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July 14–23, 2009
Adelphi University
Alumni House
Garden City, New York
Please join us for the Adelphi University School of Social Work’s fourth annual Summer Institute 2009. During this period there will be day-long workshops offered by both local and national experts in their respective fields.
For 60 years, the School of Social Work has trained social work practitioners dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Through its many programs,t he School has been a driving force for ethical social work practice and a strong advocate for social justice. The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development maintains excellence in its training and workshop offerings. Its mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities in support of quality practice in order to better meet the needs of clients and the profession..
Fee Information:
- All workshops: $125.00
- Three or more workshops: $100.00 each
- Early Registration Fee: $110.00 if received by June 10, 2009
Register Online
The Good News and Bad News about Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Lori Evans, Ph.D.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
The bad news-Anxiety Disorders are the most frequently occurring disorders among teens and children-The good news-there are effective treatments that can be delivered in schools as well as other mental health settings within a relatively short period of time. The workshop will be practical and hands-on;-participants will learn the evidenced based practices to treat specific phobias, selective mutism, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and panic disorder. Clinician will leave feeling less anxious and more confident about their ability to treat these issues
Lori Evans, Ph.D. is an acclaimed behavioral psychologist and Director of Training of our Psychology program, She provides clinical services to children and families and provides consultation services to many of the top schools and professionals in the New York-metropolitan area. Dr. Evans also coordinated the "Treatment of Adolescent Suicide Attempters" study at the CSC. Dr. Evans has been published in Infant Behavior and Development and Child Development.
Group Work with Adolescents
Andrew Malekoff, LCSW, CASAC
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
This workshop will offer a strengths-based approach to group work practice with adolescents. Seven components of the approach will be presented and illustrated. They are:
- Form groups based on members’ felt needs and wants, not diagnoses
- Structure groups to welcome the whole person, not just the troubled parts
- Integrate verbal and non-verbal activities
- Develop alliances with relevant others of group members
- Decentralize authority and turn control over to group members
- Maintain a dual focus on individual change and social reformUnderstand and respect group development as key to promoting change
Andrew Malekoff, LCSW, CASAC, is Executive Director/CEO of North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights, New York, where he has worked since 1977. He is Editor-in-Chief of the professional journal Social Work with Groups, a journal of community and clinical practice. .He is a widely published author and poet, and an internationally known lecturer. Among his books is the critically acclaimed Group Work with Adolescents: Principles and Practice. A licensed clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor, Mr. Malekoff has developed a myriad of unique human services programs including a renowned school-based mental health program for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances.
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder
Brian Quinn, LCSW, Ph.D.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
There has been a dramatic increase in the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents in recent years. Does this reflect an increase in the prevalence of the illness, better recognition, or over-diagnosis? Is the label "bipolar" applied too broadly -- to any child with temper outbursts, for instance?
In this workshop, participants will learn a four-part diagnostic method for determining which kids and teens actually have bipolar illness and for differentiating bipolar disorder from unipolar depression, attention-deficit hyperactivilty disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses. Participants will also learn about the markers that identify which depressed and hyperactive children are at highest risk for later developing manic episodes.
Dr. Quinn will address treatment options and discuss how to work with teens who deny they have bipolar disorder and who are non-compliant with medications. Participants will learn how to identify and manage substance abuse and the three factors associated with the highest risk of suicide completion.
Brian Quinn, LCSW, Ph.D. author of Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder and The Depression Sourcebook, 2nd ed., is a clinical social worker in private practice in Huntington, New York. He has 30 years of experience in the mental health, substance abuse and employee assistance program fields. Dr. Quinn specializes in working with people with mood disorders and substance abuse. He earned his master's degree in social work at the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. in clinical social work at New York University. He has a post-graduate certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy from Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He has received advanced training in the Collaborative Problem Solving approach to explosive children.
Ego Psychology Revisited: Important Concepts in Contemporary Practice
Andrew W. Safyer, PhD
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Historically, ego psychology has been a guiding theoretical perspective to help clinicians understand how disruptions in development occur and to provide direction for the therapeutic work. This approach to the psychotherapeutic process is now less prominent among clinicians due, in part, to difficulties measuring psychodynamic concepts and the emphasis on empirically-supported practice. This workshop will provide a contemporary understanding of ego psychology and its relevance and application for assessment and treatment. The focus will include a review of the major ego functions, i.e., defense mechanisms, object relations, impulse control, and reality testing. Through illustrative case material and discussion, the instructor will demonstrate how to improve these core ego functions in the work with clients who present with difficulties in areas of attachment, self-regulation, sense of self, and interpersonal relatedness.
Andrew W. Safyer, PhD, is Dean and Professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work. He has been a clinical practitioner and researcher for twenty-five years and the former co-editor of the journal, The Clinical Supervisor. He obtained his doctorate in social work and psychology at the University of Michigan. His clinical practice and supervisory experience has focused on psychotherapy with individuals with families. He has authored a range of articles and chapters in the clinical and mental health arena and was the recipient of a considerable number of foundation and federal grants. His prior research interests focused on vulnerable youth and their families and he has been engaged in testing the efficacy of prevention interventions programs with the aim of facilitating healthy development. Dr. Safyer’s present interests also include leadership development and succession planning pertaining to nonprofit organizations. He continues to serve on professional editorial and community boards and is a member of the Commission for Professional Development for the Council on Social Work Education.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: Practical Application to Work with Adolescents
Liza Papazian, M.S., LCSW
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is designed for mental health professionals working with adolescents and their families in various settings. Participants will learn the complex biosocial underpinnings of adolescents diagnosed with BPD, and the associated characteristics manifested in chaotic relationships,and impulsive, dissociative, and self-destructive behaviors. This workshop will instruct on the basic principles, commitment strategies and skills used in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Participants will be introduced to mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation tools used in skills training with adolescents and families.
Liza Papazian, M.S. , LCSW Ms. Papazian is the co founder of Long Island Dialectical Behavior Therapy Group, Inc., a private group practice in Roslyn. She is the former Director of Rape and Sexual Assault Services of the Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She is a member of the former executive committee of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, NY. She is a DBT and EMDR certified therapist and is a recognized expert in treatment of trauma and co-morbid disorders resulting from war, crime, and torture, domestic and sexual violence.
Writing Winning Proposals
Pat Richter, MPA
Thursday, July 23, 2009
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Just as nonprofits complain about the difficulty in getting grants from foundations, foundations complain about the quality of proposals submitted. Being sensitive to the needs of funders, respecting their process, and paying attention to what matters to them are all essential to success. This workshop reviews trends in foundation grant giving, the eleven components of a typical proposal, and tips for making each proposal stand out among competing proposals.
Pat Richter, MPA has worked for both large and small nonprofit organizations and foundations for over twenty years. As a consultant working with a national firm as well as free-lancing, Pat has helped her clients in the areas of proposal writing, strategic planning, research and other types of technical assistance. Proposal writing expertise is enhanced by her experience developing and administering funding guidelines for several foundations. She has developed successful proposals leading to substantial funding from government as well as corporate and private foundations.
Early Registration:
Payment eligible for early registration is due by June 10, 2009.
Confirmations:
Due to the volume of registrations, confirmations will not be issued.
Cancellation Policy:
No refund can be made for cancellation seven or fewer working days before the event or for no-shows. Cancellations more than seven working days before a workshop will result in a refund less a $15.00 cancellation fee. Requests for refunds must be received in writing.
Disclaimer:
The University reserves the right to cancel or modify any workshop for any reason. Registrants will be notified and full refunds will be issued if there is a cancellation.
Most Programs Will Provide:
- 6 CEUs
- 6 Psychology CEs
- 6 Education Hours
- 6 CASAC Training Hours
Credentialing Information and Continuing Education:
- Social Work
- CASAC
- Psychology
- Education
- Nursing
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are given through the New York State Chapter of the NASW.
CASAC Training Hours: Program information has been submitted for approval to the New York State Office of Addiction and Substance Abuse Services Education and Training for credits toward credentialing or recredentialing.
CE Credits for Psychologists: Adelphi University is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education credits for psychologists. Adelphi University maintains responsibility for the program and its content. To apply for CE credits, contact Marge Burgard at 516.877.4835 and present your Certificate of Attendance. There is a $10 processing charge. Attendance at the entire conference is required. No partial credit is given.
Nursing Contact Hours: Adelphi University School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association's Council on Continuing Education in Nursing by the American Nurses Credential Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Should you require disability accommodations, please email DSS@adelphi.edu at least 72 hours before the event. Should you require ASL interpreting, seven days’ notice is required.
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