Suicide is the number one cause of death in US jails and the third cause in prisons. Inmates are among the highest risk group for suicide world wide. Suicide is a major public health issue. We have the highest rate of incarceration among the developed countries. Only 4.4 % of people in the world live…
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Could you benefit from an introduction or a refresher to personality disorders? These two workshops will introduce learners to the core 10 personality disorders and their associated clusters. Diagnostic criteria will be reviewed for each disorder, and case studies in written and video form will highlight core characteristics of disorders. Learners will be encouraged to…
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Could you benefit from an introduction or a refresher to personality disorders? These two workshops will introduce learners to the core 10 personality disorders and their associated clusters. Diagnostic criteria will be reviewed for each disorder, and case studies in written and video form will highlight core characteristics of disorders. Learners will be encouraged to…
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The purpose of this diversity workshop is to increase cultural awareness, understand the difference between equity and inclusion, and reduce prejudices against underrepresented groups. Objectives: After completing this program, social workers, program administrators, and other participants will be able to: Presenter: Angela Gray, MSW, EDs Angela holds a Bachelor's and Master of Social Work degree…
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MIMH, NBCC and NASW CE credits available. Compassion Fatigue for Behavioral Health Workers This course is intended for behavioral health workers who wish to learn more about how experiencing traumatic events, either directly or indirectly, as a first responder reacting to an emergency or crisis situation may impact their professional and personal wellbeing. Taught through a behavioral health…
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She’s Not There: Dissociation in Young Children with Trauma 1- 4:00 pm Central | Live Online Description: When young children are subjected to early adversities, they often have few defenses: the classic fight and the classic flight, but dissociation is less recognized. However, many young children coming out of early adversity use this brilliant defense…
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