Workshop Pricing: 

$33: GPA Members

$55: Non-members

$15: GPA Student Members

From Conversion to Functional Neurological Disorder: Advances in Conceptualization and Care

On-Demand Workshop

CE: 2 Hours

Presenter:

Matthew Kridel, Ph.D.

Workshop Description:

Functional neurological disorders (FNDs) are estimated to be the second most common reason for outpatient neurology visits and to have financial and quality of life burdens comparable to other neurological disorders. Though the name of the disorder has changed – from hysteria and conversion – beliefs and attitudes towards FND and the patients who suffer from it have not; many patients report significant experiences of stigma from social networks and healthcare providers. This workshop will bring participants through the history of FND to modern research on treatment and conceptualization, aiming to increase the number of knowledgeable providers for patients within Georgia.

(Introductory)

Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for functional neurological disorder (FND) and compare it to diagnostic criteria in the ICD-11 and previous editions of the DSM.
2. Discuss the impacts of stigma and disease burden on patients living with FND, especially patients from minoritized groups.
3. Conceptualize FND from several different theoretical models including psychodynamic, learning theory, somatic, and integrative models.
4. Identify and apply resources for treating patients with FND, including treatment manuals.

Workshop References

About the Presenter :

Matt Kridel, PhD is a licensed psychologist in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry and Health Behavior at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, specializing in counseling health psychology. He received his PhD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from the University of South Alabama, followed by an internship at UC Irvine Counseling Center, and a postdoc in HIV/LGBTQ Health Psychology at Augusta University. He is a member of APA, Divisions 17, 22, and 38, and the FND Society. He is currently in pursuit of his board certification as a clinical health psychologist. Dr. Kridel specializes in the treatment of functional neurological disorders (FND) with additional clinical interest in LGBTQ populations and clinical hypnosis. He has presented grand rounds on the subject of FND within the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry at Augusta University and presented over 50 lectures and media interviews on subjects related to health psychology, psychological practice, sexuality and gender, and professional development in his time at Augusta University. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kridel supervises psychology interns and teaches medical students through lectures and case-based learning; for this work, he has been named the AU MCG Psychology Internship Supervisor of the Year and received the MCG Exemplary Teaching Award in Undergraduate Medical Education.

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Sylvia Cardona via email (operations@gapsychology.org). A $35 cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations prior to one week before the event. No refunds will be given within one week of the event.

The Georgia Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Georgia Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Workshop recorded 08/22/2024.