This web conference will offer answers to some of the most pressing concerns regarding the recent publication of the new diagnostic system, the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5). Much has changed in this edition, and these changes present unique challenges to clinicians in their practice. Several new diagnoses have been introduced, many familiar conditions have been reconfigured, and others have been eliminated. In addition, the elimination of the multiaxial system has raised questions about what impact this has on the diagnostic process. These concerns include what clinical information is now relevant to include, as well as how to understand the concept of dimensionality, which has been introduced as a way to communicate the information that had been a point of focus with Axes IV and V.
This presentation will introduce alternative ways to address these concerns and will also clarify the revised coding process required in professional settings and with third-party payers. In addition, the required interface of the DSM-5 with the ninth edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) will be discussed. The transition in October 2014 to the ICD-10 will require an additional challenge for clinicians to significantly change their coding practices. This presentation will provide guidelines to move through these complex changes.
This web conference is designed to help clinicians:
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Attendees who register for this event will log in to the web conference center by using a computer and calling in to the teleconference line. Attendees will be able to ask live audio questions via phone and/or submit text chat questions via computer. Live streaming video and/or document sharing will also be available to participants. Alternatively, attendees may dial in to the teleconference line only, though attendees dialing in by phone only will be unable to ask questions.
Before the scheduled event, all registered attendees will be sent a reminder email with specific instructions on how to log in to the web conference center, as well as links to optional handout materials if applicable.
This event will include lecture and question-and-answer periods. A recording of the web conference will be available to members in GoodTherapy.org's Continuing Education Archives within two weeks. After the live event, a written transcript of the event will be available in the Member's Area. Members of GoodTherapy.org can receive continuing education credits for attending this event by logging in to the GoodTherapy.org Member's Area.
Two CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.
GoodTherapy.org is also an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within counseling services.
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This web conference is available at no cost to GoodTherapy.org members.
The overview of the DSM-5 compared to DSM IV-TR provided me with some insight to understanding the differences. In other words, I can now talk about the DSM-5 with a more informed opinion. - Matthew F. Baysden, PhD
This workshop was excellent, held my attention the entire time and was very helpful. Thank you! - Karin Robbins, LCSW, SEP
Yvonne Owen, PhD, received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Washington in 1978 and became a licensed practitioner in the state of Washington in 1983. She worked in the community mental health system for eight years, first as a staff clinician, then as the director of outpatient services. For the following 29 years, Dr. Owen taught full-time in the Master’s Program in Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University, until her retirement from teaching in 2009. During that time, she developed and taught the Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis course and also maintained a small private practice in Seattle; she continues to practice two days a week. In addition, Dr. Owen has been conducting educational workshops for practicing clinicians for the last 10 years, specializing in trainings on the DSM as well as clinical supervision. Dr. Owen has been offering a series of workshops on the latest edition of the DSM, and she presents for local, regional, and state organizations about the recent diagnostic changes.