to us and what implications they pose for treatment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Compare and contrast the various schools of thought related to the development of addictive personality traits within a person.
  • Name the basic definition of what is referred to when speaking of "addictive personality traits".
  • Learners will be able to identify at least three behaviors that one with addictive personality traits may often engage in.
  • Define what recent research has shown us related to the role of neurobiology and genetics with regard to the development of addictive personality traits within the individual.

Register at the door beginning at 8:30AM
Tuition $38 includes continental breakfast

Register by phone: 936-273-7446

Contact: stephen.koszewski@lonestar.edu or phone: 936-273-7435

CEUs & certificate available for Social Work, LPC, LMFT, & LCDC
On-site Registration/Networking/Continental Breakfast begins 30 minutes prior to start time

Lone Star College-Montgomery
3200 College Park Drive
Conroe TX77384
Phone936.273.7000