Two-Part In-Person Workshop:

Understanding and Treating Self-Injury - Beginner

& Death by Suicide: Understanding and Treating Teen Suicide - Beginner

     Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars and Calvert Health Medical Center are proud to present a two-part training opportunity.  Participants may choose to sign up for both parts or one individual part.  Each topic will feature a 3 hour presentation for continuing education credit.  The cost for each part includes continental breakfast & snacks – a lunch break is given in-between parts, but lunch is not provided.

Understanding and Treating Self Injury

 Part 1:  $59.00 - 3 CE/CEU/Clock Hours 

Part 1 Description:

 Self-Injury: Occurs as an ineffective means to cope with feeling numb, intense anger, frustration and/or disappointment.  Individuals who self-injure can cause great concern and challenges for mental health professionals. Learn the dynamics involved in this maladaptive practice as well as treatment modalities.

Part 1 Learning Objectives:

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to…

• Describe the current statistics and population of individuals who self-injure.
• Recall four probable theoretical factors that account for the etiology of self-injury.
• Explain the differences between self-injury and suicidal behaviors.
• List the antecedent emotions prior to the urge to self-injure.

 Death By Suicide: Understanding and Treating Teen Suicide - Beginner

 Part 2:  $59.00 - 3 CE/CEU/Clock Hours  

Part 2 Description:

Teen Suicide: Adolescents have a high potential for attempting and dying by suicide.  Death by suicide ranks as the third cause of death for teens. In order to reduce this devastating trend, health care workers, teachers, clergy and parents need to understand some of the underlying causes of teen depression and suicidal ideation. Assessment tools that include physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual components will be included.

Part 2 Learning Objectives:

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to…

• List three possible causes for an increase in suicidal ideation and attempts in the adolescent population.
• Recall two observable behaviors that indicate a need for further assessment to prevent a potential suicide.
• Recall three interventions that can prevent a suicidal attempt and promote safety.

Presenter: Pamela Marcus RN, APRN/PMH-BC

Ms. Marcus is an advanced practice nurse-psychotherapist and a Professor of Nursing at Prince George’s Community College.  She maintains a private practice in Upper Marlboro, MD.  She is an author of several chapters on Suicide, Anxiety Disorders, and other topics.  She is a frequent presenter at national conferences and seminars.  She was rewarded the Best in Advanced Practice in 2012 by the American Psychiatric Nurses’ Association.

 This workshop is designed for:

Social workers (LCSW, LMSW, LISW, BSW, AAW), psychologists (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.) school counselors, school psychologist, professional counselors (LMHC, LCMHC, CMHC, LPC, LCPC), marriage and family therapists (LMFT, LIMFT) art therapists, play therapists, occupational therapists, graduate students, and others in the mental health-related field.  This is a beginner level seminar which means that no previous experience is needed in order to participate.

ADA Accommodations:

     If you have a disability that you feel may impede your ability to participate in this workshop, please contact Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars by phone or email at least 3 weeks in advance of the workshop date in order to provide reasonable accommodations.

Cancellation Policy:

     Written cancellation must be received in our office at least ten working days prior to the training. A $25.00 processing fee will be deducted from your refund. Otherwise, a voucher will be given. If you do not notify us a minimum of ten business days prior to the training of your intent to cancel, you will not receive a refund or credit.  Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars reserves the right to cancel a training or workshop due to inclement weather or not enough attendance.  In this event, CBPS will provide you with a full refund.  In the event of inclement weather please check your email for CBPS notifications/instructions and/or voicemail phone system.

Change of Instructors:

     CBPS also reserves the right to change instructors if needed to ensure an effective training.  In the event that this takes place you will be notified with the change as soon as possible.

Continuing Education:

Please note, participants will receive 3 CE/CEU/Clock Hours for each part of the training.  This means you will receive 3 CE/CEU/Clock Hours if you sign up for one part and a total of 6 if you sign up for both parts.

Continuing Education Hours / Clock Hours for: Counselors / Social Workers / School Psychologists / Marriage & Family Therapists / Psychologists / Art Therapists / School Counselors / Play Therapists: 6

NBCC Clock Hours: 6/0.6 CEUs.

CBPS is approved by the District of Columbia and the Maryland Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category 1 continuing education programs; CBPS is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.  CBPS solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.  NBCC Provider #5763; approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, approval #1067.  CBPS is approved by the Association of Play Therapy; APT Approved Provider #97-034.  CBPS is recognized by SED’s State Board for Social Work, provider #0122 and Mental Health Counselors, provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008 in New York.  CBPS maintains responsibility for this training.

Approved for Clock Hours for Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) through NBCC.

Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars provider #1602 is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program.  Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars maintains responsibility for the program.  ASWB Approval Period: 5/14/2018 to 5/14/2019.  Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.  Social workers participating in this course will receive 6 continuing education clock hours.