Events

This training on suicide intervention will explore key fundamentals of suicidality. Gain understanding of risk level and various motivations for the "suicide mode". Various treatment approaches will be discussed in depth, including CBT, DBT and ACT. Clinicians will be encouraged to examine their current practices around treating suicidality. Attention will be given to exploring the…
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There are therapy groups formed to promote healing for just about every human condition. In this presentation you will learn the 10 things the best group therapists do. Topics covered include: becoming the world's best group therapist; how to build group cohesion; building cohesion in the midst of rapid group turnover; stages of group development…
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This presentation will cover history of the LGBTQIA+ community, diversity within the community, and how to make your practice or organization more inclusive. While the topic range is broad, the presentation is meant to appeal to learners from all different backgrounds and knowledge bases. Through learning about history, diversity, and inclusion, you will be more…
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Grant writing is a competitive endeavor, and many agencies approach the task poorly prepared. Dean Klinkenberg has been involved in dozens of grant cycles as both an applicant and a reviewer. In this program, he will give an overview of the federal agencies and private foundations that regularly offer funding and describe how to evaluate…
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The personal safety of social workers is a vital part of our practice. This workshop will empower social workers to develop situational awareness and consider best practices for safety in the office and in the field. Case studies will highlight the importance of safety considerations and provide learners with the opportunity to critically analyze their…
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In this presentation you will learn 20 smart things you can do to help facilitate recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders. Topics covered include: incorporating lessons from science into recovery; what the best programs do to help facilitate recovery; lessons from history; becoming more evidence based; lessons from cancer treatment applied to behavioral…
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