Continuing Education Credit (3 hours) for Psychologists, and
Licensed Social Workers, Clinical Social Workers and Professional Counselors
"Sleep Across the Lifespan: What Mental Health Professionals Ought to Know about
Insomnia, Apnea, Caffeine, Narcolepsy and How Sleep Changes as We Age."
Sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Presented by
Brad M. Wolgast, PhD, CBSM
Saturday, April 6th, 2013 - State College, PA
Celebration Hall
2280 Commercial Blvd. State College, PA 16801
Abstract:
Americans today often treat sleep as a luxury or a vice rather than what it more likely is: a preventive health jackpot. The need for
sleep is undeniable, while the understanding for its necessity is only just becoming understood. What is known about why we need
sleep can help every one of us live healthier lives. This presentation is designed to educate mental health practitioners about healthy
sleep, how it changes from birth to old age, while also teaching to recognize often missed symptoms of common sleep disorders, how
to manage insomnia beyond sleep hygiene and when and where to refer clients (and maybe even family members) for an overnight
sleep evaluation. In addition, a discussion of common sleep medications and their implications will be part of the presentation. Dr.
Wolgast will bring along cases of his to discuss and encourages attendees to arrive with questions and cases of their own.
About the Presenter:
Brad Wolgast is a psychologist and psychotherapist at the University of Delaware’s Center for Counseling and Student Development
and training director of the center as of Summer, 2013. As survivor of an 18 year long sleep disorder, he became overly-interested in
sleep problems and sleep health far too young for his parents’ liking and has turned this life-long interest in sleep into a clinical
practice. Brad has presented about sleep disorders and their treatment throughout the area and completed the Certification in Behavior
Sleep Medicine. His favorite aspect of all of this is working with neighbors and the random people who have questions about what the
heck is wrong with their sleep.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1) Describe/Recognize the different types of insomnia, how they change across the lifespan, and identify the treatment options.
2) Recognize symptoms of narcolepsy, sleep apnea, restless limb movement disorder, and understand how to do preliminary
assessments for each.
3) Describe the difference between sleepwalking and night terrors and discuss how to manage each.
4) Explain the impact caffeinated products have on adults, young adults, children and how it affects their sleep and concentration.
5) List reasons when a client should be referred to a sleep medicine clinic for assessment, as well as know how to find accredited
sleep centers in any state.
6) Discuss the current research related to sleep medication treatment of insomnia (over the counter and prescription only)
compared to treatment using psychological methods.
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00
9:00 -10:30
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Presentation
10:30-10:45
10:45-12:15
Break
Presentation
Continuing Education Certification
Psychologists will receive 3 hours of continuing education credit for attending this program, which is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Psychological Association
(CPPA). CPPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists and CPPA maintains responsibility for this program
and its content. Licensed social workers, clinical social workers and professional counselors will receive 3 hours of continuing education credit for this program. The State
Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors recognizes CPPA, as a sponsor approved by the American Psychological Association,
to be a pre-approved provider of Continuing Education programs for licensed social workers, clinical social workers and professional counselors.
REGISTER BY March 29, 2013
Name:__________________________________________ Profession: _____________________ License Type & Number: ____________________
Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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WORKSHOP FEE:
$50 for CPPA Full Members
$60 for Associate Members
$10 for Student Members
$80 for Non-Members
I have enclosed $____________ for the workshop (checks only, payable to “CPPA”)
Contact Michael Cawley, Ph.D., CPPA President, (814) 814-571-0608, mcawleyphd@verizon.net for questions about membership or the workshop. Mail this form and your
check to: CPPA, P.O. Box 454, State College, PA 16801. Membership Application and Registration Forms can be downloaded from: http://www.centralpapsychassn.org/.
Full refunds will be provided at the request of the participant up until 7 days before the workshop. If the program is cancelled for any reason, the liability of the CPPA shall be
limited to a full refund of registration fees. In accordance with APA sponsorship regulations and CPPA policy, attendees must arrive on time and be present for the entirety of
the program to in order to receive CE credit. No partial CE credit will be given.