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300 HOUR DIPLOMATE PROGRAM

 

AURICULOTHERAPY PROGRAMS


 

 

 

2011& 2012 PROGRAM SCHEDULES
         
  

START  ANY DATE IN ANY ORDER  in Las Vegas and/or Orlando   

ANY TEN 15-HOUR COURSES EARN THE C.Ad.

ALL 20 COURSES EARN THE DACACD, Diplomate in Addictions

Clinical Residency Earns Additional 150 Hours Towards Diplomate          

 

Orlando:  January 7 & 8, 2012

Private Practice Implementation, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student Assistant Programs & The USDOT SAP

Developing programs & strategies for inpatient & outpatient addiction treatment.  Treatment plans & modalities based on diagnostic criteria.

Ethical concerns.  Confidentiality.  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Student Assistance Programs, and the US DOT SAP

Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD &

Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD (More About Instructor)

 

 

Las Vegas: January 14 & 15. 2012

Private Practice Implementation, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student Assistant Programs & The USDOT SAP 

Developing programs & strategies for inpatient & outpatient addiction treatment.  Treatment plans & modalities based on diagnostic criteria. Ethical concerns.  Confidentiality.  Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Student Assistance Programs, and the US DOT SAP Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Student Assistance Programs, and the US DOT SAP
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD &

Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD (More About Instructor)

 

Las Vegas:  February 4 & 5, 2012

Prevention, Education & Aftercare

Relapse prevention.  Clinical strategies to prevent relapse in addictions.  Drugs and the work place.  Understanding Federal Government's initiative on the Drug Free Workplace.  Societal issues, drug free schools and community programs.  Risk Management.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD (More About Instructor)

 

Orlando:  February 11 & 12, 2012

Risk Taking Behaviors, Sex Addiction, Gambling, Shoplifting, etc.

Instructor:   Ed McGowan, MPA

 

Las Vegas:  March 3 & 4, 2012

Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions & Compulsive Disorders.

Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction,

Multi-factorial Addiction components, Toxicology & Laboratory testing.
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD
 

 

Orlando: March 24 & 25, 2012

Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions & Compulsive Disorders.

Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction,

 Multi-factorial Addiction components, Toxicology & Laboratory testing.
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD
  

 

Las Vegas:   April 21 & 22, 2012

The Brain Reward Cascade, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS): Understanding The Genetics of Addictions

General overview of Biogenetic Components. How the biogenetic components manifest in Compulsive Disorders. DNA Structure,

 Alleals,  Genetic Disposition. Mutation, manifestation, Expression of genes. How the genes of addiction affects an individual’s behavior.

Re-Norming the system through therapeutic nutraceuticals & pharmacological interventions.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando:   April 28 & 29, 2012

Diagnostic Strategies, Substances of Abuse

Establishing a Differential Diagnosis, Problems in Diagnosis, DSM IV Guidelines. The Biopsychosocial Assessment. Alcohol, Sedatives,

Cocaine, Heroin, Methadone, Marijuana, Inhalants, Nicotine, Steroids. Perceptual Disorders, Neuro-Synaptic Junction and Dynamics

Instructor:   Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD, C.Ad.,  DACACD

 

Las Vegas:  May 19 & 20, 2012

Diagnostic Strategies, Substances of Abuse

Establishing a Differential Diagnosis, Problems in Diagnosis, DSM IV Guidelines. The Biopsychosocial Assessment. Alcohol, Sedatives,

Cocaine, Heroin, Methadone, Marijuana, Inhalants, Nicotine, Steroids. Perceptual Disorders, Neuro-Synaptic Junction and Dynamics

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando:   May 26 & 27, 2012

Interventions, The Process, Models & Tactics & Family Strategies & Resources

Different Intervention Models & their Approaches.  How to choose the proper model.  Didactic  Approach to Interventions using group

as family to illustrate different intervention models.  Treatment plans for I.P. and family members.  Business Aspect before the

Intervention & follow-up after.

Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D. CAP, C.Ad

 

Las Vegas:   June 16 & 17, 2012

Risk Taking Behaviors

Sex Addiction, Gambling, Shoplifting and other risk-taking behaviors

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando:  June 23 & 24, 2012

Implementation of Chronic Disease Model in Addiction & Compulsive Disorders

Therapy Paradigms:  Acute vs. Chronic; Functional PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome); Psychosomatic Influences in Chronic Syndrome; Practical Spiritual Counseling/Cognitive Processes.

Instructor:  Ron Jahner, N.D., Ac., C.Ad..  DACACD(c)

 

Las Vegas:   July 14 & 15,  2012

Auriculotherapy, Management of Withdrawal

Overview of Auriculotherapy - the 4 cranial nerves of the ear.  General Principles, use in Diagnosis, & Management of Withdrawal. Treatment goals.

Instructor:  Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

 

Orlando:  July 21 & 22, 2012

Auriculotherapy, Management of Withdrawal

Overview of Auriculotherapy - the 4 cranial nerves of the ear.  General Principles, use in Diagnosis, & Management of Withdrawal. Treatment goals.

Instructor:  Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

 

Las Vegas:   August 11 & 12, 2012

Implementation of Chronic Disease Model in Addiction & Compulsive Disorders

Therapy Paradigms:  Acute vs. Chronic; Functional PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome); Psychosomatic Influences in Chronic Syndrome; Practical Spiritual Counseling/Cognitive Processes.

Instructor:  Ron Jahner, N.D., Ac., DACACD(c)

 

Orlando: August 18 & 19, 2012

Pediatrics ADHD & Other Compulsive Disorders; Pregnancy in Addictions, P300 Evaluation & Testing

Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted Abstinence. ADD/ADHD, & other compulsive disorders. Diagnosis and management of Withdrawal,

Relapse, Case Review, Treatment Goals.

Instructor:  Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

 

Las Vegas:   September 8 & 9, 2012

Co-Dependency, Diagnosis, Screening & Assessment, Family Issues and Dynamics

Co-Dependency, Family Issues and Dynamics, Screening & Assessment.  EAP & Workplace Issues & Dynamics, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities/Concerns of the Impaired Physician/Professional. 12 Step Programs vs. therapeutic Communities

Instructor: Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD 

 

Orlando:   September 22 & 23, 2012

Co-Dependency, Diagnosis, Screening & Assessment, Family Issues and Dynamics

Co-Dependency, Family Issues and Dynamics, Screening & Assessment.  EAP & Workplace Issues & Dynamics, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities/Concerns of the Impaired Physician/Professional. 12 Step Programs vs. therapeutic Communities

Instructor:   Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD, C.Ad.,  DACACD

 

Las Vegas:  October 13 & 14, 2012

Trauma and Addictions

The impact of substance abuse and personal trauma.  Identifying signs and symptoms.  Diagnostic criteria for various trauma categories and appropriate treatment approaches will be explored.

Instructor:  Larry Ashley, Ed.S., LCADC, CPGC

 

Orlando:  October 20 & 21, 2012

Healing Trauma Through Self Parenting

The various types of PTSD, complex trauma, acute trauma, secondary trauma.  Neurobiology of trauma, the impact on the brain and body from trauma will be explained.  Neurobiology of healing:  how the body heals will be discussed.  Resilience as a Protective Factor.

Instructor:  Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD

 

Las Vegas: November 10 & 11, 2012

Motivational Interviewing

A collaborative person centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.  An evidence-based practice in the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders.

Instructor:  Ali Hall, J.D., MINT

 

Orlando:  November 17 & 18, 2012

Toxicology, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Withdrawal, Relapse and Treatment Plans

TOXICOLOGY OF ABUSED DRUGS, PHARMACOLOGY OF TREATMENT DRUGS, INDICATIONS VS. DRUG INTERACTIONS, NEUROTRANSMITTER REPLACEMENT THERAPIES, NEUTRACEUTICALS. DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL, RELAPSE, TREATMENT GOALS, REWARD DEFICIENCY SYNDROME & THE BRAIN REWARD CASCADE.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad.

 

Orlando: December 8 & 9, 2012

Developing, Funding & Operating Addiction Treatment Programs w/Mental Health & Drug Addicted Clients.

The  human services business challenges. Developing addiction program public & private. Developing mental health program. Funding  issues for substance abuse and mental health. Operational Issues and problematic issues. licensure requirements

Instructor:  Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD

 

Las Vegas: December 15 & 16, 2012

Developing, Funding & Operating Addiction Treatment Programs w/Mental Health & Drug Addicted Clients.

The  human services business challenges. Developing addiction program public & private. Developing mental health program. Funding  issues for substance abuse and mental health. Operational Issues and problematic issues. licensure requirements

Instructor:  Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD

 

Las Vegas:  January 12 & 13, 2013

Pediatrics ADHD & Other Compulsive Disorders; Pregnancy in Addictions, P300 Evaluation & Testing

Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted Abstinence. ADD/ADHD, & other compulsive disorders. Diagnosis and management of Withdrawal, Relapse, Case Review, Treatment Goals.

Instructor:  Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

 

2011 Schedule For Your Review:

 

Orlando:  February 26 & 27, 2011

Implementation of The Coaching Model in Addiciton Recovery

Instructor: Ed McGowan, MPA

 

Las Vegas:  March 12 & 13, 2011

Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions & Compulsive Disorders. Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction, Multi-factorial Addiction components, Toxicology & Laboratory testing.
Instructor:   Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad & Jay Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

 

Orlando: March 26 & 27, 2011

Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions & Compulsive Disorders. Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction, Multi-factorial Addiction components, Toxicology & Laboratory testing.
Instructor:   Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad & Jay Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

 

Las Vegas:   April 9 & 10, 2011

Understanding The Genetic Disposition of Addiction & RDS.  General overview of Biogenetic Components. How the biogenetic components manifest in Compulsive Disorders. DNA Structure, Alleals, Genetic Disposition. Mutation, manifestation, Expression of genes. How the genes of addiction affects an individual’s behavior. Re-Norming the system through therapeutic nutraceuticals & pharmacological interventions.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando:  April 30 & May 1, 2011

Treatment Models, Grants, Program Development and Family Dynamics.  Treatment History, Models & Components, Profile of Patients, Drug Courts, Federal Funding and Grants.  Confidentiality, National Strategy, Legal Issues, Family Sculpting & Disfunctionality, Co-Dependency, Interventions, Assessment & Placement Criteria, Marketing & Program Development.

Instructor:   Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad, DACACD & Philip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD

 

Las Vegas:  May 14 & 15, 2011

Developing, Funding & Operating Addiction Treatment Programs with Mental Health & Drug Addicted ClientsThe human services business challenges. Developing addiction program,  public & private. Developing mental health programs. Funding issues for substance abuse and mental health. Operational Issues and problematic issues. Licensure requirements

Instructor:  Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD

 

Orlando:   May 28 & 29, 2011

Interventions, The Process, Models & Tactics & Family Strategies & Resources

Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D. CAP, C.Ad. & Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD   

 

Las Vegas:  June 11 & 12, 2011

Toxicology, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Withdrawal, Relapse and Treatment Plans.  TOXICOLOGY OF ABUSED DRUGS, PHARMACOLOGY OF TREATMENT DRUGS, INDICATIONS VS. DRUG INTERACTIONS, NEUROTRANSMITTER REPLACEMENT THERAPIES, NUTRACeuTICALS. DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL, RELAPSE, TREATMENT GOALS, REWARD DEFICIENCY SYNDROME & THE BRAIN REWARD CASCADE.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando: June 25 & 26, 2011

Toxicology, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Withdrawal, Relapse and Treatment Plans.  TOXICOLOGY OF ABUSED DRUGS, PHARMACOLOGY OF TREATMENT DRUGS, INDICATIONS VS. DRUG INTERACTIONS, NEUROTRANSMITTER REPLACEMENT THERAPIES, NEUTRACEUTICALS. DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL, RELAPSE, TREATMENT GOALS, REWARD DEFICIENCY SYNDROME & THE BRAIN REWARD CASCADE.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Las Vegas:  July 9 & 10, 2011

Management of Withdrawal, Pediatrics, Pregnancy & Auriculotherapy  General Principles, Auriculotherapy and it's use in Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal, Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted Abstinence.
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD
  & Maritza Paz, D.C., DACACD     more about Instructor)

 

Orlando: July 23 & 24, 2011

Management of Withdrawal, Pediatrics, Pregnancy & Auriculotherapy  General Principles, Auriculotherapy and it's use in Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal, Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted Abstinence.
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD
  & Maritza Paz, D.C., DACACD   more about Instructor)

 

Las Vegas: August 13 & 14, 2011

Eating Disorders, Mind Body Connection in Addiction Recovery.  This module will introduce participants to the various aspects of Eating Disorders. DSM-IVTR Criteria, Medical Aspects, Signs and Symptoms, Mental Health Issues and Treatment Protocols will be presented. The Stages of Eating Disorders, Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, Neurochemical Effects of Eating Disorders, Common Therapeutic Techniques for Eating Disorders, Diagnostic Criteria of Eating Disorders

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando:   August 20 & 21, 2011

Co-Dependency, Diagnosis, Screening & Assessment, Family Issues and Dynamics

Co-Dependency, Family Issues and Dynamics, Screening & Assessment.  EAP & Workplace Issues & Dynamics, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities/Concerns of the Impaired Physician/Professional. 12 Step Programs vs. therapeutic Communities

Instructor:   Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD, C.Ad.,  DACACD

 

Las Vegas:  September 10 & 11, 2011

Clinical Skills, Including Counselling, Asessment & Treatment and Domestic Violence.  In patient versus out patient.

Group, Individual, Gestalt, Reality, Neuro linguistic programming Therapeutic communities versus the disease model . Family therapy.

Dual diagnosis. Co-dependency. Human Behavior.  Theories of personalities . Sexuality and chemical dependency.

Instructor: Jim Santor, M.A., M.S., C.Ad.

 

Orlando: September 17 & 18, 2011

Eating Disorders:  Using The Mind-Body Connection In Addiction Recovery. This module will introduce participants to the

various aspects of Eating Disorders. DSM-IVTR Criteria, Medical Aspects, Signs and Symptoms, Mental Health Issues and Treatment

Protocols will be presented. The Stages of Eating Disorders, Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, Neurochemical Effects of

Eating Disorders, Common Therapeutic Techniques for Eating Disorders, Diagnostic Criteria of Eating Disorders

Instructor:  Christina Winsey, LMT, D.C.

 

Las Vegas:  November 5 & 6, 2011

Co-Dependency, Diagnosis Screening & Assessment, Family Issues And Dynamics.

Co-Dependency, Family Issues and Dynamics, Screening & Assessment.  EAP & Workplace Issues & Dynamics, Legal & Ethical Responsibilities/Concerns of the Impaired Physician/Professional. 12 Step Programs vs. therapeutic Communities

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando:   November 12 & 13, 2011

Developing, Funding & Operating Addiction Treatment Programs w/Mental Health & Drug Addicted Clients.

The  human services business challenges. Developing addiction program public & private. Developing mental health program. Funding  issues for substance abuse and mental health. Operational Issues and problematic issues. licensure requirements

Instructor:  Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD

 

Las Vegas:   December 3 & 4, 2011

Co-Occurring Disorders, Evaluation & Treatment Strategies.

Co-Occurring Disorders, Psychiatric disorders, Transient syndromes, Persistent syndromes.  Psychopathology Affective/behavior disorders, Personality disorders Organic brain disorders, Psychotic disorders, Anxiety disorders Treatment principles.  DSM IV guidelines

Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D. CAP, C.Ad.

 

Orlando:   December 10 & 11, 2011

Co-Occurring Disorders, Evaluation & Treatment Strategies.

Co-Occurring Disorders, Psychiatric disorders, Transient syndromes, Persistent syndromes.  Psychopathology Affective/behavior disorders, Personality disorders Organic brain disorders, Psychotic disorders, Anxiety disorders Treatment principles.  DSM IV guidelines

Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D. CAP, C.Ad.

 

 Las Vegas: 

Interventions, The Process, Models & Tactics & Family Strategies

Different Intervention Models & their Approaches.  How to choose the proper model.  Didactic  Approach to Interventions using group as family to illustrate different intervention models.  Treatment plans for I.P. and family members.  Business Aspect before the Intervention & follow-up after.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., C.Ad, DACACD (More About Instructor)

 

Orlando: 

 

 

Las Vegas: 

The Brain Reward Cascade, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS)

The Brain Reward Cascade, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS).  Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal, Relapse, Case Review, Treatment Goals.

Instructor:  Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD  & Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando: 

Health Outcomes, Research, Methodologies for Data Collection & Analysis of Practice Based Patient Data

Overview of Health Outcomes Data Collection, Data Analysis, Clinical Case Reports, Research Design, Regulations and Compliance Issues, Regulation Agencies, Case-Control Design, Scientific Writing

Instructor:  Matthew McCoy, D.C., DACACD

 

Las Vegas: 

Problem Gambling, Assessment & Treatment, Domestic Violence & Psychological Trauma

Problem Gambling and Definitions, Assessments in Problem Gambling.  Treatment of Problem Gambling, Diagnostic issues in Problem Gambling, Psychological Trauma, Domestic Violence, Legal Concerns in Domestic Violence.  Domestic Violence-Resources, Differential Diagnosis and Diagnostic Issues of Domestic Violence, Other Risk-Taking Behaviors.

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

 

Orlando: 

Private Practice Implementation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Student Assistance    Programs, and the US DOT SAP
Instructor:
Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD & Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD

 (More About Instructor)

 

Las Vegas: 

Prevention, Education & Aftercare

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student Assistance Programs (SAP), Relapse Prevention, Drugs & the Workplace/Schools, Societal Issues, Private Practice & Career Implementation, Clinical Laboratory testing & interpretation.
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD &

Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD (More About Instructor)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

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Classes Held:  
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.  Sunday - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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