Advanced topics in PTSD & virtual Office Hours: Simple Practice Learning Live
May
26
12:00 PM12:00

Advanced topics in PTSD & virtual Office Hours: Simple Practice Learning Live

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of the Palm Beaches (map)
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Simple Practice Learning will host a Live Office Hours and Q&A with Simple Practice Learning presenter and trauma expert, Dr. Stephanie Sacks.

In this 1.5 hour webinar, Dr. Sacks will share a 30-minute presentation on advanced topics in PTSD treatment before opening up the floor to attendee questions. If you register for Office Hours but are unable to attend, a recording will be provided to you.

In the lecture focusing on Advanced Topics in PTSD, Dr. Sacks will provide education and practical guidance on the use of clinical microskills to strengthen the therapy relationship and to address treatment ruptures during PTSD treatment.

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National Center for PTSD Webinar
Mar
15
2:00 PM14:00

National Center for PTSD Webinar

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Dr. Stephanie Sacks, invited lecturer for the National Center for PTSD (NC PTSD), will provide a webcourse entitled ”PTSD and Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Treatment.” This webcourse is an updated and revamped lecture from the one she conducted in 2019 for the NC PTSD and will focus on the evidence-based assessment and treatment of PTSD for individuals who also struggle with a co-occurring Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorder. This lecture will provide practical tips and guidance. It will feature de-identified case examples to illustrate how to navigate this comorbidity effectively in the treatment of PTSD.

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Nov
9
1:30 PM13:30

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 38th Annual Meeting Pre-Meeting Institute facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Sacks

Join Dr. Stephanie Sacks and her colleague Wendy Bassett fo a specialty workshop aimed for trauma therapists. The half-day workshop is entitled “Strengthening the working alliance in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD: How to improve relational responsiveness to reduce dropout and increase client outcomes.”

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OCD Awareness Week Educational Event: Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of OCD and PTSD
Oct
7
10:30 AM10:30

OCD Awareness Week Educational Event: Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of OCD and PTSD

  • 1200 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, Fl United States (map)
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Dr. Stephanie Sacks will be providing an educational workshop sponsored by the International OCD Foundation Palm Beach Chapter for OCD Awareness Week 2022. Dr. Sacks will provide a training on evidence-based assessment and treatment of co-occurring Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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International OCD Foundation Southeast Regional OCD Conference
Jun
12
12:00 PM12:00

International OCD Foundation Southeast Regional OCD Conference

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This FREE virtual conference will be held on June 12th, 2021, from 12:00pm-8:00pm (Eastern Time), and will include stories, an expert/community panel, a live-streaming of an OCD documentary followed by Q&A with the director, break-out sessions, and social events!

Everyone involved in the OCD community (e.g., children, adults, parents, families, clinicians, etc.) is welcome to join us! We think this will be a great event to allow attendees to connect with others in the OCD community!

As part of the Conference, Breakout Groups will be facilitated by clinicians and individuals affected by OCD, and will cover a range of relevant topics (e.g., How to help a family member with OCD; Dealing with Stigma; Taboo OCD symptoms). Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a group of their choosing.

Dr. Stephanie Sacks will be facilitating a break-out group focusing on trauma, grief and OCD.

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Dr. Stephanie Sacks joins the Journalist Trauma Support Network Pilot Group
Mar
26
to Nov 30

Dr. Stephanie Sacks joins the Journalist Trauma Support Network Pilot Group

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The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, part of the Columbia Journalism School, has initiated a new pilot program and network of therapists trained to treat journalist clients.

Dr. Stephanie Sacks, Founder of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of the Palm Beaches, has been accepted as part of this pilot group of clinicians trained to treat trauma-related difficulties in journalists.

She is honored to have the opportunity to provide much-needed treatment to this underserved and highly traumatized population.

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Oct
18
2:00 PM14:00

Bolstering Mental Health and Wellness in the Face of Adversity

Please join me at Eagles’ Haven, a community wellness clinic developed to provide support and wellness resources to the Parkland community following the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas shooting on February 14th, 2018. At this community talk sponsored by the Eagles' Haven Wellness Center Parents Education Series, I will provide information, education and resources regarding maintaining mental health and wellness through experiences of adversity.

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OCD, Anxiety, & Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders in Health Care
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00

OCD, Anxiety, & Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders in Health Care

  • 1200 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL, 33432 United States (map)
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Please Join Us For a Free Workshop Geared Towards Health Care & Medical Professionals!


Date: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

Time: 6 PM to 8 PM (Doors open at 5:30pm for Networking)

Location: 1200 N. Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432


Sponsored by:

OCD Central & South Florida (www.ocdcsfl.org)

Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (www.iocdf.org)


History & Mission of OCDCSFL

Founded in 2016 as an official affiliate of the IOCDF, OCD Central and South Florida (OCDCSFL) is a non-profit organization which seeks to promote the mission of IOCDF on a local level, in Central and South Florida. We work to educate the public and professional communities about OCD, in order to raise awareness and improve the quality of the treatment provided. We also seek to support research on OCD and related disorders, and work to improve access to information and resources for those with OCD and their families.


We will discuss common clinical presentations seen across health care settings: Gynecology, Dermatology, Primary Care, Cardiology, Emergency Rooms, Plastic Surgery, and other health care/medical settings. The workshop will include a review Clinical Assessment, Case Examples, Q&A, and Group Discussion.


Refreshments will be provided!


Workshop Led by Licensed Psychologists:

Marni L. Jacob, Ph.D., ABPP & Stephanie Sacks, Ph.D.



Topics Covered

  • Postpartum & Perinatal Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Hairpulling/Trichotillomania, Skin-picking/Excoriation Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  • Postpartum Anxiety Disorders, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder



Registration:

Available at www.ocdcsfl.org under Events & Programs

Questions? Email us at: info@ocdcsfl.org


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Eagles' Haven Wellness Center July Parents Education Series: Hope and Healing Workshop
Jul
20
1:00 PM13:00

Eagles' Haven Wellness Center July Parents Education Series: Hope and Healing Workshop

Please join us for an engaging discussion about recovery and resiliency following traumatic events. Dr. Stephanie Sacks will be providing education regarding trauma exposure and common post-trauma difficulties. She will also provide education and resources for bolstering resilience and promoting recovery after traumas.

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International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 34th Annual Meeting
Nov
7
to Nov 11

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 34th Annual Meeting

The ISTSS Annual Meeting was held in Washington DC this year. Many leaders in the field of Traumatic Stress provided workshops, webinars, panels and symposia regarding the latest research and clinical advancements in treating trauma-related distress, such as PTSD. Dr. Stephanie Sacks participated in a panel/symposium and disseminated research findings during an interactive poster session.

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