A series of one-day seminars for licensed professional counselors and others who provide mental health services. Continuing education credits given.
Assessing and Treating Clients with Eating Disorders Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in the Counseling Profession Therapy Outside the Box: Group Exercises, Storytelling and Icebreakers Understanding the Needs of 21st Century Families Working with Families through Divorce
Assessing and Treating Clients with Eating Disorders CLOSED
Provides expert guidance in assessing and working with individuals with eating disorders. Topics covered include: Understanding the many faces of eating disorders, identifying co-occurring conditions and how they impact treatment plans, therapeutic techniques for long term management, the role of the extended family in the treatment, and resources available.
Instructor: Connie Lee Hayes
9:00 am – 4:30 pm 1 Saturday May 3 Location: Withers House Fee: $99
Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in the Counseling Profession
A fast-paced, interesting workshop which incorporates video vignettes and case histories throughout the day in a variety of settings where counselors may be expected to report to officials (police, DSS, etc.) when encountering legal and ethical dilemmas. Some of the areas touched will include internet dilemmas, abuse and criminal issues, dual relationship issues and boundary violations. An Ethical Decision-Making Model will also be discussed; legal issues will be spotlighted, with tips on risk management.
Instructor: Barbara Melton, M.Ed., LPC
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 1 Friday March 7 Location: Withers House Fee: $99
Therapy Outside the Box: Group Exercises, Storytelling and Icebreakers
An interactive workshop that will expose you to a variety of activities which can best be utilized in groups (for children and/or adults) to enhance their empathy, communication and cooperative skillS. These activities can also be used in a variety of ways for your own purposes – as icebreakers for classes, lead-ins to presentations or workshops, etc.
Instructor: Barbara Melton
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 1 Friday April 4 Location: Withers House Fee: $99
Understanding the Needs of 21st Century Families
The reality is that the families of Ozzie and Harriet or Cliff and Claire Huckstable are things of the past with statistics showing that less than 50% of children under 18 today will spend their entire life with both biological parents. This seminar will explore the needs of modern families, discuss how our nation’s children are being raised in "non-traditional families" and the impact this cultural shift has had on individuals and our society at large.
Instructor: Helen Wheeler, Clinical Counselor, director and founder of the Center for Families
9:00 am - 3:00 pm 1 Thursday February 7 Location: Withers House Fee: $99
Working With Families Through Divorce
Focuses on building skills in working with families through divorce, uncoupling, and co-parenting/step-parenting. Participants will learn to understand the emotional challenges clients face and what strategies work during this transition; the impact on children of the grief and loss associated with split families, and what parents can do to minimize the negative consequences moving forward. Ideal for social workers, ministers, and caregivers.
Instructor: Connie Lee Hayes, LPC, NCC, Psychotherapist, Mediator and Parent Coordinator in Mecklenburg County.
9:00 am - 4:30 pm 1 Saturday April 26 Location: Withers House Fee: $99
