Integrating Expressive Therapies – Paul Gould, PhD, LCSW
Friday, October 25, 2013 – 9:00am – 12:00 pm
Expressive therapies – sometimes referred to as expressive or creative arts therapy – are used with populations of all ages to address a wide range of clinical issues, including trauma, abuse and family conflict. Forms of expressive therapy include the use of art, drama, music, poetry, and dance. This workshop will introduce participants to the basic tenets of expressive therapies, identify a range of expressive activities that may be used with clients, and how these may be integrated with other therapies in a range of clinical settings. Experiential exercises will be used during the workshop to demonstrate several therapeutic art techniques which may be adapted for work with individuals, groups and families.
Understanding the DSM 5 and Its Clinical Applications -- Cassandra Bransford, PhD
Friday, November 8, 2013 -- 9:00am – 12:00pm
This workshop will provide an overview of the diagnostic changes contained within DSM 5, and provide participants with a hands-on opportunity to apply the new diagnostic procedures to clinical case examples. There will also be time for participants to ask questions pertaining to how the DSM 5 may be applied to their own cases, and its implications for practice.
Local Government Strategies for Economic and Environmental Sustainability – George Homsy, PhD
Friday, November 8, 2013 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Sustainability is not just about environmental protection. Sustainable communities are also economically efficient; these places have lower costs of government operations, improved quality of life and lower energy costs for residents, and an enhanced reputation. The goal of this workshop is to help local leaders develop a sustainability agenda that fits their particular economic and environmental circumstances. To do this we will delve into sustainability strategies used by small- to medium-sized local governments in New York State and around the nation. We will structure discussions around the specific needs of the participants. We will work together to outline components of a sustainability plan that participants can take back to their communities for further refinement. Finally, we will discuss the politics of sustainability, communicating plan goals to others, and implementation.
Engaging and Supervising an Undergraduate Intern -- Diane Crews, PhD
Wednesday, November 13, 2013-- 9:00am – 12:00 pm
Internships and practicums undertaken by undergraduates can have a profound influence on a young adult's career aspirations and future direction for graduate school and/or employment. If your department or agency provides valuable internships for undergraduate students (typically young adults in the 20-22 year old age range) or is thinking about becoming involved with CCPA as a placement site, this workshop is for you. The aim of the workshop is to share experiences among agency professionals who have provided or plan to provide direct supervision for undergraduate students and to learn more about what to expect during a semester. Topics include creating job descriptions with manageable and developmentally appropriate expectations, providing structure and guiding meaningful duties, communicating with faculty/staff on campus, understanding the students' requirements for receiving academic credit in the context of the site experience, reporting or other concerns you may have about mentoring a future young professional.
Enhancing Cognitive Stimulation in Persons with Dementia -- Paul Gould, PhD, LCSW
Friday, December 6, 2013 -- 9:00am – 12:00 pm
Persons with dementia often experience increased incidence of depression and behavioral problems due to a lack of stimulation. This workshop will address the need for positive stimulation in persons living with dementia and identify a variety of activities that may be used to promote cognitive stimulation at varying levels of the disease. Several activities will be illustrated as part of the workshop. This workshop is appropriate for family members, caregivers, and professionals working with aging adults.
Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Organization – David Campbell, PhD
Thursday, December 12, 2013 – 9:00am - 12:00 pm
How confident are you in your organization's long-term sustainability? What steps can you take today to make sure your organization can advance its mission long into the future? The goal of this workshop is to introduce you to a model of nonprofit sustainability planning that you can use in your organization. The model is based on the book Nonprofit Sustainability: Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viability. The model defines sustainability as a combination of boththe impact of an organization's activities ("business lines") and the financial performance of each of those activities. The model enables users to develop a simple "matrix map" that displays the financial and program performance of an organization's activities. The map provides the basis for sustainability planning. The workshop will provide hands-on opportunities for participants to apply aspects of the model to their organizations (such as the identification of business lines and impact criteria).
The Clinical Assessment Tool: Understand, Evaluate, Build & Document More Effectively Using a Team Approach – Kim Evanoski, MPA, LMSW
Monday, December 16, 9:00am – 12:00 pm
Want the opportunity to take a really good look at your assessment tool and change it to something that you have always thought it should be? Now is your chance with this workshop! The assessment is one of the most important tools we can use to develop an accurate picture of the client's current life and needs. We become more effective practitioners when we can structure our assessment tool in a way that captures all the information in one place, then allows us to use the information for obtaining team goals. The assessment process should be efficient; it should not overburden the client with complicated questions that inhibit engagement from the genuine relationship of being part of the team. What to bring to this workshop? Your current assessment and any staff who wishes to roll up their sleeves with you to take a serious look at your assessment. Together we will work at discussing and re-building the new and improved dream assessment tool!
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Each half-day workshop is $65/person and includes morning refreshments.
To register go to:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CCPASeminarsF2013
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