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• Improve clinical practice in working with traumatized individuals and families
• Learn treatment approaches and the theories behind them
• Understand dynamics of trauma treatment within various populations
• Learn the style of using a phase-related approach to treatment for survivors of trauma
• Develop a context for understanding the numerous levels of impact that trauma carries
• Create a framework for understanding clients’ experiences from a trauma-informed perspective
• Train practitioners in evidence-based practices that will help start or support the healing process from traumatic experiences

Who Should Attend

• Mental Health Professionals with an advanced degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Clinicians who are currently working in the field
• Clinicians who are currently working in a related field and want to incorporate trauma-informed practices

Why You Should Attend

• Gain skills that will affect the lives of every client you serve
• Change  the way you think about therapy and healing
• Gain insight and advanced skill base
• Add to  your ‘tool’ bag
• Learn new techniques and understand the theory behind them.
• Leave with techniques that can be applied immediately
• Learn to deal with clients’ treatment-resistant struggles

Program Components
Participants must attend 24 seminars and 5 workshops

Core Seminars:  The Core Seminar is an ongoing course that focuses on various theories of trauma treatment as well as many aspects of assessment, diagnosis and treatment.  The Core Seminar will be taught by a lead instructor and a  team of additional  instructors

Integrative Seminars: The Integrative Seminar is ian ongoing case conference/consultation that immediately follows the Core Seminar and is led by a senior clinician.  Participants will bring case material from their own practice experience to help understand and synthesize the knowledge gained throughout the program.

The  Core/Integrative Seminars will meet as one class on Tuesday evenings for three hours approximately two -  three times  a month from September through June

Admission Requirements

1. Proof of degree, i.e., copy of transcript or diploma from an advanced degree program in social work, mental health, or another human services discipline
2. Current résumé
3. 2 letters of recommendation from a supervisor or colleague who is familiar with your work
4. Personal statement

Certificate Requirements
The Certificate of Completion will be awarded at the end of the program.  There are 24 three-hour evening sessions and 5 full-day trainings (6 hours each)


Core/Integrative Seminar and Workshop Location
Adelphi University, Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
Total Required Hours - 102

Required Seminars Curriculum and Dates:
September 22, 2009 Introduction to Phase Related Framework
September 29, 2009 Neurobiology and Trauma
October 20, 2009 Neurobiology and Trauma
October 27, 2009 Complex Trauma
November 10, 2009 Overview of EBP in Trauma Assessment and Treatment
November 24, 2009 Attachment and Trauma
December 8, 2009 Dissociation
December 22, 2009 Childhood Trauma: Working with Parents in the Treatment of Traumatized Children

January 5, 2010 Working with the Traumatized Child
January 12, 2010 ARC: Intervention with Traumatized Youth
January 26, 2010 CBT
February 9, 2010 Trauma in Specialized Populations
February 23, 2010 Phase One:Stabilization and Symptom Reduction-Acute Trauma
March 2, 2010 Stabilization: Physiological and Body-Oriented Strategies
March 16, 2010 Phase Two: Assessment and Treatment of Dissociation, Disorganization and Dissociative Identity Disorder
March 30, 2010 Treatment of Returning Veterans – Exposure Therapy
April 13, 2010 Trauma Processing: Use of Narrative Techniques
April 20, 2010 Trauma and Memory
April 27, 2010 EMDR in Trauma Processing
May 4, 2010 Phase Three: Rehabilitation and Integration – The Emergence of Self
May 18, 2010 Termination in Trauma Treatment
May 25, 2010 Post-Traumatic Growth
June 8, 2010 Integrative Seminar
June 22, 2010 Integrative Seminar
Total of 24 Seminars, 72 hours

REQUIRED Workshops and Dates:
Required workshops are on Fridays.  9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Adelphi University Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Ave., Garden City, 11530

October 15, 2009 Daniel Siegel, M.D. "Mindsight and Integration: The Heart of Parenting and the Core of Healing Trauma" More Info...
January 22, 2010 Peter D’Amico "Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy"
February 5, 2010 Sujata Warrier "Cultural Context of Violence Against Women"
April 9, 2010 Michael DeFalco "Returning Veterans"
June 4, 2010 Pilar Hernandez-Wolfe Ph.D. "Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resiliency"
Total of 5 workshops, 30 Credit Hours

For workshop descriptions visit http://socialwork.adelphi.edu/conted


About the Seminar Faculty
Linda Reilly M.ED., M.S.W. is a licensed clinical social worker. She was the Coordinator of the Kantor Bereavement and Trauma Center at North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center where her practice focused on the treatment of traumatized children and their families including the victims of abuse, violence, and survivors of suicide. She has received trauma specific training at the Justice Institute in Boston and National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) in NYC. She completed NY State OMH Trauma Focused CBT,  and is a trained EMDR practitioner. 

Michael DeFalco, Psy.D.  is  the Program Director of Adult Services at the Holliswood Hospital and Director of their Recovery From Traumatic Stress and Military Wellness Programs.  Dr. DeFalco is also Director of Military Services for the Liberty Homeland Support Network. Dr.DeFalco has worked for over ten years providing treatment and development treatment programs for children and adults affected by traumatic stress, depression and other mental health issues.

Sandy Wolkoff
Sandra Radzanower Wolkoff is a licensed clinical social and currently a doctoral candidate at Adelphi University. She is Director of the Marks Family Right from the Start 0-3+ Center of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center where she also directs Training and Consultation Services. 

Ms. Wolkoff, editor of two books and author of over a dozen articles, has just completed her Fellowship for Leaders of the 21st Century at the National Center of Infants, Toddlers and their Families, Zero to Three, in Washington D.C. She has presented nationally on clinical issues related to maternal depression and infant attachment as well as professional development for practitioners.

Tricia Joyce, D.S.W.  is an Associate Professor at Adelphi University School of Social Work. She received her B.A. from St. John’s College, and her M.S.W. and D.S.W. degrees from Hunter College School of Social Work/CUNY. Dr. Joyce has published and presented her work both nationally and internationally, and her fields of expertise include child sexual abuse, trauma, group work, and mental health. She has worked in a child abuse treatment program and inpatient psychiatric units with children, adolescents, and their families. Her additional interests include mothers of sexually abused children, psychoanalytic theory, professionals’ constructions of clients, intergenerational aspects of trauma, and the social process of treatment planning in agency practice.

Peter D’Amico Ph.D. ABPP is a child and family Psychologist. Dr. D'Amico is the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychology at Schneider Children’s & Zucker Hillside Hospitals and the Alliance for School Mental Health. He is an Associate Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Director of Child Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Dr. D'Amico has obtained specialty board certification in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology and his research interests are in the area of disseminating evidence based treatments for children, adolescents and families, both internalizing and externalizing treatments.

Tara Bulin L.C.S.W. is the clinical coordinator for the Recovery From Traumatic Stress Program at The Holliswood Hospital.  Ms. Bulin has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults recovering from the effects of traumatic stress.  She utilizes evidenced based practice techniques in her treatment with individuals afflicted with posttraumatic stress disorder and other issues related to complex trauma.  She is a doctoral candidate at the Adelphi University School of Social Work and is currently working on her doctoral dissertation on the subject of complex trauma and posttraumatic growth. She is also an adjunct professor in the Master of Social Work Program at Adelphi University, and she has a strong background in research design, methodology, and implementation. Ms. Bulin maintains an active private practice in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties.

Mark Dworkin, LCSW has practiced EMDR since 1993. He began working with traumatized veterans in 1975 while working for the Bronx VA Medical Center, he now specializes in treating survivors of chronic relational trauma. He is an EMDR Institute Facilitator. He is the author of EMDR and the Relational Imperative: “The Therapeutic Relationship in EMDR Treatment”.

Roni Berger Ph.D. LCSW was born and raised in Israel.  She holds a BSW, MSW and Ph.D. frm the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Diploma in Psychotherapy from Tel Aviv Medical School.  Dr. Berger serves as a Professor at Adelphi University, a consultant to various organizations and holds a private practice.  Her field of expertise include families, specifically stepfamilies and non-traditional families, immigrants, posttraumatic growth and group work.

Registration
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, but class size is limited, so send in your application soon.

	Download the registration form (PDF 44KB) and fax to 516.877.4392 with a note indicating that the check will be received by day of workshop.
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	Download the registration form (PDF 44KB) and mail along with appropriate registration fee to:

Marlene Scheer
Adelphi University
School of Social Work
P.O. Box 701
One South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

Please be sure to include:

• Application Fee
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Proof of degree and Professional License
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

Program Fees
Nonrefundable Application Fee: $15*
Program Cost: $3300
One half due at first seminar September 22: $1650
Second half due January 5, 2010: $1650

Online payment information:website for trauma certificate
check can be mailed or  given to Seminar Instructor on dates above.


Credentialing Information
This program has been submitted for approval for a total of  continuing education/training hours.  72 Seminar Hours and 36 Workshop Hours

Social Work CEU’s 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 towards earning or recredentialing.

Nursing Contact Hours:  Adelphi University School of Nursing is a provider of continuing nursing education approved by  the New York State Nurses Association’s Council on Continuing Education in Nursing and by the American Nurses Credential Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Educators may receive education hours at the discretion of their individual school. Visit: www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/researcheres/175

Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the end of each required workshop.


Directions to Adelphi

http://www.adelphi.edu/visitors/directions.php