Join Forest View Hospital as we continue our series of educational seminars focusing on child and adolescent issues. Kent Intermediate School District will continue to host the Breakfast 'N Learn Series in 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
Email: forest.viewevents@uhsinc.com
Phone: 616.957.2540, 800.949.8439, ext. 201
Please limit your seminar RSVPs to the current event only and cancel if you cannot attend.

If Forest Hills Public Schools are closed due to weather, the Breakfast ’N Learn Seminar will be cancelled.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• ATTENDANCE RULES

  Attendance to the entire event is required.  You must sign in at the beginning and sign out at the ending of the seminar.  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
Education Services Center
2930 Knapp NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Directions

SEMINARS 2012

JANUARY 11, 2012
Postponed

February 8, 2012
Conflict Resolution Part 1
Sue Verduin-Miller, LMSW

Susan Verduin-Miller has developed, refined and practiced a method of conflict resolution over 20 years of working with children as a school social worker. She uses an approach to communication developed in Imago Therapy and will demonstrate a conflict resolution process that creates and uses empathy. It is a method of working with children to create an empathic, non-defensive atmosphere in which they will learn the essential elements of conflict resolution. The seminar participants will have a deeper understanding of the role of brain functioning during conflict and resolution. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn how to teach this process to groups of children and will be able to experience this approach through role-play. 

March 14, 2012
Conflict Resolution Part II, Beyond Bully Prevention
Sue Verduin-Miller, LMSW

Using the Conflict Resolution process presented in February, participants will learn the process of interviewing victims, incorporating bystanders, and developing empathetic understanding with them. The process of addressing bullies after the victims and bystanders are empowered as well as the ongoing support needed to maintain gains and safety will be presented. Using the same approach as listed above.

April 11, 2012
Psychosocial Treatment for Pediatric Weight Management
Kimberly Slendak, LMSW, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Adele Cadieux, PsyD, Pediatric Psychologist/Healthy Weight Center Psychologist, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. In 2008, it was reported one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. It is estimated if changes are not implemented, the children of today will be the first generation that is not expected to outlive their parents due to the effects of being overweight or obese. Treatment for these children is beyond telling them and their families to "eat healthy and move more." The causes of childhood obesity are numerous and treatment must be geared towards addressing as many of the causes as possible, including psychosocial factors and barriers. Learn how you can make an impact on psychosocial treatment for pediatric weight management.

May 9, 2012
Child and Adolescent ADHD
Dean College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University

Dr. Rappley will discuss how many aspects of research in ADHD complements what we have learned about brain development from early life through young adult years. Studies in behavioral aspects of ADHD, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging and genetics converge to highlight the importance of dopaminergic pathways and anatomic centers of the brain in understanding ADHD.

All seminars will be at Kent ISD in the Grand Room