July-September 24 Summer Training Catalog

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Restorative Justice Integrated:

In our Policies, Relationships & Daily Lives

Marlee Liss

Participants will: Hear briefly about Marlee’s experience of restorative justice after sexual assault; Distinguish between restorative vs. punitive principles; Explore the need to embody what we’re fighting for within movements; Create a vision of community that works to disrupt cycles of violence and shame; Integrate restorative justice principles at:

The micro level: Exploring ways to make empathy the foundation of relationship

The meso level: Learning about restorative practices in schools & communities

On social media: Challenging cancel culture and alternatives to public shaming

The macro level: Understanding why individuals may want restorative or transformative justice at the criminal legal level; Learn about the power of accountability, conflict transformation and challenging the notion that anyone is disposable.

“Nothing About Us Without Us” Centering Formerly Enlisted Veteran Social Workers in Veteran Services

The Veteran Social Workers of CT

In this half day workshop, participants will develop a deeper understanding of military culture and the common and divergent identities and experiences of enlisted personnel as well as learn about the importance of humanizing veterans and the utilization of integrative, functional, peer- and community-based approaches to address the multifaceted needs of veterans. This includes assisting veterans in finding a new sense of meaningful purpose and belonging in their lives, often in existential ways.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

Effective Treatment for the Young Oppositional, Defiant Child

Kenneth Wenning, PhD, LCSW

This full day workshop will train participants in ways to motivate parents for change in their homes, particularly when it comes to dealing with children 3 to 10 years of age with oppositional and defiant behaviors. Dr. Wenning will cover a variety of issues clinicians need to be aware of before they embark upon a parent management training intervention (PMT) with clients and also during the process of PMT. Specific and effective behavior modification techniques implemented by parents in their homes will also be reviewed. Ways to manage transition times such as bedtime, and behaviors such as lying and stealing will also be reviewed. Dr. Wenning will talk about his method of including children 7 to 10 years of age in the PMT sessions with their parents along with the cognitive and imagery techniques he uses to help children become more cooperative and included members of their families.

July 16, 2024 9am - 4pm

Why Race Matters

Michael Chadukiewicz, PhD

Kim Haugabook, MPA

Herb Halfcrow Boyd, RCP, CRSS, CFPS

A full day workshop that explores our knowledge and awareness of the history of race and racism and how this history shapes our social and cultural identity, power structures, and institutions to include the housing, education, criminal justice system. Participants will review music, advertising, comedy, poetry, literature, and engage in activities that examine bias, prejudice, and racism in our society. The facilitators will share their experiences with racism and offer strategies to unmask, dismantle, and eradicate racism in our personal, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural realms.

July 18, 2024 9am - 4pm

Developing Leadership Presence Through Mindfulness

Alicia Davis, PCC

Presence is an energy. Presence is a state of mind. Presence is powerful. As a leader, it takes focus and intention to become fully present in the experience of each moment. Vulnerability and authenticity are key aspects of becoming more present for yourself and others. In this session, participants learn foundational mindfulness principles and skills to train their minds to more fully focus and steady their emotions. Developing these skills enhances a leader’s ability to connect deeply within and develop meaningful and transformative relationships with others.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Sex Workers

Charles Hawthorne, MPH

This workshop will be a space to expand your knowledge and capacity to better support your LGBTQ+ clients, patients, and community members who are engaging in varying types of sex work. We will explore the risks involved in sex work for various folks who engage with it, as well as strategies to minimize harm. We will also discuss harm reduction-based approaches organizations and providers can utilize to better serve LGBTQ+ sex workers in a holistic and destigmatizing way.

Date Time

August 5, 2024 1pm - 4pm 3

Reiki Level 3

Hilary Rudenauer

In this Level 3, or Reiki Master Practitioner training, participants will expand upon the skills they learned in previous levels and acquire new ways to work with Reiki energy. Students will learn the Reiki moving meditation, aura clearing techniques, and how to use single crystals and crystal grids for healing. In addition, participants will experience a meditation to meet their highest Reiki guide, receive another attunement and be given the Usui Master symbol. Time will be spent discussing emotional regulation within the context of a Reiki session and how therapeutic techniques can be integrated into healing work. There will be plenty of time for practice, questions, and integration. Upon completion of this course, participants will be certified Reiki Master Practitioners.

Date Time

August 6, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm 7

“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.”

— Edward Everett Hale

Clinical Documentation 101

Shalyn Rose, LCSW

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn to understand and assess for medical necessity; learn the necessary components of key pieces of the medical record; learn how to apply the Golden Thread Process and lastly, learn about documentation requirements set by insurance companies. Sign up early! This workshop is limited to 25 participants.

The Impact of Hip-Hop on Culture and Behavior

Qur-an Webb, LMSW

Marcus Stallworth,

LMSW

In this training, we’ll look into the fascinating realm of hip-hop and explore its profound influence on behavior and culture. From its humble origins in the Bronx to its global domination, hip-hop has captivated hearts and minds, shaping the way we think, act, and express ourselves. Through an engaging presentation and expert insights, this training will dissect the multifaceted impact of hip-hop, from empowering marginalized communities to redefining societal norms. Whether you’re a hip-hop enthusiast, a cultural observer, or simply curious about the genre’s transformative power, this training will leave you with a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between hip-hop and behavior.

CBT For Anxiety Disorders

Dr. David Tolin, PhD

In this half-day workshop, participants will review the psychological mechanisms associated with the onset and maintenance of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We will discuss the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for PTSD and use video vignettes to illustrate the application of CBT principles.

Assessing Acute Risk

Don Scherling, PhD, LADC

Suicide assessment trainings often focus primarily on statistical risk factors and clinical decision-making to determine level of care placement to reduce and manage risk. Clinicians and other helpers lack skills and confidence in basic interviewing skills to obtain the data necessary to uncover this information or make these decisions. This workshop will focus on proven, research-based interviewing techniques to maximize helpers’ skills and confidence in obtaining essential information about suicidal ideation, intent, and planning to more effectively assess, refer, and manage acute risk in patients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.

“I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear.”

— Oprah Winfrey

Understanding Psychological Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Part 1

Eileen Russo, MA, LADC

Traumatic experience in the history of addiction and mental health clients is extremely common. However, the impact of trauma can be difficult for service providers to recognize. This introductory workshop assumes attendees have little knowledge of trauma and PTSD. This training will provide an understanding of psychological trauma and define trauma-informed, trauma-responsive and trauma specific care. There will be a focus on types of trauma, including socio-cultural trauma.

September 11, 2024 9am - 4pm 6

Exploring Connection and Empowerment in Leadership With Horses

Kate Nicoll, LCSW

Incorporating the principles of Brene Brown’s Leadership from her Let’s Rumble and the Good to Great book, women leaders will explore principles of self-awareness and self-reflection in connection with equine partners. During interactive activities, women will lean into vulnerability in exploring somatic awareness in the moment. In teamwork exercises, the group will work on activities to stay curious in present moment experiences, and stick with the “messy middle” of interaction with the horse partners, each other and applications in their own leadership roles. In completing a leadership self-assessment tool, women will explore their top two skills and to work on and stretch - and in journaling exercises explore lessons of learning from women leaders they admire. Horses as prey and herd animals seek authentic connection - and in this regard, connection with them provides wonderful opportunities for learning and self-reflection. Lessons we’ll explore are what Harriet Lerner shared: to listen with the same passions in which we want to be heard – and horses allow, by their presence, for connection in self-reflection, curiosity, and trying new skills for empowerment and leadership.

**This workshop will take place at Dream View Farm, located at 37 Valley View Dr, Meriden CT and is limited to 12 participants.

Time

September 19, 2024 9am - 12pm 3

Clinical Applications of Yoga Therapy for Trauma

Christine Saari MA, C-IAYT

Sara Merrick-Albano C-IAYT

This training is an introduction to a yoga therapy approach, with the application of yoga techniques for supporting trauma recovery. Participants will apply yoga therapy frameworks, methodologies, and trauma-sensitive protocols to adapt therapeutic somatic practices for individual clients, as well as acquiring strategies for appropriately administering the use of prescribed home practice at a suitable pace for the client’s experience.

20, 2024 9am - 4pm

Understanding Psychological Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Part 2

Eileen Russo, MA, LADC

This introductory and experiential training is a supplement to Understanding Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care, Part I, and will provide clinicians and case managers with an overview of coaching on grounding, emotional/physical safety planning, and the importance of educating clients on the possible impact of traumatic experience. Discussion will provide a closer look at diagnostic criteria, screening, assessment, treatment models, and a review of psychological first aid. This training is most appropriate for those who are beginning their understanding of psychological trauma and would like to learn some basic, effective skills for working with those whose lived experience includes trauma. Those attending Part 2 need to attend Part 1 or have equivalent knowledge from other trainings.

Date Time

September 25, 2024 9am - 4pm

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Trauma, Anxiety and Depression: A Brief Relational Approach to Healing and Personal Growth

Lillian Gibson, PhD

Mental health diagnoses such as trauma, anxiety, and depression can oftentimes feel overwhelming and isolating. Nagging symptoms can sometimes hold people hostage with an inability to connect with others at home, work, and/or school. Relationships whether personal or professional can already feel overwhelmingly complicated, and the complexity of such stressors deepens when trauma, anxiety, and/or depression symptoms are at play. Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) whether used in one-to-one therapy sessions, or facilitated in a group setting, is a great time limited treatment that allows clinicians to help their clients overcome common barriers to successfully cope with life adjustments, effectively deal with perceived loss, and/or navigate relationships through strategic problem solving. IPT is a phenomenal treatment that empowers clients to feel they are in control of their interpersonal functioning despite the situation.

Expert Trainers

Herbert Halfcrow Boyd, RCP, CRSS, CFPS, Vice Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Elders Council, also serves as a Commissioner in the Tribal Court Pre-Trial Intervention Team, and in his role as the Tribe’s Recovery Navigator/Coach, he performs outreach on the reservation to tribal members regarding substance use disorder and treatment options. He also provides support planning and logistical needs associated with events, meetings, and the development of materials related to substance use disorder and the wellbeing of tribal members. Herb emphasizes culturally based pathways of recovery while connecting tribal members to the larger community of care. He serves on the Tribe’s Health & Human Services Committee and is a member of the Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Policy Council (Treatment Subcommittee). He holds two part-time positions, one as a Recovery Coach for The Herren Project, another as a Recovery Support Specialist for Hartford Healthcare. He is active in the recovery community.

Michael Chadukiewicz, PhD, works with individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, educational institutes, and community organizations seeking to build cohesive teams, improve interpersonal communication, implement, and manage change, and transform culture. His work is grounded in economic, environmental, and social sustainability practices with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

He is an Affiliate Researcher with Yale PRCH (Program for Recovery and Community Health). The focus of Michael’s research is social justice advocacy as a path to promoting the recovery and social inclusion of people experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, and discrimination through focusing on their strengths and the valuable contributions they make to their communities. He is on the board of director of Havens Harvest, a food recovery non-profit, and is the activist liaison for the board of the Peace and Justice Studies Association. He earned his PhD from Nova Southeastern University with a dual concentration in Conflict in Organizations, Schools and Healthcare and Conflict and Crisis Management.

Alicia Davis, PCC, is an owner/partner in

Strategies. She brings over 30 years of wellbeing and leadership development experience in a variety of fields including holistic healthcare, non-profits, insurance, engineering, and corporate. Alicia creates dynamic coaching and teambuilding experiences for leaders at all levels of an organization that addresses challenges such as organizational culture, team alignment, change management, communication, and high stress. Alicia’s clients include leaders who want to improve team performance, employee engagement, and retention; staff who want to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout and improve well-being; service providers who are looking to elevate the quality of client care; and individuals who want to create a more balanced lifestyle.

Dr Lillian Gibson, Ph D , is a licensed clinical psychologist often referred to as a “mood make-over” expert. She is a highly recommended speaker, consultant, and clinician due to her advanced assessment and treatment skills. Dr. Gibson takes pride in combining her vocational rehabilitation counseling, and clinical psychology expertise to help clients solve their problems through individual, group, or couples therapy for emotional healing and restoration. Her professional footprints include places such as Johns Hopkins, and international research in South Africa. Dr. Gibson’s resume also includes gold star interventions for anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, nightmares, and chronic medical conditions. She is a multi-HBCU graduate from Southern University and A & M College and Jackson State University. Dr. Gibson is passionate about highlighting the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within mental health services.

Kim Haugabook, MPA, is the Executive Director and Founder of The Samaritan House Inc, a non-profit organization with a mission to raise awareness and alleviate disparities in communities of color and among disenfranchised populations. She is the founder of Lead to Inspire, LLC, where she provides strategic consultation with community and state agencies. Kim’s diverse background showcases her dedication to serving marginalized and underserved communities, advocating for those with little to no voice, and addressing issues such as homelessness, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy & Government, complemented by a Master’s in Public Administration. Kim is most proud of being the mother of two amazing daughters, Tiffany & Monae, son-in-love Raman, wife of John W. Haugabook Jr., and ‘Gammy’ to her beloved grandchildren, Mya & Cameron. Kim is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., New Haven Alumnae chapter.

Charles Hawthorne (They/Them), MPH, is an experienced harm reductionist, facilitator, curriculum designer, and organizational coach focusing on values-driven program design and organizational development. They have provided training and technical assistance to programs serving people who use drugs for the past six years at the local, state, and national levels. Charles has worked for a range of harm reduction technical assistance providers supporting internal and external racial equity strategies, implementing harm reduction services, and designing and facilitating curricula for harm reduction service providers. Charles has created and facilitated education experiences for various communities, including healthcare providers, students, public health workers, treatment providers, harm reductionists, government officials, and the general public. Charles received their B.S. in biochemistry from Purdue University and their Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University as a Bloomberg American Health Initiative addiction and overdose fellow.

Marlee Liss is a restorative justice advocate, award-winning speaker, and embodiment coach. She is also a lesbian, Jewish feminist and trailblazer. Marlee made history in the justice system when her sexual assault case became the 1st in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. Since then, Marlee has shared her story worldwide - being featured on major media platforms like Forbes, Huff Post, Buzzfeed, Mel Robbins Show, and more. Additionally, with a background in anti-oppressive social work, eating disorder prevention, trauma-informed yoga and somatic sex education, Marlee has coached hundreds of women worldwide in reclaiming sensuality and embodied empowerment, especially after sexual trauma, disordered eating, and relationship abuse.

Sara Merrick-Albano, E-RYT 500, C-BDYT is a practicing yoga therapist and co-founder of Yoga Therapy Associates, specializing in adaptive yoga, breathwork, and meditation for adult and geriatric clients. She provides a supportive and compassionate space for her clients to engage with a transformative felt experience that aligns with their goals. Sara sees clients via telehealth, and in New Haven, Watertown, and Trumbull.

Kate Nicoll, LCSW, RPT is a clinical social worker and founder of Soul Friends, Inc - a statewide nonprofit that has provided clinical animal assisted psychotherapy to over 10,000 children and families. A graduate of Elms College with her BSW and Smith College with her MSW, Kate has supervised over 40 mental health clinicians, as well as a physician and occupational therapists from 12 different universities over the last 20 years. She has completed 4 post-Master’s certifications in animal assisted therapy and a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate through the Annie E Casey Foundation. As a nonprofit leader for 20 years, Kate has struggled with boundary setting, conserving energy, making hard decisions and more secondary to the impact of her physical disability but also as an empath. As an EAGALA certified mental health clinician for 20 years, Kate believes the integration of equine assisted leadership for women with Brene Brown principles of Daring to Lead can have a profound impact on future leaders.

Shalyn Rose, LCSW, is a multifaceted individual who has charted an impressive professional journey. In 2010, she graduated from Fordham University with a master’s degree in social work. She worked at Rushford with adolescents in the PHP/IOP program and later, she managed the outpatient clinic program, focusing on improving mental health. In 2012, Shalyn achieved a significant milestone by becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Shayln joined Yale Psychiatric Inpatient for a year and a half and during this time, embarked on building her private practice, Supportive Solutions.” Shalyn’s entrepreneurial spirit blossomed, and she founded Supportive Solutions. Throughout her career, Shalyn encountered audit processes. Her curiosity and commitment led her to delve deeper into this aspect of her work. She collaborated with attorneys, consulting firms, and underwent her own audit. Armed with firsthand knowledge, Shalyn became an advocate for meticulous documentation and compliance. Her insights have guided countless professionals and organizations. Shalyn wears many hats—a clinician, a businesswoman, and a mother of twins. Her unwavering dedication to her craft and her family exemplifies her resilience.

Hilary Rudenauer, CYT, RMT, PCD (DONA), is a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, 500-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher, and owner of The Mindful Mama. She has been practicing Reiki since 2013 and has offered healing sessions in a variety of locations including wellness centers, yoga studios, retreats, conferences, and hospitals. Hilary has a background in holistic healing, maternal health, mental health, and trauma-informed care. She utilizes her vast personal and professional experience to inform and enrich her classes and trainings. She is grateful for every opportunity to create spaces where authentic relating, healing, and growth can occur.

Eileen M Russo, M A , is a licensed addiction counselor, a certified clinical supervisor, and an advanced certified alcohol and drug counselor (substance use and co-occurring disorders) who has worked in the addiction and mental health field for the past 37 years. Ms. Russo also holds credentials as a relapse prevention specialist and a compassion fatigue educator. She has recently retired as Professor and Program Coordinator for the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor program with Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT. For the past 17 years, she has served as a trainer/consultant with the CT Women’s Consortium, the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, private agencies, and several states beyond Connecticut. Ms. Russo has assisted over 35 agencies/programs with developing trauma-informed programs including those who provide services for mental health and substance use disorders, employment, and criminal justice programs. Her training experience is extensive, including but not limited to, the staff of private- nonprofits, corrections, domestic violence programs and presentations at national conferences.

Christine Saari, MA, C-IAYT is a certified yoga therapist working with a diverse roster of pediatric and adult clients. Christine is grateful to be part of this emerging field providing integrative health options that empower people to take a leading role in their own healing process. She provides safe and confidential therapy for clients in New Haven and Guilford, and via telehealth. She is a co-founder of Yoga Therapy Associates.

Don Scherling, PsyD, is a Senior Clinical Consultant, Health Educator, Behavioral Health Wellness Coach, assistant in the Care for Caregivers Yoga program, & a Clinical Faculty member in the Berkshire Medical Center - Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in Pittsfield, Massachusetts . He is a QPR and SPRC certified trainer and a Senior Clinical Consultant and Trainer with SAMHSA/CSAT, the Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, and other regional and statewide agencies in the Northeast.

Marcus Stallworth, LMSW, operates with a strength based, hands on approach. He uses his knowledge and skills to create engaging learning environments that promote self-reflection, critical thinking, and empathy for others. His delivery of content material has provided him with opportunities to assist child welfare agencies across the United States and abroad, providing implementation strategies aimed to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Spending close to 20 years providing Child Protective Services, he is recognized by the State of Connecticut as an expert witness for Superior Court for Juvenile Matters. He has spearheaded several initiatives to promote the engagement of fathers, identify the dangers of social media, and raise the awareness for equity and inclusion. He has direct experience educating and supporting Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited victims, including those in Foster Care.

Dr David Tolin, PhD, ABBP is the Founder and Director of the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Institute of Living, and an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. He is the PastPresident of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Past-President of the Clinical Psychology Division of the American Psychological Association, and a principal investigator for the National Institutes of Health. He received the Award for Lifetime Contribution to Psychology from the Connecticut Psychological Association. Dr. Tolin is the author of over 200 scientific journal articles, as well as the several books including Doing CBT: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions and Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding. Dr. Tolin has been featured on the reality TV series Hoarders and The OCD Project, and has been a recurrent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the social work field. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, Qur-an brings a wealth of expertise to the organization’s daily operations. In this pivotal role, he oversees diverse aspects such as training, consultation, and more, contributing significantly to the overall success of Welcome 2 Reality. Along with his leadership at Welcome 2 Reality, Qur-an serves as an Assistant Professor at Western Connecticut State University. Balancing teaching, research, and service commitments, his goal is to contribute to the overall growth and development of his learners. Beyond academia, Qur-an is an independent contractor, providing therapeutic support to youth and families through multiple providers.

Dr Kenneth Wenning, PhD, LCSW received his MSW and his PhD from the Smith College School for Social Work in Northampton, Massachusetts. He has 43 years of experience evaluating and treating children and adolescents who are oppositional, defiant and aggressive or who display other forms of conduct problems. Dr. Wenning has worked in a variety of clinical settings while maintaining a private practice as well. During a six year period in the 1990s, he served as the Director of Clinical Services at the Clifford Beers Guidance Clinic, a New Haven based child psychiatric clinic. Dr. Wenning has expertise in the specialty area of parent management training (PMT), or Parent Training as it is otherwise known, an approach that trains parents to utilize specific evidenced based techniques known to be effective in helping noncompliant children with disruptive behavior disorders develop better self-control skills as well as more positive relationships with peers and family members. Although trained in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theories related to human psychology, Dr. Wenning has also developed skill and expertise in the use of cognitive and behavioral techniques particularly in relation to children and adolescents.

The Veteran Social Workers of CT provide a support network for military veterans who are practicing social workers and social work students; engages in advocacy and education work relating to a range of veteran issues; provides a confidential space for veterans to support each other; and recruits more veterans into the social work profession with support.

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By accreditation standards, continuing education credits (CECs) are only given to those individuals who have completed the entire training; partial credit cannot be given. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after the start of the event or leave early for any reason you will not receive CECs. For on-site events, you must sign-in/out on the designated attendance sheets provided by staff. If you are not sure where the attendance sheets are, please ask a staff member for assistance. For virtual events, you must log into Zoom with your first and last name, matching your Consortium account. Zoom automatically tracks your attendance, including any Breakout sessions. Please note that participation in breakout sessions is an important part of the training experience and counts towards your total attendance for all virtual trainings. If you miss more than one breakout session, Consortium staff members will provide you with a written and verbal warning. If you do not join the breakout session or contact Consortium staff as directed in the written and verbal outreach, you will be removed from the training. Please note that our attendance policies are based on state statute and requirements from our accrediting body.

EMERGENCIES & CANCELLATIONS

If you cannot attend a workshop

As of January 1st, 2020, The Connecticut Women’s Consortium will no longer offer credit on account for training cancellations. You must cancel your registration a minimum of 2 business days before the training start date in order to receive a refund minus a 25% administration fee. Alternatively, you may transfer into another course of your choosing until 9am on the training day.

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Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, and Psychologists

National Association of Social Workers Connecticut Chapter (CECs) are accepted in the states of MA, RI, and VT. Check with your state board to see if they offer reciprocity. These credits are applicable to Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), and Licensed Clinical Psychologists.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Connecticut Certification Board CECs are applicable to Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (LADC) & Certified Addiction Counselors (CAC).The Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) & National International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) are covered under CCB-CT Credits.

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Food & Dietary Restrictions

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Please identify any accessibility requests when prompted during the registration process. The CWC office is wheelchair accessible; off-site event accessibility is coordinated with the venue, please call with any questions or concerns. Be sure to confirm all accessibility requests a minimum of 1 month in advance so we can ensure access.

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For nursing accommodations, please ask staff for use of the wellness room or call ahead to learn more. Our educational events may contain sensitive topics including abuse, mental health, and addiction. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to review the topics suitability. If we are concerned we may restrict access to individuals under 18 or recommend another event.

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From the South, Bridgeport Area

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Half a block is a sign for Hamden Centre

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From the east, New London area

Take 95 South to 91 North

From 91, Take Exit 10

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Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike

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From the North, Hartford area

Take 91 South to Exit 17

On exit ramp, stay left for 15 South

From 15, take Exit 62

At end of ramp, turn right on to Whitney Ave

Half a block is a sign for Hamden Centre

Turn right into driveway before this sign

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Clarion Hotel & Suites, 2660 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT

Tweed or Bradley Airports or NYC Airports (JFK, LaGuardia)

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(J Bus - Whitney Avenue, Centerville Whitney & Dixwell stops)

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