Effective Group Therapy: Evidence-based Fundamentals for Achieving Desired Outcomes


Dates: March 14, September 11, 2012
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

This training is intended to assist the participant in acquiring solid facilitation skills for group therapy.

Group Therapy is a powerful form of treatment which in many cases can be as effective as individual therapy.  Through the application of evidence-based and strength-centered approaches, it can be a very cost effective channel that delivers enduring desired outcomes.  Because it uses different mechanisms that tap into universal experience, not everyone can lead a treatment group.   Also, not everyone can be in a group.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes:

The program will review basic concepts, skills and exercises effective for client participation in group sessions to achieve desired outcomes.

Participants will be in a position to learn;

  • The use of Joining and Engaging

  • Motivational Interviewing, and

  • Stage-wise treatment.

We also review key components you must consider in group therapy, including;
  • The types of groups and characteristics, ie - Psychoeducational, Support, Skill development, Treatment, CBT, Substance Abuse

  • How to start a group

  • How to lead a group and the essential facilitation skills

  • The various issues you will encounter and how to addressed them

  • Confidentiality and ethical issues

Who should attend:

All who have responsibility for conducting group sessions including;

  • Adult and Youth Staff and Case Managers Teams, Supervisors and Managers
  • Social Workers & Counselors
  • Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Abuse Professionals
  • Community services agency personnel
  • Probation personnel, Supervisors and Managers
  • Mental Health and Prevention Center Professionals
  • Community Services Organizations, Services Providers
  • Program Directors and Executives
  • Resident populations staffs
  • Clinical Directors and Staff
  • 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
  • Disability Management Professionals
  • Trainers
  • Safety Officers
  • Nurse Care Professionals
  • Workforce Specialists

Webinar 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:
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    * 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
* CE TRAINING HOURS AND CERTIFICATE

TEAMS **
  • LOCATION: $295/Team

    ** CE TRAINING HOURS AND CERTIFICATE 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.