We are very excited to announce next in our presentations in our

Feminist Therapy Lecture Series.

Disability-Affirmative Therapy

Speaker: Rhoda Olkin, Ph.D.

Sunday September 12th, 4-6 pm (2 Continuing Education Units)

When a client has a disability, how does the clinician think about that client without either over-inflating or underestimating the role of disability?  What is the relationship between the disability and the presenting problems? A good case formulation should be able to address these questions.  This presentation will provide a template for conceptualizing cases in which disability is one factor.  The approach is from Disability Affirmative Therapy, and uses a case example and a video of that client to demonstrate how the D-AT template can enrich our understanding of clients with disabilities.

Rhoda Olkin, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, is a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, and the Executive Director of the Institute on Disability and Health Psychology. She is the author of the book "What psychotherapists should know about disability," one of the few books on disability for clinicians outside rehabilitation settings, and the video "Disability-Affirmative Therapy: A beginner's guide."  Dr. Olkin has a private practice and does expert witness work, and is a mother with a disability.

                                               Cost is $40, or $50 for 2 CEUs*.
                                               Student and intern rate is $25

                                         For more information call 545-1670 x257

You can help support the Feminist Therapy Salon by:

1. •Attending - space is limited so preregistration is recommended. To reserve your space, send a check made out to Chrysalis to Chrysalis Community Counseling Services, 1821 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
   

2. •Spreading the word - If you know someone who might be interested in this workshop, or in being notified of future presentations, please forward the March Newsletter to them by clicking the “Forward” link at the bottom of the newsletter.
   

3. •Even if you can't attend let us know if there are future topics you would like to see offered, or if there are specific presenters you think would be good. We're also interested in days and times that would work best, and any other feedback you might have regarding this series.                                  
   

*Course meets the California  Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements for 2 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs. Chrysalis’ provider number is 1933.