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The ART of Communication

Monday, December 11th, 2006

Date: Friday, January 19, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Ruth Ann Airhart, MA, LPC, ATR-BC
Location: Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751
Cost: $10 charge for c.e.u.’s. There is no charge if you don’t want c.e.u.’s.
To Register: Email trainings@austinchildguidance.org or call Chelsea Griffo at 512-451-2242. Space is limited to 40 people.
Note: If your space is confirmed and you find you cannot attend, please email trainings@austinchildguidance.org to cancel, since we frequently have a waiting list for others to attend.

About the Presentation:

This fun and interactive art therapy workshop introduces clinicians to effective parent-child communication techniques learned directly through the art making process. This is a hands-on, experiential workshop, with the added benefit of didactic learning. No talent or expertise in art required, just the ability to scribble.

Learning Objectives:

Receive a brief introduction to the theory and practice of art therapy, with a list of resources for further research and study.
Learn one art therapy intervention that benefits clients of all ages in individual, family, and group work: the scribble chase technique.
Experience firsthand the non-threatening practice of art therapy for yourself. Learn how the scribble chase technique can facilitate:
- Leading and following using verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Collaborating on a shared project with others
- Respecting the work of self and others
Witness a case presentation and see and hear how “the art of communication” has helped improve a parent and child directly.

About the Presenter:

Ruth Ann Airhart, MA, LPC, ATR-BC is a board certified art therapist with extensive experience working with youth and adolescents in a wide range of therapeutic settings: from battered women’s shelters and public school classrooms to children’s hospitals and community mental health centers. Ruth Ann presently works at the Austin Child Guidance Center.

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Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Update on Aggression Research

Monday, November 6th, 2006

Date: Friday, December 1, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Larry Fisher, Ph.D.
Location: Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751
Cost: $10 charge for c.e.u.’s. There is no charge if you don’t want c.e.u.’s.
To Register: Email trainings@austinchildguidance.org or call Chelsea Griffo at 512-451-2242. Space is limited.
Note: If your space is confirmed and you find you cannot attend, please email trainings@austinchildguidance.org to cancel, since we frequently have a waiting list for others to attend.

Learning Objectives:

Identify severe anger, irritability, impulsive aggression and “rage” behavior.
Describe the subtypes of aggression and compare treatments for each type.
Review the medications used for treatment, in terms of risks and benefits.
Understand why “skills” can be better than “pills” in some cases.
Contrast effective psychosocial interventions with those that do not help.

About the Presentation:

This presentation will be an educational program that will review the latest research on Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) in children and adolescents and will compare IED to Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, and other childhood conditions.

About the Presenter:

Larry Fisher, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Texas, is Director of Neuropsychology at Neurobehavioral Systems, a division of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). He obtained his doctoral degree from New York University in 1969 and is Board Certified in Neuropsychology. Dr. Fischer is the author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters in the field of neurobiological disorders. He is a clinical assistant professor at The University of Texas in Austin . For the past fifteen years, Dr. Fisher has specialized in the treatment of impulsive, explosive and/or aggressive children and adolescents. He lectures in the fields of mental health, education and juvenile corrections on that subject. He has conducted research into the etiology and management of pathological rage behavior. He also serves as a national consultant with UHS’ psychiatric hospitals in the development of programs specializing in the treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders in impulsive and/or aggressive youth.

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Mind-Body Therapy: Body-Centered Therapy and Psychotherapeutic Bodywork

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

Date: Friday, November 17, 2006; 9:00 a.m. check-in, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. workshop
Presenter: Shawn Kent, MA, LPC-I, RMT
Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Avenue
Cost: $50 registration fee; $45 group rate (3+ from same agency); $35 student rate (limited spots)
To Register: Download the registration form below and return by fax (454-9204) or mail (ACGC, 810 W. 45th St, Austin, TX 78751), or register over the phone by calling June Martinez at 512-451-2242. Space is limited.
Note: No registration will be sent. Call June Martinez at 512-451-2242 for more information or to confirm your registration. Cancellations with a full refund must be made by November 14.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will develop a clear understanding of the interdependence of mental, emotional, and sensory processes.
Participants will develop an integrated appreciation for their own life experience and self-care.
Participants will learn some of the basic theory and application of mind-body therapy.

About the Workshop:

This workshop will close the gap between research and application in order to make mind-body approaches more accessible to psychotherapists, massage therapists, physical therapists, and other professionals interested in integrated approaches to mental health. During the presentation participants will explore modern advances in our understanding of psychophysiology, and its application in therapy. Several body-centered approaches to therapy will be discussed, including theoretical perspectives, research into various techniques, and practical applications.

About the Presenter:

Shawn Kent, MA, LPC-I, RMT is committed to helping people deal with suffering, both emotionally and physically, and is a licensed professional counselor-intern and a registered massage therapist. Shawn helps children, adolescents, and families as a psychotherapist at Austin Child Guidance Center and a mentor with Communities In Schools. His previous work experience includes Communities In Schools, Austin State Hospital, Kids Exchange, and MHMR. He received a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Texas State University and completed his undergraduate work at The University of Texas at Austin double majoring in psychology and humanities. In 2001 he became a licensed massage therapist after attending the Lauterstein-Conway Massage School and currently has a private practice.

Continuing Education Credits:

This program is approved for 3 hours of continuing education for social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists. A certificate will be awarded at the end; no credit will be given for partial attendance.

Location:

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX 78751.

Directions:

From Mopac: Exit 45th Street and go east. At Burnet Road turn left, at 49th Street turn right, at Grover Avenue turn right.
From IH-35: Exit Airport Boulevard and go west. At 45th Street turn left, at Burnet Road turn right, at 49th Street turn right, at Grover Avenue turn right.

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Registration form for the Mind-Body Therapy: Body-Centered Therapy and Psychotherapeutic Bodywork

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Youth Suicide Prevention

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Date: Friday, November 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Lydia Rudy, LMSW
Location: Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751
Cost: $10 charge for c.e.u.’s. There is no charge if you don’t want c.e.u.’s.
To Register: Email trainings@austinchildguidance.org or call Chelsea Griffo at 512-451-2242. Space is limited.
Note: If your space is confirmed and you find you cannot attend, please email trainings@austinchildguidance.org to cancel, since we frequently have a waiting list for others to attend.

Learning Objectives:

Describe therapeutic interventions designed to ease a client’s current or potential stressful psychosocial circumstances.
Describe the teen at high risk for suicide.
Describe available community resources for the teen at risk for suicide.

About the Presentation:

This presentation will be an educations program aimed at increasing youth suicide awareness and prevention.

About the Presenter:

Lydia Rudy, LMSW is a graduate from the University of Michigan School of Social Work, has 5 years of clinical experience working with children, adolscents, and their families. Lydia also has experience working in crisis counseling and emergency room/hospital social work.

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Bibliotherapy with Children, Adolescents, and Families

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Date: Friday, October 6, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Denise Hall, MN, RN, CS, RPT-S
Location: Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751
Cost: $10 charge for c.e.u.’s. There is no charge if you don’t want c.e.u.’s.
To Register: Email trainings@austinchildguidance.org or call Chelsea Griffo at 512-451-2242. Space is limited.

Learning Objectives:

Describe three goals of bibliotherapy.
Identify those children and adolescents for whom bibliotherapy is not recommended.
Select books most appropriate for individual clients.
Individualize bibliotherapy with other play therapy techniques.

About the Presentation:

This presentation will explore the integration of bibliotherapy into play and family therapy. Bibliotherapy is an interactive process that promotes healing and growth. Therapists will learn a systematic evaluation process of books and how to set up their own library. The experiential component will engage the attendees and have them heading for the closest bookstore.

About the Presenter:

Denise Hall is a Clinical Nurse Specialist who discovered her true calling while taking a play therapy class at UT Austin. She has combined her training and experience in pediatric and psychiatric nursing to develop a unique approach in working with children, adolescents and families. She specializes in ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Her love of books is contagious and she has presented on bibiliotheapy at local, state, and national conferences.

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Doing Therapy in the Home: Revisiting the Home Visit

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

Date: Friday, September 22, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Katherine Sanchez, LCSW
Location: Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751
Cost: $10 charge for c.e.u.’s. There is no charge if you don’t want c.e.u.’s.
To Register: Email trainings@austinchildguidance.org or call 512-451-2242. Space is limited.

About the Training:

Understand the advantages of doing clinical work in the home setting, going where the client lives, and becoming part of their environment – where most of their issues arise. Learn skills at “disarming” families and understand the value of the home visit, not merely as a clinical alternative, but perhaps a genuine preference. Rediscover the invaluable perspective of “starting where the client is.” And, of course, no clinician can ever disregard the limitations and pitfalls of working with families at home.

About the Presenter:

Katherine Sanchez received her Masters in Social Work from the UT School of Social Work in 1992. She has been licensed as an advanced clinical social worker since 1995. Katherine has worked as a medical social worker in Austin, primarily with the underserved, uninsured, in numerous positions. She has worked for Seton Healthcare Network since 1992, at Seton Medical Center and Brackenridge emergency rooms, the Seton Community Clinics, and at Shoal Creek Hospital.

In recent years, Katherine has shifted her focus to clinical work with children and families. She is a therapist in private practice and at Austin Child Guidance Center. Katherine is bilingual and bicultural and, therefore, the focus of her clinical work is with Spanish-speaking populations and the struggles particular to immigration and assimilation.

Katherine is also an adjunct faculty member at the UT School of Social Work and teaches a course called “Spanish for Social Workers.”

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How To Access Mental Health Services for Special Needs Kids in Schools

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Date: Friday, April 7, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sandra Winans, Ph.D., LSSP and LeighAnne Fischer, EdS, LSSP
Location: Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751
Cost: $10 charge for c.e.u.’s. There is no charge if you don’t want c.e.u.’s.
To Register: Email trainings@austinchildguidance.org or call Chelsea Griffo at 512-451-2242. Space is limited.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be given information about what types of services are typically offered in schools to assist students.
Participants will learn about the titles and roles of different mental health professionals in the school setting.
Participants will be given information on how to access mental health services in the schools.
Participants will learn basic terms used in school settings pertaining to children with special needs

About the Presentation:

This workshop will provide a brief introduction to the services that are available to address the mental health needs of children in the school system. Information regarding the types of services and the most common ways for accessing these services will be provided.

About the Presenters:

Sandra Winans, Ph.D., LSSP is an associate psychologist at the Austin Child Guidance Center. She is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. She conducts psychological and educational evaluations on an as-needed basis for ACGC and also provides contract psychological and educational assessments for several local school districts. In the past, Sandra has worked for the Houston Independent School District and Lake Travis Independent School District as a school psychologist.

LeighAnne Fischer, EdS, LSSP is a school psychologist in the Lake Travis Independent School District. She is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. LeighAnne conducts psychological and educational evaluations for students, individual counseling, attends Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, and is a member of the district’s Strategic Planning Committee.

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How To Access Mental Health Services for Special Needs Kids in Schools

Wednesday, March 8th, 2006

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be given information about what types of services are typically offered in schools to assist students.
Participants will learn about the titles and roles of different mental health professionals in the school setting.
Participants will be given information on how to access mental health services in the schools.
Participants will learn basic terms used in school settings pertaining to children with special needs

About the Presentation:

About the Presenters:

Developing Awareness of Diversity: Learning How to Avoid Multicultural Pitfalls

Tuesday, February 7th, 2006

Date: Friday, March 3, 2006, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Drema Dial Albin
Location: Austin Child Guidance Center, 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78751
Cost: $10 charge for c.e.u.’s. There is no charge if you don’t want c.e.u.’s.
To Register: Email trainings@austinchildguidance.org or call Chelsea Griffo at 512-451-2242. Space is limited.

Learning Objectives:

The participants will be able to:

Participants will enhance awareness of the need to actively work against out-dated, culturally sanctioned ways of viewing the world.
Participants will learn how to better define multiculturism.

About the Presentation:

As counselors, therapists, and social workers, most of us pride ourselves on believing that we have learned how not to be racist or sexist or gender-biased. This presentation is aimed at facilitating an awareness of how we each must continue to work actively against old, ingrained, culturally-sanctioned ways of looking at the world, The first half will be didactic during which the group will look at what multiculturalism is and what it is not. The second half will be experientially-based. It is hoped that each individual attending will benefit from developing a greater awareness of self and others.

About the Presenters:

Dr. Drema Dial Albin is an Assistant Professor in the Professional Counseling Program at Texas State Univ.-San Marcos. She teaches courses on diversity awareness, assessment, and abnormal human behavior. Additionally, she maintains a private practice in Austin , working primarily with couples as well as with individuals with eating disorders, body image problems, depression and trauma.

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23rd Annual Children’s Mental Health Seminar, Undercurrent Therapy: Treating the Secret Wounds of Kids and Adults

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

Date: Friday, February 24, 2006, 8:00 am check in; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Seminar Program; 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own)
Presenter: Scott P. Sells, Ph.D.
Location: Joe C. Thompson Conference Center , Rm 1.110
Cost: $80 Registration Fee, $65 Group Rate, $45 Student Rate
CEUs: 6 hours of credit available
To Register: Download registration form below or contact June Martinez at 512-451-2242 or jmartinez@austinchildguidance.org. Space is limited.

About the Seminar:

When therapy bogs down with kids or adults, the most likely reason is that we’ve missed “undercurrents” – secret wounds such as unmourned losses, abandonment, violence, and other family secrets – all the things no one wants to talk about. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to decipher the secret language of undercurrents, and how to ask the questions that will bring them to the surface. Via video taped case examples and role pays, the presenter will demonstrate techniques to help disarm parent, child, and adult defenses, generate therapeutic intensity, and choreograph enactments that bring avoided issues into the open. This seminar has broad appeal and will interest school counselors and persons working with youth in the juvenile justice system.

Learning Objectives:

Develop ways to unstick your impossible kid and adult cases by identifying the “undercurrents” or underlying themes such as wounds, abandonment, fear, violence, family secrets, role confusion, or suicidal thoughts, which lead to the re-birth and maintenance of horrific symptoms (conduct disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse, and depression).
Utilize solution-focused treatment to the next level by using the techniques of scaling to uncover your clients’ deep wounds that are keeping them stuck and unable to move forward.
Identify undercurrents through your kid and parents’ body language and the specific questions to flush them out in the open.
Apply the specific techniques of “fever-making,” “process choreography,” “therapeutic rule breaking,” and the function of the symptom” to heal these undercurrents in your clients and families, through video examples.
Apply undercurrent therapy to spirituality and the special treatment populations of conduct disorders, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, and attachment disorders.
Evaluate ethical considerations as well as the optimal timing of when and how to use the uncovering of deep wounds.

About the Presenter:

Scott P. Sells, Ph.D. is the Executive Director of the Savannah Family Institute and a recently retired Professor of Social Work at the Savannah State University . Over the past four years, Dr. Sells has conducted seminars in over 80 cities and spoken to over 20,000 professional therapists, based on his books “Treating the Tough Adolescent: A Family-Based, Step-by-Step Guide” and “Parenting Your Out-of-Control Teenager.” Dr. Sells is the author of 14 publications and is currently writing a book entitled “Treating Impossible Cases Through Undercurrent Therapy.” For more on his work at the Savannah Family Institute, please visit www.difficult.net.

Continuing Education Credits:

This program is approved for 6 hours of continuing education for social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists. No credit will be given for partial attendance. A Certificate of Attendance will be given to all participants at the end of the program.

Program Site:

The Joe C. Thompson Conference Center is on The University of Texas campus. Directions: Traveling south on IH-35: Take the 32nd St. exit and turn at the light. Travel one block on 32nd St. to Red River. Turn left and travel south on Red River to the first light. Proceed through the intersection and turn right into the first parking lot. Traveling north on IH 35: Take the 32nd St. exit and turn left at the light, then follow the directions above. For a map go to the Conference Center website at: http://www.utexas.edu/cee/tcc/map.shtml.

Special Parking Instructions:

The Thompson Conference Center parking lot (UT Lot 40 at Red River and Dean Keeton 26th Street) is expected to overflow on Friday, February 24, 2006. Parking for a fee can be found in the UT Manor Garage located on the corner of Clyde Littlefield and Robert Dedman Dr., immediately east of Memorial Stadium. Monday through Friday you may park in the Manor Garage (located on the corner of Clyde Littlefield and Robert Dedman) at a reduced rate of $4.00 per day by bringing your garage ticket to the Thompson Center Lobby Reception Desk between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Upon presentation of your garage ticket you will be provided with a voucher. Please give the voucher to the garage attendant along with your ticket to receive the reduced parking rate. (The usual rate for garage parking is $8.00 per day.) To avoid being ticketed, please do not park in Lots 39, 38, or 37 Monday – Friday between 7:30 am and 5:45 pm. There is also a Central Parking Systems surface lot on the northwest corner of Red River and Dean Keeton (26th) St. To download a map, visit www.utexas.edu/cee/tcc/map.shtml.

ACGC Seminar Registrations Form 2006 - January 2006
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23rd Annual Children's Mental Health Seminar, Undercurrent Therapy: Treating the Secret Wounds of Kids and Adults

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