Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructor: John Franchitto, JD, MSW

Issues Facing Older Adults
This course will explore various issues facing older adults in our aging society. We will discuss the challenges older adults face in their living environments, both within and outside of institutional facilities; examine legal issues faced by older adults, such as advance directives, guardianships, and competency; the experience of dying, including end of life decision making and the role of spirituality, as well as bereavement and grief experienced by older adults who experience multiple losses. The course will also discuss various forms of dementia and the impact it has on older adults and their families, as well as caregiving. The impact of potential changes and challenges to the Medicare and Medicaid system will also be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will identify important issues facing the Older Adult community.
2. Participants will discuss and complete Advance Directives with the Older Adult population.
3. Participants will have a working understanding of Dementia and applications for working with Older Adults who have dementia.
4. Participants will understand the difficulties facing Older Adults regarding affordable and appropriate housing.

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructor: Tsana Dimanin, MSW, LICSW, NIC

Family Therapy for Children, Youth, and Families
In this course geared toward working professionals, the focus for Family Therapy will be on real-world case examples and discussion. Subjects addressed include ethics and dynamics within family work and practicing techniques when working with families both in-home and in the office. Several modalities will be discussed as well as sharing resources for help with your work with families. Group work/role play and interactive discussion will be utilized throughout the day. If you aim to work with families or already have experience doing so, this course will be a great addition to your professional portfolio and practice toolbox.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will practice techniques for different modalities of family therapy.
2. Participants will identify and discuss ethical challenges when working with families.
3. Participants will gain resources for working with community resources (i.e., state agencies, non-profits, schools, etc.) and families.
4. Participants will recognize and learn tools to confront intergenerational cultural dissonance within a family.

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructor: Zane FitzGerald, MSW, LICSW

Attachment: Understanding Theory and Practice
Understanding attachment, both practically and theoretically, is critical to understanding development, relationships, and interactions in the social environment. Caregiving systems are the foundation for healthy development. Secure attachment allows for safe exploration of the world, provides a healthy model of self and others, teaches how to communicate and how to read others, teaches to understand, tolerate, and cope with emotional experiences, and provides structure and limits. When attachment systems are challenged or disrupted, the impact on development throughout the lifespan can be significant. This training offers an overview of the critical importance of attachment, discussion of theory, and exploration of practical application of concepts, utilizing a dynamic and multimedia approach.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will review and explore several theories of attachment and development and weigh pros and cons of each.
2. Participants will explore early childhood attachment systems and the impact on development and adult relationships.
3. Participants will explore their own experiences in personal and professional settings of attachment styles on interpersonal interaction and relationships.
   

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructor: Alison B. Newman, LICSW

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Adults
This intensive course will provide an overview of the basics of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) methods as well as move toward a deeper understanding of DBT. The course is designed for mental health professionals invested in a better understanding of DBT and an ability to implement the treatment in various clinical settings. Following a review of the fundamental DBT skills, participants will learn how to plan, structure, and conduct DBT skills classes and teach skills to clients.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will identify DBT and what client population it was originally designed to treat.
2. Participants will be able to explain Biosocial Theory.
3. Participants will be able to define what it means to be dialectical.
4. Participants will understand the essential components and importance of a comprehensive DBT treatment.
5. Participants will be able identify the four skills training modules taught in the DBT Skills Training Manual.
6. Participants will learn at least one skill in Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
   

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructor: Amanda Platner, PsyD

Assessment and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Young Adults
This course is geared towards experienced clinicians looking to gain a deeper understanding of neurodevelopmental disabilities. The course will review diagnostic criteria and will then delve into gold standard procedures for assessment and diagnosis, as well as evidence-based treatment and support options for individuals and families. We will also discuss special topics such as the impact of neurodevelopmental disabilities on families, access and barriers to care, and other timely topics.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to accurately describe each of the neurodevelopmental disorders according to the DSM-5.
2. Participants will be able to discuss and implement evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and families based on their previous clinical knowledge and their new knowledge of these disorders.
3. Participants will be able to read and interpret a neuropsychological report and learn how to integrate results into their practice.

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructors: Zane FitzGerald, MSW, LICSW

Trauma Informed Care
Trauma and traumatic stress impacts the lives of individuals across all demographics and service systems. Human services organizations and entities are often tasked with responding to the biopsychosocial manifestations and stress responses, but do not always have the right tools and training to distinguish the symptoms from the source. Participants in this training will develop an understanding of trauma and the developmental impacts from early childhood through adolescence and into adulthood, and uncover the importance of infusing a trauma informed care approach to screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Intervention strategies gleaned from evidence-based practice models will be explored, along with resources for integration into a variety of practice settings.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will explore the impact of traumatic stress inflicted on individuals by others.
2. Participants will explore various forms of interpersonal violence.
3. Participants will engage in a variety of intervention strategies.

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructors: Angela Belleville, LMHC

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based, short-term therapy shown to decrease symptomology and improve mood and daily functioning by teaching clients self-coaching skills to identify, evaluate, and modify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. This course will provide Master's level clinicians with an understanding of the Cognitive Behavioral model that will include a brief history, populations most commonly treated, basic empirical research, essential components and structure, and commonly used techniques. Examples of commonly used self-regulation skills, problem-solving tools, cognitive restructuring techniques, and behavioral interventions used in this treatment will be explored.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to articulate basic theory and key components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
2. Participants will learn to utilize CBT skills and rationale to socialize clients to the model and gain "buy in".
3. Participants will be able to describe the functions of collaborative case conceptualization.
4. Participants will utilize effective goal setting and problem solving strategies.
5. Participants will learn a couple effective stand alone interventions for adult clients presenting with depression and anxiety.
    

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructor: Julie Foss, LICSW, MBA

Trauma and Interpersonal Violence for Adults
This course will explore the psychological impact that interpersonal violence has on adults. We will formulate the underlying issues that drive complex trauma symptoms. We will discuss trauma assessment, the psychological defense system, and dissociation. We will focus on what life is like after trauma, specifically the impact it has on body, mind, and spirit. We will learn about trauma informed best practices, interventions, and treatment planning. We will honor resilience, survival, and self-preservation. Throughout this course you will learn about trauma informed interventions and understand the importance of viewing symptoms through a trauma lens.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will learn to recognize trauma related symptoms.
2. Participants will learn the effects of trauma on the body and mind.
3. Participants will understand the complex survival system.
4. Participants will learn skills to stabilize and treat clients in a trauma sensitive way.
5. Participants will learn about vicarious trauma exposure, and practice creating a plan of proactive care (including mindfulness, self compassion, and support).
   

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6

Online via Zoom • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch break 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Instructor: Matt Mooney MSW, LICSW

Narrative Therapy for Children, Youth, and Families
This course will introduce students to the social justice perspective a Narrative Worldview offers when working with children, youth, and families. A thorough examination of the distinction between Narrative and Normative Worldviews will be followed by an exploration of the two pillars of narrative practice: Deconstructing and Reauthoring. Students will learn about the radically respectful and collaborative approach that narrative therapists take in working with people who are experiencing problems in their lives and relationships.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will begin to understand the distinction between Narrative and Normative Worldviews.
2. Participants will begin to understand the stance of the narrative practitioner.
3. Participants will begin to learn externalizing practices.

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Course Fee: $150
CEUs: 6