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 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
Email: forest.view@uhsinc.com
Phone: 616.957.2540, 800.949.8439, ext. 201
Please limit your seminar RSVPs to five (5) individuals per organization.
If Forest Hills 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 your 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 SPRING 2010
***ALL SESSIONS FOR SPRING 2010 ARE CLOSED DUE TO FULL CAPACITY REACHED***
Maternal Depression and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Matthew Clark, PsyD, Clark Institute
This presentation will discuss the immediate effect of a mother’s flat affects and lack of interaction with her child and the future results of this compromised relationship and interactions caused by maternal depression. Emphasizing the importance of treating maternal mental health for future development of early childhood social and emotional growth will be presented, along with maternal mental health as a preventative tool for the positive growth in children and their future roles will be stressed.
***CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER***
***WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN FALL 2010***
Neurofeedback with Attachment Disorders
Joseph Kohley, LMSW, CAAC, CCS
An overview of adjunctive Neurofeedback Services in children with Attachment Disorders will be presented through a live demonstration. Participants will learn how Neurofeedback works and its benefits to families struggling with children with Attachment Disorders.
The Very Real Complications of Teen Pregnancy: Panel Presentation
This Panel Presentation will include differentiation of the various Perinatal Mood Disorders and best practice therapy strategies. Content will be pertinent for providers serving pregnant and postpartum teen and minority women. It will also include how mental health practitioners can recognize, assess, and help new mothers and families through this complex illness. Our panel will explore the many support services available in West Michigan. Panel members include:
Nancy Renn CNM-Teen Support
Marguerite Morgan PhD-Strong Beginnings-African American Support
Misty Callanan LLMSW- Cherry Street Health Services -Hispanic Support
Nancy Roberts RN CCE-Spectrum Health PPD Support Program
Remi Rapiki MSW-Therapy Approaches
Treatment of the Detached Child
Phillip D. Hamberg LMSW, LMFT
The detached child is becoming more the norm in therapy today. This child struggles with body image, self esteem, relationships, impulse control, and myriad of fears. This workshop addresses these important issues and suggests ways to treat each of these problems within a therapeutic framework.
Teenagers in a Blended Family: The Parent Trap
Dorothy Berg, PhD, LP, MFT, CAC-R North Kent Guidance Services
This workshop is designed to help you understand the dynamics that occur within blended families and how to address these and related issues within your scope of practice. It is especially important to know how to intervene when teenagers are involved. Psychoeducational material about the blended family and specific treatment steps to manage these dynamics will be presented
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