Psychophysiologic Disorders - Intermediate Course

Course Description: Learn how to successfully diagnose and treat chronic functional syndromes, medically unexplained symptoms and the psychosocial factors in chronic pain (collectively known as Psychophysiologic Disorders or PPD). This approach can transform these patients from among the most frustrating to among the most rewarding and achieve far better than their usual outcomes. * Assess for current stresses, limitations in self-care skills, the long-term impact of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) and somatic presentations of Depression, PTSD and Anxiety * Develop empathy skills that enable understanding of issues that patients struggle to articulate * Apply treatment measures that meet the specific needs of each patient These concepts are based on published research and detailed interviews with over 7000 patients suffering from PPD. The course was developed during over three decades of presentations to physicians, mental health professionals, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, behavioral health consultants and graduate students throughout North America and Europe. While the course is designed for health professionals, jargon is minimized so patients will also find this material very helpful toward their recovery.