Diagnostic Systems in Psychology
Course Description
It is important to know when hypnosis is contraindicated with certain psychological features. Developmental and systemic implications will be discussed as well as how to distinguish between issues of adjustment as opposed to more complex issues such as psychosis. This course will review the Diagnostic Manual and relevant examples of what to look for in working with a variety of individuals and families.
Adjunct Professors
- Betsy Bates Freed, PsyD
Antioch University Santa Barbara
Colorado State University
- Johanna Hays, PsyD
Antioch University Santa Barbara
- Randy Kasper, PhD
California State University San Marcos
- Victoria Stevens, PhD
Antioch University Santa Barbara
Pacifica Graduate Institute
University of California Santa Barbara
Course Outline
- Week 1: DSM Overview
- Week 2: Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Week 3: Personality Disorders and Schizophrenia/Dissociative Disorders
- Week 4: Borderline Personality Disorder
- Week 5: Distinctions in Bipolar Diagnosis
- Week 6: Schizoaffective and Schizotypal Features
- Week 7: Levels of Depression and Anxiety
- Week 8: Addictive Behaviors
