Description:

 Strength-based practice is an emerging approach to guiding at-risk individuals that is exceptionally positive and inspiring. Its focus is on strength-building vs. flaw-fixing. This engaging yet powerful workshop will highlight many of the key principles and techniques of this transforming modality. Topics covered: What is strength-based practice and the power of a positive attitude & culture; the effects of trauma and positive emotions on the brain; strength-based communication techniques including: reframing, solution-focused questions, positive-predicting, and inspirational metaphors; how to help cognitively-inflexible young people; the importance of engaging families; strategies and activities for enhancing self-esteem in at-risk kids; a host of creative cognitive-behavioral techniques; core verbal interventions including de-escalation strategies and the power of humor; when and how to use incentives; respectful, relationship-based limit-setting; and strategies for helping professionals  manage number one first & stay motivated to do the job.

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 presentation for professionals at all levels to participate.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe the major principles of a strength-based approach to working with at-risk children and youth.
• State the importance of personal self-awareness and self-management in working with at-risk children, youth, and families.
• Demonstrate specific strength-based verbal interventions that help professionals engage and motivate at-risk children, youth, and families
• Develop individualized behavioral support strategies that help children learn to self-manage.
• Identify innovative strategies for enhancing self-esteem in at-risk youth.
• Describe at least two specific cognitive-behavioral techniques that can help at-risk children, youth, and their parents to better self-manage their actions.

Presenter: Charlie Appelstein, M.S.W.

Charlie Applestein is an internationally prominent youth care specialist and author. He has authored three youth care books that are widely used within the field, including No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Understanding and Responding to Kids with Emotional & Behavioral Challenges Using a Positive, Strength-Based Approach & The Gus Chronicles: Reflections from an Abused Kid

Cost:

• Early Bird (Before October 13) $98.00
• Late Price (October 13 and after) $125.00

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:  

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

 

CE Certificates:

     After completion of the workshop, participants who have provided payment and accurate information on the registration form, documented attendance with signature & initials on the sign-in/sign-out sheets  and completed an event evaluation  will recieve their certificate by email within 14 days.  Occasionally, organizations make other arrangements to recieve certificates.

Grievance Protocol:

     Please contact Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars via email (cbps2006@gmail.com) or phone (240-535-1433) and we will send you our Grievance Report document for you to fill out and send back to us.  On this form we will need you to provide basic contact information as well as a detailed description of the grievance you wish to report.  All reports will be reviewed, responded to, and appropriate measures will be taken to address any concerns or issues you may have with CBPS, its staff, or training materials.