Relationship Work: Keeping Passion Alive
	6 Clinical CEUs
	May 23, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club Dining Room at Magill Commons
	$98

Working through domestic problems often dominates therapy. Therapists strive to understand clients’ symptoms, relational patterns, family of origin issues, power struggles, and how they negotiate the tasks of daily living. The passionate life of the individual or couple often gets left out of the conversation. How do clients keep passion alive in the midst of a stressful domestic life? As therapists do we dare to have conversations with our clients relating to desire, passion and sex? How do we negotiate this often taboo and especially private area of client and couple life? In this interactive workshop you will: Learn how to assess passion; Increase your comfort with talking about sexuality in all its variation; and Examine societal and cultural messages about sexuality and their impact on a client’s erotic life.

Ruth Goldsmith, MSW, LCSW,  specializes in the art of talking about sex. As a Sexuality Educator for the past 18 years and a Psychotherapist for the past ten, she has sought to increase clients’ comfort with their sexual selves and to facilitate therapists’ ability to address clients’ sexual issues. Ms. Goldsmith has presented continuing education workshops about sexuality and couples, adolescent sexuality, and “Chimera” self defense for women, to organizations throughout the state of New Jersey, including the NASW annual conference. Ms. Goldsmith was a group facilitator with the Human Sexuality Program, aka “Sex Week”, at the UMDNJ Medical School and an adjunct faculty at Rutgers University, conducting the course, “How to Teach HIV Education.” This fall she is teaching “Clinical Social Work Practice” in the Rutgers MSW program. Ms. Goldsmith is currently a candidate at the Center for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey and runs a private practice in Somerville, NJ where she works with adults, adolescents, and couples.

	Conducting an Integrated Bio Psycho-social Assessment for Co-occurring Disorders
	6 Clinical CEUs
	May 28, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club at Magill Commons, Room 107
	$98

Co-occurring Disorders is the expectation rather than the exception. This workshop will focus on techniques and strategies for interviewing and gathering information from the client necessary to diagnose or to rule out co-occurring disorders utilizing the bio-psycho-social assessment. Without identifying a client with a co-occurring disorder, positive treatment outcomes are effected, the GAF is artificially higher, as well as the Level of Functioning. An accurate assessment is necessary in order to develop a treatment plan that meets the client’s needs.

Charles H. Wuth, LCSW,  has over thirty years of clinical, supervisory, and training experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at Monmouth University, teaching Social Work and the Military Family, and Social Work Practice with Groups. He is employed by the Mental Health Association of NJ as a trainer and workforce development coordinator. Mr. Wuth has also published in the field of DUI treatment, and is active in teaching and training in the DUI, co-occurring disorders, and mental health fields.

	Meaning-Centered Therapy as Effective Clinical Practice
	6 Clinical CEUs CEUs
	June 04, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club Dining Room at Magill Commons
	$98

“My life has no meaning”- “I’m so bored”—“I know what I need to do, but I can’t do it”- “I feel lost”—Corrosive boredom, lack of personal incentive, feelings of emptiness and meaninglessness in life are all common issues clients bring to therapy. The governing principle of Logotherapy (The Greek word "logos" interpreted as "meaning”) address these issues through the challenge of finding  meaning in one’s life. This workshop will introduce the basic tenants of Logotherapy, Viktor Frankl’s (the founder of Logotherapy) philosophy and fundamental concepts for clinical application. Therapeutic techniques such as Paradoxical Intention, Dereflexion, and Socratic Dialogue / Modification of Attitudes will be presented in relation to the importance of promoting individual responsibility and the pursuit of purposeful living.

Lou Storey, MSW, LCSW, LCADC,  is a Certified Diplomate in Logotherapy. His practice, Meaningful Therapy Center, LLC is located in Red Bank, New Jersey. In addition to his clinical practice he is a group facilitator at The Cancer Support Center, teaches as an adjunct professor in the graduate social work school of Monmouth University and is an elected member of the Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification for the NASWNJ.

	Childbirth and Infant Feeding in the United States: Culture and Human Rights Issues
	6 Cultural Competence CEUs CEUs
	June 05, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club at Magill Commons, Rooms 108 & 109
	$98

C-section and labor induction rates continue to rise at an alarming rate in the United States. The maternal mortality rate is the highest it has been in decades and the infant mortality rate is one of the highest in the developed world. Our system does not support women in their efforts to breastfeed according to recommended guidelines. Many women are uninsured and do not receive proper prenatal care and low income families and individuals from ethnic minority groups are the most negatively impacted. What are the immediate and long-term implications of this for mothers, babies, families, and our communities?

Social Workers’ mandate to preserve families and protect children requires our attention to the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and their families. Social workers should be knowledgeable about the culture of childbirth and infant feeding in the U.S. and women and families have the right to make informed decisions regarding these concerns free from systemic barriers.

In this workshop, the culture of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and breast milk sharing and their implications will be discussed. A human rights approach to these issues using documents such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the WHO hierarchy of infant nutrition that support maternal/infant health, breastfeeding, and breast milk sharing will be examined.

Rebecca McCloskey, MSW, LCSWMSW, LCSW,  is a Specialist Professor at Monmouth University.  She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Seton Hall University and her master's degree in social work from The Ohio State University. She is a volunteer administrator for Human Milk for Human Babies, New Jersey Chapter.  Her areas of practice and activism include maternal and child health, informed consent and the rights of mothers and children related to childbirth and breastfeeding, community building through breast milk sharing, early intervention/developmental concerns of children aged 0-3 years, and chronic/life-threatening illness in children/adolescents.

	Managing Self in the Clinical Process
	6 Ethics CEUs CEUs
	June 06, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club Dining Room at Magill Commons
	$98

Although clinical work can be emotionally and physically draining, the good news is, it doesn’t have to be. By looking at patterns of anxious reactivity from a broader family systems perspective, an individual can gain greater self awareness and increase the ability to choose more thoughtful responses within work and family systems. This workshop addresses the value of recognizing one’s own reactivity in the clinical process and better managing it in order to be more of a resource to clients. Bowen family systems theory will be the framework in which these ideas will be presented. The first half of the workshop will be a mixture of lecture, video excerpts, and discussion. In the second half, there will be the opportunity to assess and identify markers of anxiety and emotional reactivity and discuss how these ideas apply to one’s clinical work.

Presented by The Princeton Family Center for Education, Inc., (PFCE), (www.princetonfamilycenter.org), a nonprofit educational institution teaching Bowen family systems theory to professionals, organizational leaders, and members of the general public. Courses and training programs are offered annually during the academic year and are held in the Princeton, New Jersey area. The fundamental assumption of this body of knowledge is that the human and the human family are a part of all nature on our planet. With knowledge from the natural sciences and an understanding of patterns of emotional forces that exist in all life forms, the concepts of Bowen theory guide thoughtful choices and responsible actions. Thus, Bowen theory provides the opportunity for principled direction for higher functioning for the individual, the family, and the organization.

Joan T. McElroy, LCSW, CADC and Lee S. Gardner, LCSW  are faculty members of the Princeton Family Center and also have private clinical practices in West Caldwell, NJ and Pennington, NJ respectively. Joan McElroy is also the Director of PFCE.

	Clinical Supervision in the Social Work Setting
	20 Clinical CEUs including 5 Ethics CEUs
	Wednesday, June 12 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Student Center, Carol Afflitto Conference Room Wednesday, June 19 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student Center, Carol Afflitto Conference Room Wednesday, June 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Student Center, Room 202A
	$325

This workshop will explore and discuss topics that pertain to supervision including how to prepare, knowing your supervision style, and what topics to discuss within a supervisor capacity. Ethics, legal issues, and your professional development will be examined. Participants will receive personality and management style testing.

Once completed, this class has been approved for the post graduate class on supervision needed for those that wish to supervise LSWs in need of supervision for their LCSW. This 3-day workshop can to be used for your CEUs for the next renewal year as 20 Clinical Hours and 5 Ethics. You may take this course prior to having your LCSW.

The workshop will be a working lunch on the last two days and no lunch will be served on the first day. In order to receive this certificate, attendees must be present for each day of the workshop.

Kelly Ward, PhD, LCSW, LCADC,  is currently an Associate Professor and the BSW Director at Monmouth University in the School of Social Work and is in private practice at Colts Neck Consulting Group. Throughout her career Dr. Ward has worked as a supervisor in both the administrative and clinical capacities and is currently listed in the NASW clinical supervision registry.

	Improving Communication When Working With Families
	6 Clinical CEUs CEUs
	June 14, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club at Magill Commons, Rooms 107 & 108
	$98

The idea of working with families can be challenging. This workshop will provide a theoretical framework for the process of working with families. Various communication techniques will be explored to assist participants in their practice setting. Specific parenting techniques will be discussed in order to help participants educate and role model for the parent/caregivers in their practice setting. Participants will gain a working knowledge of the techniques of doubling and role reversal; while various action methods to aid the practitioner in warming up to their own family dynamics, in order to prevent countertransference, will also be explored.

Lisa Hillman, MSW, LCSW, PAT,  is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Psychodramatist who has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in private practice, public schools and as a consultant. Lisa has lead hundreds of groups addressing such topics as social skills, decreasing anxiety, conflict resolution, etc. Lisa has presented nationally, and serves as a trainer at the collegiate level as well as at private schools. As a psychodramatist, Lisa uses sociodrama and psychodrama, which utilize action-oriented techniques. These non-threatening techniques prove to be very useful when working with challenging clients and groups.

* PAT provides 6 training hours towards psychodrama training in addition to the 6 CEU hours.

	Domestic Violence – Best Practices for Clinical Social Workers
	6 Clinical CEUs CEUs
	June 21, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club at Magill Commons, Rooms 107 & 108
	$98

If you are working with families, individuals, couples or children you are working with domestic violence. National statistics have found nearly one in every four women are beaten or raped by a partner during adulthood* and that over 15.5 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year.

Social workers play a crucial role in identifying families who are experiencing domestic violence. This interactive workshop will enhance your ability to assess risk, provide trauma-informed care and help survivors of domestic violence learn which legal and community resources are available to help protect themselves and their children from abuse.

Current best practices will be shared including:

• How to help survivors create safety plans for themselves and their children
• Creative strategies to reduce trauma symptoms and enhance coping skills
• Impact of domestic violence on children, visitation and custody
• Effective use of cognitive therapies with survivors of domestic violence
• Legal protections available for victims of domestic violence
• How to collaborate with domestic violence agencies
• Essential Resources including: PALS (Peace a Learned Solution) programs for children, Victims of Crime Compensation, and other supportive services

* The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2010 Summary Report. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Janet Lee, MSW, LCSW,  received her Masters of Social Work from Hunter College in New York City and has been a practitioner, supervisor and educator in the field of crisis response, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and elder abuse for over 25 years. She has repeatedly been chosen to present at the New Jersey Association of Domestic Violence Professionals Annual Conference and has experience training child welfare staff, medical professionals, law enforcement, court personnel and mental health professionals. Currently, Janet works as a Supervisor of Domestic Violence Support Groups at 180 Turning Lives Around where she developed and leads second stage trauma recovery support groups for survivors of domestic violence. In addition, Janet is a Field Instructor for the state-wide 2nd FLOOR Youth Helpline and an Adjunct Professor at the School of Social work at Monmouth University.

	Environment of Change: A "Green" Look at Culture
	6 Cultural Competence CEUs CEUs
	June 27, 2013
	9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
	The Club Dining Room at Magill Commons
	$98

Cultures are a manifestation of their environment. There is an interdependent link between diverse human populations and the planet. Through a deeper understanding of our values, our communities, and nature, we will identify points of intervention to improve the planetary health. The green movement will be used as a model for honoring diverse cultures. Using sociodrama and sociometry, we will gain awareness in the cultural values associated with environmental issues and develop tools for social change. This process can be applied toward client empowerment and advocacy. We look forward to an exciting experiential day of finding the power of connectedness and practice putting creative ideas into action.

Ron Collier, LCSW,  is a graduate of Barry University in Miami, Florida. He has held both clinical and supervisory positions in social work for the past 30 years. He is currently building a private practice in individual and group therapy. In 2006, Ron received his certification in Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy, and is now working on his certification as a Trainer, Educator and Practitioner of Psychodrama. This includes co-leading an ongoing psychodrama training group with Scottie Urmey. Ron has always found introducing students to careers in social work to be particularly rewarding. Ron was awarded the second annual Bertha Capen-Reynolds Award as the Outstanding Social Work Field Supervisor for Monmouth University in 2007. He is continuing his affiliation with the University as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Work.

Scottie Urmey, LCSW,CP,PAT, is a licensed clinical social worker and board certified psychodramatist who has worked along the clinical spectrum including inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and private practice settings. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Saint Peters College and her Masters in Social Work from Monmouth University. Scottie has over 18 years of training in psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy and has applied this expertise to a multitude of clinical psychotherapy groups with children and adults. Currently, Scottie is building a private practice in individual and group psychotherapy . Scottie is also engaged in the process to become a certified educator and trainer in psychodrama and currently offers ongoing training groups locally, presents training workshops at local and national conferences, and offers continuing education to public and private agencies.