Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Clinical and Research Findings

Dr. Weyandt will provide an overview of the characteristics associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as information pertaining to the identification and treatment of the disorder. Dr. Weyandt will also discuss her research concerning adolescents and college students with ADHD.

Serious Emotional Disturbance in Early Childhood

This program will cover the linkages between emotional development and relationship functioning and the development of psychopathology in early childhood. Current research and best practices in treating childhood emotional disturbance will be presented.

Integrated Treatment for Substance Use

The focus of this workshop is on the current research and practice on providing integrated treatment for those clients with substance abuse issues. Participants will have an opportunity to hear a case presentation involving successful integrated treatment.

“Super”vision seminar for Clinical Supervisors

This is an intensive overview of a clinical/managerial model for both beginning and more experienced clinical supervisors:

· Part One, “The Engagement Phase”, defines clinical supervision, roles and the supervisory contract; explores features of relationship building (core relationship skills, cultural competence, and ethical use of self); and covers individual and group formats for supervision

· Part Two, “The Work Phase--Building on Engagement”, covers methods of assessment, goal setting, intervention and evaluation as well as a section on the managerial aspects of clinical supervision.

· Information, Case material, and Instructional Exercises are utilized throughout with special attention to cultural competence, ethics, and the everyday practical issues of doing clinical and managerial supervision

“SUPER”VISION For Managers of Frontline Workers

The following outlines a one day training for supervisors who supervise and manage “frontline” workers in agency settings:

Basic Training

The morning session of this training begins by reviewing a two-part model for thinking about and doing supervision with frontline workers who work with clients requiring outreach services, case management, residential care, etc. The afternoon session focuses on integrating aspects of the didactic training by “trouble shooting” ongoing supervisory issues in a group format (which also serves to demonstrate effective group supervision).

Two-Part Model:

· Part One, “The Engagement Phase”, defines supervision, roles and the supervisory contract; explores features of relationship building (core relationship skills, cultural competence, and ethical use of self); and covers individual and group formats for supervision

· Part Two, “The Work Phase--Building on Engagement”, covers methods of assessment, goal setting, intervention and evaluation as well as a section on the managerial aspects of clinical supervision.

Information, case material, and instructional exercises are utilized throughout with special attention to cultural competence, ethics, and the everyday practical issues of doing clinical and managerial supervision

Mindfulness-Based Meditation and Clinical Practice: An Immersion Experience for Clinicians

This will be a 2 part series for clinicians:

Part One: Stress reduction and self-care: participants will engage in guided meditations, reflect upon the impact of mindfulness-based meditations on one's own life, and be introduced to a new set of technical skills.

Part Two: Strategies for maintaining the newly acquired skills as well as using techniques in clinical practice will be discussed.