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Grief in the DSM-5®: Changes in Diagnosing Grief-Related Disorders



Designed for mental health professionals, this course discusses the hotly debated bereavement-related DSM-5® changes: the bereavement exclusion in major depressive disorder, uncomplicated grief, specified trauma and stressor related disorders, and the proposed diagnosis of complicated grief. You will learn, based on empirical research, why the changes were needed, what the implications of those changes are in clinical practice, and how those implications can enhance or detract from differential bereavement assessments. Also discussed are the reason why the changes remain problematic and what the implications are for future DSM® editions.


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Average Rating:
   3
Faculty:
Christina Zampitella, PsyD, FT
Duration:
1 Hour 28 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Sep 30, 2013
Product Code:
POS050940
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.

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Christina Zampitella, PsyD, FT, is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Fellow of Thanatology through the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). She is the founder and owner of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy, co-owner and Director of Clinical Services at Integrative Psychology Group, and a professional speaker. She teaches in undergraduate and graduate level psychology programs for several universities, focusing her courses and publications on death, loss, grief, and trauma. She served as the chair for the Continuing Education Committee for the San Diego Psychological Association from 2007-2009 and the Delaware Psychological Association from 2018-1019. Dr. Zampitella specializes in death, loss, bereavement, integrative psychology, and nature-based therapy. She is the former resident psychologist on Fox 5 News in San Diego and often appeared on NBC News in California and Philadelphia. She has been featured in Elle magazine, BuzzFeed, Washington Post, and The Huffington Post.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Christina Zampitella is the owner of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy and co-owner of Integrative Psychology Group and has an employment relationship with Goldey-Beacom College and National University. She receives a speaking honorarium from Tatra Training, TZK Seminars, StateServe, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health, Nashville Area Association of Christian Counselors. Christina Zampitella is the founder and host of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Christina Zampitella serves on the advisory committee for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, is on the exam writing committee for the Association for Death Education and Counseling and is an advisory board member for the National University Integrative Psychology Program. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Delaware Psychological Association, and the American Federation for Suicide Prevention.


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Access never expires for this product.


Objectives

  1. Analyze how the current research in the field of bereavement is related to the changes that made in the DSM-5®
  2. Evaluate the changes in the DSM-5® and respond to those changes in differential diagnosing
  3. Theorize why the changes made in the DSM-5® are still problematic
  4. Evaluate the implications in regard to future editions of the DSM®

Outline

Bereavement in the DSM® - historical context

Why were changes needed           

What are the changes in the DSM-5®?

  • Uncomplicated grief
  • Other Specified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
  • Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder - conditions for further study (Section 3)

Why are these changes still problematic?

How to use the DSM-5® for diagnosing uncomplicated and complicated grief - implications for the bereaved

  • Differential diagnosing
  • The "note" under Major Depressive Disorder

Future DSM® implications 

Target Audience

Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Case Managers, Addiction Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Chaplains/Clergy, and other Mental Health Professionals

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Total Reviews: 3

Comments

Lori L - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

"Very valuable info on separating the diagnoses"

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