Treatment Trends Training Institute www.treatmenttrends.org Fall 2018 Training Track
Fall 2018 Schedule All courses are held in the Auditorium at TTI Admin Office Building/ Halfway Home of the Lehigh Valley Page September 21, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM 2 Drugs of Abuse Current Trends Ed Bachert, MS, MPA September 28, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM 3 Motivation for a Change: Using Motivational Interviewing to Create Change Dawn Link, MS, CADC, CCDP October 12, 2018 9 AM to 4PM 4 Group Process Beyond the Basics Eric Webber, MA, CADC, ASAT, CCPG October 19, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM 5 The Importance of Self-Care for Professionals Working in Clinical Settings Emily Nash, LCAT Stephanie Wise., MA, ATR-BC, LCAT October 26, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM 6 Violence in the Workplace Ed Bachert, MS, MPA Registration Info & Form 7-8 Accreditation All courses in this catalog are submitted for approval for accreditation from the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) and the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, Professional Counselors, & Marriage/Family Therapists. Page 1
Courses Drugs of Abuse: Current Trends Ed Bachert, MS, MPA September 21, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM This presentation will focus on current trends of drug use and abuse. It will offer an in-depth look into the various types of drugs that are available on the street and over-the-counter and the new methods of use and trafficking. It will examine how these drugs affect the body and how to recognize the use and abuse of these substances. It will examine how these drugs are manufactured, processed, distributed and marketed in our society and our communities. Participants will: Course Objectives Learn how to identify drugs of abuse, the paraphernalia associated with these drugs, as well as how they are packaged and distributed Be aware of new techniques drug traffickers use to circumvent law enforcement efforts Understand the new dangers that are present in combating the drug war Learn how the current drugs of abuse affect the body, health-related issues due to drugs of abuse, and how to recognize if clients are under the influence to assist in the development and modification of treatment plans and strategies when working with clients specific to their drug of choice. About the Instructor Ed Bachert has served over 28 years in the Criminal Justice field. He is currently Chief of Police for the Fountain Hill Police Department. He has worked as a corrections officer in a maximum security prison, a corporate security officer for a Fortune 500 company and as a police officer with a large metropolitan police department. Ed retired from the Allentown (PA) Police Department as the Assistant to the Chief of Police and Assistant Commander of the Emergency Response Team Hostage Negotiation Unit, and is currently a professor at St. Joseph s University in Philadelphia. Ed has trained thousands of teachers, health care workers and police officers from across the country. He speaks regularly at many high profile state and national conferences on a wide variety of topics. Ed has attended over 300 police related schools. He is a graduate of the PA State Corrections Academy and the Allentown Police Academy. He has a BS in Business Administration, an MPA from Kutztown University and a Master s Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph s University. Page 2
Courses September 28, 2018 Motivation for a Change: Using 9 AM to 4 PM Motivational Interviewing to Facilitate Change Dawn Link, MS, CADC, CCDP Motivation for a Change is a training to assist behavioral health professionals to facilitate positive change as a therapeutic intervention. The learners will obtain guiding principles, strategies and skills for incorporating motivational interviewing techniques in client-centered work with the co-occurring population. Motivational interviewing is a counseling style that focuses on creating opportunities for behavior change. The learner will be able to: Course Objectives 1. Identify the Processes of Motivational Interviewing (MI) 2. Identify the basic methods of MI: OARS 3. Describe the theory and principles of motivational interviewing as a clinical approach to empower clients to realize their goals 4. Develop a working knowledge of the nature of ambivalence and how to effectively work with clients to resolve their ambivalence as a means of effecting behavior change 5. Acquire skills and strategies for incorporating MI in professional work 6. Incorporate tools to enhance patients motivation for change as a therapeutic intervention About the Instructor Dawn Link has been employed in the substance abuse field for 15 years. She s worked extensively with adolescents and adults in both an inpatient setting and an outpatient setting. Her professional certifications include: a Pennsylvania certification as an alcohol and drug counselor (CADC), a co-occurring disorders professional (CCDP), with a certificate of competency in problem gambling. She holds a Masters degree in Behavior Analysis and Criminal Justice from St Joseph University and Bachelors in Sociology. She has held various positions in administration, coordinating, developing, and supervising programs. She is currently employed as the clinical supervisor at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Northeast Family Healthcare. Page 3
Courses Group Process Beyond the Basics Eric Webber, MA, CADC, ASAT, CCPG October 12, 2018 9AM to 4PM This training will begin with a review of group process elements, such as group type/composition, theoretical approaches, and facilitator facets. It will cover group facilitation concepts and nuances for various types of groups. Novel approaches to opening group, closing group and facilitating various types of groups will be discussed. This will be a predominately experiential training with group facilitation being conducted and processed by training attendees. Several of the group elements to be practiced include: Transference and Countertransference in the moment, strategies to deal with emotional/verbal hostility, appropriate selfdisclosure, and teachable moments: knowing the difference of how and when to offer feedback, education or advice. Attendees are expected to participate in group exercises. Course Objectives Participants will be able to: Identify what Group is Identify various types of groups Gauge whether a group is effective Determine which type of group one may need in any given situation Practice running groups and receive feedback on practice About the Instructor Eric Webber is the Clinical Supervisor for the Relapse Unit at Caron Foundation. He oversees the daily clinical programming and care of patients for the unit, as well as providing direct care through relapse specific lectures and counseling sessions. Mr. Webber is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and holds a Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling, both through the Pennsylvania Certification Board; he is also certified as an Associate Sex Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. He holds a Bachelor s Degree from Kutztown University and a Master s Degree from Alvernia University. Page 4
Courses October 19, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM The Importance of Self-Care for Professionals in Clinical Settings: Understanding & Managing Vulnerabilities Emily Nash, LCAT Stephanie Wise, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT Less than optimal attendance to one s self as a provider can lead to burn out and even vicarious traumatization. This workshop will elucidate many of the factors leading to such negative outcomes as well as ways to counterbalance the emotional/psychological stressors involved in clinical work. The RICH Guidelines for Healthy Practice and the adjunctive use of the creative arts will bring a clearer, hands on understanding how self-care concepts can be translated into practical experience. Participants will engage in a creative arts experience. Course Objectives 1. Participants will be able to define vicarious traumatization 2. Participants will be able to list 3 types of risks for health care providers 3. Participants will be able to list 2 elements necessary for addressing their own needs in the face of increasing clinical demands 4. Participants will be able to explain the adjunctive role of the arts in utilizing the RICH Guidelines About the Instructors Stephanie Wise, M.A., ATR- BC, LCAT is Clinical Assistant Professor of Art, Director Art Therapy at Marywood University. She is a professional member of the American Art Therapy Association and a former director of the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). Stephanie is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in New York State where she also maintains a small private practice. She received her BFA from The Cooper Union, Master s Degree from the Graduate Art Therapy Program at New York University and certificate from the International Trauma Studies Program at NYU. She has worked, published and presented nationally as well as in the Middle East and Far East on topics about trauma such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Tsunami, substance abuse, child abuse and Veterans suffering from PTSD. She is a Director of The Therapeutic Arts Alliance of Manhattan (ttaam). Emily Nash, LCAT is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in the state of New York. She is founder and co-director of The Therapeutic Arts Alliance Manhattan (ttaam). Her extensive work with traumatized communities includes work with Veterans struggling with PTSD and traumatic brain injury, survivors of domestic violence, educators, mental health professionals and children in Bosnia and the Middle East suffering from the aftermath of war, trafficked women and severely traumatized children. Ms. Nash served as Artistic Director and Clinical Director of Supervision for Creative Alternatives of New York and Director of Supervision and Training for the ArtReach Foundation. She has presented her work nationally and internationally and has published several chapters on her work. Ms. Nash also specializes in group psychotherapy and community building. She has a private practice in NYC and has had extensive experience in the theatre. Page 5
Courses Violence in the Workplace Ed Bachert, MS, MPA 9 AM to 4 PM This course will provide insight into violence in the workplace and will provide information promoting a safe and healthy workplace. Hiring issues, termination procedures, and proper background investigations will be covered. It will discuss what can be done to minimize and prevent violent incidents from occurring, including de-escalation of aggression. Past workplace violent incidents will be examined. The typical profile of a workplace killer will be described. This course will also cover how to respond to an Active Shooter incident. It will discuss how to recognize behaviors associated with individuals who are planning to commit mass violence and will cover the aspects of intervening prior to an incident. A few high profile cases will be examined including lessons learned from those cases. Course Objectives October 26, 2018 Participants will: 1. Learn about how to minimize and prevent violent incidents from occurring in the workplace 2. Examine past incidents of workplace violence and determine lessons learned 3. Understand the root causes of violence in the workplace 4. Learn how to survive an Active Shooter incident About the Instructor Ed Bachert has served over 28 years in the Criminal Justice field. He is currently Chief of Police for the Fountain Hill Police Department. He has worked as a corrections officer in a maximum security prison, a corporate security officer for a Fortune 500 company and as a police officer with a large metropolitan police department. Ed retired from the Allentown (PA) Police Department as the Assistant to the Chief of Police and Assistant Commander of the Emergency Response Team Hostage Negotiation Unit, and is currently a professor at St. Joseph s University in Philadelphia. Ed has trained thousands of teachers, health care workers and police officers from across the country. He speaks regularly at many high profile state and national conferences on a wide variety of topics. Ed has attended over 300 police related schools. He is a graduate of the PA State Corrections Academy and the Allentown Police Academy. He has a BS in Business Administration, an MPA from Kutztown University and a Master s Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph s University. Page 6
Registration Information Ways to Register Mail with payment to: Treatment Trends Training Institute Attn: Diana Heckman PO Box 685 Allentown, PA 18105 Phone: 610-432-7690 (x212) Fax: 610-439-0315 Online: www.treatmenttrends.org. Select TTI Training Institute. Payment Payment should be made in advance of class start date, however walk-ins or late registration payment at the door is acceptable in cash, check or money order made payable to Treatment Trends, Inc. At this time, we do not accept debit or credit cards for payment at the door. Refunds and Cancellation Fees The training coordinator Diana Heckman must be notified if an individual cannot attend a training. Substitutions are permissible. Individuals who cancel will be given the choice of a refund or credit towards another course in the current track. There are no refunds or credits issued for no-shows. Cancellations made after the 24-hour window will be subject to a $25 processing fee. If Treatment Trends would need to cancel a training, participants may choose either a full refund or credit towards another course in the current or next available track. Accreditation All courses in this catalog undergo an application process and are submitted for approval for accreditation from the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) and the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. Check our web site for official confirmation of credit approval. Directions and Parking Info Contact : dianaheckman@treatmenttrends.org/ 610-432-7690 Group Discounts! We currently offer a group discount program. For 3-5 people, the discount is 5%; For 6-10 people, the discount is 10%; For groups over 10 the discount is 15%. Check our web site for complete details. Page 8
Fall 2018 Registration Form Name: Program/Agency: Address: Phone: City: State: Zip: Email: Drugs of Abuse Current Trends Ed Bachert, MS, MPA Friday, September 21, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM Motivation for Change: Using Motivational Interviewing to Create Change Dawn Link, MS, CADC, CCDP Friday, September 28, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM Group Process Beyond the Basics Eric Webber, MA, CADC, ASAT, CCPG Friday, October 12, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM The Importance of Self-Care for Professionals in Clinical Settings Emily Nash, LCAT Stephanie Wise, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT Friday, October 19, 2018 9 AM to 4 PM Violence in the Workplace Ed Bachert, MS, MPA Friday, October 26, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 Less Discount (if applicable): Page 10 Total : To register, mail with payment to: Treatment Trends Training Institute, Attn: Diana Heckman, PO Box 685, Allentown, PA 18105 Phone: 610-432-7690 (x212) Fax: 610-439-0315 Online: www.treatmenttrends.org
Training Facility Training Facility All courses are held in the auditorium of the Halfway Home of the Lehigh Valley/Treatment Trends Administration building at 24 S. 5th Street in Allentown. Refreshments Light morning refreshments are provided. For full day trainings, lunch is on your own. Parking Parking for a fee can be found in the Community Parking Deck at 13 S. 6th Street (directly behind our building at 24 S. 5th Street.) On-street meter and nonmeter parking is limited in close proximity to the training site. Mailing List Contact Diana Heckman at (610) 432-7690 (x 212) or dianaheckman@treatmenttrends.org if you would like to receive the training brochure via email. Please share this brochure with your colleagues!
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