International trends in medical and empirical social studies

Approved for specialization- and educational credentials, for psychologists (NPF), psychiatrists (Dnlf), specialist nurses (NSF) and members of the Norwegian Union of Social Educators and Social Workers (FO).

Edna B. Foa

Edna B. Foa, PhD, University of Pennsylvania.
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): How to conduct Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Target audience: Anyone working clinically with traumatized patients (PUT, DPS, BUP, PPT, hospitals, etc.) or with research on trauma and double diagnosis disorders, such as borderline and alchol-/drug abuse. Experts in stress medicine psychiatry and researchers in psychotherapy.

Oslo: 30 April - 3 May 2007
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Alan Marlatt

G. Alan Marlatt, Ph.D., University of Washington
Relapse Prevention and Harm Reduction in the Treatment of Addictive Behavior

Target audience: Anyone working with prevention, information dissemination, harm reduction, treatment (PUT, DPS, BUP, PPT, hospitals, etc.) or research and development in the fields of alcohol abuse and dependence.

Oslo: 17 - 18 December 2007
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Stefan G. Hofmann

Stefan G. Hofmann, Ph.D., Boston University
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Social Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Target audience: Anyone working clinically with children/youth or adults (PUT, DPS, BUP, PPT, hospitals, etc), with social anxiety and panic disorders.

This workshop provides an excellent opportunity for a two-day update on social anxiety and panic disorders. Dr. Hofmann is one of the most innovative and leading researchers in the field.

Oslo: Summer 2008 (date to be announced).
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John H. Halpern

John H. Halpern, M.D., Harvard University
Hallucinogens and Ecstasy: Harms, possibilities and research

Target audience: This seminar is especially relevant for everyone engaged in clinical work with children or youths, with drug prevention and public awareness, or research dealing with drugs and addiction. Experts on drugs in public management and researchers in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, toxicology and neuropsychology. We encourage attendees with different backgrounds and perspectives to participate.

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Harrison G. Pope

Harrison G. Pope, MD, MPH, Harvard University
Psychopharmacological treatments of psychiatric disorders


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Robert J. Kohlenberg

Robert J. Kohlenberg, PhD, ABPP, University of Washington
Behavioral Methods and Change


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Pål-Ørjan Johansen

Pål-Ørjan Johansen, Psykolog, Cand. Ph.D. NTNU
Diagnosis and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder: Introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Principles and Interventions

Target audience: Anyone working clinically with children/youth or adults (PUT, DPS, BUP, PPT, hospitals, etc.), with double diagnosis and severe problems in regard to emotion regulation, impulsivity and self-harm.

The seminar was held in October 2006.
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