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Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) Skills Training: An Introduction to Fundamentals


Date:  January 17, 2011
 Times: 2:00 - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Online Webinar - Via Your PC

** Earn up to 2 CE Hours

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Program Details:

A cognitive-behavioral approach is the primary foundational model for working with clients demonstrating anti-social behaviors.  This program is designed to support the work of treatment and reform of patients.  The course looks at the Behavioral component as well as Cognitive and how they both work together.

Predominantly a knowledge transfer this program aims to familiarize participants with the concepts and and key elements of this evidence-based practice.   The goal of this course is to enhance the efficacy of human services staffs in preventing recidivism and relapse.  

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be in a position to understand how CBT as a model is applied to guide clients with the goal of preventing relapse and recidivism.  They will also learn to help clients acquire skills for promoting prosocial and responsible behavior.  Participants will;

  • Learn key components of CBT and Identify/describe core cognitive structures that are the focus of CBT

  • Identify/describe core processes of CBT, vehicles and dynamics through which cognitive structures are expressed that define the action focus of CBT

  • Learn how it applies in youth settings

  • Understand pathways to relapse, the process of recidivism and how to prevent them

  • Be in a position to help clients develop a relapse prevention plan 

Who Should Attend:

Managers, supervisors and program managers and professionals in mental health management, adult, juvenile and adolescent corrections and rehabilitation including;

  • Adult and Juvenile Case Managers, Supervisors and Managers

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  • Probation Officers, Supervisors and Managers

  • Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Abuse Professionals

  • Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Therapists

  • Resident populations managers

  • Pastoral counselors

  • DWI Court Administrators

  • Social Workers & Substance Abuse Counselors

  • Researchers & Planners

  • Mental Health and Prevention Center Professionals

  • Community Services Organizations, Services Providers

  • Program Directors and Executives

  • Government Agencies

  • Pre-Release Specialists

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Webinars Leader: 

Mark M. Lowis, MSW, LMSW, MINT, President, MML Consulting, LLC

Mark Lowis has extensive experience in the public and private sector for mental health and substance abuse services.  He offers assistance to agencies and facilities in the design, development, and management of the following areas:

·         Utilization Management

·         Quality Management

·         Utilization Review

·         Clinical Supervision

·         Staff Development and Training

·         Clinical Chart Review and Performance Monitoring

·         Contracts and Services Analyst

Mark has provided leadership and consultation in Utilization Management (UM) and Quality Management (QM) to various agencies and at the state level over the years.  He has helped agencies reduce their dollar amount of loss for non-certs and denials by helping to improve Utilization Review (UR) processes and staff trainings.  Mark is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and provides training and clinical supervision in this evidenced based practice.  Additionally, Mark provides team building activities and training that help to increase the partnerships between functional departments, management, and contractors in the field of mental health and substance abuse.  Mark has a great deal of experience designing and developing performance measurement systems for maintaining the standards of accrediting bodies, as well as systems for continuous quality improvement, contracting, and services analysis.

REGISTRATION FEES

INDIVIDUALS *
  • Single attendee: $125
  • 2 or more attendees: $95/Person
* CEU CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION ISSUED

TEAMS **
  • LOCATION: $295/Team

    ** CEU CERTIFICATES OR DOCUMENTATION NOT ISSUED.

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Program agenda, dates, fees, faculty and various other aspects of the event are subject to change without notice.  Thank you.