JANUARY 2005 TRAINING SCHEDULE
RSVP is necessary for ALL trainings. Call (520) 318-6950 ext. 3000
Sessions marked with an asterisk(*) may be viewed via video teleconference, from participating locations.
Unless otherwise noted, all trainings will be held at CPSA Training Center, 2502 N. Dodge Blvd. ______
Monday 10 General Assessment & Intake Training
8:30a.m - 4:30p.m. Presented by: Joe Hasler, Dani Vince - CODAC, Sandy Loomis - SEABHS, Cyndi Deines - CPSA
This session provides a detailed overview of the strengths-based assessment and service planning process. This training is for people becoming a clinical liaison, as well as for anyone interested in learning this new process.
Tuesday 11 Bridging the Information Gap: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Their Effects on Native Americans
Presented by: Teresa Kellerman - FAS Community Resource Center
Together, we'll develop solutions to the barriers which prevent us from connecting families, providers and policy makers as we strive to help people affected by alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy. Learn the invisible symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their effects on children and adults.
Wednesday 12 Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities in Arizona
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Presented by: Jennifer Nye - Arizona Center for Disability Law
This presentation will provide an overview of the services and mandates of the Arizona Center
for Disability Law. The role of mental health advocacy and how the Center may be able to assist your clients with other disability related problems will be discussed.
Wednesday 12 Arizona Vision and the Twelve Principles Presented by: Jim Cates - CPSA
1:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. This interactive workshop is designed to give participants an in depth and practical understanding
of the Arizona Vision, 12 Principles and Child & Family Teams.
Thursday 13 * Crisis Intervention Presented by: Dick Janney - SAMHC
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Participants will learn about a model of crisis intervention and how it can be used as a “beginning” towards a successful service and recovery plan. t
Tuesday 18 Cruelty in Common: Animals, People & Violence
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Presented by: Marsh Myers - Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Information about animal cruelty and its link to interpersonal violence such as physical assault,
homicide and child molestation will be provided. Understand the seriousness of animal cruelty and the tools to intervene when necessary.
Wednesday 19 * Overview of Mental Illness Presented by: Frank McGinty - CPSA
9:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. Learn the symptoms of several adult thought and mood disorders. t
Wednesday 19 ASAM 201 Presented by: Robert Moore - CPSA
1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m. This interactive session is intended for clinicians and case managers who participate in the placement
of clients being treated for substance use disorders. Using special tools based on the A.S.A.M. PPC-
2R, participants are introduced to concepts of Risk Assessment and Intensity of Service.
Thursday 20 * Children and Adolescents with Mental Illness
1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Presented by: Sandy Stein - CPSA
Learn the symptoms of several child/youth thought and mood disorders. t
Friday 21 BHT Enhanced Assessment Training
8:30a.m - 4:30p.m. Presented by: Ryan Blanton, Al Samorano - COPE
This training will cover strengths-based clinical interviewing, psychiatric mental status examinations,
DSM-IV-TR criteria and service planning. This part of the assessment training is needed for Behavioral Heath Technicians to become a clinical liaison.
t This training is required for personnel working in a Community Service Agency.
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