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NCFR has approved the following meetings, conferences, workshops, courses and trainings for CFLE continuing education credits.
Mental Health Association in Maui County - Brown Bag Lunch Series
Are you looking for a lively lunch? The Mental Health Association of Maui presents a "Brown Bag Lunch" series of educational programs. All events are free and open to the public. Tuesdays at Noon at the J. Walter Cameron Center. Approved for 1 contact hour/.1 CEU's
Contact: Colleen Moshe Wallace - colleenmh9@yahoo.com
May20, 2008 - Kupuna sharing about their experiences.
"Kupuna Raising and Caring for Their Mo'opuna (Grandchildren) 2 contact hours/.2 CEU's
July 1, 2008 - Stephen Potter, Former Social Security Public Affiars Specialist
"Secrets of Getting Approved for Social Security"
August 5, 2008 - David Johnston, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
"Laughter"
September 9, 2008 - Kelly Bass, Ph.D. - Psychology and Pharmacology
"Anxiety"
April 30-May 2, 2008 - "2008 Conference: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Excellence Across Systems of Care - Promoting Care of Individuals wit ADD/ADHD" - University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
Sponsored by: The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies in coooperation with Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Objective:To bring together a multidisciplinary group of experts to share their research adn interventions on ADD/ADHD and practitioners to share their best practices. Approved for 12 contact hours/1.2 CEUs.
Contact: Penny Williamson, Program Assistant - pwilliamson@ccs.ua.edu
May 7, 2008 - "Lessons from the Field: Intergenerational Consequences of Attachment - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus - Minneapolis, MN
Sponsored by Center for Excellence in Children's Mental Health at the University of Minnesota.
Objective: To provide human services professionals, social workers, educators and parents with an understanding of the intergenerational consequences of attachment and the role of attachment in affect regulation and mental health issues of children. Approved for 3 contact hours/.3 CEUs.
Contact: Ellen Lepinski, Associate Program Coor. - lepin008@umn.edu
May 19-22, 2008 - "Prevent Child Abuse America: 2008 National Conference" - Milwaukee, WI
Sponsored by The Institute for Continuing Education
Approved for 22 contact hours/2.2 CEU's
Contact: Linda C. Lakeman, Director - instconted@aol.com
July 2-5, 2008 - Smart Marriages 12th Annual Conference - Hilton San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
For Marriage Educators, Counselors, Clergy, Social Workers, Family Life Educations, Therapists, Policy Makers, Family Advocates, Teachers, and the Public. The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education, LLC, is dedicated to expand the availability of marriage and family education. CMFCE serves as a clearinghouse to help couples find course; identify training opportunities for professionals and lay persons; and connect those with an interest in the ongoing development of the field. Subscribe to the FREE e-newsletter; list your course in the Directory; or receive a conference brochure at www.smartmarriages.com or 5310 Belt Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20015. Conference approved for 24 Contact Hours, 2.4 CEUs CFLE credit. Additional credits available for optional banquets, pre and post conferences.
Parent Educator Training
Practical Parent Education's Initial Parent Educator Training is designed to give participants a comprehensive set of skills in two and a half days of interactive fun. Practical application and practice are joined with theory and research. Their web site is www.practicalparent.org. Contact information is ppe@pisd.edu.
ETR Associates/Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
ETR is a private non-profit health education promotion organization based in Santa Cruz, California. We are known for our state-of-the-art programs, professional training, and research in the area of adolescent pregnancy prevention as well as for our publications and our clearinghouse services.
Re CAPP provides practical tools and information to effectively reduce sexual risk-taking behaviors. Teachers and Health Educators will find up-to-date, evaluated programming materials to help with their work with teens. We want to serve as a bridge between front line educators and the researchers who are analyzing how educational and youth development programs can best make an impact on the rate of teen pregnancy. We want to help make your efforts to reduce teen pregnancy as effective as possible.
Their web site is www.etr.org/recap/aches/index.htm
You can contact them at regina@etr.org or call 831-438-4060 ext 162
Imago Relationship Therapy - Clinical Training/Couples Therapy
Pasadena Institute for Relationships-Altadena, CA
The clinical training program offers psychotherapists the opportunity to learn the theory, techniques, and application of Imago Relationship Therapy in order to work more effectively with couples in their practice. The clinical training program leading to certification in Imago Relationship Therapy consists of 96 hours of training. The hours are usually divided into three weeks of 32 hours each. For further information contact Bruce Crapuchettes, Ph.D. at 626-798-5242. Approved for 91 contact hours or 9 CEU's CFLE credits.
Bruce Crapuchettes, Ph.D.
Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution - Divorce and Child Custody Mediation Certificate - Online Course
Divorce and child custody mediation is perhaps the fastest growing field within the mediation profession. This eight week course begins with an overview of the field of family dispute resolution followed by an exploration of family systems theory and development. Issues of children are covered, including how divorce affects kids, how to negotiate parenting plans, and how to actually work with children and teens in mediation. The course presents legal and financial issues of divorce including how to work with attorneys and how to help couples with asset division. Special issues such as domestic violence, mental health concerns, and child abuse are also covered. Mediation skills specific to divorce mediation and an overview of non-divorce cases such as lesbian and gay relationship dissolutions, pre-nuptials, teen parent issues, and grandparents in medication, conclude this course. Check out our website at www.advanced-resoltuion.com. For further information contact Dana Sednek, Director of Admissions at 303-443-7930. Approved for 38 contact hours or 3.8 CEIs. Dana Sednek, Director of Admissions.
ROPER Online Learning
ROPER Online Learning offers continuing education and development to parent educators and family professionals. Both basic curricula and research updates are accessible on the Internet at the website of the Center for Parent Education at the University of North Texas at http://ww.cpe.unt.edu/. Online Learning is a project of Texas ROPER, the Texas Registry of Parent Educator Resources, developed through a partnership between the Children's Trust Fund of Texas, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and the UNT Center for Parent Education.
ROPER Online Learning modules present continuing education options ranging from two to ten contact hours. Parent educators may access modules on their own schedule, with the option of stopping work at any time and "bookmarking" their place. Parent educators can test their knowledge in a section called "Self-Assessment" and submit the score to ROPER for a Certificate of Completion of the online module.
ROPER Online Learning Modules 1 (10 hours) and 2 (2 hours): Developmental Stages of Parenting and Family Life address typical transitions for parents and families as well as strategies for parent educators who work with them. The curriculum reflects many components of the Core Knowledge and Skills, which identifies ten major areas of knowledge family professionals need. Designed around seven "Building Blocks," Module 1 includes topics such as infant temperament, parenting styles, life in "blended" or step families, launching young adults, grandparenting, and families in later life. New research on infant brain development is highlighted, along with other research updates. The Module also discusses modern trends in American family life including grandparent-headed households, boomerang households (adult children returning to parents' homes), and effects of increased longevity on families in later life. The Module includes video clips and interactive forums for participation by users. Designed around seven “Building Blocks,” Module 2 references research topics such as life in “blended” or step families, launching young adults, grand parenting, and families in later life. New research on infant brain development is highlighted as well as modern trends in American family. Module #2 serves as a review and update for advanced users.
Modules 3 (4 hours) and 4 (2 hours), Pro gram Evaluation and Introduction to Statistics, address types of evaluation for parent educators who work with families. Designed around four “Building Blocks,” Module 3 includes topics such as focus groups, computer evaluation, who should conduct an evaluation, using statistics, surveys, and needs assessment., along with other research updates. In Online Learning Module 4, Program Evaluation, users must post messages to four (4) online Forums in response to questions in application scenarios.
For more information contact: Dr. Arminta L. Jacobson, CFLE, Director, Center for Parent Education at parenting@unt.edu or 1-888-662-7457.
Study Credit
CFLEs can now earn continuing education credit through a web-based program called Study Credit. Study Credit provides continuing education for Christian Counselors. CFLEs and other professionals can choose from a list of approved books and complete a corresponding quiz. Information including a list of approved books is available through the Study Credit website, www.studycredit.com. CFLEs can earn up to 40 of the 100 continuing education credits needed to renew their designation through Study Credit. For more information contact studycredit@carolina.rr.com
Training Family Educators - My Way to OUR WAY
Training is designated for those involved in family conflict prevention and resolution (CPR) and who want to help family members take ownership in resolving their own problems. As a result of taking this workshop, Mediators, Counselors, Therapists, and Coaches become Approved Providers of "My Way to OUR WAY." In order to become an Approved Provider of the client-based Activity Book, this workshop training is required. Approved for 6 hours/.6 CEUs. Activity Book availabe on www.myway2ourway.com
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