Innovative Self-Care
A Unique CE Retreat to Rejuvenate and Re-Energize
You and Your Practice
Saturday, September 14
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, 9 am -4:00 pm Mercy Center, Madison, CT
Are you feeling drained by the burden of Caring?
Do you have less energy and excitement about your practice?
Would a boost of energy and time to restore help?
If so, the Innovative Self-Care Retreat may be the answer!
Using a mix of didactic and experiential learning, you’ll learn:
- Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback
- Yoga for Therapists
- Mindfulness with a Twist including NeuroMeditation
- Expressive Arts Activities
All of this, 5 ce’s and Continental Breakfast, Lunch and snacks for only $179
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Continuing Education Seminars
Programs approved for 5 CECs
Monday, September 16, 9:30 am – 4 pm
Heart Path Therapy® for Therapists combines powerful healing approaches from ancient spiritual wisdom combined with guided imagery, Family Constellations, inner child work, sound healing, and energy psychology. This seminar will provide a “practitioners introduction” to Heart Path Therapy® to help you on your healing path and inspire your creative gifts as a therapist.
Other upcoming programs include:
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Sept 27
Sept 30
Oct 7
Oct 21
Oct 25
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*Provides at least one hour of content on cultural competence.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RIGHTS PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY
ANNUAL RIGHTS CONFERENCE
September 18 – 21, 2019
Holiday Inn Hartford Downtown Area -- East Hartford, CT
The conference begins with a reception at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18
and ends at noon on Saturday, September 21.
Visit
www.narpa.org
for conference updates, registration form, and hotel info.
MOVING FORWARD WITH HOPE!
Conference Keynoters
Senior Training Consultant, The National Center on Domestic Violence,
Trauma and Mental Health & Co-Founder Inspired Visions LLC
Veteran civil rights champion; Litigated
Kaimowitz v. Michigan
, the case that effectively ended the practice of lobotomy
ABPP, CDR Medical Service Corps, US Navy
Legal Advocacy Service, Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission
American University Washington College of Law, Professor of Law
Annual plenary with updates on recent cases affecting disability rights/mental health law.
And many more workshops by nationally known social workers, advocates and attorneys!
APPROVED FOR 15 CECs by NASW/CT for LMSWs, LCSWs, LPCs, LMFTs, & Licensed Psychologists CLE
certificates will be available for attorneys.
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FREE CEC Workshop & Dinner to Go!
Understanding Medicaid Eligibility Basics
When:
Thursday, September 19, 2019; 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Free course includes dinner for two, packed and ready to take home after the course (provided by the Residence at South Windsor Farms)
Where:
The Residence at South Windsor Farms, 200 Deming Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
Medicaid rules are complicated. To add to the confusion, the rules change regularly. In this FREE session led by
Certified Elder Law Attorney Brendan Daly
, you’ll learn about Medicaid as it applies to the state of Connecticut’s senior population, including a general overview of Medicaid and the application process. You'll learn through real-life examples how different techniques can be used to help your clients protect some of their assets, especially in a crisis situation. You’ll walk away with an understanding of the most current Medicaid rules and how and if your clients could benefit.
Approved for 1 CEC by NASW/CT.
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Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Legal Issues for Clinical Practice
Essential Law for Social Workers
September 20, 2019
9:00 to 9:30 Coffee & Registration
9:30 to 3:30 Presentation
Lunch Served from 12:30 to 1:30
The Lyceum
227 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Do you wonder about your rights and responsibilities with regard to the protection of a client’s information when you are called upon by the court to produce clinical records or give personal testimony? When might a therapist be compelled to disclose clinical information via records or testimony? What parts of a client’s record are protected by statute? Under what circumstances may private health information (PHI) be legally shared? If you have every wondered about any of these questions this workshop is for you.
Robert G. Madden, LCSW, JD,
Professor at the University of Saint Joseph, practitioner, and experienced presenter,
will cover the basic legal issues clinicians encounter routinely, starting with an overview of topics such as mandated reporting, medical records laws (i.e. HIPPA), confidentiality and privilege, professional negligence/malpractice, releases of information and redaction of records. Legal principles that apply to clinical record keeping will be reviewed including current legal and ethical guidelines that support a standard of care to reduce the risk of liability and ensure quality practice. The workshop will address the different court systems--Probate, Juvenile, Criminal-- in the afternoon session, tackling some more challenging issues such as subpoenas, testifying in court, being in an adversarial position, and presenting a case effectively. Don’t miss the opportunity to have this essential legal information be a part of your clinical practice.
$75 NASW Members; $99 Not yet Members**
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(Become a member when you check in and have the difference in your admission returned to you!)
Price includes a delicious boxed lunch from The Kitchen at Billings Forge
Approved by NASW/CT for 5 CECs
Call 860 257-8066 for more information or
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ENERGETIC BODY TYPES: WHAT THEY REVEAL ABOUT YOUR CLIENTS
Friday, September 27, 2019
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Blue Heron Healing, 43 Amato Circle, Wethersfield, CT
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The Energetic Body Types are: Creator, Lover, Supporter, Achiever and Challenger. Like energetic armor, each type reflects a way of holding energy in the body that defends against pain. Adopted in childhood, these defensive patterns prevent our clients from moving through life with flow, vitality and grace.
For each body type you’ll discover: how they engage in life, their main issues, their hidden agendas, how they feel, how they make others feel, how they speak, their human challenge, their spiritual life task, early imprinting, the energy centers most affected, their shadow emotions, how their overall energy feels; what physical, emotional, and psychological difficulties each body type is prone to, and the gifts and talents of each one. You’ll learn short and long-term healing practices for each.
The training goal is to begin to recognize the body types -- to ascertain what psycho/emotional/spiritual dynamics are at play for your clients. This is fascinating information you can put to immediate use in your practice.
This program is NASW/CT approved for 6 CECs.
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Become An Inspired and Empowered Psychotherapist
Heart Path Therapy® forTherapists:
Special Retreat that includes a sweat lodge, yoga, and more!
Introductory Workshop and Experiential In depth Training
Experience the Power of this integrated approach utilizing ancient practices from sacred traditions with guided imagery, inner child work, energy psychology, Family Constellations, sound healing, and more. Help yourselves and your clients awaken to the inspiration of who we are and our purpose, transforming our illusions that create our struggle. Therapists have commented on the “amazing” healing experience and how much it helped their clients in these workshops.
- 9/27-9/29/2019: Heart Path Therapy® For Therapists Third Retreat (June 2020 TBA)
- October 25th: Introductory One Day Training
- November 2019-May 2020: a full immersion for your healing and applicability of this amazing approach in 80 hours over 4 weekends.
CE’s pending for all.
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A Horse of a Different Color
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Saturday, September 28, 2019
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Ebony Horsewomen Equestrian, Agricultural and Therapeutic Center
337 Vine Street, Hartford, CT 06112
Approved for 3 CECs, meeting the Cultural Competency and Veterans Services requirements for licensure
NASW/CT is pleased to sponsor a unique workshop on equine therapy presented by Ebony Horsewomen of Hartford. For the past 35 years, Ebony Horsewomen, led by Patricia Kelly, President/CEO, has effected positive change in adults, children, families, and veterans using equine-assisted psychotherapy, equine-based programming, and therapeutic riding. Powerful, nonjudgmental, and responsive living beings, horses can form healing bonds with humans that lead to self realization and changes in behavior and feelings. The combination of a horse, a licensed therapist, and a horse specialist can result in the achievement of rehabilitative goals for survivors of trauma, people struggling with addiction or mental health issues, and those with special needs. Come join us to learn more about EAP (equine-assisted psychotherapy), the effects Equine Therapy has on the brain, and hear from those who have benefitted from this therapy and how it can be used with urban youth, veterans, and those struggling with depression.
$15 BSW & MSW Students; $40 Members; $60 Not Yet Members
For more information call NASW/CT at 860 257-8066
Approved for 3 CECs.
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EMDR BASIC TRAINING COURSE
Training includes Part I, Part II, and the 10 hours of consultation required for completion of training.
TRAINING DATES:
October 10, 11, 12 and December 5, 6, 7
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
University of CT, Stamford, One University Place, Stamford, CT 06901
Karen Alter-Reid, Ph.D, & Big Oak Psychotherapy Training Institute are now offering Fall 2019 EMDRIA* Approved EMDR Basic Training and consultation for the integration of this highly effective approach into clinical practice. Please link to
https://www.emdria.org/page/6
to review eligibility requirements for taking EMDR Training. As an EMDR Institute Regional Basic Trainer, Dr. Alter-Reid uses the EMDR Institute curriculum to provide clinicians with the knowledge and skills to use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy with a broad range of clients and clinical presentations. The training is a six day, two-weekend program, plus two 2 hour consultation groups, extended over approximately seven weeks. Training includes the traditional Weekends 1 and 2, as well as all ten required hours of consultation. Extending the training format helps participants integrated the lecture material, conceptualize where to begin with specific clients and incorporate the standardized protocol into their practice. Each of the two weekends will include lecture, consultation, and experiential components.
*Consultation Dates and Times:
Friday. November 1st, 3:00-5:00
Friday, January 10th, 3:00-5:00
*6 of the 10 consultation hours will occur during the training dates. The remaining 4 hours will occur in live or Skype groups between training dates.
Fee:
Registration: $1,995.00
Early Registration: $1,895.00
Vets and Full Time Non-Profits: $1,795.00
Reviewer Track (lecture only for those already trained in EMDR: $1,295.00)
or go to:
http://www.alter-reid.com
40 Professional CE's are provided upon completion of the training.
NASW/CT has approved this training for 40 CECs.
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REGISTER NOW!
WEST HARTFORD LEISURE SERVICES
Presents
“VOICES, VISIONS, AND UNUSUAL BELIEFS
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW OF EXTREME STATES”
TUESDAY NIGHTS October 15, 2019-November 19, 2019
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
AT TOWN HALL ROOM 422
WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
Course Description:
The medical model (approach) to extreme states; so-called “psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder” and other psychiatric labels, has for much too long dominated the mental health landscape. Now we have alternative views and ways to heal. This course is for all mental health professionals including social workers, counselors and peer support specialists. This course is for anyone interested in finding meanings and understanding of distressing experiences and is relevant for folks with lived experience of the mental health system, to their families, relatives and interested others. In each of 6 sessions we will view and discuss a video and talk about a revolutionary report recently out for the general public (you will get a PDF). We will examine your questions and discuss how these alternatives are coming to CT.
Attendees are approved for 12 CEU’s by NASW/CT
Go to
www.westhartfordct.gov
. Then Government then Department/Divisions then Leisure Services then on-line registration for instructions.
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Substance Use Disorder in Patients with Cancer:
Challenges and Opportunities
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
9:00am-12:00pm
Gaylord Hospital-Chauncey Pavilion, Wallingford, CT
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This presentation will describe the current substance use disorder (SUD) epidemic and discuss recognizing the clinical features of SUD in patients with cancer. Case examples of patients with SUD will be reviewed and opportunities for improved care presented with emphasis on evidence-based treatments for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
The Presenter, Melissa B. Weimer, DO, MCR, FASAM, is board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. At Yale, Dr. Weimer also serves as the Medical Director of the Yale Addiction Medicine Consult Service. Dr. Weimer has a clinical and research focus on expanding access to treatment for patients with substance use disorders, particularly in the hospital setting. She also has fellowship training and years of experience in the management of complex pain, particularly for patients with concomitant opioid use disorders.
Approved for 3 CEC’s by NASW/CT
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The Connection 2019 Conference
Cultivating Resilience
Monday, October 21, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wesleyan University
Usdan University Center
Middletown, CT
Featuring
Tonier Cain and Dr. John Woodall
The event will feature keynote addresses from Tonier Cain, former team leader for the National Center for Trauma Informed Care, and Dr. John Woodall, Founder and Director of the Unity Project. A choice of workshops that dig deeper into the science and practice of building resilience will be offered, including a mindfulness session presented by the Copper Beech Institute. The conference is designed for case managers, social workers, clinicians, and other service providers.
Register by October 9
860-343-5500, ext. 1602
Pre-registration is required: $150 for full day, lunch included
CECs pending
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Getting to the Heart of the Problem:
Targeting, Assessing and Solving Problem Behaviors
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co-hosted by Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
October 24-25, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
New Haven, CT
This training is designed for experienced individual psychotherapists with solid familiarity with DBT to help them define client problems and develop effective solutions with clarity and precision.
One of the difficulties in treating complex clients is deciding how to spend session time when the client presents with multiple problem behaviors in a given week. Determining treatment priorities in the midst of unrelenting client crises can feel overwhelming and confusing even to the most experienced therapist, and can lead to diminished motivation for clinician and client alike.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps address this common problem by using a treatment hierarchy to prioritize behaviors to target in session. One function of targeting is to determine which behaviors need to be assessed and solved. Chain analyses set the stage for understanding behavior and intervening with increased precision and efficiency. A clear understanding of the options for solving problems, based on a well-formulated problem and clear assessment, can help clients and therapists experience success in treatment. This helps avoid the problems that many experience of inefficient use of time and feeling stuck in therapy. When done correctly, both you and your client will have a clear snapshot of the variables at work during a given behavior, highlight problematic behavioral patterns, and find new behaviors to put to work for your client.
This training is highly experiential and will include topics such as setting precise and appropriate treatment targets tailored to the patient’s clinical presentation, and conducting accurate chain and solution analyses. Instructors will utilize a combination of lecture, demonstration, and practice of DBT interventions. Participants will have multiple opportunities for hands-on practice throughout the workshop.
This training is intended for mental health professionals who have knowledge of, experience, and/or prior training in DBT, and want to advance their skills in targeting behaviors and conducting chain and solution analyses with clients with multiple problems.
12.5 CECs approved by NASW/CT
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Benhaven Learning Network
PRESENTS
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL:
Achieving Success with Every Student
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October 30 and 31, 2019
8:30 am to 4 pm
University of Hartford
Wilde Auditorium, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
This 2-day conference unlocks real life, language-based strategies to motivate students to learn resilience to achieve their full potential. Day 1 covers Resilience/Motivation/Mindset while Day 2 covers Resilience/Anxiety/Stress Management.
Cost is $300 (includes breakfast & lunch) or $250 each for teams of 3 or more
Approved for 12 CECs by NASW/CT; 14 Type II BCBA; and 1.15 ASHA
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WEBINARS and ONLINE LEARNING
Open Enrollment - No deadlines
Earn CEUs or CECs from home
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Family Empowerment NOW -
myFENow.com
- 12 CEU/CEC
Clinicians learn valuable tools and techniques to help families struggling with mental illness
$437
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7 Cs to Cure the Mental Health System - 2 CEU/CEC
Recognize and understand the seven distinct factors in any successful care management system
$25
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Mental Illness and Interrelated Service Systems - 2 CEU/CEC
Defines ISS and its importance in the modern social services world
$25
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Understanding Fiduciary Roles and Practices -2 CEU/CEC
An introduction to key concepts and best practices for Fiduciaries
$25
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Fiduciary Best Practices Part One -2 CEU/CEC
Comprehensive overview of Fiduciary roles and responsibilities
$98.50
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Fiduciary Best Practices Part Two -2 CEU/CEC
In depth analysis of Fiduciary laws, technicalities and practicalities to consider for every Fiduciary and Life Care Manager
$98.50
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Ethical Decision Making - 2 CEU/CEC
An introduction to ethical decision making
$25
Bundles available!
203.723.4332
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Strengthening Relationships,
Strengthening Communities:
A Socially Just Approach to Working with Families
November 1, 2019
9 AM to 4 PM
Housatonic Community College, Beacon Hall, Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport
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The Child and Family Guidance Center of Bridgeport, in collaboration with the Ackerman Institute for the Family in NYC, is excited to present a one-day conference which will immerse mental health workers in a collaborative, socially just approach to working with families. Join us for a day of learning, where Ackerman family therapists will use video of live family therapy sessions to highlight ideas from family systems theory and the
Ackerman Relational Approach (ARA).
A focus on social location and the multiple contextual factors that contribute to a family’s struggles and impasses in the therapeutic relationship will be explored, with special emphasis on how systems of oppression, immigration, and racism impact the mental health of a family. The morning session will demonstrate and teach established principles of Family Systems Theory (The Ackerman Relational Approach) while the afternoon session will provide specific conversation on applying these principles within the context of a Latino immigrant family.
Catherine Lewis, LCSW
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a member of the Teaching Faculty and Director of Community Training at Ackerman Institute for the Family and
Sylvia Espinal, LCSW
, also a Faculty Member and Director of the Latino Youth & Family Immigration Project: Dimelo en Español at Ackerman Institute are the presenters.
Approved for 5 CECs
and meets the cultural competence requirement for licensure in Connecticut.
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