A Journey Through The Brain Series 2010

As mental health professionals, many of us have never been trained in "how the brain works" or we simply find it just too difficult to keep abreast of the new advances in this area!

"A journey through the Brain" is a basic course in modern Neuro-science, designed to re-inforce the day to day skills of mental health professionals, at all levels.

Participants will learn about "brain basics" – the building blocks, geography and function – and how this related to psychiatric and psychological disorders.

This unique course will allow you to the general practitioner, psychologist, nurse or mental health-care professional to become more aware of the advances in neuron-science, brain technology and the methods of optimizing brain functioning – knowledge essential for more accurate diagnosis and improved treatment, to the benefit of themselves and their patients.

All information is presented in an easy, user-friendly format, enhanced by clinical case studies, brain imaging and brain "diagrams and models." The course design will allow adequate time to enahcne audience participation and questions.

Click here to download Dr Clarkson's introduction to A Journey Through The Brain (Quicktime Movie - 8.5mb) Quicktime is required to view this movie.

A Journey Through the Brain 2008 - Coffs Harbour Workshop

Workshop: Understanding how the Brain Works - A basic neuroscience course for mental health professionals

Date: 30th May 2008   Time: 9am - 5pm   Cost: $300

Venue: Conference Centre - Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Cnr Pacific Highway & Bay Drive, Coffs Harbour

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GP'S-RACGP QA & CPD Program-TOTAL POINTS=40(Category 1)

Agenda

1. The Building Blocks of the Brain

• How the brain works
• How the brain is organised
• CNS cellular components
• Where to find what? (Neuro-geography)

2. How the Brain Functions

• Neuro-chemistry and Neuro-transmitters
• Glutamate, GABA, serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and acetylcholine
• Neuro-transmitter Pathways

3. How the Brain Alters its Functioning in Clinical Disorders

• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Attention Disorders
• Addiction Disorders

4. How to Adopt a more Scientific Approach to Patient Diagnosis

• Using Advanced (and available) Diagnostic Tools
• Brain Imaging
• IM Screen ™

5. Rebalancing the Brain

• Neuro-psycho-pharmacology
• CBT/Psychotherapy

Objectives

• To develop an understanding of the brain – its structure, how it functions and how this knowledge can be used in clinical practice.
  
• To develop a new perspective on viewing clinical disorders and emotions – depression, anxiety, attention, road rage, stubbornness and addictiveness – from Neuro-scientific brain point of view.
  
• To develop an awareness of modern "investigative" brain technology – functioning Brain Imaging (SPECT Scans) and the IM Screen – and how these can assist with the diagnostic process.
  
• To develop a greater comprehension of how to treat patients – the role of pills and therapies.

All necessary worksheets will be provided to participants.