BY REQUEST ONLY
Estimated Unit Duration: 2 hours In-Person
Participants will become familiar with DSMS 5 categories and be able to apply them to better understand the implications of psychological diagnoses. Topics include: definition of mental disorders, clinical vs. legal terminology, definition of a diagnosis, the organization of the DSMS, and an overview of the major DSMS classifications as they relate to behavioral indicators, ideology, parenting ability, and child safety and abuse issues.
The minimum number of participants needed for this unit is 6, maximum is 12. Consult your supervisor if you are interested in taking this unit.