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(4-Hour program conducted over 2 days in Two 2-hour Sessions) Dates: January 19 & 20, 2010 (NOT ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS)Times: 2:00 - 4:00 PM EST Location: Online Webinar - Via Your PC ** Earn up to 4 CE Hours Presenter | Download Brochure| Register | Promos | Print Registration Form In working with Sex and Violence Offender it becomes necessary to have a working definition of "Offender" and then the extension to "Sex Offender" and "Violence Offender". Working with sex and violence offenders requires the use of Cognitive Behavioral and Social and Community Responsibility Therapy (SCRT) approaches for "teaching" these definitions to the offender as it affects themselves, others and the community. The course also takes a look at how to identify, build and strengthen client values in those areas. We also review the role of Motivational Interviewing skills and how its is applied as a method to secure the "assistive and collaborative" relationship that; 1) encourages the individual to participate, and 2) develop a sense of discrepancy between values and behavior and discover intra-personal motivation for change. WHAT PARTICIPANTS GET OUT OF THE PROGRAM: Participants will be able to lay the foundation for working effectively with this population. They will learn to;
Who should attend: Managers, supervisors and program managers and professionals in mental health management, adult, juvenile and adolescent corrections and rehabilitation including;
Mark M. Lowis, LMSW, MINT Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Mark Lowis began his career as a Law Enforcement and Corrections Specialist in the United States Air Force. During his 10 years of service Mr. Lowis performed as a Law Enforcement Supervisor and later as a Master Instructor in the Air Force Police Academy. Following the Air Force he completed a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at the University of Michigan, and the Masters of Clinical Social Work at Michigan State University. He is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Michigan and a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and carries advanced credentials in other evidence based practices. In 28 years of practice Mr. Lowis has worked in various mental health and substance abuse treatment programs in both the public and private sector. His experience includes case management, treatment, supervision, staff development, and management of adult and juvenile justice programs including a very specialized program for Parolee-Sex Offender Alcoholics and Addicts. Mr. Lowis has been a leader in the state of Michigan for the integration of treatment for persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. He is a professional consultant to the Wayne State University School of Medicine - Michigan Fidelity Assessment Support Team (MIFAST), and the Michigan Integrated Treatment Committee (ITC). As a management consultant Mr. Lowis has provided solid assistance to various public and private mental health and substance abuse agencies. As a consultant Mr. Lowis helps design and develop programs, train and develop staff, as well as assist in maintaining audit readiness for credentialing and licensing bodies. Mark is best known for his knowledge and experience. He is an effective trainer, motivator, and clinician. His trainings are full of energy, entertainment, and depth. Mr. Lowis is becoming the preferred trainer in several specialized areas. To contact Mark Lowis, please send email to trainer@joyfields.org.
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