Brought back by special request !!

The King County Non-Profit Staff Development Coalition (NPSDC) once again presents …

“SPECIAL ISSUES” SERIES: MENTAL HEALTH

Thursday, October 16, 2008
9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location:
The 2100 Building
2100 24th Avenue S.
Seattle, WA 98144

 

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

This full day interactive training is designed to increase the practical and theoretical knowledge of mental health issues. The training emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills for appropriate, effective services delivery within the framework of mutual responsibility, accountability, respect and outstanding customer services.

Participants will be able to:

• Describe the major characteristics of mental health disorders common to adults and children.
• Understand the impact of mental health disorders on functioning.
• Identify common screening tools and techniques for assessing mental disorders.
• Understand a basic crisis intervention assessment process.
• Identify and utilize the major domains of ‘recovery” in serving those with mental disorders.
• List the basic steps in making a mental health services referral.
  
  

(This workshop has been designed for frontline staff, case managers and counselors who are either new to their roles or as a refresher to those who already hold these positions, and supervisory staff.)

“Good overall coverage of the field of mental health. Helps me identify different possible mental health issues my clients are presenting... brings awareness of how these issues impact all aspects of social services and advocacy...”

“Excellent presentation ... professional and knowledgeable trainer.”

TRAINER: JONATHAN R. BEARD LICSW, CPRP

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WORKSHOP FEE

Coalition Member Organization:
$90 per participant   [for 1-5 staff from member organization]
$80 per participant   [6 or more staff from member organization]

Non-Member Organization:
$120 per participant

Lunch will be on your own.

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Continuing Education Units/Clock Hours
Participants can register for Highline Community College Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
The cost is $10.00 per course. CEU forms are available at the workshop.

Free Clock Hours available at the workshop.

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Cancellation Policy:

The cancellation fee is $25. If you must cancel your registration and have already made payment, you may request a refund minus the $25 fee up to 3 working days prior to the event. After this date, no refunds will be issued and the workshop fee will be charged.

Alternatively, you can make substitutions for attendance.

Please note that "No Shows" will be charged the full workshop fee.

Please inform Anna McCain at 206/870-5908 or amccain@highline.edu if you need to cancel.

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