Fall 2014 Workshop Catalogue

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EthicsFemale Sexual Dysfunction

Positive Psychology W orking with EAPs

Contents

Contents 1

“Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice”

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Registration Information.........................................11

Location and Contact Information......................12

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About Us....................................................................2

September 27, 2014 Workshop................................3

October 24, 2014 Workshop....................................5

November 8, 2014 Workshop..................................7

November 14, 2014 Workshop................................9

“Using Positive Psychology in Everyday Practice”

“Working With EAPs”

“A Holistic Approach to Female Sexual Dysfunction”

About Us

About Us is a division of Optimal Life Solutions, LLC. Optimal Life Solutions, LLC was founded in early 2012 by Debra Schaffer and Amanda Maher as a psychoeducation-focused company based in Silver Spring, MD offering group anger management classes and individual anger coaching. In order to continue our mission as an education-based company, we expanded our services to provide continuing education to mental health professionals in the Montgomery County Maryland area. The goal of the Maryland CEU Institute is to provide DC area mental health profession-als with the continuing education they need to grow their skills and competence. We are dedicated to providing interesting and cutting-edge educational topics, engaging presenters, at affordable prices and in a central location within Montgomery County (Silver Spring, MD). If you have questions about the Maryland CEU Institute or Optimal Life Solutions, LLC please feel free to send us an email at info@marylandceu.com or call us at 301-539-9355. Continuing Education Credit InformationThe Maryland CEU Institute and Optimal Life Solutions, LLC is an approved provider of The Maryland CEU Institute and Optimal Life Solutions, LLC is an approved provider of Category I Continuing Education Credits through the Maryland Board of Social Work. The Board of Social Work falls under the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), which allows for the acceptance of Social Work CEU credits by other licensing boards that also fall under the DHMH – including, but not limited to LPCs, Psychologists, and MFTs. You can verify the acceptance of MD Social Work Category I credits with the Maryland Psychology Board of Examiners at (410)764-4787, the board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists at of Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists at 410-764-4732. In addition, Maryland Social Work credits are typically accepted by other state licensing boards. If you have questions or are uncertain we suggest that you verify with your state or professional licensing board check to ensure that the CEUs we offer will be accepted.

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Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice:Exploring Professional Burnout and Counselor Impairment

Date and Time: September 27, 2014, 10am-1pm

Location: 8605 Cameron St, Ste 500, Silver Spring, MD

Cost: $55 Early Registration (Through Sept 20)

$65 Late Registration (After Sept 20)

CEUs: 3 Maryland Social Work Category I CEUs

Presenter: Natalie Bowers, MSW, LGSW,

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Sept 27, 2014 Workshop

Agenda9:30am-10:00am: Registration, Networking, and Welcome

10:00am-11:00am: Overview 10:00am-11:00am: Overview of course objectives, discussion of the evolution of ethics, including ethic theory and commonalties among professions. Group activities: survey of experience with the study of experience with the study of ethics, most difficult ethical situations.

11:00am-12:00pm: Discussion of personal values and ethics, application of ethical codes, introduction to ethical-decision making models. Introduce counselor impairment as an ethical issue.issue.

12:00-12:45pm: Discussion of counselor impairment, including transfer and countertransference issues, presentation of several case examples and discussion of ethical responses to various situations.situations.

12:45-1:00pm: Questions, course wrap-up and evaluations

Ms. Bowers is a licensed social worker in Maryland and has worked in the mental health field for over 11 years in various practice settings. Ms. Bowers is currently working towards a doctorate degree in counseling psychology. Her area of research interest is suicide in the fire service. Ms. Bowers’ professional experience includes work as a psychiatric coun-selor in the emergency room, inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment centers, suicide crisis hotline, and mental health treatment centers, suicide crisis hotline, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) with both private and military organizations. Currently, Ms. Bowers is a full-time Assistant Professor and Human Services Program Manager at Frederick Community College where she teaches courses in social work, counseling, ethics, and other related topics. She also owns a small private practice in Frederick, MD and serves as a member of the Montgomery County Critical serves as a member of the Montgomery County Critical Incident Stress Management Team.

Behavioral health clinicians are continuously confronted with ethical issues that range from an invitation from a client to a social event, accepting client gifts, to serious issues related to multiple relationships, countertransference, and counselor impairment. In order to prevent serious ethical and legal issues, clinicians need to stay current, educated, and prepared to address a wide variety of ethical issues. This to address a wide variety of ethical issues. This presentation will provide participants with an understanding of ethical issues in clinical practice with a specific focus on ethical issues pertaining to counselor impairment. Participants will examine the relationship between ethics and values, review relevant ethical codes, and evaluate and apply an ethical decision making model to various case scenarios. Specific focus making model to various case scenarios. Specific focus will be given to the issue of burnout and counselor impairment, and appropriate ethical responses in such cases.

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Date and Time: October 24, 2014, 8:30am-4:00pm

Location: 8605 Cameron St, Ste 500, Silver Spring, MD

Cost: $99 Early Registration (Through Oct 17)

$120 Late Registration (After Oct 17)

CEUs: 6 Maryland Social Work Category I CEUs

Presenter: Gayle Scroggs, PhD

Using Positive Psychology in Everyday Practice

Beyond Happiness:

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Oct 24, 2014 Workshop

Agenda8:30-9am: Welcome, Networking, and Light Refreshments

9 - 10am: Introduction to the positive psychology paradigm. Seligman’s PERMA model.

10am - 11am: How positive 10am - 11am: How positive emotions promote flourishing. Theory and research in how positive emotions broaden per-spectives and build personal resources.

11am – 12pm: Applying the concepts to daily life to create success and well-being.

12 – 1pm: LUNCH BREAK (on own)

1pm– 2pm: Understanding will-power for increased self-management.

2 – 3pm: Conserving and building willpower through habits and self-care: The role of habits in self-control.

3– 3:45pm: Setting oneself up for 3– 3:45pm: Setting oneself up for success with evidence-based strategies. Activity: Applying the strategies to your willpower chal-lenge.

3:45pm-4pm: Final questions and evaluations

Gayle Scroggs has her Doctorate in Social Psychology, with deep expertise in teaching at college level (social and personality psy-chology, positive psychology, group dynamics, adult development, diversity and gender issues, communication, motivation, creativity, and stress/coping.) She is an expe-rienced executive and professional coach with Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation. Dr. Scroggs is also co-founder of the Argentina Chapter of the International Coach Federation and is an award-winning trainer in the MentorCoach program.

This full day workshop will serve as an intensive introduction to positive psychology applications for practitioners. Participants will gain several new strategies for immediate use in their professional and personal lives that lead to greater flourishing and self-management in daily life. They will also gain an appreciation for the also gain an appreciation for the cutting-edge research and theory underlying these interventions. Practical examples and participant engagement will be emphasized.

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Date and Time: November 8, 2014, 10:00am-1:00pm

Location: 8605 Cameron St, Silver Spring, MD

Cost: $55 Early Registration (Through Nov 1)

$65 Late Registration (After Nov 1)

CEUs: 3 Maryland Social Work Category I CEUs

Presenter: Donna O’Neill, LCSW-C

Working With EAPs

Building Your PracticeSeries:

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9:30am to 10:00am: Registration and Welcome

10:00am-10: 15am: Introduction and overview of course objectives.

10:15am-11:00am: 10:15am-11:00am: Explanation of the history of EAPS, core technology (Scope of EAP Services), types of EAP Settings (internal /external)

11:00am-11:45am: Role of affiliates and the Role of affiliates and the skills needed vs. role of referral resource

11:45am-12:45pm: How to engage EAPs as an affiliate and referral resource.

12:45pm-1:00pm:12:45pm-1:00pm:Questions and conclusion

Agenda

Donna O’Neill has been employed in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) field since graduating from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a specialization in EAPs. She has practiced with agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, United Stated Postal Service, as well as several smaller federal and private companies throughout DC, VA, and and private companies throughout DC, VA, and MD. She is currently employed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Resiliency and Psychological Service as marketing and outreach manager promoting workplace wellness and leadership skill building.

Do you want to expand your practice by working with EAPs but don’t know how to get started? This workshop will teach you the basics so you can understand EAPs and the role the private practitioners play in working with them. You will learn a brief history of EAPs as well as gain an understanding of the difference between internal and external EAPs. By the end between internal and external EAPs. By the end of the day you will know how to begin connecting with EAPs so you can start getting more clients!

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Date and Time: Fri, Nov 14, 2014, 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: 8605 Cameron St, Silver Spring, MD

Cost: $55 Early Registration (Through Nov 7)

$65 Late Registration (After Nov 7)

CEUs: 3 Maryland Social Work Category I CEUs

Presenter: Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C

A Holistic Approach to FemaleSexual Dysfunction

Pain, Pleasure, and Desire:

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8:30am-9:00: Registration, Welcome, and Presenter Bio

9:00-9:45am: Introduction to female sexual response

9:45-10:15am:9:45-10:15am:Introduction to the diag-nostic criteria for Female Sexual Desire, Female Orgasmic Disorder, and Pain Disorders.

10:15-10:45am:Assessment: Introduction to holistic approach to female sexual functioning – Including questions to ask in Assessment

10:45-11:00am:Case study #1 and discuCase study #1 and discu-sion

11:00 – 11:30: Treatment of Desire and pain (knowing when referral is necessary)

11:30-11:45: Case study #2 and discussion

11:45-12 Questions, evaluation, and conclusion

Agenda

Mieke Rivka Sidorsky (nee Windecker), LCSW-C is a licensed psychotherapist, a published author, a Harvard University CASE research fellowship recipient, and an experienced lecturer. She was trained and personally mentored in sexual dys-function and sex therapy from internationally renowned Dr. Laura Berman, Oprah’s relation-ship and sex expert, at the Berman Center in Chicago. She is a professional member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists and the Society for Sex Therapy and Research. She is a 2014 candi-date for AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband, David, and her son and daughter.

This three hour training will introduce therapists to the treatment of female sexual dysfunctions. Approximately 45% of women suffer from a sexual dysfunction during her lifetime. It is imperative that therapists have the tools necessary to identify this need, diagnose the disorders, and have general knowledge of the major dysfunctions. The course will cover three major dysfunctions. The course will cover three important areas of multi-dimensional assessment of female sexual function including introduction to female sexual response, introduction to the holistic approach to female sexual functioning, diagnostic criteria for the disorders, and introduction to the treatment of desire and pain. Using the diagnostic criteria in DSM 5 and tools Using the diagnostic criteria in DSM 5 and tools for assessment, therapists will review and discuss 2-3 clinical case studies.

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11Registration Information

By Mail: Go to www.marylandceu.com/paperformPrint form, complete, and mail to:Maryland CEU Institute8605 Cameron StSuite 218Silver Spring, MD 20910Silver Spring, MD 20910

By Phone: 301-539-9355

Online: www.marylandceu.com/register

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**location may change due to enrollment but will always remain in Downtown Silver Spring****location may change due to enrollment but will always remain in Downtown Silver Spring**

Location

ContactPhone: 301.539.9355Email: info@marylandceu.comMailing Address: 8605 Cameron St, Suite 218, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Downtown Silver Spring8605 Cameron Street, Suite 500, Silver Spring

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