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Social Worker Professional Continuing Education

If you’re a social worker, you can expand your skills and explore career options through numerous classes. Every class provides contact hours toward your license renewal.

32 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)

Accessing Community Supports & Benefits for Persons with Developmental Disabilities & Mental Illness

Persons with disabilities often live in poverty because of a lack of access to a full array of needed supports, benefits, and services. Levels of these supports and services have not kept pace with the community need or what is required to fully participate as a citizen. Examine different financial and related programs based on eligibility for your clients with disabilities including developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. Explore best practices in advocating for and partnering with a person and their family as they experience the maze of bureaucratic regulations, definitions and forms. The benefits and supports are there — it's getting them in place that is the challenge!

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.

Accessing Community Supports & Benefits for Persons with Developmental Disabilities & Mental Illness Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Nov 16, 2010	Tue 4:30pm to 7:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Ann Carrellas	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

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	Oct 30, 2010	Sat 9:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 150	Raynard Nelson	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

Asperger's Syndrome

Explore the definition and characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome and its place on the spectrum of autistic and pervasive developmental disorders. Discuss treatments used with children and how adults with Asperger's cope. Examine the affects of Asperger's on the dynamics of the family system. Participants will also view videos featuring parents of children with Asperger's and adults with Asperger's.

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.

Asperger's Syndrome Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Nov 30, 2010	Tue 4:00pm to 6:55pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Carol Bennett	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

Bullies in the Workplace Strategies for Social Workers to Help Their Clients

Examine the definition of a bully, different types of bullies, and ways to intervene and interrupt the negative behaviors that bullies traditionally present. Explore how people become the target of a bully, the impact of workplace bullying, and how targets can reclaim power and balance in the workplace. Examine a video addressing the issue, and learn about a variety of resources available for further information and study.

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.

Bullies in the Workplace Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Nov 9, 2010	Tue 9:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Carol Bennett	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

Children and Divorce

Examine current research about children and divorce and gain an understanding of the current thinking in the field including research on attachment theory and exposing children to violence. Explore some of the concerns children have during a divorce, such as whether their basic needs will be met, their relationship with friends, concern over loss of love and about becoming an object of anger and then learn how to help parents address these concerns during the divorce process. Learn about the effects divorce has on child development at various stages and ways to provide positive support to help parents meet their children's developmental needs before, during and after a divorce.

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.

Children and Divorce Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Oct 7, 2010	Thu 4:30pm to 7:25pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Gary Marsh	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

Compassion Fatigue

Examine the phenomenon of compassion fatigue among professionals who listen to stories of those who have experienced fear, pain and suffering. Learn the symptoms and causes along with the concept of compassion fatigues as secondary post traumatic stress disorder. Explore various treatment modalities and ways that self care can help prevent this phenomenon and become aware of resources for learning about and working through the problem.

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.

Compassion Fatigue Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Oct 26, 2010	Tue 9:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Carol Bennett	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

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	Dec 14, 2010	Tue 4:00pm to 6:55pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Carolyn Grawi	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

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	Sep 25, 2010	Sat 9:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 150	Raynard Nelson	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

Dialectal Behavior Therapy 3: Advanced Studies Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness Modules

Focus on the Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness Modules of DBT and learn how they are used to treat the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. Examine the interface of individuals with chaotic interpersonal lives and reduced tolerance for stress. Consider topics such as distraction, accepting reality, turning the mind, relationship effectiveness as well as factors affecting interpersonal effectiveness.

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.

Dialectal Behavior Therapy 3: Advanced Studies Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Dec 20, 2010	Mon 9:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Carolyn Hartford	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Introduction and Mindfulness Module

Learn what Dialectical Behavior Therapy is and how it treats those individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder. Examine the goals of the therapy as well as the modes of treatment. Gain an understanding of the purposes of the Mindfulness Module of DBT and learn about the types of Mindfulness activities used in Therapy.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	Instructor	Cost	Cart
1	Space available	Dec 6, 2010	Mon 9:00am to 11:55am	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 128	Carolyn Hartford	Tuition $45 Fees $0 Total $45

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