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Social Work
If you're a social worker, enhance your practical knowledge in numerous areas while earning contact hours toward your license renewal.
30 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)
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Adolescent Depression Social Work Interventions
Learn to recognize the signs, symptoms, causes, and risks associated with adolescent depression and to compare and contrast these with depression in adults. Gain insight into appropriate approaches to take with teens and their families, taking account of diverse cultural differences. Examine the relationship between teen depression and suicide and focus on effective interventions. Learn the differential diagnosis of various forms of depression (major clinical depression, dysthymia, seasonal affective disorder, and situational depression), and contrast intervention and treatment modalities for depression with those for bipolar disorder. Interventions will focus on a range of treatment options, including therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and alternative and complementary treatments, as well as how these can be carried out in a variety of treatment settings, including schools, hospitals, community mental health agencies, mental health clinics, and private practices.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Adolescent Depression Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Mar 4, 2010 Thu 4:30pm to 7:25pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Pamela Manela - Tuition
- $45
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- $45
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African-Americans & the Mental Health Profession Perspectives for Social Workers
More African-Americans are utilizing psychotherapy than ever before. Unfortunately, many continue to distrust and have disdain for these services. In large part this is due to the historic backdrop of racism and discrimination in this country, as well as a history of bias that has plagued the mental health profession itself. Learn the history of African-Americans in mental health treatment to better understand the possible concerns many have when seeking treatment. Explore cultural issues that hinder many professionals from helping this population, and learn ways to better serve it.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
African-Americans & the Mental Health Profession Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 16, 2010 Tue 9:00am to 11:55am WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Raynard Nelson - Tuition
- $45
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Aging in the Gay Community Who Are These "Invisible" Older Adults?
Learn what it means to be a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) older adult. Review the similarities and differences in aging among LGBT older adults and their heterosexual counterparts. Older adults who are LGBT are often less recognized, if not invisible, and you will most likely not know which of your older adult clients and patients are LGBT. Review state and federal legal policies that affect the lives of LGBT older adults, as well as what the NASW Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice says (and does not say) about serving LGBT clients and patients. Explore techniques and strategies for working with LGBT older adults in this multimedia class that includes individual and partnered group exercises, viewing of pertinent movie clips, and a valuable list of suggested readings.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Aging in the Gay Community Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 23, 2010 Fri 9:00am to 11:55am WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Shari Lynn Robinson-Lynk - Tuition
- $45
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Attitudes About Aging Myths, Stereotypes & Service Delivery
As the demographics of aging populations continue to change and people live longer, myths and stereotypes about aging often arise. Examine some of these mistaken notions and how personal, professional, and societal attitudes about aging affect service delivery for macro and micro social work practitioners. Explore opportunities for meaning and productivity throughout the later years and identify implications for your clients.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Attitudes About Aging Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 26, 2010 Fri 9:00am to 11:55am WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Shari Lynn Robinson-Lynk - Tuition
- $45
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- $45
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Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders: An Introduction
Utilizing a variety of materials, this class provides a basic introduction to co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. It also discusses how to address this challenging combination of disorders in treatment.
Approval 050307-12. This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders: An Introduction Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Jan 28, 2010 Thu 4:30pm to 7:25pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Stephen Wiland - Tuition
- $45
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Compassionate & Supportive Social Work Practice Helping People Cope With Grief & Loss
What are the life adjustments and social or societal changes that clients experience during a chronic illness or from a traumatic event? Do you know the stages of loss and grief, how to be compassionate and supportive at each stage, and how to help clients cope effectively during these changes? Learn ways to make your practice more effective when working with individuals and families, and ways to assist them in coping with loss and grief caused by chronic illness or traumatic events in this class designed for the practicing social worker. Participate in exercises involving scenarios that will help further develop and practice the skills taught in the course.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Compassionate & Supportive Social Work Practice Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Mar 18, 2010 Thu 4:00pm to 6:55pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Carolyn Grawi - Tuition
- $45
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- $45
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Critical Thinking An Essential Ethical & Practical Skill for Social Workers
Social workers need to constantly evaluate reasoning processes in order to help others understand themselves and solve their problems. But a person's thinking process can often be partial, biased, uninformed, or even prejudiced. Examine the elements of thought and the process of critical thinking while finding ways to skillfully help your clients (and yourself) take charge of the thinking process, consider alternative consequences, form well-reasoned conclusions, and effectively communicate them. Discover a path for helping others develop from unreflective thinkers to masters of critical thinking.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Critical Thinking Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 No space available Dec 10, 2009 Thu 4:30pm to 7:25pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Roger Manela - Tuition
- $45
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Email Me if a space becomes available in Critical Thinking Section 1 1 Space available Apr 28, 2010 Wed 4:30pm to 7:25pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Roger Manela - Tuition
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Cultural Competency & the Aging Experience Aging Differently in Modern Society
The aging experiences of various populations are different, and having the skills to understand and the willingness to embrace this diversity are extremely important for social work professionals. Discuss how social, economic, and health status contribute to the aging experience. By examining the National Association of Social Workers cultural competency standards and identifying key factors that affect aging, you'll explore the relevance of cultural diversity in service delivery.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Cultural Competency & the Aging Experience Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Dec 16, 2009 Wed 9:00am to 11:55am WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Shari Lynn Robinson-Lynk - Tuition
- $45
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- $45
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Death & Dying
Learn how to help your clients cope with the complex and sensitive issues that surround death and dying. Examine the dying process, as well as the issues that confront the ill and their families. In addition, examine the impact and special needs of people struggling with a sudden death. Finally, review different perspectives on death and how those perspectives shape our interactions.
This class qualifies for 2.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Death & Dying Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Dec 1, 2009 Tue 1:00pm to 2:55pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Diane Rosenthal - Tuition
- $35
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- $35
Add Death & Dying Section 1 to Cart 1 Space available Mar 30, 2010 Tue 9:00am to 10:55am WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Diane Rosenthal - Tuition
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Depression & Suicide Among Adolescents
Today, adolescents experience more challenges and pressure than ever before. Many are stressed out and overwhelmed by school, relationships, family, or societal pressures. This can lead to feelings of depression, which may then cause young people to attempt or commit suicide. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, as well as how to utilize appropriate interventions to help adolescents regain a healthy sense of self and well being.
This class qualifies for 3.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.
Depression & Suicide Among Adolescents Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 18, 2010 Thu 9:00am to 11:55am WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128 Raynard Nelson - Tuition
- $45
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- $45
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