Managing Change: A Solution Development Workshop for Stress Reduction
This workshop, derived from the Solution Focused Therapy and William Bridges' Model of Transition Management, will teach skills for coping with change and transition. Participants will learn techniques for life planning and stress reduction, allowing them to move from a problem-saturated view toward a solution-focused approach.
Working with the Difficult Patient:
The workshop will help participants recognize and ameliorate pejorative attitudes on the part of the physician toward the difficult patient and will deepen understanding of the doctor-patient relationship with the difficult patient. Participants will learn useful tips and tricks in dealing with the difficult patient.
Practical Management of Comorbid Alcohol and Anxiety Disorders
The treatment of anxiety disorders in a primary care setting can be complicated by several factors. A common challenge is the patient who is a known alcohol "drinker" that presents with complaints of anxiety related symptoms. This workshop will focus on practical tips to managing this comorbid problem.
CBT on the Fly
This is a practical training program with the goal of providing participants with a basic foundation in using the tools for cognitive therapy. It is ideally intended for family physicians with some interest in applying the cognitive model to treat emotional problems.
Educational Modules in draft include
Treating and Managing Psychosis: A Family Medicine Framework
For further assistance, please contact Ryan Morley, Director, Educational Services
ryan@cfpc.ca
416-867-9646 ext 48