NOVEMBER 2008Wednesday, November 19 - 9 a.m. to NoonNew Developments in Understanding and Treating Self-InjuryOne of the most challenging problems for clinicians and other professionals is dealing effectively with self-injury. Of special concern is that self-injury has recently moved from clinical populations such as those served in hospitals and group homes to the general population including middle, high school and college students. This presentation will focus on understanding, managing and treating diverse forms of self-injury as well as distinguishing self-injury from suicidal behavior. Eight levels of care in the management and treatment of self-injury will be reviewed and practical suggestions in dealing with self-injury will be provided including a protocol for responding in school settings. The topic of self-injury contagion will also be addressed with guidelines for preventing and managing this problem.
Barent Walsh, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of The Bridge of Central Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. He oversees special education services and residential treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or complex family problems. Dr. Walsh has written extensively and presented internationally on the topic of self-destructive behavior. He is the author of the book, Treating Self-Injury: A Practical Guide and is the co-author of the book, Self-Mutilation: Theory, Research and Treatment both of which have been translated into Japanese.
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DECEMBER 2008Wednesday, December 10 - 9 a.m. to NoonResponding to Families Affected by Domestic ViolenceThe violent, verbally cruel, and highly manipulative behavior that is typical of men who batter can create far-reaching harm to individuals and relationships within families. We will explore the warning signs of a family where a batterer is likely to be present, and the responses that distinguish these situations from other cases. Interventions include how to assess the level of danger that the batterer poses, creating a safety plan with an abused woman, building successful working relationships with family members, and accessing community resources. Successful intervention depends to a significant degree on cooperation with other systems, including police, courts, child protection, and domestic violence programs, so professionals benefit from insight into the typical actions – including the common dangerous mistakes – made by other providers in the community.
Lundy Bancroft has twenty years of experience specializing in interventions for abusive men. He is the author of Why Does He Do That, When Dad Hurts Mom, and the national prize-winner The Batterer as Parent. He is a custody evaluator, child abuse investigator, and expert witness in domestic violence and child abuse cases. Lundy presents nationally to judges and other court personnel, child protective workers, therapists, law enforcement officials, and other audiences. His focus is on the impact on children of exposure to men who batter women, and how professionals can best support children’s recovery.
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JANUARY 2009Friday, January 23 - 9 a.m. to NoonVicarious Traumatization: Self-Care for CliniciansVicarious traumatization, also known as compassion fatigue, can be experienced by any clinician who bears witness to the problems, stresses and trauma of others. Vicarious traumatization can increase workplace stress and burnout, impacting both our work and our outside lives. We will explore the growing phenomenon of vicarious traumatization; the prevalence, the causes, signs and symptoms and ways we can both prevent and reduce compassion fatigue. We will implement strategies to create a plan of self-care and learn ways to bring this intention to our clients as well, especially those who are caregivers or who have also felt the effects of vicarious traumatization.
Jeanne F. Martin, MSW, MTS, Ed.D. is an instructor at Simmons School of Social Work. She is also a Faculty Field Advisor at Smith College School of Social Work. She has had over thirty years experience teaching, consulting and writing about stress and stress reduction.
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FEBRUARY 2009Wednesday, February 25 - 9 a.m. to NoonThe Impact of Trauma on AttachmentChildren who experience abuse, neglect, abandonment and other trauma at an early age frequently have difficulties developing stable and secure attachment relationships with both adults and peers. This workshop will examine the developmental and neurological obstacles that can create attachment problems for these children and how to enhance the environments and skills necessary to foster positive changes in attachment style. We will explore ways to creatively integrate new research in the field of trauma-focused treatment into everyday clinical practice, case management, and school based interventions with traumatized children, adolescents, and their families.
Kevin Creeden, M.A., LMHC, is the Director of Assessment and Research at the Whitney Academy. He has over 25 years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents and their families and has authored numerous articles and book chapters on the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma. He is former President of the Massachusetts chapter of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. He trains and consults nationally to youth service, community, and mental health service agencies.
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MARCH 2009Friday, March 13 - 9 a.m. to NoonMotivational Interviewing: An Evidence based Practice in Assisting People to ChangeMotivational Interviewing is a directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change. This technique directly addresses readiness to change by expressing and resolving ambivalence while not increasing resistance to change. This evidence-based workshop will provide participants with therapeutic skills that motivate people to recovery and engage clients in treatment who might be mandated, reluctant or fearful of change. We will also talk about how to tap into the resources in your community to assist people on the pathway to maintaining & sustaining changes.
Thomas E. Broffman, PhD, LICSW, LCDP, LCDS, CEAP is an assistant professor and Director of Field Education in the BSW program at Eastern CT State University and the Dual Diagnosis Coordinator at the RI Dept. of Mental Health & Retardation. He has been a Motivational Interviewing trainer and practitioner for over 15 years and has worked as a trainer and consultant with a variety of human service agencies to integrate MI into their programs and service delivery systems. In 2006, he was awarded the Social Worker of the Year in Addictions by the RI Chapter of National Association of Social Workers.
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APRIL 2009Friday, April 9 - 9 a.m. to NoonCollaborative Helping: A Framework for Family-Centered PracticeServices for families across the country are undergoing profound changes and agencies are searching for ways to build culturally responsive and empowering partnerships with families. This workshop offers ways to operationalize these family-centered principles in everyday practice. Drawing on several models, we will highlight a five-step practice framework to help families envision desired lives, address long-standing problems, and develop proactive coping strategies in the context of their local communities. We will learn how to respond flexibly to unpredictable clinical situations and explore a questioning process that elicits and amplifies a family’s ability to effectively address the difficulties they confront.
William Madsen, Ph.D. is the Director of the Family-Centered Services Project at the Family Institute of Cambridge. He provides international training and consultation regarding collaborative practice and the development of institutional structures and organizational cultures that support family-centered work. Bill has written numerous articles and is the author of Collaborative Therapy with Multi-Stressed Families (2nd Edition). He is currently working on a second book entitled, Helping: Towards More Supportive Services, which is an effort to highlight a practice framework for clinicians and family support workers.
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HOW TO ENROLLPre-registration is required by calling (508) 879-9800 Ext. 311, or TTY: (508) 872-4721. You may pay at the door by cash or check. The fee for each workshop is $70.00. - Free for Wayside staff and Interns
- Registration and coffee: 8:30 to 9:00
- Facility is handicapped accessible.
- ASL interpreters are available at each training. Please call TTY.
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DIRECTIONSAll workshops will be held at Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Road, Framingham.From 495Take Route 9 East to Edgell Road exit. Turn left at light onto Edgell Road. Plymouth Church is 0.1 mile down on right.
From Mass PikeTake Exit 13. Turn right onto Route 30, which merges onto Route 9 West. Take Route 30 Exit off Route 9 West. Turn right at light, onto Edgell Road. Plymouth Church is 0.1 mile down on right. ParkingParking is available behind the church. In the event of inclement weather, call the Wayside Training Line at (508) 879-9800 Ext. 311 after 7 a.m. for cancellation and reschedule updates. Click for a printable version of the brochure.
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