LEAP Training with Dr. Amador — Mental Illness, Relationships & Recovery

Early Bird Discount: $75 until Aug 15 (Regular $100) · LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Attendees receive a free copy of Dr. Amador’s “I AM NOT SICK, I Don’t Need Help!®” 20th Ed.

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Why do so many people with severe mental illness (SMI) refuse help?

It’s not denial—it’s anosognosia, a neurological condition that impairs a person’s ability to recognize they are ill. This "lack of insight" is the leading cause of conflict, relapse, homelessness, incarceration, suicide, and treatment refusal.

Join us for this rare opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Xavier Amador—internationally renowned clinical psychologist, forensic expert, bestselling author, and creator of the LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) communication approach.

• Understand anosognosia and why it’s the #1 reason for treatment refusal
• Stop arguing and start building trust-based relationships
• Apply the 7 LEAP Tools to reduce anger, paranoia, and defensiveness
• Experience live roleplays and an interactive Q&A

Who Should Attend?

Designed for mental health and criminal justice professionals, law enforcement, educators, families, and community members seeking to engage people with SMI in treatment and recovery—including therapy, Medic*tion, peer support, and supervised housing.

Whether you're a clinician, caregiver or advocate, this session will help you transform resistance into collaboration and build a path toward lasting recovery.

* Continuing Education Units (CEU) Pending

Schedule & Venue

Monday, September 15, 2025

Hosted at OU-Tulsa, Perkins Auditorium

• 8am Check-In (coffee & continental breakfast at 8:30am)
• 9am-11:30am | Training
• 11:30am | Book Signing with Dr. Amador

Presented By

LEAP Institute and The University of Oklahoma -Tulsa

Sponsored By

Counseling and Recovery Services | CREOKS | Family and Children’s Services | Grand Mental Health | Tulsa Day Center

Your ticket is confirmed only after you complete the attendee order form and receive an email titled “Order Confirmation.”

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