1. Identify three human developmental stages according to up-to date theories of mind.
2. Apply two specific techniques to determine patient's active developmental levels.
3. Develop at least three specific therapeutic interventions, including hypnotherapeutic techniques, based on the patient's developmental levels.

• 7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration
• 7:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m Presentation
• 9:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Q&A, Evaluations

Bernardo A. Merizalde, MD is a physician in the practice of general medicine and psychiatry for over 20 years. He specializes in integrative/alternative medicine, developmental psychotherapy, and executive coaching. He is the current president of the American Institute of Homeopathy, the oldest existent medical association in the US, and is a Board member of the Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis. He has published various articles and book chapters, and has lectured to undergraduate, graduate, medical students and residents locally, and to national and international professional organizations.

Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology, P.C. (MBB) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  MBB maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Clinical Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education:As an APA –approved course, the awarded 2 CE credits for full attendance may be submitted to the PA State Board of Social Workers, Professional Counselors, and Marriage and Family Therapists. For questions, call the State Board at 717-783-1389

ASCH Credit:This 2 CE workshop is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and as such is applicable toward membership in the Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis (GPSCH), The ASCH, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH), and toward ASCH certification requirements

Credit Certificates:There is no charge for those who wish to obtain ASCH certification or re-certification of CE hours. For those who wish to obtain CE credits, the fee is $20 for GPSCH members and $40 for non-members (check payable to GPSCH). There is no advance registration, and you must pay for the CE credits on-site. Upon signing the on-site Registration Form, it is understood that you have read and accepted the Acknowledgement and Release. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided upon completion of the presentation. No credit is awarded for partial attendance.

Special Needs:The Greater Philadelphia Society of Clinical Hypnosis and Margolis Berman Byrne Health Psychology, P.C. are committed to providing access and support to persons with special needs who wish to participate in the programs we sponsor. If you have any questions, or if you require reasonable accommodations for a disability in order to participate fully in this continuing education activity, please call Subha Robinson, GPSCH Administrative Director, in advance at 610-527-3710 or e-mail gpsch@verizon.net

* * * * * * * * * Directions to Roxborough Memorial Hospital * * * * * *

From the Main Line / Valley Forge Area: Take the Schuylkill Expressway (1-76) east bound. Exit at the Belmont Exit (Exit 338). Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and cross the Schuylkill River. Go up Green Lane to the top of the hill. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Ridge Avenue. The hospital is just past the third traffic light (about 6 blocks). Turn left past Roxborough onto Jamestown Street. The parking lot is on the right.

From Center City: Take the Schuylkill Expressway (1-76) west to Exit 340 A (Lincoln Drive-Kelly Drive). Stay in the right lane and take the ramp leading to Ridge Avenue West. The hospital is on the right side of Ridge Avenue, five traffic lights after exiting 1-76.

From Northeast Philadelphia: Take Route 1 South to the Ridge Avenue exit. Turn right and follow Ridge Avenue for five traffic lights. The hospital is on the right side of Ridge Avenue after the Walnut Lane intersection.

From North Philadelphia: Take Broad Street to Roosevelt Blvd. and follow the same directions as “From Northeast Philadelphia.” 

From Mount Airy: Take Washington Lane to Wayne Avenue. Turn left onto Wayne Avenue. Follow to Walnut Lane. Turn right onto Walnut Lane and drive about three miles (over Wissahickon Avenue and Henry Avenue) to Ridge Avenue. Turn right onto Ridge Avenue. The hospital is one-half block up Ridge Avenue.

Parking is in the hospital parking lot on Jamestown Street, and it costs $3.00 (paper or coin operated machine, for unlimited duration). Street parking is limited but free. We will meet in the Wolcoff Auditorium, a separate building (pink-red brick) on the hospital campus. It is just a short walk from the parking lot along the service drive.

In the event of inclement weather, call the Roxborough Hospital switchboard at 215-483-9900
to confirm whether this meeting has been postponed or cancelled; we will also send a notice via e-mail.

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