Help engender civility, respect, compassion and self-discipline: How does character education fit the clinical setting?

Seminar: May 1, 8 & 15, 2012   12:15 - 1:30 PM

IIGP 29600 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034

Description

It is generally held that values and beliefs do not belong in the clinical setting. Yet no clinician practices in the absence of either. Societally speaking, much of our most significant trouble with crime, substance abuse, underachieving, underperforming and the failure in raising responsible, productive youth stems from widespread lack of character education and the exercise of a “fathering” influence. Though very common, the ways by which basic values are eroded in families and communities are often insidious and often missed. This seminar focuses on recognizing those instances in our work with patients where clinicians can help educate, model and guide patients in “fathering” themselves and others. Through the use of clinical vignettes provided first by the presenters and then by participants, the opportunities for clinical intervention will be discussed. Various texts will be used as a backdrop for discussion.

Credit:  3.5 CE Hours

Presenter

Leora Bar-Levav, MD
David Baker, LMSW

Goals and Objectives

• Describe the principles of effective “fathering.”
• Recognize both areas of relative strength and weakness in their own ability to engender values.
• Identify opportunities for “character education” with their patients.

The Institute offers these weekly seminars for physicians, psychologists and social workers. Participants must attend all three weeks in order to receive continuing education credits. IIGP is approved by the Michigan State Medical Society to provide continuing education for physicians. IIGP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IIGP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. IIGP is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.  Approved Provider Number: MICEC 0036.

Reservations are required. Deadline for this course is Tuesday, October 25. Please send an email to seminars@iigp.org or call (248) 353-5333 to reserve your space or if you need special accommodations. Please mail check payable to IIGP with tuition cost ($50) to above address or have your credit card ready when you call. To receive notifications of upcoming seminars, please subscribe to our mailing list.