The Adler Graduate School

Spring 2008 Friday Workshop Series

The Adler Graduate School announces its spring 2008 Friday workshop series to provide training for area professionals.  These workshops are aimed at counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, consultants, and teachers.  These are excellent workshops at an excellent price!

Each workshop is taught by a highly experienced area professional.  Cost is $99.00 per workshop ($65.00 for Adler alumni and students).  Workshops run Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  These workshops are not preapproved for CEUs, though we provide verification of participation.  Depending on the topic and your licensing board, workshops may qualify for continuing education.

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January 25
Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies: Helping Couples, Families, and Organizations

The Creative Conflict Resolution Process (CCRP) has been used to train more than 4,000 individuals.  It is based in Adlerian psychology and utilizes a model comprised of interlocking skills to help couples, families, and organizations more appropriately solve conflicts.  Look forward to meaningful input, review, and use of concrete techniques, as well as interactive and active learning.  This thought out and well-traveled resolution process is practical and fits both the world of counseling and OD.  Come and expand your toolbox.

Workshop Presenter:  John Reardon, MA

February 8
Integrative Psychotherapy: Where Body and Soul Transform Mind

Health care in the 21st century is being influenced by a growing interest in complimentary medicine and spiritual practices.  Professionals who seek to integrate these approaches into their practice can find themselves working in the "grey" area between psychotherapy as it is traditionally practiced or understood and psychotherapy that incorporates alternative methods.  This workshop: 1) explores the differences between traditional and integrative practice; 2) presents a viable model for integrative practice; and 3) examines an ethical framework that can be applied to decisions about when and how to use an integrative model.

Workshop Presenter:  Jean Chagnon, PhD, LP

March 14
Diversity 101: A New Perspective on an Old Problem

This workshop is designed to help us look at “diversity” from a different angle.  The systems and institutions that oppress people are not our fault.  However, we must take responsibility to dismantle ineffective systems in order to build equity for all.  We must move from looking at diversity to moving toward cultural competence in our organizations.

Workshop Presenter:  Andre Koen

April 4
Asperger Syndrome:  Characteristics, Treatment, and Support through the Lifespan

Why is Asperger Syndrome suddenly so prevalent?  What are the right interview questions?  How can I help someone I know with their Asperger Syndrome?  This workshop will explore the complex and fascinating condition of Asperger Syndrome.  

Individuals attending this workshop will: 1) learn the many facets of Asperger Syndrome and why the condition effects individuals in a myriad of ways ; 2) learn ways to make effective and accurate assessment and diagnosis; and 3) learn strategies and techniques for treatment and support for children, teens (their parents), and adults on the autism spectrum.  

Workshop Presenter:  Mitch Leppicello, MSW, LICSW

April 25
Visually Revealing Relational Dynamics

As therapeutic collaborators, our role as therapists is to reveal that which is unknown and bring it into the known for our clients.  This experiential workshop will explore a variety of active and visual techniques that bring forward the unseen dynamics that occur between people as well as within people.   The concepts of systemic functioning, differentiation of self, and the holistic nature of the individual will be highlighted.  Slowing down and becoming more mindful of each therapeutic moment will be explored.  Come and cultivate inspiration to get more active, visual, and mindful with your clients.  

Workshop Presenter:  Jana Goodermont, MA, LMFT

May 9
Incorporating Complementary Spiritual Healing Techniques into Psychotherapy

In this workshop, participants learn practical techniques that have been part of the ancient healing arts for centuries. On the cutting edge of psychotherapy is how to apply these techniques with clients to aid symptom relief, as well as promote breakthroughs. All of these techniques are especially helpful for healing trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. During this workshop, participants are introduced to the Vedic Chakra system, spiritual grounding techniques, Qi Gong, and basic energy work.

Workshop Presenter:  Jere Truer, MA, LICSW

Logistics:

• We would like to receive payment no later than five (5) days in advance.  We need to plan for seating.  Each workshop is limited to 25 participants.  To give you an idea of location, the Adler Graduate School is located just north of 494 about 2 miles west of the Mall of America (very easy to find).

• Workshops start at 9:00 a.m. and run until 4:00 p.m.  Lunch (on your own) is 12:00-1:00.  All workshop materials are provided.

• Though we do not submit the Adler Graduate School workshops to the state licensing boards for CEU preapproval (i.e., BBHT, MFT, Social Work), we give participants a certificate that can be used toward CEUs.  In most cases, licensing boards enthusiastically accept Adler Graduate School workshops for CEUs.  However, please know that we cannot guarantee this.

• Registration confirmation and directions are e-mailed to participants three (3) days prior to the workshop.

• Checks and credit card charges are processed on the day of the workshop.

• Mail registration and payment to:              
  Roger Ballou
  Adler Graduate School
  1550 East 78th Street
  Richfield, MN  55423

• Questions?                                                      Call 612-861-7554 (extension 109)

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