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DSM-5-TR™ Essentials for Advanced Differential Diagnosis:
Distinguish Complex Cases, Minimize Misdiagnosis, and Create Symptom-Based Treatment Plans
Presented by George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT
Live Online July 13, 2026 / 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
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*After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.

Even the most experienced clinicians can get tripped up when a client has overlapping symptoms, co-occurring conditions, or complex life stressors.

And when uncertainty clouds the diagnostic process, it affects everything—from treatment planning to documentation to the clinician’s own peace of mind.

That’s why this advanced differential diagnosis training with George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT is so critical. You’ll learn a practical, evidence-based approach to diagnosis that helps you cut through the confusion and get it right the first time!

So join George and thousands of your colleagues to reduce diagnostic errors and deliver the care your clients deserve.

You'll get:

  • A full day of live expert-led training
  • Interactive Q&A
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues
  • The complete set of course materials
  • Upgrade to receive up to 6.25 live or self-study ethics CE hours

This unique opportunity for a free differential diagnosis in behavioral health training may not come again...

And at no cost, you've got nothing to lose... And SO much to gain!

*It may be helpful for participants to have a copy of DSM-5-TR™ available for reference.

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Meet Your Trainer!
George B. Haarman

George B. Haarman, PsyD, LMFT, is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 40 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including private practice, youth detention centers, juvenile group homes, child protective services, and juvenile probation. He is a national speaker on clinical supervision, depression, school refusal, ADHD, emotional disorders in children and adults and the DSM-5®. He is the author of three books: Clinical Supervision: Legal, Ethical, and Risk Management Issues, School Refusal: Children Who Can’t or Won’t Go to School, and Mastering DSM-5®. In his private practice, Dr. Haarman has provided clinical supervision to clinical and counseling practicum students as well as consultation about clinical supervision to psychologists for over 25 years.

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DSM-5-TR™ Essentials for Advanced Differential Diagnosis:
Distinguish Complex Cases, Minimize Misdiagnosis, and Create Symptom-Based Treatment Plans
Presented by George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT
Live Online July 13, 2026 / 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
REGISTER NOW — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 3-day free access to the training!
*After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.

What You’ll Learn During This Free Training
   
History and Development of the DSM®
  • Features and key steps for utilizing the DSM-5-TR™
  • Ethical considerations and techniques for an ethical practice
  • Updates to the DSM-5-TR™ since originally published
New Diagnoses in the DSM-5-TR™
  • Prolonged grief disorder – recognize and treat chronic, unrelenting grief
  • Suicidal behavior disorder – code and address suicidality as a standalone diagnosis
  • Nonsuicidal self-injury – clarify risk and treatment for self-harming clients
Criteria Changes in DSM-5-TR™ and What it Means for You
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
  • Atypical anorexia nervosa
  • Bipolar I and bipolar II disorders
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Persistent depressive disorder
  • Depressive episodes with short-duration hypomania
  • Depressive disorder due to another medical condition
  • Major depressive disorder with mixed features specifier
  • Other specified depressive disorder
  • Unspecified mood disorder
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Other specified obsessive-compulsive and related disorder
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder in children 6 years and younger
  • Substance use disorder specifiers
  • Other (unknown) substance intoxication and withdrawal specifiers
  • Adjustment disorders specifiers
Utilizing DSM-5-TR™ Symptoms in Treatment Planning
  • Evidence-based practices and accurate diagnoses
  • Developing treatment goals and objectives based on symptoms
Differential Diagnosis
  • Developmental symptoms: Social communication disorder vs. autism spectrum disorder vs. Selective mutism vs. intellectual disability
  • Cognitive symptoms: Intellectual disability vs. borderline intellectual functioning vs. global developmental delay
  • Disruptive behavior symptoms: ADHD vs. oppositional defiant vs. learning disorder vs. anxiety disorders
  • Psychotic symptoms: Schizophrenia vs. schizoaffective vs. post traumatic stress disorder
  • Variable mood symptoms: Bipolar I & II vs. major depression vs. cyclothymia vs. ADHD vs. personality disorders
  • Depressive mood symptoms: Major depressive disorder vs. persistent depressive disorder vs. adjustment disorder
  • Behavior and mood symptoms: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder vs. bipolar vs. oppositional defiant vs. intermittent explosive disorder vs. autism spectrum disorder
  • Anxiety symptoms: Separation anxiety vs. generalized anxiety vs. social anxiety vs. posttraumatic stress disorder
Case Studies and Treatment Plans
  • Stephen, age 8, overreactivity, behavioral problems, and social relationships
  • James, age 5, cognitive and emotional delays
  • Zeke, age 45, depression and suicidal ideation
  • Debbie, age 55, sadness, depression, and hopelessness

Objectives
 
  1. Identify major changes between the DSM-5® and the DSM-5-TR™.
  2. Summarize the new diagnostic classifications that have been added to the DSM-5-TR™.
  3. Interpret the diagnostic criteria for Suicidal Behavior Disorder, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, and Prolonged Grief Disorder that have been added to the DSM-5-TR™.
  4. Restate disorder criteria changes that have taken place as a result of DSM-5-TR™.
  5. Utilize differential diagnosis to identify distinguishing diagnostic indicators between selected disorders.
  6. Develop treatment plans utilizing symptoms identified in arriving at an appropriate DSM-5-TR™ diagnosis.
DSM-5-TR™ Essentials for Advanced Differential Diagnosis:
Distinguish Complex Cases, Minimize Misdiagnosis, and Create Symptom-Based Treatment Plans
Presented by George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT
Live Online July 13, 2026 / 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
REGISTER NOW — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 3-day free access to the training!
*After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.
Frequently Asked Questions

No catch. Over the last few years, thanks to the generosity of our expert speakers and the support of therapists like you, we've had the amazing opportunity to provide professional training to more therapists than ever.

Because proper use of AI in practice is something all therapists need to know about, we wanted to pull together the very best of the best into an exclusive training that's accessible to all therapists. It helps the field and in turn, helps us fulfill our mission.
Just register today above with your name and email, then click the "LIVE CE" button on the next page to purchase your credit package for just $69.99 (discounted from $249.99) — only available for those who register here and purchase before the end of the webinar.
Yes! Just register above and then click the "Self Study CE" button on the next page and purchase the recording package. You'll get unlimited access to the training and will be able to earn self-study CE.
YES! You'll be able to engage with the presenter and chat with colleagues throughout the presentation.
July 13 from 9:00-5:00pm CT

There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.
If you're ready to sharpen your diagnostic skills and elevate your clinical precision, this training is for you! You’ll learn how to interpret DSM‑5‑TR™ criteria with confidence, distinguish between overlapping disorders, and navigate complex or co-occurring cases with clarity. Gain the tools to avoid misdiagnosis and design symptom-based treatment plans that align with clients’ unique presentations.
This program is intended for:
  • Counselors
  • Psychotherapists
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Case Managers
  • Therapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
It is not a requirement but it may be helpful for participants to have a copy of the DSM-5-TR™ available for reference.
Yes, anyone who registers will get 3 days access to watch the archived recording once it is made available.
DSM-5-TR™ Essentials for Advanced Differential Diagnosis:
Distinguish Complex Cases, Minimize Misdiagnosis, and Create Symptom-Based Treatment Plans
Presented by George Haarman, PsyD, LMFT
Live Online July 13, 2026 / 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central
$249.99 total value
REGISTER NOW — COMPLETELY FREE!
Can't attend live? Register anyway for 3-day free access to the training!
*After you register, upgrade to receive up to 6.25 CE hours.
 
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