Join Dr. Kenneth I. Pargament, Professor Emeritus, Bowling Green State University, as he introduces participants to spiritually integrated psychotherapy (SIP) and how they can address the sacred dimension in clinical care.

Little attention has been given to the theoretical rationale for psychopharmacological treatment of patients with prominent personality disorders. In this presentation, Dr. Michael Gitlin, Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, reviews difficulties in research in this area, explores the theoretical rationales and reviews the data supporting (or not) the use of pharmacotherapy for patients being treated for personality disorders.

In this session, Dr. Lawrence Fishman reviews Winnicott’s approach of illusion-disillusionment and explains how it is well adapted to working with psychedelic experiences. He uses two vignettes to illustrate how this approach can encourage people to explore, share and make better use of their private psychedelic episodes.

Join Christine Miller, DO, DABPM, FASAM, as she discusses the emerging issue of internet addiction, its proposed causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Whether you’re a clinician, educator, or simply interested in mental health, this session will equip you with valuable insights and practical knowledge.

In this special Nurses' Week edition of Grand Rounds, Dr. Joyce Shea, DNSc, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, Professor Emerita Fairfield University and President, American Psychiatric Association speaks on the integration of behavioral and physical health care and how it can more effectively treat mental, substance-use and general health problems.

Dr. Stephen R. Marder, UCLA, discusses the latest medications being used to treat Psychosis, as well as others currently in development. Clinical trial results and the treatment of side effects are highlighted in this presentation.

In the final presentation of this series, Dr. Michael Groat speaks about the significance of trust and how it links to the other important topics previously highlighted in this series: professional development, playfulness, holding and containment.

In this presentation, Dr. Ryan Herringa, Professor in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin, highlights implications for improved detection, novel treatments and future research directions for Pediatric PTSD. His use of video and extensive Q&A session further advances our understanding of this illness.

Dr. Robin Kissell, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, shares her definition of “containment” and demonstrates its meaning through the use of three clinical vignettes.

Allan Barsky, JD, MSW, PHD, Professor Florida Atlantic University, equips participants with constructive strategies for managing various types of conflict that arise when working with patients, family members and professional colleagues. This presentation features a live simulation of these techniques in action.

In this third session of the series, Ross Ellenhorn, LICSW, PhD and CEO of Ellenhorn, leads a discussion on the complex and beautiful art of holding, comfort, care and the importance of being recognized.

This captivating session presented by Snehal Bhatt, MD, Chief, Addiction Psychiatry Professor, University of New Mexico, examines the latest scientific understanding of cannabis, including its potential therapeutic benefits, as well as potential harms. Strategies for intervention in cases of cannabis use disorder will also be highlighted.

In this fascinating and enjoyable session, Jeff Katzman, MD, Director of the Silver Hill Academy for Research & Education, explains the value of playfulness in therapy and expresses how play encourages creativity and adaptability, builds rapport and trust; and helps address complex emotions in a safe, accessible way.

This Virtual Grand Rounds is presented by Jon G. Allen, Ph.D., Clinical Professor, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Baylor College of Medicine, Voluntary Faculty.

In this first of five sessions, Jon Allen, PhD, explores how we as therapists can retain our sense of being real people, to ourselves and for our patients. Dr. Allen emphasizes the importance of a therapist’s unique personality and self, considering the question of how to embrace this and bring these characteristics to the healing environment.