Join us in celebrating 35 years of exemplary service to the Addictive Disorders, Behavioral Health and Mental health fields!

Psychotherapy Associates
35th Annual Advanced International
Winter Symposium
January 28 - 31, 2009

Addictive Disorders, Behavioral Health
and Mental Health

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Colorado Springs, Colorado

"Super Program...as always, great speakers, important content, and on the cutting edge of behavioral health"
-John C., M.D.

all attendees please download handouts from the Login page.

CME Description: The purpose of the 35th annual winter symposium includes improving physicians and health professional advanced diagnostic/ assessment and treatment knowledge and skills specific to the addictive disorders as well as a broad spectrum of mental health and behavioral health problems. Attendees will be able to identify 5 or more essential evidenced based diagnostic features as well as 5 more evidenced based treatment interventions (including psychotropic medications, psychotherapies, psychosocial treatments, EMDR, DBT, reality therapy and self-help care) for persons manifesting alcohol dependence, anxiety disorders, prescriptions drug abuse, nicotine dependence, PTSP, sexual addictions, TBI, co-morbid disorders and other disorders included in the educational program.
Contact Information: Sandra Della-Giustina, addicteduc@aol.com
719-597-5959 / 719-594-9304

The 35th Annual Advanced International Winter Symposium
is an exciting, fun, and educational experience held in Colorado Springs, CO.
Each year this internationally recognized symposium brings together a distinguished faculty to address the issues of treatment, recovery, and research in the addictions and behavioral health field. Nearly 800 participants attended the 2008 meetings and expo.
The Symposium provides intensive, advanced clinical training as well as focused interaction between faculty and participants. The skill building and learning experiences that our faculty provide attendees each year are truly exceptional.

SYMPOSIUM PURPOSE AND CORE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the 35th annual winter symposium includes improving physician and health professional advanced diagnostic/assessment and treatment knowledge and skills specific to the addictive disorders as well as a broad spectrum of mental health and behavioral health problems. Attendees will be able to identify 5 or more essential evidenced based diagnostic features as well as 5 or more evidenced based treatment interventions (including psychotropic medications, psychotherapies, psychosocial treatments, EMDR, DBT, reality therapy, and self-help care) for persons manifesting alcohol dependence, anxiety disorders, prescription drug abuse, nicotine dependence, PTSP, sexual addictions, TBI, co-morbid disorders, and other disorders included in the educational program.

Colorado Springs, CO
(click link to go to the Colorado Springs Official Visitors Guide)
This exciting, booming city is located 60 miles south of Denver. Our great airport makes Colorado Springs easy to reach! The climate, scenery, recreational opportunities and Pikes Peak make Colorado Springs an exceptional setting for the 35th annual symposium.
Symposium attendees could really enjoy a visit to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Olympic Training Complex, Cripple Creek, and other unique sites during their stay in Colorado Springs. Skiing is only two hours away! Make the Symposium a fun and relaxing learning experience.