Date: 8/26/24 8:45am-2pm (EST) Cost: $125 Instructor: Jennifer Recko M.S. Ed., LPCC-S & Anna Schwartz, M.Ed., LPCC-S; Expert Guest Speaker
CE Credit Hours: 5 ethics
Training Description: Human sexuality and gender expression are ever changing and fluid components of all human beings. In the mental health field, it is imperative that practitioners understand the scope of these identity characteristics and how they impact mental health and treatment. This live webinar aims to present human sexuality and affirmative care as a foundational skill for all practitioners regardless of client population.
Goals:
- How to provide affirmative and inclusive mental health treatment
- Increase understanding of human sexuality terms and definitions
- Gain awareness of held biases and assumptions and how to minimize their impact on treatment
- Gain awareness of systemic impact upon these communities
- Increase understanding of ethical behavior/decision making when working with individuals in these communities.
- Increase ability to guide clients and their support systems through conflict and change associated with sexual, gender, and affectional identity.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to differentiate and define sexual orientation, gender, sex, and affectional orientation.
- Participants will be able to define affirmative care and utilize treatment modalities that demonstrate affirmative and inclusive care.
- Participants will gain an understanding of how biases and assumptions impact clients (within the therapeutic relationship, and in everyday life)
- Participants will be able to identify and demonstrate ethical decision-making when providing affirmative care.
- Participants will be able to manage difficult situations related to support system hesitancy and fear regarding sexual, gender, and affectional identity.
Workshop Outline:
8:45 – 9am – Introductions and Overview
9-9:45am - Affirmative Care
9:45-10:30am – Gender + Sexuality
10:30-10:45am - Allyship
10:45 – 11am – Break
11-12pm – Guest speaker from Kaleidoscope Youth Center
12-12:45pm – Sexual Communities
12:45-1:30pm - Clinical Challenges + Recommendations
1:30-1:45pm – Time to practice
1:45-2pm – Wrap Up
*All training content is co-facilitated unless otherwise specified.
Level: Intermediate
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a CE provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (#311358292), the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (RCS060502), and as a NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265.
- Teacher: Jennifer Recko
- Teacher: Anna Schwartz
Date: 9/9/24 @ 8:45-12pm (EST) Cost: NA Instructor: Kimberly Blair, MA, LPCC-S and Ann Knecht, MA, LPCC-S
- Teacher: Kimberly Blair
- Teacher: Ann Knecht
Date: 9/23/24 @ 8:45am-4pm (EST) Cost: $150 Instructor: Elaine Parsons, Psy.D. and Bri’Anna Collins, Ph.D.
CE Credit Hours: 6
Program Description: Motivational Interviewing is an empirically supported clinical practice used to address ambivalence with clients who are in the process of change. This training will introduce participants to an overview of motivation interviewing and the populations and symptoms that have it has been demonstrated to be effective with. An introduction to the basic underlying assumptions and principles, as well as the specific skills associated with motivational interviewing, will be presented using a variety of learning modalities. Opportunities to practice the skills of MI will be woven throughout the training.
Goals:
- Increase understanding of what motivational interviewing is and when to use it.
- Understand the foundational concepts of motivational interviewing.
- Understand the assumptions, principles and skills of motivational interviewing.
Objectives:
- Define "motivational interviewing".
- Identify the specific populations that have empirical evidence for effectiveness.
- Identify the basic principles of motivational interviewing.
- Match stages of change with examples of behavior.
- Demonstrate proficiency in implementing the skill/techniques associated with motivational interviewing.
Training Outline:
Morning 8:45 – 12:15 (15 minute break ~10:30)
1. Definition, History and background
2. The Psychological Process of Change
3. Key Concepts
LUNCH 12:15 – 1:00
Afternoon 1:00 – 4:00 (15 minute break ~2:30)
4. MI values and principles
5. Skills of MI
6. Application and Practice
7. Wrap up, take aways and evaluation
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a CE provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (#311358292), the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (RCS060502), and as a NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265.
- Teacher: Brianna Collins
- Teacher: Elaine Parsons
Date: 9/30/24 @ 8:45am-1pm (EST) Cost: $100 Instructor: Ann Knecht, MA, LPCC-S
CE Credit Hours: 4
Course Description:
This training serves as an introduction to positive discipline methods. The primary focus will be teaching ways of assisting parents and families in developing positive discipline techniques through use of experiential activities, which are designed to build family relationships, develop social skills, and foster an atmosphere of encouragement from which the child can flourish in becoming an integral and respected member of the family and a contributing member of their community.
Goals:
· Gain knowledge of experiential activities to foster positive discipline methods
· Inspire families to Increase family communication
· Learn methods to encourage children to grow from problematic behaviors
· Assist parents/guardians in identifying their own personality style and its impact on their child’s behaviors
Objectives:
· Identify at least three experiential activities geared toward fostering positive discipline methods
· Identify the purpose of positive discipline methods
· Identify the purpose of exploring personality styles with parents/guardians to understand how each style impacts child behaviors
Outline:
1. What is Positive Discipline (9-9:30)
2. Explore common parental goals (9:30-11:30; 15-minute break at 11:15)
3. Understanding the brain (11:30-12)
4. Explore discipline methods (12-12:15)
5. Learn how to help families hold family meetings (12:15-12:30)
6. Learn mistaken goals (12:30-12:50)
7. Learn to help parents identify their own personality styles (12:50-1:15)
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a CE provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (#311358292), the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (RCS060502), and as a NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265.
- Teacher: Ann Knecht
CANCELLED
Date: 10/14/2024 @8:45am-4pm (EST) Cost: $150 Instructor: Tatia Williams, Psy.D., LPCC-S, Psychologist
CE Credit Hours: 6
Course Description:
Personality Disorders are highly prevalent among people who are experiencing chronic mental and emotional illnesses such as Anxiety and Mood Disorders. This training will explore what personality disorders are, how they develop, and why it is important to recognize and accurately diagnose personality disorders, particularly in high-risk individuals with numerous comorbidities. Complexities related to diagnosis will be explored and the integrated model of diagnosis as represented in the DSM-5-TR will be presented. This training will also provide an overview of evidence informed treatment strategies as well as tips for managing challenging behaviors, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, and delivering culturally sensitive and ethically sound care.
Goals:
- Increase understanding of the etiology and development of personality disorders
- Increase ability to identify and accurately diagnose personality disorders while maintaining culturally sensitive practices
- Develop awareness of evidence informed treatment strategies tailored to different personality disorders
Objectives:
- Describe factors that increase the risk of personality-based pathology
- Identify different methods of assessment and diagnosis and their utility
- Identify the core features of the personality disorders using the DSM-5-TR criteria, differentiating them from other conditions with overlapping symptoms
- Promote ethical and culturally sensitive practices with regard to diagnosing and treating personality disorders
- Demonstrate the ability to develop evidence informed treatment planning
Course Outline:
Morning Session: 8:45 – 12:15 (15 minute break ~10:30)
- Evolving conceptualization of personality development and its function
- The Disorders: DSM-5-TR; Understanding functional impairment
- Approaches to assessing personality disorders
- Overarching cultural considerations
- Common comorbidities and differentiating overlapping symptom criteria
Lunch 12:15 – 1:00
Afternoon Session 1:00 – 4:00 (15 minute break ~2:30)
- The Brain and “pervasive” patterns
- Understanding cognitive, emotional and relational impacts
- Evidence Informed treatments, minimizing stigma, and promoting a strengths-based approach to care
- Tips for managing challenging behaviors and maintaining therapeutic boundaries in clinical practice
- Wrap up and evaluation
Level: Intermediate
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a CE provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (#311358292), the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (RCS060502), and as a NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265.
- Teacher: Tatia Williams
Date: 11/11/24 @8:45am-4pm (EST) Cost: $150
Instructor: Tatia Williams, Psy.D., LPCC-S, Psychologist and Olivia Summa, Psy.D., Psychologist
CE Credit Hours: 6
Program Description:
Though many of the people who present for treatment have experienced some form of trauma, clinicians often struggle to understand when to diagnosis a trauma disorder and how to incorporate an understanding of trauma into their conceptualization of treatment. In this training, participants will learn about the impact of trauma, how to recognize and diagnose trauma disorders, and will increase confidence in their ability to effectively treat trauma symptoms and disorders.
Goals:
-Understand the role of trauma in development, neurobiological underpinnings, and how to incorporate this knowledge into case conceptualization
-Improve identification and diagnosis of trauma and stressor disorders
-Identify and implement the common elements of most evidence-based trauma treatments that lead to positive outcomes
Objectives:
-Differentiate between post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, and trauma symptoms as part of other diagnoses
-Conceptualize cases through understanding impact of trauma
-Develop appropriate trauma treatment and tailor to presenting diagnosis and symptoms
Outline:
8:45-9:00 Introduction and self-reflection
9-10:00 Etiology & Impact of trauma
-Neurobiological Underpinnings/Polyvagal Theory
-Social/environmental Contributions
-Intersection Between Culture and Trauma in the US
10:00-10:15 Clinical Assumptions
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-12:15 Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches & Application
-Top 5 Evidence-Based Treatments
-Evidence-Informed Intervention: Active Ingredients Approach to Trauma Treatment
12:15-1 Break
1-2:15 Diagnosis of Trauma & Stressor-Related Disorders
-Prevalence rates and introduction to the trauma spectrum
-Reactive Attachment Disorder vs Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
-Acute stress vs adjustment disorder vs PTSD
-Special note on Complex PTSD vs Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
-Prolonged Grief Disorder
-Differential diagnosis (AOD, Personality Disorders, GAD, Psychosis, etc.)
2:15-2:30 BREAK
2:30-3:15 Assessment
-Use of questions to understand symptoms, severity, frequency, and duration
-Formal Standardized Assessment measures
3:15-3:50 Further Application and integration of assessment, conceptualization, and treatment
3:50-4 Wrap up, post quiz, and evaluation
*All training content is co-facilitated.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a CE provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (#311358292), the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (RCS060502), and as a NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265.
- Teacher: Olivia Summa
- Teacher: Tatia Williams
Date: 11/14/24 @ 9am-1030am (EST) Cost: NA
Instructor: Guest Speaker from The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
CE Credit Hours: 0
Program Description: QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. As support staff for a mental health agency, you serve in the unique role of Gatekeeper for our clients and are in a unique position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
Goals:
• Recognize the warning signs of suicide
• Know how to offer hope
• Know how to get help and save a life
Level: Introductory
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a CE provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (#311358292), the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (RCS060502), and as a NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265.
CANCELLED
Date: 12/16/24 @8:45am-1pm (EST) Cost: $100 Instructor: Samantha Black, Psy.D., Psychologist and Anna Schwartz, M.Ed., LPCC-S
CE Credit Hours: 4
Program Description:
This training will address the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a therapeutic intervention with individuals and the theory driving it forward in the field. Examples of how ACT activities can be used to enhance and facilitate successful achievement of treatment goals will be presented. Participants should be prepared to engage in active, hands-on learning and group discussion.
Goals:
- Increase knowledge and application of the core concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its theoretical base
- Increase exposure to research that supports the effectiveness of ACT
Objectives:
- Identify populations ACT works best with
- Identify at least three ACT interventions and discuss how they can be used
- Identify limitations of applying ACT
Workshop Outline:
ACT history and development (8:45-9:45)
Theoretical integration: the foundations of ACT and Psychological Flexibility (9:45-11)
Break for 15 minutes (11-11:15)
Interventions and mindfulness (11:15-12:45)
Limitations and wrap up discussion (12:45-1:00)
*All training content is co-facilitated.
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a CE provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (#311358292), the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (RCS060502), and as a NBCC ACEPTM No. 7265.
- Teacher: Samantha Black
- Teacher: Anna Schwartz
