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EMPOWERMENT SEMINARS
Provided by: Reach For The Stars!
A division of Empowerment Professionals PC
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“Reach
For The Stars!,
provider #1190, is approved as a provider for social work continuing
education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
www.aswb.org
through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Reach For The Stars!
maintains responsibility
for the program.
MCBAP approved seminars - check for designation on each.
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Fall 2010 Seminars, Red Run Golf Club
2036 Rochester Road, Royal Oak, MI
We Reserve The Right To Close Seminars
Early
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Addiction: Adult & Youth
September 16,
2010 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM -
FEE: $80.00
Registration deadline has been extended to September 11, 2010. After
September 11, 2010 registration will be accepted with $20.00 increase, if
space is still available
Course Description
Participants will learn new assessment and
treatment of co-occurring disorders. The impact of addiction on the
family will be explored. Discussion will take place on nicotine
addiction in the mentally ill, the impact of cigarette smoking and HIV,
and prescription abuse and medical marijuana.
Objectives
Participants will identify: 1) Drug categories
and observable affects, 2) The four-tiered foundation of recovery, 3)
The impact of nicotine addiction on the mentally ill, cigarette smoking
and HIV, and prescription abuse with medical marijuana.
Presenters: Leonard Rosen, M.D., Jackie
Castine, BA., Linda Thomas, MS
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Starting Your Own Private
Practice During Poor Economic Times
October 8, 2010
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - FEE:
$100.00
Registration
deadline September 8, 2010
Course Description
Presenter
will encourage the social work practitioner to think and strategize as a
business executive, assist in aligning the business plan and mental
health practice strategy, while examining professional credentials and
service offering. Participant will explore legal structures, marketing,
credentialing with insurance companies, documentation, HIPPA
requirements and how to organize their business with proper accounting
practices.
Objectives
Participants will
identify:
1)
Understand
NASW and state guidelines for opening and operating a private practice,
2)
Explore
private practice models,
3)
Identify
various legal structures,
4)
Explore
credentialing with insurance companies,
5)
Discuss
HIPPA requirements,
6)
Review
proper accounting procedures
Presenters: Beverly J Patchett, LMSW,
DCSW, CAAC, CAADC &
Beth Schensky,
EA, ABA, AT
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Process Addictions
October 29,
2010 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM -
FEE: $85.00
Registration
deadline September 29, 2010
Course Description
The
course will provide understanding of process addictions, impact on the
individual and their families. Insight will be gained in diagnosis and
treatment.
Objectives
Participants will: 1) Identify
various process addictions i.e., sex, gambling, shopping, and hoarding,
2)
Explore the differential diagnosis of
sex addiction,
3) Distinguish the different patterns of
over-shoppers and over-spenders as well as the origins and treatment,
4) Understand
the inter-related issues of compulsive theft (especially shoplifting,
employee theft and credit card fraud) as well as hoarding and
cluttering.
Presenters: Kenneth Adams, PhD;
Michael Burke, JD; Terrence Shulman, LMSW, JD; Beverly J Patchett,
LMSW, DCSW,
CAAC, CAADC
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Vendor Tables And Sponsorships Are Available! Contact BJ (248) 336-2133
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SEMINAR FEES - Include: presentation,
materials, coffee at sign in, parking, and Social Work CE's / MCBAP
Approved Specific CE. (Continental Breakfast or Lunch may be provided on
full day seminars and will be listed on individual brochures if
applicable.
ADA - We will accommodate individuals with
special needs as long as we have notification three weeks prior to
seminar. Any request after the stated deadline will be honored whenever
possible.
REGISTRATION AND REFUND POLICY - Sign-in and sign-out is monitored for Social
Work Clock Hours and MCBAP Certifications. Individual must attend full presentation schedule to
receive CE's. Please arrive 15 - 30 minutes prior to program, and allow time at end of day for sign out and
receipt of your CE Certificates. Applications are available by
clicking the "Seminar Application" button above (follow instruction
printed under button for maximum benefit). Please make check or money
order payable to: Empowerment Professionals, P.C. A $30.00
return check fee applies. Payment must be received prior to attendance at
the seminar to be considered registered. Sorry No Refunds.
Grievances related to our programming may be
addressed in writing to: Beverly J. Patchett LMSW, CAADC, Reach For The
Stars! 310 W. Hudson, Royal oak, MI 48067
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For more
information about our company,
products/services or request seminar information and registration forms contact
us by email (below). If you would like to be added to our mailing list for
future seminars please provide us with appropriate contact information. We reserve the
right to adjust pricing and dates as required. |