TREATING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS 6 Core CE's
September 10, 2022 | 8:30am - 3:30pm
REGISTRATION CLOSES two days before workshop
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
There has always been some type of mental illness diagnosis. Substance use disorders (SUDs) however, begun to be classified as a primary diagnosis in the DSM-III. Then, and even now, treatment for drug or alcohol use disorder was done separately from mental illness disorders, often at separate facilities, using entirely different approaches. Consequently, many people who suffered from mental illnesses like Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar disorders never received treatment for Substance Use disorders, or vice versa. Clinicians continue to treat one disorder at a time as they do not feel equipped; they are not trained to manage or treat a substance use disorder and out of fear do not address this issue at all. There continues to be a perception that substance use disorder is difficult to treat due to relapse rate.
Participants will be able to:
- Identify terminology surrounding Co-Occurring Disorder (COD)
- Learn risk Factors of COD
- Understand underlying factors regarding treatment
- Understand the importance of treating disorders (mental/substance) simultaneously in counseling
- Identify interaction between substance misuse and psychosis
- Learn how to help clients discuss solutions
- 6 Core CE by LPCAGA
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
Managing {Pandemic} Stressors 3 Core CE's
September 17, 2022-9:00 am-12:00 pm
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings. Registraiton closes two days prior to event.
Since the start of the pandemic, 84% of adults reported feeling at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress, according to the American Psychological Association. The recent pandemic has made us all aware of the importance of the proverbial “elephant in the room”- prolonged stress. If unmanaged, stress will be felt not only by you, but also by those in your sphere of influence. Stress produces visible and invisible by products of which many of us are unaware. We know we are not our usual selves, but we cannot put our “finger on it”. Unless we begin to address the “elephant in the room”, many will become more ill.
Participants will:
· Understand the impact of stress on our bodies
· Identify signs and sources of stress from life-roles
· Develop appropriate responses to change
· Learn and develop effective strategies to minimize stress
Identify stressors experienced by employed individuals
Presenter: Cheryl Francis, LPC, CPCS, CGCS is the owner of The Heart Matters Wellness Services LLC, a full-service counseling agency. Professional Development is one of her passions and any given month you may find her providing trainings or motivating an organization's employees to the greatness within them. She offers therapeutic services to individuals and families desiring to live emotionally healthy and well-balanced lives. Her primary goal is to assist individuals in obtaining their goals and regain the peace once maintained. She is a published Author of "Journaling the Journey". She has presented locally for agencies such as Ridgeview Institute, and Oakhill C & A and Family Center. She also presented and trained internationally. Cheryl hosts a monthly consultation group for those in the healing and helping profession where she offers an accountable kindred spirit to peers and colleagues.
3 Core CE's approved by LPCAGA
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
(Alternate dates: January 14, 2023)
CLINICAL SUPERVISION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 6 CE's
September 24, 2022 | 8:30 am - 3:30pm
REGISTRATION CLOSES two days before workshop
Meet standards for Ethics & Supervision Hours for all disciplines including Social Workers
Participants will gain insights into :
- Guidelines and rationale for supervision
- Understanding legal and ethical issues faced in supervision (boundaries; confidentiality, etc.*
- Central principles of clinical supervision
- Cultural Awareness and Cross-cultural Supervision Social Workers & Professional Counselors
- Various models for clinical supervision
- Monitoring Development stages of Supervisors and supervises
- Brief overview of Rule 135-11.01
6 Ethics & 6 Supervision CE through LPCAGA - applicable to all disciplines
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
TREATING CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS 6 Core CE's
TBA| 8:30am - 3:30pm
REGISTRATION CLOSES two days before workshop
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
There has always been some type of mental illness diagnosis. Substance use disorders (SUDs) however, begun to be classified as a primary diagnosis in the DSM-III. Then, and even now, treatment for drug or alcohol use disorder was done separately from mental illness disorders, often at separate facilities, using entirely different approaches. The disorders were treated individually, or one missed altogether. Consequently, many people who suffered from mental illnesses like Anxiety, Depression and Bipolar disorders never received treatment for Substance Use disorders, or vice versa. This created crucial gaps in treating the needs of those with the two categories of disorders and the actual care received. Clinicians continue to treat one disorder at a time as they do not feel equipped; they are not trained to manage or treat a substance use disorder and out of fear do not address this issue at all, or if they had some training, they do not feel adequately or appropriately trained. There continues to be a perception that substance use disorder is difficult to treat due to relapse rate.
Participants will be able to:
- Identify terminology surrounding Co-Occurring Disorder (COD)
- Learn risk Factors of COD
- Understand underlying factors regarding treatment
- Understand the importance of treating disorders (mental/substance) simultaneously in counseling
- Identify interaction between substance misuse and psychosis
- Learn how to help clients discuss solutions
- 6 Core CE by LPCAGA
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
GRIEF ACROSS LIFESPAN WITH INTERVENTIONS
TBA
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
Grief is as unique as each of us in our family experiences. The subject of grief and loss has transformed from what many of us understood and learned grief to be. Many are now viewing grief through the lenses of the human experience and are suggesting moving away from the medical model of grief and loss. Using grief theory in your clinical practice helps you, the clinician, to better support your griever, but also helps the griever to move through grief understanding their experiences without feeling guilty for how they experience their grief or without feeling as if they must “get over” or “let go” of what they have lost. Current modalities in grief supports the griever continuing their bonds; and paying attention to their recovery and who they are becoming because of their loss.
Objectives:
- Examine grief response across lifespan and gain understanding of death and other types of losses
- 5 Core CE APPROVED by LPCAGA - Applicable to all disciplines
- Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
EXPAND YOUR BORDERS: STREAMS OF INCOME RETREAT
December 3 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
Love what you do, but looking for other revenue streams?
If you became ill today, how will you continue to make money?
Join our Virtual Summit and learn how to use your experience and talents to diversify income and complement current business model.
You will leave the summit with practical steps to be used right away to expand your business. Ask yourself where you would be financially if your current stream of income were to stop. Having one source of income and "putting all your eggs in one basket" is often the reason many people MUST continue working after retirement age.
Each Speaker will teach you how to create additional income using current clinical skills and your willingness to be teachable. This Virtual Summit plans to be engaging and interactive. Each Speaker is either a licensed clinician or an expert in a complementary field. A Tax Professional will provide resources on tax implications for individuals and businesses.
There will be opportunities to ask questions of presenter to get clarity on next steps
Speakers:
Lawrey L. Francis, EMBA, EA - Your Taxes and You
Cheryl A. Francis, LPC, CPCS, CGCS -Using Passive & Leveraged Income to Increase Bottom Line
- 6 Core CE LPCAGA
- Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE TRAINING
TBD
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the origin/background of trauma
- Identify the origin/background of trauma informed care
- Outline best practices in a trauma informed community
- How does trauma affect life/work role
- How various inventories support trauma informed care
- Compassion fatigue & Compassion Satisfaction
- Is it Physical or emotional – Burnout
- Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
USING MINDFULNESS TO MANAGE CHANGES IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT
| 9am- 11am *This is not a CE Event*
Participants will learn:
- Impact of mindfulness on one’s life roles
- how stress and change impacts the body and brain
- the origin, benefits and purpose of mindfulness
- how mindfulness impacts ones emotion and inspires to lead
- link between emotional intelligence and mindfulness
- practical application to manage work life balance
Managing Financial Stressors - Your Taxes & You!
tbd
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
Participants will:
Identify stressors experienced by self-employed individuals
Identify signs of financial stressors and stress’ impact on one’s work
Provide Strategies to minimize financial stressors (tax related)
Learn tax Savings Measures
Learn to manage business record keeping
Gain tools to decide whether to incorporate or not
Understand benefits of Solo or Private Practice
Get answers to “How do I _____” as a contractor
Know tax implications for individuals and businesses
Gain insight on reconciling Tax
Payments are non-refundable, but can be applied to other trainings.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS-Created on request