FALL & WINTER 2022/2023
TRAINING SCHEDULE
We apologize that we are a little behind in the posting of our upcoming Fall/Winter schedule of trainings for the Professional Training Institute. Here is a sneak peek of three of our fabulous learning opportunities happening a little later this fall.
We thank you for your patience and look forward to seeing you soon either virtually or in-person or BOTH! Check back daily on this webpage for final updates so that you can plan your schedule accordingly!
We thank you for your patience and look forward to seeing you soon either virtually or in-person or BOTH! Check back daily on this webpage for final updates so that you can plan your schedule accordingly!
FREE Live Online Webinar
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Friday, October 14, 2022
Creative and Expressive Arts-Based Recovery from Bullying and Relational Cruelty: A Multicultural, Peace-Promoting Approach Presenter: Lisa S. Sosin, Ph.D., LPC, LLP, BACS 10:00am-12:00pm EST - live online webinar *Everyone will receive an attendance certificate. *Additionally, we are offering 2.0 FREE CE Credits for NBCC, NY Social Workers, LMHCs, LMFTs, and LCATs, and OASAS. |
Integrating creative and expressive arts in recovery entails using music, dance and movement, visual arts, reading and writing, drama, animal-assistance, and nature therapies into individual and group psychotherapy. In this hands-on session, attendees learn about and practice creative and expressive arts activities that promote recovery of self and freedom and shame resiliency. Because so many of us, like our clients, are wounded by bullying and relational cruelty, we too can use these approaches for our own self-care. Join us for this relational and refreshing experience, and please bring some easy to find art supplies.
Learning Objectives
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Lisa S. Sosin, Ph.D., LPC, LLP, BACS is the Director of the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Program and Professor at Liberty University. She has 37 years of clinical and teaching experience in the field of clinical counseling and psychotherapy. Dr. Sosin has presented and published on a variety of clinical topics and is especially passionate about The Creative and Expressive Arts Personal Growth Group, a manualized group intervention she developed to bring diverse people together to experience a community of healing and peace.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the current and global crisis of cruelty related to cultural diversity factors
- Learn evidence-based interventions that promote recovery of multicultural identity, as well as fear/shame regulation and resilience
- Practice some interventions
- Discuss experience of trying interventions
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Lisa S. Sosin, Ph.D., LPC, LLP, BACS is the Director of the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision Program and Professor at Liberty University. She has 37 years of clinical and teaching experience in the field of clinical counseling and psychotherapy. Dr. Sosin has presented and published on a variety of clinical topics and is especially passionate about The Creative and Expressive Arts Personal Growth Group, a manualized group intervention she developed to bring diverse people together to experience a community of healing and peace.
***This webinar is the Annual Louise Maloney Memorial Training for Helping Professionals
Questions? Contact Janalee Orfanides, Director of the Professional Training Institute at: orfanidesj@familyservicesociety.org or by phone at 607-962-3148.
Family Service Society, Inc., 280 Princeton Ave. Ext., Corning, NY 14830
Questions? Contact Janalee Orfanides, Director of the Professional Training Institute at: orfanidesj@familyservicesociety.org or by phone at 607-962-3148.
Family Service Society, Inc., 280 Princeton Ave. Ext., Corning, NY 14830
IN-PERSON TRAINING - FULL DAY
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Monday, October 24, 2022
Creative Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Interventions for Children with Anxiety Presenter: Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S 9:00am - 4:00pm; Clarion Inn (formerly the Holiday Inn) - Elmira, NY 6.0 Contact Hours - $129/person (includes morning coffee & lunch) |
Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent forms of psychopathology among
children. As such, many children are referred to therapy to help them cope with anxiety
symptoms. The most efficacious treatment for childhood anxiety in the research is
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The effectiveness of this approach is enhanced by
integrating playful, developmentally appropriate interventions so that children will
engage in treatment and learn key skills to manage anxiety. Children who might
otherwise be resistant in therapy are more likely to participate in playful activities
designed to cover the CBT components.
In this six-hour training, a brief overview of CBT will be presented, along with innovative
techniques to assess and treat children with anxiety. Interventions will address the core
treatment components: psychoeducation, somatic management, affective expression,
cognitive restructuring, exposure, and relapse prevention. Therapeutic games, art,
stories, and other engaging activities will be presented for use with children aged 4 -12.
Although the focus of this workshop is on treating children with anxiety, many of the
interventions can be adapted for use with other treatment populations. Participants will
come away with many new and innovative interventions that they can use immediately
in their clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the special challenges of utilizing CBT with children
Discuss the benefits of integrating playful interventions in CBT with children
Use at least two interventions to assess anxiety in children
Describe methods for fostering treatment readiness in anxious children
Implement at least five new interventions to treat anxiety in children aged 4-12
About the Presenter
Liana Lowenstein is a Registered Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor,
and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families in
Toronto for over 30 years. Her 13 books are used by mental health professionals all
over the world. She is a dynamic keynote speaker who has provided trainings
throughout North America and abroad, including China, South Africa, Israel, England,
Turkey, New Zealand, and Australia. She is winner of the Monica Herbert award for
outstanding contribution to play therapy in Canada.
children. As such, many children are referred to therapy to help them cope with anxiety
symptoms. The most efficacious treatment for childhood anxiety in the research is
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The effectiveness of this approach is enhanced by
integrating playful, developmentally appropriate interventions so that children will
engage in treatment and learn key skills to manage anxiety. Children who might
otherwise be resistant in therapy are more likely to participate in playful activities
designed to cover the CBT components.
In this six-hour training, a brief overview of CBT will be presented, along with innovative
techniques to assess and treat children with anxiety. Interventions will address the core
treatment components: psychoeducation, somatic management, affective expression,
cognitive restructuring, exposure, and relapse prevention. Therapeutic games, art,
stories, and other engaging activities will be presented for use with children aged 4 -12.
Although the focus of this workshop is on treating children with anxiety, many of the
interventions can be adapted for use with other treatment populations. Participants will
come away with many new and innovative interventions that they can use immediately
in their clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the special challenges of utilizing CBT with children
Discuss the benefits of integrating playful interventions in CBT with children
Use at least two interventions to assess anxiety in children
Describe methods for fostering treatment readiness in anxious children
Implement at least five new interventions to treat anxiety in children aged 4-12
About the Presenter
Liana Lowenstein is a Registered Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor,
and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families in
Toronto for over 30 years. Her 13 books are used by mental health professionals all
over the world. She is a dynamic keynote speaker who has provided trainings
throughout North America and abroad, including China, South Africa, Israel, England,
Turkey, New Zealand, and Australia. She is winner of the Monica Herbert award for
outstanding contribution to play therapy in Canada.
Questions? Contact Janalee Orfanides, Director of the Professional Training Institute at: orfanidesj@familyservicesociety.org or by phone at 607-962-3148.
Family Service Society, Inc., 280 Princeton Ave. Ext., Corning, NY 14830
Family Service Society, Inc., 280 Princeton Ave. Ext., Corning, NY 14830
LIVE ONLINE WEBINAR
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Friday, October 28, 2022
Treating Anxiety in a Post Pandemic World Presenter: Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D. 9:00am-12:00pm EST - live online webinar 3.0 Contact Hours - $65/person Online registration details coming very soon! |
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with anxiety disorders will be felt for a long time to come. Rates of new-onset anxiety rose dramatically, and factors such as long-covid introduced aspects to anxiety such as ‘brain fog’ and new-onset panic and anxiety. Additionally, 24/7 negative news and the lurking threat of new variants have created ‘ambient anxiety’ that fuels the vigilance and persistent worry that are hallmarks of anxiety disorders. The spread of confusing information on social media particularly affects adolescents’ experience of anxiety and therapists can be watchful for ‘contagious panic and anxiety’. For a time, isolation felt like safety, but now, as people, emerge from restrictions, ‘cave syndrome’ affects all ages, causing especially those with social anxiety to struggle with the new ‘re-entry anxiety’. In this session, Dr. Wehrenberg will focus on practical strategies that will help any client with anxiety to suffer less panic, to increase stress resilience, and to block worry (especially health anxiety). Join us and get new ideas to manage anxiety in a world where pandemics are real.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, and international trainer. She is a practicing psychotherapist and coaches professionals for anxiety management. Margaret has been a trainer of therapists for 25 years, and she is a sought-after speaker for continuing education seminars, consistently getting the highest ratings from participants for her dynamic style and high-quality content. A frequent contributor to the award-winning Psychotherapy Networker magazine, she also blogs on depression for Psychology Today. Audio and DVD versions of her trainings are available for obtaining CEU’s. She has written 7 books on topics of anxiety and depression published by W.W. Norton, and a workbook, Stress Solutions, published by PESI. The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques and its accompanying workbook, consistent best-sellers, were released in revised editions in 2018
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, and international trainer. She is a practicing psychotherapist and coaches professionals for anxiety management. Margaret has been a trainer of therapists for 25 years, and she is a sought-after speaker for continuing education seminars, consistently getting the highest ratings from participants for her dynamic style and high-quality content. A frequent contributor to the award-winning Psychotherapy Networker magazine, she also blogs on depression for Psychology Today. Audio and DVD versions of her trainings are available for obtaining CEU’s. She has written 7 books on topics of anxiety and depression published by W.W. Norton, and a workbook, Stress Solutions, published by PESI. The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques and its accompanying workbook, consistent best-sellers, were released in revised editions in 2018
Live Online Webinar
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Friday, November 4, 2022
Superhero Therapy: Combining Evidence-Based Therapy with Pop Culture Narratives to Help Clients Heal from PTSD Presenter: Janina Scarlet, Ph.D. 10:00am-1:00pm EST - live online webinar 3.0 Contact Hours - $65/person |
In the light of the recent global events - wars, violence, and the rapidly rising mental health crisis, we need to make mental health accessible and relatable.
People all across the world are struggling with loneliness and PTSD and yet most either don’t know how to process their traumatic experiences or have been shamed for trying. Many teens and adults turn to TV shows, comic books, movies, and video games initially to escape their emotional pain, only to later form meaningful social connections through these avenues.
This is where Superhero Therapy comes in. Superhero Therapy (ST) refers to incorporating popular culture into evidence-based therapy, such as CBT or ACT as a way to destigmatize the client’s mental health experience. ST utilizes client's passions as a way to formulate the client's strengths that can be used to practice mindfulness, as well as the willingness to face their emotions and better understand their painful experiences. And the best part is, you don't have to be an expert in popular culture to use this approach. Your client is the expert. All you have to be is open minded and curious.
This webinar will focus on how to use ST to help teen and adult clients manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms, to feel understood and supported, to expand the client’s emotional vocabulary, and to assist the client in becoming their own version of a superhero in real life (IRL), fostering posttraumatic growth. No previous experience with popular culture necessary to participate in this training. Capes are optional.
People all across the world are struggling with loneliness and PTSD and yet most either don’t know how to process their traumatic experiences or have been shamed for trying. Many teens and adults turn to TV shows, comic books, movies, and video games initially to escape their emotional pain, only to later form meaningful social connections through these avenues.
This is where Superhero Therapy comes in. Superhero Therapy (ST) refers to incorporating popular culture into evidence-based therapy, such as CBT or ACT as a way to destigmatize the client’s mental health experience. ST utilizes client's passions as a way to formulate the client's strengths that can be used to practice mindfulness, as well as the willingness to face their emotions and better understand their painful experiences. And the best part is, you don't have to be an expert in popular culture to use this approach. Your client is the expert. All you have to be is open minded and curious.
This webinar will focus on how to use ST to help teen and adult clients manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms, to feel understood and supported, to expand the client’s emotional vocabulary, and to assist the client in becoming their own version of a superhero in real life (IRL), fostering posttraumatic growth. No previous experience with popular culture necessary to participate in this training. Capes are optional.
Check out Dr. Scarlet's work at http://www.superhero-therapy.com/www.superhero-therapy.com/
IN-PERSON TRAINING - COFFEE & CE
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Supporting and Healing the Nervous System After Trauma Presenter: Renae Carapella-Johnson, LMHC 9:00am-12:00pm EST (This Coffee & CE Training held at our Princeton Ave. Ext. Main Office Location in Corning, NY - coffee & donuts provided!) VERY LIMITED SEATING!!! 3.0 Contact Hours - $65/person |
TRAINING DESCRIPTION
As Dr. Gabor Mate states, ‘Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you.’ For clinicians, an understanding of trauma’s internal impact is vital. This workshop will explore trauma’s effect on the brain and body, as well as offer specific ways in which we can support our clients in healing their bodies and minds. Attendees will leave with several strategies they can begin using that have been shown to help support and heal the nervous system after trauma. A comprehensive list of websites, articles and books to further guide and support therapeutic trauma work will also be provided.
As Dr. Gabor Mate states, ‘Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you.’ For clinicians, an understanding of trauma’s internal impact is vital. This workshop will explore trauma’s effect on the brain and body, as well as offer specific ways in which we can support our clients in healing their bodies and minds. Attendees will leave with several strategies they can begin using that have been shown to help support and heal the nervous system after trauma. A comprehensive list of websites, articles and books to further guide and support therapeutic trauma work will also be provided.
Live Online Webinar
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Ethical Lives of Clients: What Therapists Can Offer Presenter: William Doherty, Ph.D. 9:30am-12:30pm EST - live online webinar 3.0 Contact Hours - $65/person |
Whether to divorce, to cut off a difficult family member, to keep or reveal a family secret, to end or continue an affair--clients seek our input as they grapple with a wide range of ethical dilemmas. But our field is largely silent on the ethical part of clients’ lives, including when client actions may harm others in their lives. This presentation breaks new ground on the role of the therapist as an “ethical consultant.” Learn to apply traditional therapist skills to an area that many of us are skittish about because we are concerned about respecting client autonomy.
OBJECTIVES
PRESENTER
Bill Doherty, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota where he directs the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project, which developed “discernment counseling” for couples on the brink of divorce, and The Citizen Professional Center, which does community engagement projects on health care and on public issues such as political polarization (through cofounding the nonprofit Braver Angels). Among Bill’s awards is the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Family Therapy Academy. His most recent book is The Ethical Lives of Clients: Transcending Self-Interest in Psychotherapy, published by the American Psychological Association.
OBJECTIVES
- Describe reasons why therapists have tended to avoid the ethical domain of clients’ lives.
- Discuss common ethical issues that adult clients present with in everyday practice.
- Identify core skills for consulting with clients about ethical dilemmas.
- Discuss how therapists can promote ethical well-being at the societal level.
PRESENTER
Bill Doherty, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota where he directs the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project, which developed “discernment counseling” for couples on the brink of divorce, and The Citizen Professional Center, which does community engagement projects on health care and on public issues such as political polarization (through cofounding the nonprofit Braver Angels). Among Bill’s awards is the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Family Therapy Academy. His most recent book is The Ethical Lives of Clients: Transcending Self-Interest in Psychotherapy, published by the American Psychological Association.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Family Service Society Professional Training Institute provides and sponsors high quality educational conferences and workshops pertaining to mental health, psychological and sociological issues for:
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION Family Service Society, Inc.'s Professional Training Institute is approved to provide continuing education for the following disciplines: NY State Licensed Creative Arts Therapists Family Service Society, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0022. NY State Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists Family Service Society, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0033 NY State Licensed Mental Health Counselors Family Service Society, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0058. NY State Board for Social Work Family Service Society, Inc., SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0071. NBCC Family Service Society, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #5930. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Family Service Society, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. OASAS Family Service Society, Inc. is a New York State OASAS-approved education and training provider (Provider #0290). Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors The State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors recognizes Family Service Society (as a sponsor approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors NBCC - #5930), to be a pre-approved provider of continuing education programs for Social Workers (Sec. 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Sec. 48.36), and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36). |
For more information about the Professional Training Institute, please contact Janalee Orfanides at orfanidesj@familyservicesociety.org or by phone at 607-542-5330 (cell phone) |
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