14 ASWB ACE Credits
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
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Current Topics in Stress and Mental Health in Adolescents, Men, Women and the Clinicians Who Treat Them
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Conference
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
August 18 - 25, 2018
Round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
August 18 - 25, 2018
14 ASWB ACE Credits
14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
14 ACPE Credits
14.0 Contact Hours
Target Audience
Nurses, Nurse PractitionersNurses, Nurse PractitionersPsychologists, Social WorkersPhysicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists
Program Purpose / Objectives
Topics:
- Physiological and Psychological effects of Stress and The Mind/Body Connection for Patients and Staff
- Describe the Physiological and Psychosocial effects of stress and demonstrate knowledge of how the relaxation response impacts the mind and body
- Managing Patient Expectations and Improving the Patient Experience
- Identify techniques to improve overall patient care.
- Management of Difficult Patients
- Apply techniques to manage difficult patients encountered in clinical practices.
- Psychological Aspects of Delivering Good and Bad News to Patients
- Develop and improve clinician skills in discussing good and bad news with patients.
- Physician (staff) burnout and the role of the Mental Health Professional in Education and Support of the Medical Staff
- Utilize specific educational strategies and training techniques to help reduce practitioner stress, prevent burnout, and improve overall patient care.
- Counseling Interventions-What Really Works
- Describe the most effective counseling interventions.
- Didactic and Experiential learning of Mind/Body techniques
- Identify and practice at least three relaxation techniques to reduce stress
- Depression
- Identify specified subtypes of clinical depression
- Appraise the differential diagnosis as well as related risk and determine appropriate treatment options.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cite the epidemiology and subtypes of bipolar illness, weigh distinguishing clinical features, and identify potential risks as well as benefits of effective treatments.
- Mood Disorders & the Peri-Partum
- Discuss mood disorders related to the peri-partum as well as the role of psychotropic medication during pregnancy, delivery and post-partum.
- Anxiety Disorder
- Describe the features of anxiety and trauma related disorders and evaluate the various roles of potential interventions.
- Mental Illnesses in Youth
- Explain concepts related to the origins of mental illness
- Describe features of key mental illnesses in youth and analyze biopsychosocial approaches to treatment.
- Substance use disorders
- Summarize the addiction crisis and current substance use disorders
- Review co-occurring psychiatric illnesses
- Learn to approach these conditions using screening and motivational interviewing.
- Case Presentations
- Review a series of clinical cases which highlight and underscore key clinical concepts presented during the conference.
Conference Sessions generally take place on days at sea (as itinerary allows), giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meals, evenings and ports of call with your companion, family and friends.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All conferees, their families, and guests must book their cruise within the University at Sea® meeting group through University at Sea® at 800-926-3775 or by registering online. This ensures our company can provide conference services and complimentary social amenities to all meeting participants and their guests. Thank you for your cooperation.
Faculty
Karl Gregory Sieg, MD, FAPA, MRO
Professor of Psychiatry
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Orlando, Florida
Dr. Sieg received his medical degree and completed his residencies at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He is currently board certified in Addiction Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry.
He is also a board-certified Medical Review Officer. Serving as Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Dr. Sieg has over 35 years of experience in practice having worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, community mental health & managed care as well as private, public & state psychiatric hospitals and addiction treatment programs. He has authored numerous scientific articles and also had past involvement in clinical psychopharmacology research.
Dr. Sieg maintains memberships with the American Psychiatric Association, the Florida Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Psychiatry & the Law, and the American Medical Association. He currently practices and resides in the Orlando, Florida metropolitan area.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
Cruise Itinerary
| DATE | PORT OF CALL | ARRIVE | DEPART |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 18 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
- | 4:00 pm |
| Sun Aug 19 | Nassau, Bahamas |
7:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Mon Aug 20 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Tue Aug 21 | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. |
10:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Wed Aug 22 | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
7:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Thu Aug 23 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Fri Aug 24 | *At Sea - Cruising |
- | - |
| Sat Aug 25 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
6:15 am | - |
*Tentative course schedule, actual class times may differ.
Ports of Call
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - There is an abundance of things to see and do in the Ft. Lauderdale area: visit the newly redesigned Ft. Lauderdale Beach and cafes, stroll the historic Riverwalk, shop the luxurious stores on Las Olas Boulevard, or adventure to the Everglades for an intriguing air boat excursion.
Nassau, Bahamas - Caribbean charm shines in the Bahamian capital, where you’re never more than a few steps away from rhythmic percussions, appetizing flavors, white-sand beaches, and some of the clearest waters in the world. This picture-perfect paradise was once a pirate’s haven— and you can explore its colorful past of buccaneers, blockade-runners and bootleggers along historical streets and at the three colonial fortresses that line the shores. If you’re looking for a more hands-on maritime adventure, look no further. Cruisers to Nassau can swim with stingrays, dive with dolphins, or spot colorful coral on a glass-bottom boat.
At Sea - Cruising - Cruising
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. - Named after a Danish Queen, Charlotte Amalie has one of the most breathtaking deepwater harbors in the world. The key sights of Charlotte Amalie are located within the town centre, making it easy to combine sightseeing with St. Thomas’ fantastic shopping opportunities. Eighteenth century architecture provides the perfect backdrop for walking tours and shopping here in the "Duty Free Capital of the World." For a dose of history, visit Emancipation Park, the American-Caribbean History Museum, or Bluebeard the pirate's castle at Magen’s Bay. If tropical bliss is what you're after, head to any of Charlotte Amalie’s pristine beaches, where the warm water, white sands and palm trees will lull you into deep relaxation!
Basseterre, St. Kitts - The island England zealously defended from Brimstone Hill, the "Gibraltar of the West Indies." In Basseterre, a mini-London, there's Piccadilly Circus to shop and a gingerbread version of Big Ben by which to check the hour.
Our staff can assist you with all your travel arrangements.
Questions? Call us at 800-422-0711.We can assist you with all your travel arrangements. We'd be happy to help you plan your flights, hotels or tours before and/or after your cruise conference.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
Please note that our shore excursions are operated separately and
independently of those offered by the cruise line.
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