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Counseling Course Offerings:
View our available online workshops. Or, if your company would like to schedule training for your employees, please call our office at (573) 986-6879.
Sexual Abuse: Signs & Symptoms The The reasons people sexually abuse a child are complex; in this course we will explore the causes of abuse, signs and symptoms, physical and behavioral results, and how to treat a sexually abused child. We will examine ways to help children deal with the trauma of sexual abuse and ways to be proactive and help prevent sexual abuse. Case studies will be reviewed and we will look at helpful web sites addressing this topic. Friday, October 10 Joyce A. Griffin, Ph.D., a Southern Illinois native, has worked for CenterPointe/Spirit of St. Louis Hospital for over 10 years. She has a bachelor’s in psychology from SIU and a master’s in psychological counseling from Southeast. She completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2003.
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder have an unrelenting behavior that upsets their daily lives and can range from very mild to severe. As its name implies, OCD has two main components-the obsession and the compulsion. In this workshop we’ll gain a clear understanding of the definitions and diagnosis of OCD, according to NAMI. Next, we’ll talk about the possible causes of the disorder and how to tell if it is OCD or something else. We’ll also discuss:
Friday, October 24 Joyce A. Griffin, Ph.D., a Southern Illinois native, has worked for CenterPointe/Spirit of St. Louis Hospital for over 10 years. She has a bachelor’s in psychology from SIU and a master’s in psychological counseling from Southeast. She completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2003. *Call us at 986-6879 to find out how to receive a CEU discount if enrolling in both half-day counseling courses (ADHD and OCD classes)
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder is a much talked-about but often misunderstood disorder. The first step to counseling others with ADHD is to first understand it. In this workshop, we will discuss how ADHD works, what it does and the educational and community concerns about it. Next, we’ll examine new treatments and information on the disorder and learn which researchers to watch. We’ll also discuss:
Friday, October 24
1-4 p.m. Joyce Griffin, Instructor Fee: $49, additional $15* for CEUs (NBCC approved) Joyce A. Griffin, Ph.D., a Southern Illinois native, has worked for CenterPointe/Spirit of St. Louis Hospital for over 10 years. She has a bachelor’s in psychology from SIU and a master’s in psychological counseling from Southeast. She completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2003.
*Call us at 986-6879 to find out how to receive a CEU discount if enrolling in both half-day counseling courses (ADHD and OCD classes)
When you work with people during and after a disaster, you are working with people who may be having reactions of confusion, fear, hopelessness, sleeplessness, anxiety, grief, shock, guilt, shame, and loss of confidence in themselves and others. Your early contacts with them can help alleviate their painful emotions and promote hope and healing. Your goal in providing this psychological first aid is to promote an environment of safety, calm, connectedness, self-efficacy, empowerment, and hope. This course consists of five separate segments and a self-review questionnaire which is completed after the training has been completed. The course provides a framework for understanding the factors that affect stress responses in disaster relief workers and the clients they serve. In addition, it provides practical suggestions about what you can say and do as you practice the principles of Psychological First Aid. After completing this training, participants will be able to:
September 18, 2008 For more information or to register: |
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