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Hi, I am Maureen Del Giacco, Ph.D., LCAT I am a survivor of 3 concussions and was lost with the treatment I received. I needed more. That is why I created this therapy and have trained professionals from around the world.

Now, first and foremost, I am offering a comprehensive workshop based on over 20 years of practice, I won't say how many years over 20. The important idea in offering this workshop is to help the client have a better quality of life with their cognitive and emotional abilities. The best way to accomplish this is to provide the therapist with better tools and to provide the education to use those tools.  Seating is limited to 6 participants. 

About the  12 CE Outline and Dates for Bi-weekly Training

LCATs will receive 12 CE for 9 hrs of Live Online Contact Hours and 3hrs of Self-Study. Additionally, you will earn a Certificate of Completion in the Del Giacco Neuro Art Therapy methods. The certificate of completion and CE Certificate will be awarded to all human service professionals who are licensed in the Mental Health field and produce a copy of their ID and License for verification.   You must present the CE award letter to your licensing office if you are not an LCAT.

Class: Dates: 

• March 5th (3 HR) In-person via Zoom
• March 19th  (3 HR) In-person via Zoom 
• APRIL 2nd (3HR) Self-Study/Practice
• April 9th  (3 HR) In-person/Present case study via Zoom

*Seats are limited to 6 students *You must attend all classes to receive a CE award. *There will be 2 Quizzes and a Course evaluation is required. You must pass with an 80% score. For incorrect answers, guidance will be provided and a second chance at the quiz will be allowed.

Syllabus

Title: Enhancing Attention & Memory via Del Giacco Neuro Art Therapy: Treatment is for many types of brain abnormalities, depression, anxiety, and Attention Deficit Spectrum.

Course Objectives: 

Learn the Information Processing Model of Attention, learn how to improve attention and memory using the Therapeutic Drawing Series (TDS), learn how to implement the assessments, learn to create a treatment program,  and how to implement the DAT program with a live person and present a case study to Dr. Del Giacco. 

Day # 1: Date March 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm

On the first day of the course (3 HR Day), we will look at how many populations with brain abnormalities have benefited from using the Del Giacco Neuro Art Therapy (DAT) process. You will gain an understanding that the DAT process focuses on neurogenesis and plasticity via the information-processing model of attention. You will explore the theory behind encoding and decoding visual information. You will learn the Information Processing Model of Attention from Cognitive Science. Then we will explore how important visual spatial encoding and decoding are to working memory, concentration, and attention. 

Day # 2: Date March 19th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm. You will learn to implement the Del Giacco Neuro Art Therapy Program using the modes; Passive, Semi-active, and Active. Each is implemented with very different levels of intensity and is adjusted to the client's neurological tolerance level. You will be provided tools created by educational specialists that will help you chart your client's entry-level and their progress as they move through the DAT program.  We will explore several case studies, one of a stroke survivor and her recovery story using art therapy with the Therapeutic Drawing Series. You will learn the different levels of working with clients from severe strokes with unilateral neglect to high-functioning clients with ADHD/ADD. 

Day # 3: Independent Study 3 CE Credit, April 1st - April 14th

You will earn 3 CE for reading the book  “Del Giacco's Art Therapy and The Therapeutic Drawing Series,” 4th Edition ( a free download).  Next, you will study and practice how to use the Therapeutic Drawing Series from YouTube videos (6), Then you will review 3 PDF files; how to create a Treatment Plan, how to Implement the Mental Status Exam, and how to Implement the Therapeutic Drawing Series (free download).

Day # 4: Live In-Person via Zoom: April 15th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm. 

You will receive 3 CE For demonstrating your ability with these tools. You will demonstrate your abilities to create a treatment plan, perform assessments with a live person, and present a case study. Dr. Del Giacco will guide you and suggest comprehensive suggestions for improving your case study. Dr. Del Giacco will also discuss other case studies.

Course Downloads: A PDF  file copy of the workshop with speaker notes, “Del Giacco's Art Therapy and The Therapeutic Drawing Series,” 4th Edition ( a free download),  3 PDF files; How to create a Treatment Plan, How to Implement the Mental Status Exam, and How to Implement the Therapeutic Drawing Series. You will be provided a username and password for the course downloads. 

Maureen C. Del Giacco, Ph.D., LCAT, License # 000374-1 Course Provider 

Del Giacco Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0053

New York State Approved Continuing Education Provider for LCAT: # CAT-0053

CE Approved by Canadian The 12 credits got pre-approved by the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec. 

Course Fee: $1,120. You may pay by mail or credit card. Or call me to purchase the course. Please register early for 10% off. Cut off for discount is 14 days before Training begins.

Maureen Dell Giacco, Ph.D., LCAT

27 Lisha Kill Road 

Colonie, New York 12205

Phone. 518-248-2757

mdelgiacco553@gmail.com

***No refunds  3 days prior to training. n Otherwise 100 % will be refunded 4 days prior to training.

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