PROGRAM:
This year our annual conference will feature Youth experts: Brenda Butler, MD; John Miner, MD; and Christopher Overtree, PhD; and a panel discussion with teenagers.
 
Brenda Butler, M.D. and John Miner, M.D.
     Recognizing the symptoms of mental illness and trauma
     Overview: Neurobiological and psychological effects of stress and trauma
     Overview: Factors for the successful development of children
     Building resilience and protective factors in youth (ages 5 – 22 years)
     Intervention strategies for behavioral and emotional challenges 
      (including rage, temper tantrums, meltdowns, outbursts)
     Understanding how school climate plays a role in the psychological development of youth.

Christopher Overtree, Ph.D.
     Learning strategies that individuals and institutions can utilize to promote positive climate change where
       communication is engaging, powerful, positive and effective.
     Understanding the roles that schools can play in building resilience in youth and developing their capacity
       for leadership    
     Introducing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Choice Theory- Therapeutic techniques for guiding
       youth in the midst of crisis
     Learning specific techniques for accessing and enhancing motivation in youths, to avoid collisions and 
      empower them to enhance their own potential.

Panelist discussion with teenagers who have achieved success after intervention    
     Sharing their personal experience of transformation
     Factors which helped them to survive the difficult times

WHEN:   Friday, February 1, 2013, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 7:00 am registration

WHERE: Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201\

COST:    $30.00 Registration (Fee paid at door increases to $40)
                Includes meals and 6.50 credit hours (applications in process)

REGISTRATION:  Advance registration and payment are required. Checks and money orders to
                               be made payable to Berkshire Medical Center.
                               Mail check and registration form to:
                               BMC Dept of Psychiatry
                               Attn: Sarah Perrone
                               725 North St - Warriner Bldg.
                               Pittsfield, MA 01201

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?    
    All school personnel who interact with students including teachers, school adjustment counselors/
       psychologists, coaches, bus drivers, administrators, maintenance & food service persons
     Mental health professionals
     Juvenile law enforcement
     Nurses and hospital staff
     Substance abuse clinicians
     Community agency personnel
     Clergy and faith leaders
     Anyone who works with or provides services to youth ages 5-22

SPONSORED BY: Berkshire Medical Center,
                              Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention,
                              American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Western MA Chapte
                              Supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Suicide 
                              Prevention Program, and an award from Masschusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP)

FOR MORE INFO: Please call Sarah Perrone in BMC’s Dept. of Psychiatry (413) 447-2987
                                or email at sperrone@bhs1.org . Thank you for registering early.