Join Forest View Hospital as we continue our series of educational seminars focusing on child and adolescent issues. This year, Kent Intermediate School District has graciously offered to host these educational offerings in the Grand Room of the Education Services Center located at 2930 Knapp NE in Grand Rapids, MI.

Therapists, counselors, social workers, MH practitioners, physicians, school social workers and guidance counselors are encouraged to attend. There is no cost to attend and a free continental breakfast will be served.

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION
616.957.2540, 800.949.8439, ext. 201 or email forest.view@uhsinc.com
Please limit your seminar RSVPs to five (5) individuals per organization.
If the Grand Rapids Public Schools are closed due to weather, the Breakfast
’N Learn Seminar will be cancelled.

ATTENDANCE RULES
Attendance to the entire 2 hours is required.  You must sign in at beginning and ending of seminar, plus provide license number. Certificates will be provided upon verification of attendance.

2nd Wednesday of Every Month
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m
Kent Intermediate School District – Grand Room
Education Services Center
2930 Knapp NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Directions

SEMINARS FALL 2008

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
Mom, Do I Have to Go to Counseling?  Utilizing Experiential Activities in Traditional Settings
Joseph R. Sanok, MA. LLP, LPC, NCC
Child & Family Psychological Services
Synopsis:  This seminar is a follow-up to the previous Experiential Activities in Traditional
Settings.  Participants will receive an overview of experiential theory and learning styles,
be provided new activities to implement in family therapy, and understand resources to
further develop experiential therapeutic skills.

OCTOBER 8, 2008
The Impact of the Neurodevelopment System on Learning and Mental Health
Julie Billett, MSN, NP, Educational Therapist
Integrative Educational Partners, LLC
Synopsis: Participants will learn about developmental coordination disorder
(Dyspraxia), how dysfunction of the left or right hemisphere of the brain affects
learning and mental health, and how to develop the weaker brain hemisphere so that
both sides work together to improve sensory, motor and day-to-day functions.

NOVEMBER 12, 2008
Relational Aggression
Linda Zilka Morton, MSW, ACSW
Human Resources Associates, PC
Synopsis: Participants will learn the basics of relational aggression, the role of
depression in relational aggression, the role of self-esteem in relational aggression,
and how to utilize conflict resolution skills to decrease aggression.

DECEMBER 10, 2008
Making the Peace
Cara Harvey, MA
Forest Hills Central High School
Synopsis:  Participants will be provided with an overview of the “Making the Peace”
program, how the program is implemented for high school or middle school students,
what is involved in the program, and how to get community involvement.