August 7-11, 2017
 I will be a featured speaker at the third annual You Asked? Good Men Answered! Virtual Summit, convening August 7-11, 2017. The theme is "Behind The Mask: The Role vs The Real."
What makes this summit unique is it has assembled men from all walks of life -- experts and regular men, married and unmarried, men of different faiths, ethnicities, and experiences--all ready to give you insider information about men so that (1) you can own your authentic power and (2) you can date and relate with confidence. The summit
In my talk, you'll learn:
• The transactional nature of love and how it undermines true intimacy
• The difference between codependent relationships and healthy ones
• Key steps to get you out of the codependent tango
• How healthy people deal with conflict
• Why having someone skilled alongside you is critical when you do autopsies of relationships
• Pornography/Erotica: The difference between intensity and intimacy
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Register now at www.goodmenanswered.com
Registration will give you access to details about when I will be speaking and lots more. The summit is free. It's online. All you need is a cell phone or internet access and you can hear my talk. So mark your calendar and register now.

Empowering great relationships . . . on purpose (Luke 22:31-32),
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Dr. Simon Whittaker, Relationship & Sexual Integrity Coach
http://www.centerforpassionaterelationships.com/
http://www.sexualintegrity247.com/
February 2017
Sexual Integrity and Dangers of Pornography --  workshop for men’s group at Love & Faith Christian Fellowship church.              Greensboro, NC
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DSM-5 BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP

EARN UP TO 10 CEUs!!!




CALLING ALL:

Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Marriage and Family Therapists, Educators, Students, Substance Abuse, Rehabilitation, School, Guidance and Mental Health Counselors, and other helping professionals


CEU APPROVAL:

The Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists & The Board of Social Work Examiners Approval Code: #4517

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)  Approval Code: # SP-2315
Saturday: May 3, 2014 from 8:00am - 5:00pm (Registration opens at 8:00am)

Sunday: May 4, 2014 from 8am - noon

 

Embassy Suites Hotel
200 Stoneridge Drive
Columbia, South Carolina

 

Description: With the Release of the DSM-5, helping professionals need information about changes in the new manual. Dr. Kenneth Carter will provide a comprehensive overview of the DSM-5, including its development process, changes to the organizational structure, major revisions to existing diagnoses, and the existence of new disorders. Understanding the DSM-5 and its relationship to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is essential for all mental health practitioners as we assess, diagnose, and treat our clients. The workshop is designed to help you pinpoint the new features of the DSM-5, including new cultural features, and to understand the connection between the DSM and ICD.

Facilitator: Dr. Ken Carter is a Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and professor at Oxford College, Emory University.  Dr. Carter has been a psychotherapist and researcher for over 17 years and his work has garnered awards from the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and he has been featured on NBC’s Today’s Show. Dr. Carter is actively engaged in translating research in psychology to everyday language.” Dr. Carter has a way of presenting so that everyone can understand.  He will help you make a smooth transition to the DSM-5 “without pulling out your hair.” 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify conditions that have been added to the DSM and conditions that are no longer listed.
  • Distinguish the new features of the DSM-5, including the organizational structure.
  • Apply the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria accurately for the number of disorders.
  • Describe the relationship between the DSM-5 and ICD-10
  • Summarize how the DSM-5 integrates cultural sensitivity
  • Identify the ethical implications when using the DSM-5 and ICD coding.



To register online, click the link below:  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=dgwkkulab&oeidk=a07e8zbgrwmb8034fa4


Registration Fee:    $195 on or before April 19, 2014,  $220 after April 19, 2014 and at the door
(Does not include hotel accommodations)

Note: for a printable copy of the registration form, click here.  
 
Cancellation Policy:  (1) you may request that your registration be transferred to another individual, or (2) you may use the registration fee for a future training/workshop offered by Merge Counseling and Coaching (MERGE) and the Whittaker Institute for Success and Enrichment (WISE).   The request to transfer registration must be submitted by email to [email protected].  However, the training must be redeemed within 1 year from the date of the initially scheduled event and there will be a processing and cancellation fee deducted which shall be equivalent to 50% of the registration fee of the original event.  Requests for cancellation must be received within ten business days prior to the event.

Questions? 

MERGE Counseling and Coaching, LLC, PO Box 1844, Orangeburg, SC 29116

Phone: (803) 534-4160,  Fax: (803) 534-4190, Email: [email protected], Website:       www.merge378.com 



Sponsored By:
MERGE Counseling and Coaching, LLC & Whittaker Institute for Success and Enrichment, LLC