2024 Fall Training Catalog

FALL TRAINING CATALOG Workshops for Behavioral Health

OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2024

Addiction | Mental Health | Treatment | Recovery

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Training Series Key:

Clinical Skills

Cultural Competence

Integrative Health

Trauma Treatment

October 10/4

Solution Focused Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.5

10/7

DBT Skills 1: Core Mindfulness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.5

10/23 Facilitating Effective Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.6 10/29 Financial Empowerment in the Social Work Universe . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.6 10/30 Working with Clients Who Don’t Look Like You: Embracing Diversity in Clinical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.7

November 11/4

DBT Skills 2: Distress Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.9

11/6

Mindfulness in the Workplace & Facilitating Tough Conversations . . . . p.9

11/7

Building Blocks to Effective Parenting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.10

11/8

Reiki 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.10

11/15 Breathwork for Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.11 11/18 Unboxing Ourselves and Our Clients: Becoming LGBTQIA+ Allies and Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.11 11/21 Family of Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.12 11/22 Real Food For Thought: Considering the Role of Nutrition in Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.12

December 12/3

DBT Skills 3: Emotion Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.14

12/12 Maintaining Composure in the Face of Hostility: For Staff . . . . . . . . . . p.14 12/13 Healing From Sexual Trauma with Considerations of Gender Identity. . . p.15

Expert Trainers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 16 Registration Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 23 Accommodations/Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 24 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 26 On-Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 26 Private Trainings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 27 About the Consortium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 28

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Solution Focused Approaches Don Scherling, PsyD, LADC Solution-Focused approaches which build on client, family, agency, or community strengths are proving more powerful and hopeful in encouraging change than traditional problemfocused methods of assessment and treatment. This course will provide a basic introduction to the theoretical foundations and treatment methods of a solution-focused approach and encourage participants to adapt and apply the model in their thinking and their work with challenging clients, peers, and organizations.

Date

Time

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October 4, 2024

9am - 4pm

6 Credits

Clinical Skills

$100

DBT Skills 1: Core Mindfulness Nancy Grechko, PsyD The purpose of this presentation is to dive deeper into the DBT Skills module: Core Mindfulness.

This will be one of four programs in which each DBT skills module is presented in more detail than an introductory DBT training program. The program will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of what mindfulness is, how to practice for themselves, and how to teach others. Participants will learn about the “What” and the “How” skills; states of mind, being present, judgements, and “Walking the Middle Path”. This program is highly experiential with participants practicing skills live with time for questions and processing.

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Time

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Price

October 7, 2024

9am - 1pm

4 Credits

Clinical Skills

$85

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Facilitating Effective Groups Eileen Russo, MA, LADC Group work is a common practice method utilized in today’s social service agencies to affect service clients’ individual growth and social functioning. This introductory workshop will explore the stages of group development, types of groups, practical “do’s” and “don’ts” of group facilitation, and best practices of a trauma-informed, gender-responsive approach.

This training is designed for those new to group facilitation or those who have not had formal education and training in this area. At the end of this training, attendees will know and understand the stages of group development; the importance of screening and matching group participants; know at least three “do’s” and don’ts” of group facilitation and be able to apply best practices of group facilitation in a trauma-informed, gender-responsive environment.

Date

Time

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Price

October 23, 2024

9am - 4pm

6 Credits

Clinical Skills

$100

Financial Empowerment in the Social Work Universe Leann Sharpe The Financial Empowerment in the Social Work Universe seminar aims to improve financial equity and close the racial wealth gap by improving the financial well-being of social workers and other helping professionals through holistic self-care; inclusive of financial health, recommendations on integrating financial education, strategy, and skill development in practice with participants.

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October 29, 2024

9am - 12pm

3 Credits

Clinical Skills

$70

“There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life.”

– Mary Rose McGeady The Connecticut Women’s Consortium

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Working with Clients Who Don’t Look Like You: Embracing Diversity in Clinical Practice Monica Echevarria, LCSW, LICSW, QS Working with Clients Who Don’t Look Like You: Embracing Diversity in the Workplace is a comprehensive interactive training designed for professionals committed to working effectively with diverse populations. Participants will explore their biases, learn culturally sensitive communication techniques, and consider the importance of embracing cultural differences when working with clients. Attendees will gain insights into the implications of diversity and understand its impact on therapeutic outcomes.

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October 30, 2024

9am - 12pm

3 Credits

Cultural Competence

$70

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DBT Skills 2: Distress Tolerance Nancy Grechko, PsyD This program highlights the need for evidence-based-treatments such as DBT to provide effective and ethical care to those diagnosed with mental health diagnoses including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma disorders, and personality disorders. This program provides theoretical and experiential skills training for social workers (and other disciplines) to incorporate into clinical practice including psychotherapy and supervision. This program is consistent with the practical application of tools and interventions to support clients in their therapeutic goals.

Overall, this program is supportive and educational for mental health professionals to attain specific knowlegde, interventions, and resources to provide ethical treatment/counseling for individuals.

Date

Time

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November 4, 2024

9am - 1pm

4 Credits

Clinical Skills

$85

Mindfulness in the Workplace & Facilitating Tough Conversations Teresa Nieves This professional workshop trains participants on how to connect with themselves and their staff around mindfulness to combat burnout. Through engaging activities and thoughtful exploration, participants will learn the principles and practices of compassionate leadership.

This includes effective stress management techniques, strategies for handling difficult conversations with staff members, and methods for providing clear, constructive feedback.

Participants will discover how mindfulness can be a powerful tool for enhancing emotional intelligence and fostering a supportive work environment. The workshop emphasizes practical application, allowing attendees to leave with actionable ideas to not only decrease their own stress levels but also to model and promote these behaviors among their overwhelmed staff.

By integrating mindfulness practices into daily routines, participants will be equipped to lead with empathy, maintain resilience under pressure, and cultivate a workplace culture that values well-being and open communication.

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November 6, 2024

9am - 12pm

3 Credits

Clinical Skills

$70

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Building Blocks to Effective Parenting Welcome2Reality This course is based on promoting retention. We relate learning how to be an effective co-parent to learning your ABC’s. This makes the content easy to understand and remember, which also makes the content accessible to a culturally diverse population. Individuals with children who are experiencing separation, divorce, or any other type of family restructuring come from all backgrounds. The goal of this training is to educate these diverse individuals about the impact of family restructuring on children that transcends many cultures. No matter what background participants come from, most participants can relate to learning the alphabet in grade school. This is why we have chosen to relate teaching effective co-parenting skills to that foundational teaching; offering strategies and tools for engaging and working with clients who are parents and ensuring that they are effective.

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November 7, 2024

9am - 12pm

3 Credits

Clinical Skills

$70

Reiki 1 Hilary Rudenauer (Reiki Master Teacher) Join Hilary Rudenauer, Reiki Master Teacher, to learn the history, theory, and applications of Reiki, a Japanese healing technique. In this special one-day training, we will explore energetic shielding and clearing techniques, energetic anatomy, self-healing practices, intuitive methods, and hand placements. In addition to these foundational topics, we will discuss how Reiki can be used to prevent burnout and support the therapeutic process. Students will be attuned to Reiki energy, and have the opportunity to practice giving Reiki to themselves and others. Upon completion of this training, participants will be certified Reiki 1 practitioners.

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November 8, 2024

8:30am - 4:30pm

6 Credits

Integrative Health

$200

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”

–Alexander Den Heijer The Connecticut Women’s Consortium

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Breathwork for Mental Health Sara Merrick-Albano, E-RYT 500, C-BDYT The course combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and an understanding of the ethical considerations enabling clinical social workers to integrate yoga therapy effectively into their practice by broadening their knowledge of the applications and contraindications for breathwork techniques for clients with mental health diagnoses. It aligns with the educational objectives that equip social workers with a diverse range of tools to support their clients and empower them with tools that promote holistic well-being. This is essential for meeting the professional duty of social workers to work within their designated scope of practice and refrain from utilizing these techniques without a comprehensive understanding of their physiological, energetic, and psychological effects.

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November 15, 2024

9am - 4pm

6 Credits

Clinical Skills

$100

Unboxing Ourselves and Our Clients: Becoming LGBTQIA+ Allies and Advocates Mara Gottlieb, PhD, LMSW It is human nature to place people in identity “boxes”: it serves as a survival mechanism, informing us of who we believe is like us and who isn’t; who we want a relationship with, and who we don’t. Identity boxes also uphold stereotypes and prevent us from truly knowing one another, from forming connections, or being potential allies, colleagues and friends. The question is no longer whether our practice includes people who identify as LGBTQIA+, but whether this aspect of our identity can be safely shared, and how we can intentionally create workspaces where these identities are welcomed. Let’s talk openly about the language we use when we discuss sexuality and gender, about the lens of heteronormativity we are trained to see the world through, and about how to include sexual and gender identities as part of the whole of who we are with awareness, respect and openness. This workshop provides participants with a clear understanding of sexual orientation, sexual identity, and gender identity. This training is appropriate for participants with any level of knowledge regarding these identities and offers straightforward, accessible, open discussion with opportunities for questions to be asked and answered. Accurate language and concrete tools to be effective allies and advocates will help practitioners in respectfully addressing sexual and gender identities.

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November 18, 2024

9am - 12:30pm

3.5 Credits

Cultural Competence

$70

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Family of Origin Debora Borzellino, LMFT, AAMFT This training is designed for participants to learn and practice how a person’s family of origin influences their current functioning, relationships and decision making. A close review of birth order and sibling position will give context to current functioning, decision making and how intimacy is created. Family structure creates a foundation for lives and creates legacies. This training offers clinicians options to assist clients in keeping the family legacies that work for them and letting go of the ones that do not.

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November 21, 2024

9am - 4pm

6 Credits

Clinical Skills

$100

Real Food For Thought: Considering the Role of Nutrition in Mental Health Amy Otzel, MA, MS, LPC We each make hundreds of decisions about food every single day! These choices go beyond satisfying hunger and generating energy—they also play a crucial role in one’s overall mental health and well-being. This seminar serves up a feast of fascinating insights! The menu features: the power of nutrients and their critical role in brain function and emotional balance; the challenges of stress and its marked impacts on nutrition; the altering influences of nutritional status and epigenetic changes on mental well-being and the treatment of mental illness; and an abundant offering of supportive nutritional guidance and resources.

A plate full of new perspectives on the dynamic relationship of nutrition and mental health will enhance case conceptualizations, create more treatment opportunities, and support empowered health and healing for both clients and the clinician’s own self-care. Know the ingredients and follow the recipe!

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November 22, 2024

9am - 4pm

6 Credits

Clinical Skills

$100

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DBT Skills 3: Emotion Regulation Nancy Grechko, PsyD The purpose of this presentation is to dive deeper into the DBT Skills module: Emotion Regulation. This program will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of when to use emotional regulation skills, how to practice for themselves, and how to teach others. Participants will learn about the function of emotions, understanding and naming emotions, changing unwanted emotions, reducing emotional vulnerability, managing extreme emotions. Specific skills covered will include: check the facts, problem solving, opposite action, PLEASE, and ABC mastery. This program is highly experiential with participants practicing all skills live with time for questions and processing.

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Time

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Price

December 2, 2024

9am - 1pm

4 Credits

Clinical Skills

$85

Maintaining Composure in the Face of Hostility: For Staff Alicia Davis, PCC Participants will learn how to recognize and regulate their emotional reactions when faced with emotionally charged (anger, rage, rudeness) situations and people. They will explore the role their nervous system plays, identify specific triggers, and learn to respond instead of reacting in these situations. They will also practice simple, yet powerful, de-escalation skills to use in situations of conflict and aggression. Skills utilized will include centering, grounding and calming techniques based in mindfulness and emotional intelligence principles.

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December 12, 2024

9am - 12pm

3 Credits

Clinical Skills

$70

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Healing From Sexual Trauma with Considerations of Gender Identity Stefan Simanovich, LCSW Limiting group mindsets and norms related to gender are significant when considering sexual trauma and recovery. In this full-day training, Stefan J. Simanovich, LCSW will discuss the layers of sexual trauma and gender from a lens that includes the mental, emotional, physical and collective body. As a group, we will explore how gender identity relates to sexual traumatization and one’s healing process, patterns of distress caused by sexual trauma and clinical integrative strategies and approaches to support individuals in their healing. Learning will take place through didactic teaching, group discussion and case presentations. Integrative approaches discussed include: EMDR therapy, somatic experiencing, embodiment techniques, hypnosis/hypnotherapy, regression therapy, grounding techniques, and ego state/parts work therapies. *Prior training in these modalities is not necessary for attendance.

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December 13, 2024

9am - 4pm

6 Credits

Trauma Treatment

$100

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Expert Trainers Debra Borzellino, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor and AAMFT Clinical Fellow has a career that has extended over 25 years. As the owner of Pieces That Fit, LLC., Deb provides couple, family, and individual therapy. As an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Deb providers mentorship for AAMFT approved supervisor candidates and clinical consultation/supervision to associate and licensed professionals of all disciplines. Deb focuses on the professional development of the clinician, and traditional oversite of case review, interventions, case notes, treatment planning, ethical issues, and liability. Deb is a trainer of Family of Origin, Family Therapy, Birth Order, Vicarious Trauma, Couples Therapy, Golden Thread Documentation and Leadership Development. Deb’s clinical and managerial experience includes supervising teams of directors, program supervisors, clinicians, and case managers. Providing oversight to over twelve unique private and state funded programs and services, Deb was responsible for ensuring the fulfillment of clinical operations, contract requirements, operational compliance, budgetary requirements, building strong relationships with payor sources and communities served, workforce development, enhancement of services provided, and data driven outcomes/reporting. Deb was an Adjunct Professor at SCSU MFT Department and Albertus Magnus Business Department.

Alicia Davis, PCC, is an owner/partner in Transformative Leadership 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.

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Monica Echevarria, LCSW, LICSW, QS is a proud Latina from Puerto Rico and a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts. She is a first-generation college graduate. Her roots are deeply tied to her cultural heritage, so she brings empathy and cultural sensitivity to her private social work practice. Monica offers psychotherapy, clinical supervision, professional development training, and immigration psychosocial evaluations, focusing on empowering individuals to overcome life challenges through a multicultural lens. Holding a Doctorate in Social Work from Simmons University, Monica has 18 years of experience in various Connecticut state agencies, non-profit organizations, hospitals, and clinics. Since 2017, she has owned a private practice specializing in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Committed to social justice, advocacy, and leadership, Monica aims to demonstrate the inherent worth of every individual, regardless of their background or past. She is passionate about educating the next generation of social workers, integrating real-world experience and academic knowledge to prepare students for effective and compassionate practice.

Dr. Mara Gottlieb is the President of Talking Changes, an anti-oppression and bias-awareness consulting firm. For over twenty years, she has run workshops across the country, including serving as a keynote speaker and presenting at NASW conferences. Her programs address subjects ranging from cultural humility to anti-racism advocacy, LGBTQ awareness, teen suicide prevention, and vicarious trauma. Dr. Gottlieb has served as an adjunct professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work, Smith College School for Social Work, and Southern Connecticut State University. She holds a BA from Brown University and earned her MSW and Ph.D. in Social Work from NYU.

Dr. Nancy Grechko is a clinical psychologist and Founder of Grechko Training & Consulting. Besides providing direct clinical care in her community, she also supports mental health practices and organizations through clinical supervision and consultation as well as continuing education training. She is best known for making even the most complex clinical concepts accessible so practitioners walk away with tangible tools to integrate in their practice. Dr. Greckho is passionate about supporting mental health practitioners who do the work they love while also taking care of their professional and personal needs.

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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.

Teresa Nieves is the owner of Teresa Nieves Coaching, LLC. She supports women, non-binary, and gender fluid folk with life coaching and Reiki healing as a Disruption Coach & Unconventional Strategist.

She helps them disrupt the blocks that are keeping them stuck, discover what truly matters, and create the life they really want.

Teresa works one-on-one with numerous folk to help them achieve their potential through rediscovering how amazing and powerful they truly are. By holding space and challenging limited beliefs, clients have brought joy back into their lives, started passion-filled businesses, healed, and released negative energies and illnesses, and have fallen back in love with themselves.Teresa also has over 15 years of nonprofit management, program development, and capacity building experience Her love of community and believing that folk are their own catalyst for change began in her direct work with the Hartford Community. Teresa has a loving partner and is raising two rebel daughters to break all the rules and create their own. She lives in Newington, CT, and offers her services locally and virtually. She loves to meet new people; so don’t be shy about reaching out!

Amy B. Otzel, LPC (GA & CT), LMHC (FL), is a retired U.S. Army Behavioral Health Sergeant and Iraq War Veteran turned psychotherapist, educator, and advocate. Her personal journey through trauma informs her work in promoting wellness and resilience within the military-connected community. Amy lectures at Yale University’s Dept. of Psychiatry, teaches at Colorado Chinese Medicine University, and serves as a professional development specialist and stress management instructor. She is also an Advanced Level-3 Breath~Body~Mind teacher and active peer support representative. Amy’s achievements include co-chairing a Veterans Affairs Mental Health Advisory Board chapter and publishing her own songs. She resides in southeastern coastal Georgia with her husband and children.

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Hilary Rudenauer 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 39 years. Ms. Russo also holds credentials as a relapse prevention specialist and a compassion fatigue educator. She has recently retired as Program Coordinator and Professor Emeritus for the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor program with Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT. For the past 18 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 40 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 non-profitspresentations at national conferences. Ms. Russo has co-authored articles on the intigration of trauma-specific services into treatment for substance use disorders and is a co-author of the curriculum Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People, Third Edition, by Stephanie Convington.

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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.

LeAnn Sharpe is a long-time social worker with over 15 years of experience from direct practice to senior management and working largely with clients and agencies at the intersection of mental health and the criminal legal system. With her social justice roots holding strong, LeAnn now specializes in holistic financial guidance with a focus on bringing together finance and social justice in her role as a financial professional. Working to create financial equity, LeAnn’s mission is to make financial education and resources easily accessible, especially for individuals and communities who have been historically marginalized, by providing an avenue to empowerment through building financial security and capability through knowledge sharing and the integration of wealth-building strategies.

Stefan Simanovich, LCSW, from western North Carolina, completed his master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. In grad school he served as a school counselor in the Bronx, NY, where he helped spearhead restorative justice initiatives to address the school-to-prison pipeline. With a diverse professional background, Stefan has held roles as a school social worker, psychotherapist, and clinician at a children and family-centered mental health clinic. In 2019, he founded Transforward to expand access to gender-affirming care and trauma-informed care for everyone. Stefan is an EMDRIA approved consultant and centers his practice on EMDR therapy, somatic experiencing, embodiment techniques and trauma-informed frameworks. He has shared his expertise on the “embodiment of gender” at venues including the Yale University Psychiatry Department, non-profit organizations, schools, and legal entities. Through his work, he shares insights on how integration is essential to our personal and global healing, promoting holistic health. His personal and professional journey has deepened his understanding of the interconnection of gender and sexuality, as well as gender’s connection to inner-self development, wellness, and collective consciousness.

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Marcus Stallworth, LMSW, is the Director of Learning and Organizational Development at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC. Marcus operates with an assertive hands-on approach. Spending close to 20 years providing Child Protective Services, he is recognized by the State of Connecticut as an expert witness, providing testimony in numerous court proceedings. He has spearheaded several initiatives to promote fathers’ engagement, prevent abuse and neglect, and address the dangers of social media. He has direct experience educating and supporting victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, training staff on sexual orientation and gender identity, and advocating for those in foster care. Marcus serves on the Board of Directors of the National Foster Parent Association and plays a leadership role in Connecticut’s Fatherhood Engagement Leadership Team (FELT).

He is also a member of Media Literacy Now’s National Advisory Council, which provides educators with advocacy and resources on media literacy education in schools.

Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC. Qur-an has been in the social work field for over 20 years. Qur-an is the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now which focuses on education around media literacy. In this role, Qur-an was instrumental in getting Public Act No. 15-94 and Public Act No. 17-67 passed in Connecticut which now mandates school systems to educate the safe use of social media and computer programming instruction and create an advisory council related to digital citizenship, internet safety, and media literacy. He also works as an independent contractor and is an Assistant Professor at Western Connecticut State University. Qur-an serves Vice President of the Association of Black Sports Officials. In this role, Qur-an advocates for the rights of and opportunities for Black sports officials and pushes for equality among officials. He also provides training and professional development opportunities domestically and internationally for the company.

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Registration Policies

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If you are registering with a purchase order Send your registration form and a copy of your approved purchase order by email (training@ womensconsortium.org) or fax (203-909-6894). You must include a copy of the purchase order as proof of payment, we cannot process registrations or guarantee your space in the event without this document.

To register by mail Complete the form on page 24 and mail with a check or money order. There is a $25 bank & handling fee for all returned checks. Failure to pay this fee will prevent you from registering for future courses. Checks and purchase orders are payable to The Connecticut Women’s Consortium and can be sent to ATTN: Education & Training, 2321 Whitney Avenue, Suite 401, Hamden, CT 06518 Waitlist and sold out courses For workshops that are sold out, call to determine if a waitlist is available.

How do I get my certificate or credits?

Between 3 and 5 business days after the training (this may be longer for offsite events and conferences), you will receive an email with instructions to access the online survey and certificate. If you have trouble accessing these items, please email training@womensconsortium.org or call us at (203)909-6888 x2.

What are your attendance policies?

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.

What happens during inclement weather or if a workshop is canceled In the event of inclement weather, call (203) 909-6888 x1 the morning of your workshop. This is a recorded voice message that is updated with a weather delay or cancellation. We also post a message at www.womensconsortium.org. The CWC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. This may include weather, venue/staff emergencies or low attendance. In the event of a cancellation, we will contact you by email with a rescheduled date, or offer a credit or refund.

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATES & CREDITS Certificates of Attendance are available to all attendees who have signed in/out.

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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Accommodation and Access

Food & Dietary Restrictions Please identify any dietary restrictions when prompted during the registration process. We can easily accommodate for vegan, nut, gluten and dairy free diets. If you have additional concerns about serious allergies, contact us in advance to ensure we can make accommodations.

Accessibility 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.

Nursing Individuals, Children (18 & Under) 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.

Photos, recording & social media If you post on social media regarding an event, tag The Connecticut Women’s Consortium. We recommend that you follow a trauma-informed safety policy by asking individuals and groups before taking and sharing photos and posts. We reserve the right to photograph, record, or film classes, events and other programming. If you do not want to be included, notify a CWC staff member. Learn more through the privacy policy on our website.

Directions

From the South, Bridgeport Area

Take 15 North Take Exit 61 Turn right off ramp, onto Whitney Avenue Half a block is a sign for Hamden Centre Turn right into driveway before this sign

From the east, New London area Take 95 South to 91 North From 91, Take Exit 10 You are now on a connector Take Exit 1 off of the ramp, Turn left onto Devine St Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike Then turn right onto Dixwell Avenue Turn left At the 3rd stoplight into the driveway (before KinderCare)

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

Nearby Transportation & Hotel Information

Clarion Hotel & Suites, 2660 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT Tweed or Bradley Airports or NYC Airports (JFK, LaGuardia) Union Station - Metro North, Amtrak & Greyhound Bus CT Transit - we are located on the bus line: (J Bus - Whitney Avenue, Centerville Whitney & Dixwell stops) Metro Taxi - (203) 777-7777 or Uber/Lyft

Parking

All visitors must park in the FREE parking garage to the right of our building. With the exception of handicap spaces, parking in front of the building is for retail businesses.

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Registration Form PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (Applications must be complete to be processed) *Last name:

*First Name:

Middle Initial:

*Agency Name:

No Agency/Private Practice/Retired

*Agency Address: Street: Street (2): City:

State:

Zip Code:

Phone Number (Please check your preferred phone number): Work:

Cell Phone:

Home Phone:

Email Address: Please specify any special accommodations that you will need for the training. We will confirm availability ahead of the training.

Visual Hearing Other Accommodation request: Billing Information Accounting Department Phone Number: Accounting Department Email Address: Training: Date(s):

Training Title:

Course Fee: $ $ $

Registration will not be processed without payment or purchase order If you’re registering with an agency purchase order or check request form, please send this form along with a copy of this purchase order to: CT Women’s Consortium to reserve your spot.

Email: training@womensconsortium.org Fax: (203) 909-6894 If you are paying by check: Please mail this form along with your check to: CT Women’s Consortium Training Department 2321 Whitney Ave, Suite 401 Hamden, CT 06518 To pay by credit card, please submit a credit card authorization with this form. Credit card authorization forms can be found here: https://8d6d7841-c514-42a9-b59d-7361c08d7804.usrfiles.com/ugd/62fb48_e508d02e449f47cb922fda711a839251.pdf All our trainings include a CEC certificate for those who attend in full. CECs are approved by NASW/CT (National Association of Social Workers) and CCB (CT Certification Board).

By submitting this form, you are agreeing to the cancellation policy available at www.womensconsortium.org

For Consortium use only Invoice # Date payment received:

Check number:

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