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Therapy with Women and Girls: Attention to Gender Differences is Critical for Success

Josh Klapperick / 6/10/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 0 424

Research is increasingly documenting the effects of reproductive hormones in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and depression. Is it Premenstrual Syndrome, anxiety, or both?

In this workshop we will explore these kinds of differential diagnoses.

You will learn how efficacy of medication in females depends on the stage of the reproductive life cycle and how moods are affected by hormones in the adolescent female brain. You will also learn how methods of treatment should differ for women because of hormonal effects on the brain.

Those disorders specific to women, such as post-partum mood disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and more will be included in the discussion.

6.0 Category A Continuing Education hours for licensure have been applied for through NASW-NH.

Model for Treating Anxiety, Depression and Low Self-Esteem

Josh Klapperick / 5/6/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 0 428

6.0 Category A Continuing Education hours for licensure have been applied for through NASW-NH.

The integration of treatment techniques for clients with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem has been proven to help make treatment both effective and rapid.

In this workshop, you will learn to integrate motivational skills, bibliotherapy, cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal models of therapy to effect therapeutic change. Individuals who previously required months of therapy can now experience significant improvement in just a few sessions. An opportunity for both observation and hands-on practice will be available.

Guide to Psychiatric Medications for Therapists and Educators

Josh Klapperick / 5/20/2022 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 0 412

Often times you may feel as though you are working in a pharmacy. Youth are taking an array of prescription drugs for everything from ADHD to PTSD to PDD.

In this workshop you'll learn about the most common psychiatric disorders seen in the student population, a basic understanding of what the young person is experiencing with these illnesses, and the drugs used to treat them.

The workshop will include the indications for these medications, how they affect the brain, their desired effects, and their possible side effects. You will learn to observe behaviors that might be a response to medication and the language to use to describe the symptoms so that prescribers and parents can best respond to the needs of the student/client.

6.0 Category A Continuing Education hours for licensure have been applied for through NASW-NH.

NH Juvenile Court Diversion Network Summit and Annual Meeting

Josh Klapperick / 5/18/2022 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM 0 509

Join us for the opportunity to GROW your knowledge, skills, and network to perform roles in the juvenile justice and human services fields, and to build relationships to increase opportunities for collaboration.

TOGETHER, we can strengthen the juvenile justice and human services workforce by revitalizing passion and motivation to support youth in the system, and encourage positive and meaningful youth relationships and engagement, using restorative practices.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Juvenile justice, diversion, behavioral health, prevention, attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors, judges, and anyone with a role in the juvenile justice system.

COST: $25 | Includes educational sessions, CEU's, and lunch.

NASW VT JEDI Ethics Forum

Josh Klapperick / 5/24/2022 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 0 404

Join the NASW VT JEDI Committee for their

ETHICS FORUM

Linda Li, LICSW, NASW VT Chapter President, will be giving a brief presentation on cultural competency and social work ethics. Then participants will discuss case scenarios in small groups. As with any ethical dilemma, social workers are advised to identify the ethical standards in conflict, seek peer consultation, and document their decision making process. This Ethics Forum will give participants practice in this fundamental skill.

1 CE in Ethics will be awarded

Free for NASW Members

$25 for not-yet-members

You will be sent a zoom link and the case scenarios prior to the workshop.

Questions? Email Lynn - lstanley.naswvt@socialworkers.org