Event Category: Adult Family Home Provider
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Nov 11Trauma, Brains, and BIG Emotions: Providing Trauma-Informed Support to Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training
Ellen Merker, M.S. LPC
Overview: Many approaches to “behavioral challenges” focus heavily on “eliminating a behavior” rather than understanding the purpose of an action. Trauma can impact our brains and nervous system’s ability to differentiate between safe and unsafe situations, which can result in some emotions and actions that may seem baffling, but are often the body trying to …
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Dec 3The Double Rainbow: The Intersection of Gender Identity and Neurodivergence – In Person Training
Ellen Merker, M.S. LPC
Overview: Research has shown that rates of LGBTQIA+ identification in the neurodivergent community are higher than in the general population, but little is done to provide increased and inclusive supports to them or to better understand their unique needs. And given trans and gender non-conforming youth are at a much higher risk of depression, anxiety, …
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Dec 7Ethics and Boundaries in Community Practice – In Person Training
Presenters: Monica Bear, MSSW and Theresa Fishler, MSSW, CISW
Overview: This interactive 4-hour training, designed to fulfill Wisconsin’s continuing education requirements for social workers, will explore the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, and ethical decision-making frameworks relevant to community-based practice. Through group discussion and individual reflection, participants will reflect critically on common ethical issues and responses that arise when providing individualized, …
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Jan 14Ethics and Boundaries in Community Practice – In Person Training
Presenters: Monica Bear, MSSW and Theresa Fishler, MSSW, CISW
Overview: This interactive 4-hour training, designed to fulfill Wisconsin’s continuing education requirements for social workers, will explore the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, and ethical decision-making frameworks relevant to community-based practice. Through group discussion and individual reflection, participants will reflect critically on common ethical issues and responses that arise when providing individualized, …