This new program from the University of Florida and Shands Vista is a 12-day program in which the participants are immersed in changing their behavior and their lives. Michael Herkov, PhD, is the lead professional guiding participants toward success in maneuvering through challenging stressful life situations. The complexities of modern society create unique stressors for professionals that can lead to dysfunctional behavior and disruption in the workplace. These negative behaviors interfere with the health and mission of both the professional and the organization. Feedback from the participants included:

• "The Best! Prior to this, I have had little support to change my behavior."
• "I have learned great tools for communicating more effectively"
• "This program opens up the "can" and rebuilds body, mind and spirit".

We are excited with the positive community reception for this new program - and the ongoing growth opportunities for Shands Vista as we present this program to a wider national audience.

Call 352-265-5516 or email power@psychiatry.ufl.edu for more information.

Why Choose P.O.W.E.R.?

The P.O.W.E.R. program provides referral sources and participants with unique resources to help maximize behavior change including:

• Intensive, time-limited intervention that minimizes participant life disruption while maximizing treatment outcome.
• University of Florida faculty with a century of combined experience in evaluating and treating impaired professionals.
• Extensive experience in working with employers, licensing boards and professionals organizations.
• Coordination with employers and participants in developing operationally defined expectations for return to work.
• Extensive, individualized monitoring to ensure compliance and quick identification and remediation of any relapse behaviors. 
• Convenient, web-based individual and group aftercare that provides support and intervention at a minimal cost.  
• The University of Florida Health System, an academic medical center with access to a complete range of medical and psychiatric resources.

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