ABC University Events and Trainings
Dilectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)- Rescheduled |
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Dilectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
(8 CORE CEU Hours)
Unfortunately, the DBT workshop will be rescheduled; date TBD.
Participants and registrants will receive a notice of the rescheduled date as soon as possible. For those who have already registered, there is no need to re-register when the revised date is posted.
Thank you for your patience and understanding
Objectives:
· Describe role of DBT skills training in comprehensive treatment.
· Identify key components of DBT skills training and skills modules.
· Develop strategies to incorporate families into skills training groups
· Identify techniques and strategies to consider when implementing a DBT program with teens and their families.
8:30am - 3:30pm
The Implications of Domestic Violence
on MentalHealth
(4 CORE CEU Hours)
This training is targeted to Metropolitan Atlanta law enforcement, victim advocates, victim services, military, rape counselors, therapists, case managers and nurses. The objective of this training is to provide training and education in order to build capacity among advocates, organizations and communities committed to preventing domestic violence.
8:30am - 3:30pm
Play Therapy for children with Anxiety Disorders
(4 CORE CEU Hours)
Anxiety comes in many shapes and sizes, PTSD, OCD, Separation Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Specific Phobias will all be addressed using practical, fun and empiracally informed Play Therapy strategies. Leave with new tools for fighting the many faces of fear in our clients.
8:30am - 4:00pm
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
(8 CORE CEU Hours)
CBT is based on the Cognitive Model of Emotional Response. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things like people, situations,and events. The benefit of this fact is that we can change the way we think, to feel/act better, even if the situation does not change. This workshop will consisit of the following:
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
· CBT's combination of cognitive restructuring and behavioral modification
· CBT's 12 basic principles
· Implications for therapists, officers, supervisors and other social services staff
Shaping New Thinking
· The self-defeating cycle and self-fulfilling nature of irrational thought patterns and consequential behavior
· A basic approach to restructuring new thinking in offenders with a history of substance abuse, mental health problems, and low self-control
· Experiencing an intervention - an exercise in how irrational thinking can be reshaped
Positive Reinforcement and Contingency Management
· The use of social and other reinforcements to shape thinking and behavior
8:30am - 4:00pm
Ethics Workshop: "Helping the Helper:
The Ethics of Healing the Self"
(5 CORE CEU Hours)
Participants will gain insight from a well-known expert in the mental health field, Dr. Karen McCleskey, LPC. Through a series of interactive and reflective exercises, participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their personal and professional self-care habits and how they relate to setting clinical policies, boundaries....and more!
8:30am - 4:00pm
Child Sexual Abuse: 101
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Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking
Workshop
(5 CORE CEU Hours)
These workshops will provide the following:
· Gain a foundational knowledge of child sexual abuse and exploitation and its prevalence within the community.
· Learn how to recognize child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation and those who are at risk.
· Learn investigative and interviewing techniques for high risk child victims of prostitutuin and trafficking.
· Intervene appropriately with and compassionately serve victims including providing essential services.
| Janurary 13, 2011 |
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| 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Crisis Prevention & Intervention (Trauma Based) |
This training is based on trauma-informed care principles, and focuses on models designed to minimize or eliminate the need for physical restraint, and includes prevention, de-escalation, crisis management, and trauma sensitive interventions. Facilitated by a well-known Trainer and Wellness Consultant, and Health Educator, Michael Dillard tailors this Crisis training to fit the specific needs of the populations (of mental behavioral health) that we serve. The curriculum includes:
- Non-Violent Crisis management principles
- Psycho-physiology of stress, anger, and trauma
- Personal/staff violence prevention and intervention, and
- Critical review of Adverse Incidents
Workshop Info
ABC University is a training institute designed for those providing services in the wellness* profession as well as individuals and parents and/or guardians of children wanting to enhance personal development. We strive to provide outstanding training opportunities for mental health clinicians, parents, adults, service providers, legal personnel and other helping professionals.
DoubleTree Hotel
4156 Lavista Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30084
WORKSHOP COSTS (1-Day Trainings)
$75.00 per person
$65.00 per person for groups (3 or more attendees)
WORKSHOP COSTS (2-day Trainings)
$125.00 per day, per person, or
$250.00 for both days
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP
Additional Workshop Info
Pay-By-Check
If you prefer to pay by check, print and complete the individual registration form below, and submit it with your payment to:
Attn: Ethics Workshop 2010
ABC University
3547 Habersham at Northlake, Bldg F
Tucker, GA 30084
Pay-By-Cash
If you prefer to pay with cash, you may submit your payment on the day of the workshop. However, please complete the registration form below, in order for us to account for all registrations/attendees. You may mail email the form to workshop@mentalhealthgeorgia.com.
Additional Information:
If you have any questions and/or concerns about this workshop or future workshops, please feel free to contact Lisa M. Tait at 678-406-9707, or via email at workshop@mentalhealthgeorgia.com.