Don't Try Harder, Try Different

For over 50 years,MaineStay Youth & Family Serviceshas faithfully served the Maine Township community with the mission of building healthier families by providing strength-based counseling, prevention initiatives, and comprehensive youth and educational programs that support growth, resilience, and well-being. All programs are free or low-cost.

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<DIV><SPAN>Don't miss this opportunity to hear Dr. Patrick McGrath discuss clinically proven intervention strategies to help alleviate stress and anxiety. Dr. McGrath will discuss the latest research trends that clinicians need to know to increase their effectiveness in treating anxiety disorders. You will leave with practical information you can begin using right away.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>This event is free and includes free CEUs and continental breakfast from 8:30-9:00 AM. Advance registration is requested.<BR></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN><STRONG>About the Presenter</STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN><IMG STYLE="float: left; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px;" TITLE="Dr. Patrick McGrath" ALT="Dr. Patrick McGrath" HEIGHT="225" WIDTH="150" SRC="https://s.evbuc.com/https_proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmainetownship.com%2Fservices%2Fmainestay%2Fworkshops%2Fimg%2Fpatrickmcgrath.jpg&sig=ADR2i7-9qmdZk1ro3NV87TcSpatrJutWUw">Dr. Patrick B. McGrath is the Director of the Center for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) and the Co-Director of the School Anxiety and School Refusal Program at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He is also assisting the Alexian Brothers Veterans Center to develop a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment program using a virtual reality simulator to assist returning veterans in dealing with their PTSD. Recently, Patrick was named the Executive Director of the AMITA Health Residential Treatment Center, that is scheduled to open in 2017.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>Dr. McGrath is a member of the scientific advisory board of the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation, as well as the President of the Midwest Affiliate of the Foundation. He is also the President of the Anxiety Centers of Illinois, a private group practice.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>Dr. McGrath has authored a stress management workbook called <EM>Don't Try Harder, Try Different</EM> as well as <EM>The OCD Answer Book</EM>, available at bookstores across the country and online.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>Dr. McGrath has also been featured in many newspapers, journals, and magazines, and has been on numerous radio and television programs across the country, including The John Williams Show on WGN Radio, WGN Television News, CBS News, National Public Radio, PBS, The Sally Jesse Raphael radio show, and The Steve Cochran Show. He was recently featured on the Discovery Health Channel's Documentary "Anxious" and filmed episodes of "Hoarding: Buried Alive" for The Learning Channel. Dr. McGrath frequently has speaking engagements around the country, leads an active research program, trains students in the treatment of anxiety, and presents at national conferences focusing on anxiety disorders.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>In the Chicago area, tragic news of an elderly Chicago couple rescued from their trash-filled home made headlines. Subsequently, Dr. Patrick McGrath was interviewed by several television news outlets (including CBS Chicago (WBBM-TV), WGN Chicago, and ABC 7 (WLS-TV) on the topic of hoarding. </SPAN></DIV>

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