Motivational Interviewing for Addictive Behavior
13 CEUs. Cost $130—Patrick McKierman
February 6 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and February 7 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)
This course will:
• Introduce the transtheoretical model of change, the supporting theory for motivational interviewing
• Help learners develop advanced skills in using motivational interviewing in working with people dealing with chemical and behavioral addictions
• Provide training for the core function of counseling
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of addictions is recommended
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Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addictive Behavior
13 CEUs. Cost $130—Tiffany Cole-Hall
February 27 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm ) and February 28 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)
In this course learners will:
• Develop advanced skills in providing cognitive behavioral interventions with people dealing with chemical and behavioral addictions
• Consider the use of cognitive behavioral therapies with a variety of client groups
• Be provided training for the core function of counseling
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of addictions is recommended
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Domestic Violence 3 CEUs
Cost $50 – Sue Landenwich

March 14 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm)

This course will provide information on the following:

Familiarizing learners with the definitions and statistics of domestic violence
Developing skills at assessing dynamics which are often present in domestic violence situations
Learning intervention techniques to assist domestic violence relationships Continue reading →

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Erlene Grise-Owens/Nicole George/Laura Ratliff-Escobar
March 14 (Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm)
This “well-shop” will:
• Discuss the rationale for self-care and provide realistic strategies.
• Complete a self-care plan and be invited to commit to a self-care accountability process
• Celebrate Social Work month by investing in the most important, on-going professional development: You!
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Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
2 CEUs. Cost $50——Therese Sirles
March 28, 2014 (Friday 10:00am-12:00pm)
This course will offer information on:
• The leading cause of death from child abuse
• Recognition, intervention, and prevention of abusive head trauma
• How to save a child’s life
This presentation will fulfill the training requirements mandated by House Bill 285
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Twelve-Step Facilitation and Mutual-Help Groups in Addiction Treatment
13 CEUs. Cost $130—Tiffany Cole-Hall
April 3 (Thursday 6:00pm – 9:30pm) and April 4 (Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm)
In this course students will:
• Develop beginning skills in providing Twelve-Step Facilitation and be able to differentiate this practice from clients’ participation in Twelve-Step groups
• Be introduced to a variety of mutual help groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Women for Sobriety, and Rational Recovery
• Consider the utility of mutual help groups as adjuncts to addiction treatment of all types
• Be provided training for the core functions of referral and counseling
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of addictions is recommended
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Professional Ethics for Social Workers

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Jenny Dunckley

April 11 (Friday 9:00am-12:00pm) Continue reading →

3 CEUs. Cost $50—Shannette Owens

April 11 (Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm)

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Social Work Licensure Exam Preparation

3 CEUs. Cost $50 each course—Josh Swetnam Continue reading →