Fred Finch Youth Center Training Calendar April 2014

Transcription

1 April 01, :00 AM - 2:30 PM Ageism and the Foster Care System, Part I Trainer: Natalie Thoreson To bring about opportunities for success for those living in the child welfare system, young people and adults need to work together as partners. Both youth and adults have much to offer in this partnership. One of the greatest challenges to success in sustaining effective youth/adult partnerships is the impact of ageism and adultism on our interactions with one another. During this interactive training, participants will explore the impacts of institutional, individual, and societal ageism as it relates to the overall wellbeing and success of youth in care. We will outline best practices to support long term success for clients, and consider practices for positive community transformation through individual, cultural, and institutional means. Through experiential exercises, large and small group dialogue, lecture, and personal reflection, attendees will work to unearth unconscious attitudes and behaviors, and challenge how these ideas influence our connections with the young people we support. Attendees will also develop a working understanding of oppression theory and fundamental concepts needed to discuss and challenge systems of ageism and adultism that negatively impact the experiences of the youth whom we serve. Natalie J. Thoreson, M.Ed.: A founder and Sr. Consultant at invision Consulting, Natalie has designed and facilitated social justice, anti oppression and liberation training for educators, youth, social workers and community activists for over a decade. Natalie s passion, talent, and uncanny ability to shape a safe, creative and productive learning environment are evident in her design and facilitation of workshops on oppression, interdependent communities, and supporting inclusive spaces. Natalie's workshops on cultural humility have become an incredibly valuable component of trainings for staff and volunteers at dozens of agencies throughout the state. Natalie challenges participants to think critically about their own backgrounds and biases, and dissects concepts like the culture of oppression, prejudice, and stereotypes in a way that's accessible and just "clicks" for people. Around a topic that can often leave participants feeling raw and wounded, she instead consistently creates an environment of trust, humor, and fun that inspires and receives rave reviews from our groups. This training counts as credit for the BBS requirement of training in Aging and Long Term Care for 5 hours. This course meets the qualifications for five (5) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required April 03, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Career and Workforce Development with Male Youth of Color Trainer: Jon Gilgoff and Michael Lee Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 1

2 April 03, 2014 Continued In this interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice strategies to develop career awareness, readiness and retention skills with young men of color. Come learn about the barriers standing in the way of professional success for low income urban male youth of color and how we can facilitate their transition to the world of work in spite of these many obstacles. This training will raise awareness and provide valuable tools towards effective and equitable career/workforce development for male youth of color ages Meet Our Trainers: Jon Gilgoff, L.C.S.W., is founder and Director of Brothers on the Rise, a direct service and systems change organization providing literacy, life skills, leadership and career development to male youth of color in Oakland, and community capacity building for Bay Area schools, nonprofit and public agencies. For fifteen years, Jon has led responsible empowerment programs for males, including counseling in academic, residential and community settings. Jon is a fluent Spanish speaker, a published writer, a Jefferson Award winner, and a seasoned facilitator of learning communities dedicated to effective practice and equitable outcomes for male youth of color. Michael Lee, an Oakland native, has worked with youth for the past ten years in the Bay Area, New York, and abroad. Michael began a career playing professional baseball, and after ending due to injury, he refocused his determination towards working with young people of color helping them pursue their career and life goals. In 2010 Michael founded Give a Gift Get a Smile, a community based organization benefitting Oakland children and families over the holiday season. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Counseling from San Francisco State University, where he received an academic fellowship to study social work abroad in Germany for six months where he began his workforce experience. Michael currently holds the position of Workforce Program Career Coach and Case Manager at Youth Radio in downtown Oakland, working with Bay Area youth ranging in age from This course meets the qualifications for three (3) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required April 08, :00 AM - 12:00 PM CSEC: What to Do in the Room With CSEC Trainer: Dr. Rachel Chapple This is an interactive workshop created for clinicians who work directly with teens who have been sexually, emotionally and psychologically exploited and their families. In order to survive in their world of human trafficking, they have developed much needed defenses that protect them while in the life and can be barriers to these children developing the emotional and social skills needed to transition and remain out of The Life. Please bring both your Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 2

3 April 08, 2014 Continued questions and strategies that have worked for you in addition to client profiles as there will be an extensive question and answer period along with role playing exercises. This presentation will expand upon information shared in the The Life training that provided an overview to the world of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of children by providing specific strategies to use to when working with high risk children and their families. Outcomes: Gain an understanding for how Post traumatic Stress Disorder manifests in children who are forced into prostitution Learn strategies for interacting with CSEC in a clinical and non clinical environment Learn strategies to connect and build a therapeutic relationship with CSECs Learn strategies to expand CSEC s conceptualization of themselves Learn how to incorporate culture into clinical work with CSECs Gain an understanding of the risk factors for youth to be recruited Learn strategies that assist with vicarious trauma from working with CSEC Dr. Rachel Chapple is a post doctoral fellow serving youth and families who engage in suicidal and/or self harming behaviors providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Clearwater Clinic in Oakland. She originates from Los Angeles where she recently received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. She served atrisk youth including gang members, rape survivors and trauma victims for over 15 years. She specialized serving Sexually Exploited Minors and now Commercial Sexually Exploited Children for 5 years. This course meets the qualifications for three (3) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required April 09, :00 AM - 12:00 PM Supporting Youth in Coping with Grief and Loss Trainer: Paul Gibson Children and youth involved with the child welfare and juvenile justice systems have experienced extensive losses during their lives. Many of these youth have not had a grieving process for their losses with limited supports available to assist them. This course provides an overview of how to help youth cope with the grief and loss in their lives. Background information on the impact of trauma, experience of multiple losses, and types of losses on our youth will be reviewed. The stages of grief and loss will be discussed with attention to how this is experienced by youth in foster care. Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 3

4 April 09, 2014 Continued The common responses of the grieving child will be explored along with the impact of sudden or unexpected loss. Participants will also be able share their own experiences in coping with loss and how this can assist them in helping youth. Counseling guidelines for supporting youth in coping with grief and loss are provided. The foundations of permanency for youth in foster care are also explored including reconciling loyalty to family, processing losses, building self esteem, managing behaviors, and achieving self determination towards building a better future. Course Objectives 1. To review the backgrounds of youth experiencing grief and loss including the impact of trauma, experience of multiple losses and types of losses they have had. 2. To increase understanding of the experience of loss for our youth including the stages of grief and loss for them, the common response of the grieving child, and how our own experiences can assist them with the grieving process. 3. To provide counseling guidelines for helping youth cope with grief and loss and review the tasks for youth involved in managing loss and building a better future. Paul Gibson, LCSW is a therapist and program consultant with 34 years of experience working with culturally diverse youth and families in residential, mental health, and public health settings. He has been a licensed therapist for 27 years and has provided extensive training for youth and family service providers on topics that include Legal and Ethical Issues and Self Awareness and Care. He currently has a private practice in San Francisco and provides individual and group clinical supervision to mental health professionals and child welfare workers seeking licensure. This course meets the qualifications for three (3) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required April 10, :00 AM - 1:00 PM Shedding Light on the Sexual Abuse of Male Youth and the Men they Become, Part I Trainer: Merle Yost Training: Description: This is a two part workshop about the symptoms and impact of sexual abuse on boys and its continued impact into adulthood both personally and in relationships. Countertransference, socialization, female perpetrators, emotional incest and treatment will also be covered. Lecture, video, guided imagery, and didactic exercises will all be used in the training. At the end of the training, you will have a greater understanding of sexually abused males, have greater empathy for sexual abuse victims and be better equipped to assist your clients healing. Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 4

5 April 10, 2014 Continued Merle Yost is a 1991 graduate of the JFK Counseling Psychology Program with a transpersonal specialization. His has had a practice in Oakland for over 20 years. He is graduate of the SF Gestalt Institute, an Approved EMDR Consultant and a specialist in PTSD and traumatic childhoods. He is a lifetime member of CAMFT. As a Military Family Life Consultant he spent 30 days in Germany working with soldiers and their families. Merle has published 5 books, and is a leading authority on men with gynecomastia, known locally for working with men that were sexually abused as children and bi and gay men that are heterosexually married. He has been a supervisor for many years at the Pacific Center in Berkeley and provides business, psychotherapy and EMDR consultation. This course meets the qualifications for four (4) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required April 15, :00 AM - 2:30 PM Aging and Long Term Care, Part II Trainer: Natalie Thoreson To bring about opportunities for success for those living in the child welfare system, young people and adults need to work together as partners. Both youth and adults have much to offer in this partnership. One of the greatest challenges to success in sustaining effective youth/adult partnerships is the impact of ageism and adultism on our interactions with one another. During this interactive training, participants will explore the impacts of institutional, individual, and societal ageism as it relates to the overall wellbeing and success of youth in care. We will outline best practices to support long term success for clients, and consider practices for positive community transformation through individual, cultural, and institutional means. Through experiential exercises, large and small group dialogue, lecture, and personal reflection, attendees will work to unearth unconscious attitudes and behaviors, and challenge how these ideas influence our connections with the young people we support. Attendees will also develop a working understanding of oppression theory and fundamental concepts needed to discuss and challenge systems of ageism and adultism that negatively impact the experiences of the youth whom we serve. Natalie J. Thoreson, M.Ed.: A founder and Sr. Consultant at invision Consulting, Natalie has designed and facilitated social justice, anti oppression and liberation training for educators, youth, social workers and community activists for over a decade. Natalie s passion, talent, and uncanny ability to shape a safe, creative and productive learning environment are evident in her design and facilitation of workshops on oppression, interdependent communities, and supporting inclusive spaces. Natalie's workshops on cultural humility have Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 5

6 April 15, 2014 Continued April 16, 2014 become an incredibly valuable component of trainings for staff and volunteers at dozens of agencies throughout the state. Natalie challenges participants to think critically about their own backgrounds and biases, and dissects concepts like the culture of oppression, prejudice, and stereotypes in a way that's accessible and just "clicks" for people. Around a topic that can often leave participants feeling raw and wounded, she instead consistently creates an environment of trust, humor, and fun that inspires and receives rave reviews from our groups. This training counts as credit for the BBS requirement of training in Aging and Long Term Care for 5 hours. This course meets the qualifications for five (5) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Family Violence, Part I Trainer: Isabel S. Perez-Yanez This training will provide participants with an overview of one of society s most challenging and unspoken issues: family violence. The workshop will primarily focus on five content areas to expand our understanding of violence across the lifespan, within families and communities. (1) Background, incidence and prevalence of family violence, (2) Personal and social consequences of family violence, (3) Family violence research, legislation and policies (4) Interdisciplinary perspectives on family violence, and (5) Interventions designed to prevent and ameliorate family violence through work with both victims and perpetrators. Particular attention will be given to groups that have been disproportionately affected by family violence, namely women and children. Additionally, participants will also be exposed to the emerging knowledge base related to violence in gay and lesbian families, military families, and communities of faith, immigrant and refugee populations, and other special populations. This is a great training for those needing to fulfill the Spousal/Partner Abuse requirement for licensure. Isabel S. Perez Yanez, MPH, CHES is a consultant and statewide trainer with over 20 years of direct and administrative experience in public health, education, and social services. She has worked in the areas of violence (gang and domestic), prevention and intervention, diverse populations, adolescent issues, perinatal health, substance abuse and diverse family issues. She has taught in the Masters of Social Work Program at California State University East Bay (CSUEB), and at the College of San Mateo, in the Alcohol and Other Drug Certificate Program. Her specialty has been teaching about the complex issues related to substance abuse and being culturally responsive in working with diverse populations. She has conducted statewide trainings for UC Davis, State Corrections, and ONTRACK Program Resources, Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Program. As a consultant she conducts technical assistance to counties and programs on being more culturally responsive in services. Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 6

7 April 16, 2014 Continued April 17, 2014 This training counts as credit for the BBS requirement of training in Spousal/Partner Abuse for 7.5 hours. This course meets the qualifications for seven and a half (7.5) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Shedding Light on the Sexual Abuse of Male Youth and the Men they Become, Part II Trainer: Merle Yost Training: Description: This is a two part workshop about the symptoms and impact of sexual abuse on boys and its continued impact into adulthood both personally and in relationships. Countertransference, socialization, female perpetrators, emotional incest and treatment will also be covered. Lecture, video, guided imagery, and didactic exercises will all be used in the training. At the end of the training, you will have a greater understanding of sexually abused males, have greater empathy for sexual abuse victims and be better equipped to assist your clients healing. Merle Yost is a 1991 graduate of the JFK Counseling Psychology Program with a transpersonal specialization. His has had a practice in Oakland for over 20 years. He is graduate of the SF Gestalt Institute, an Approved EMDR Consultant and a specialist in PTSD and traumatic childhoods. He is a lifetime member of CAMFT. As a Military Family Life Consultant he spent 30 days in Germany working with soldiers and their families. Merle has published 5 books, and is a leading authority on men with gynecomastia, known locally for working with men that were sexually abused as children and bi and gay men that are heterosexually married. He has been a supervisor for many years at the Pacific Center in Berkeley and provides business, psychotherapy and EMDR consultation. This course meets the qualifications for four (4) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required April 23, :00 PM - 4:00 PM Understanding Special Education Trainer: Tamara Teichgraeber and Lalita Paranatantiri Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 7

8 April 23, 2014 Continued April 24, 2014 Training: Description: Navigating the special education departments of public school systems and advocating for appropriate services for children in your care can be a daunting experience. This workshop will explore the history of special education in this country, teach you the laws governing these school departments and help you understand the often confusing language and acronyms associated with assessments and interventions for children with special needs. Meet Our Trainers: Tamara Teichgraeber has over twenty years experience in three urban school districts in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has worked for Oakland Unified School District for the past thirteen years, both as Coordinator of Student Services and more recently running the internship program she developed. She is also the mother of a special needs son whom she adopted through Alameda County. Lalita Paranatantiri is a School Psychologist residing in the Bay Area and working in the Oakland Unified School District. Lalita has extensive experience working with youth and families in schools, intervention programs, and education systems across various continents. She has a sound understanding of California Special Education law, eligibility criteria under IDEIA 2004, and disability rights under the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504. Her work with mental health, behavior, and learning differences contribute to the multidisciplinary team effort of providing optimal learning environment for students. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM DBT - The Basics, Part I Trainer: Dr. Rachel Chapple This course meets the qualifications for four (4) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a treatment created by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., designed specifically for individuals with self harm behaviors such as cutting or burning, suicide thoughts, urges to suicide, and suicide attempts. Many clients with these behaviors meet the criteria for the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Originally, DBT was applied to and researched with adults and then later, used as an intervention with teenagers. DBT is considered one of the most intense out patient interventions where clients attend a skills class, receive homework, and can interact out with their therapist outside of the clinical hour. It is a balance of clinical applications and clinical connection to treat teens in emotional crisis and who are also experiencing the developmental challenges of preadulthood. This workshop will focus on providing a clear presentation on the skills DBT teaches to help clients live and improve the quality of their lives. Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 8

9 April 24, 2014 Continued Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the DBT theory Learn the client conceptualization of DBT patients Learn an overview of the DBT skills what they are and how they benefit clients Learn strategies that assist with teaching skills in class setting and in individual sessions Provide opportunities to experience skills in vivo Learn additional resources for working with this population Dr. Rachel Chapple is a post doctoral fellow serving youth and families who engage in suicidal and/or self harming behaviors providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Clearwater Clinic in Oakland. She originates from Los Angeles where she recently received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology. She served atrisk youth including gang members, rape survivors and trauma victims for over 15 years. She specialized serving Sexually Exploited Minors and now Commercial Sexually Exploited Children for 5 years. This course meets the qualifications for four (4) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required April 29, :30 AM - 3:30 PM Trauma and Commercial Sexual Exploitation: A Prevention-Focused, Trauma-Informed Approach Trainer: Gabriella Grant Child sexual exploitation is a dynamic that almost always involves child sexual abuse in the home leading to further sexual abuse and exploitation outside the home as well as aspects of domestic violence and the strategic use of substances, money, housing and affection. Given the complexity, it is essential to be trauma informed and to recognize the impact of trauma on the brain. Victims of CSE themselves ask for interventions that are "soft" and "nonjudgmental." This training helps professionals understand the multiple layers of trauma and how to create safe and collaborative practices to replace the cycle of exploitation and dominance experienced by CSE victims. No prior training required. All staff levels welcome. Survivor voices encouraged. Gabriella Grant, MA, is the director of the California Center of Excellence for Trauma Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org 9

10 April 29, 2014 Continued Informed Care, located in Santa Cruz, California, overseeing the Center s research, program and professional development as well as policy analysis activities. Ms. Grant trains professionals on an array of topics: trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, unsafe behaviors, eating disorders, problem gambling, domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. She has worked with criminal justice agencies, the courts, social service agencies and public health departments. She has a bachelors' degree from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts; a Latin teaching certificate from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy; and a Masters of Arts in Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. She conducts a drop in Seeking Safety group for women in the community. This course meets the qualifications for five (5) BBS CEUs for LCSWs and MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center Please register for these trainings by sending an to: trainings@fredfinch.org10