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Professional & CommunityEducationFall2013THE EBERLY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCESSCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Welcome to the Fall 2013 Program forProfessional & Community Educationsponsored by theWest Virginia University School of Social Work!“Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is allthat is necessary.”– Margaret CousinsThere is work to be done, futures to create and past wounds that need to be healed. Busysocial service practitioners are often running from one crisis to another, putting out fires, beingthat listening ear when no else is around. And though many of you are saving lives every singleday, you may not realize that your work is appreciated. Those that you serve may not beable to express their gratitude. Co-workers and supervisors may just assume you know howvaluable you are to them. We all get caught up in doing the work (and doing our work better)that sometimes we forget to stop and appreciate what we have right now and the good fortunethat surrounds us.So, I want to personally thank you for the work that you do! Your effort and commitment are soimportant. The Professional & Community Education program of WVU School of Social Workis here to help and support you as you continue to exert yourself in this extremely importantfield. Remember, life never happens in any other time then now. So stop, for just a second,and savor this gesture of gratitude for a moment. ☺Thank you. Hope to see you real soon!Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW, CoordinatorProfessional & Community EducationWVU School of Social WorkP.S. Help us reduce waste by electing to receive future brochures via email.You will receive an additional 10% discount on your Fall 2013 registration ~send us your email address today to ce@mail.wvu.edu!About our Workshops and ClassesSocial Work: This catalogue contains several types of professional development offerings; most are approvedfor social work continuing education hours for licensed social workers in West Virginia, Maryland,Pennsylvania, and Virginia, under the West Virginia University School of Social Work WVBSW Provider#490051. Check individual listings for approved sessions. Social workers from other states should contacttheir respective licensure boards regarding approval PRIOR to registering.LPC: WVU School of Social Work is an approved provider of continuing education for LicensedProfessional Counselors through the WV Board of Examiners in Counseling (provider # WVBEC-543).Check individual listings for approved sessions.Nursing: In collaboration with the WVU Center on Aging, some of the professional development offeringsare approved for nurses licensed in West Virginia (Provider # 2004-0458RN). Check individual listings forapproved sessions.Nonprofit Management: Have you considered enrolling in the Continuing Education Certificate inNonprofit Management sponsored by WVU School of Social Work? See page 5 for more information andcheck individual listings for approved sessions.Gerontology Practitioner Certificate (GPC): WVU School of Social Work sponsors a continuing educationcertificate in gerontology. Check individual workshop listings for approved GPC sessions. Go online athttp://socialwork.wvu.edu/ce to learn more.WVU does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteranstatus, religion, or handicap in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities or withrespect to admission and employment. Inquiries may be directed to the Executive Officer for Social Justice,105 Stewart Hall, Office of the President, (304) 293-5496.2

September 19September 24September 27October 10October 15October 17October 23October 23October 25October 30November 6November 8November 13November 14Human Resources: Employment and Team BuildingCEUs: 5 SW; 5 CECNPM – MartinsburgAre You Happy & Do You Know? Stress, Happiness, &EffectivenessCEUs: 6 SW; 5.5 LPC. 6.6 Nursing – CharlestonSeasonal Existence: Spirituality Across the LifespanCEUs: 6 SW; 5.5 LPC; 6.6 Nursing; 6 GPC – WheelingBeing Theory: A Neo-Gestalt Meta-Theoretical Approach toTherapyCEUs: 5 SW; 4.75 LPC – BeckleyFighting Fair: The Secrets to Successful Conflict ResolutionCEUs: 6 SW; 5.5 LPC – MorgantownParent-Child Interaction Therapy: Evidence-Based Treatment forPreschoolers with Challenging BehaviorCEUs: 7.25 SW; 6.75 LPC – MorgantownCentral and Rural Appalachian Culture: What Every Provider Needsto Know to Promote EffectivenessCEUs: 3 SW; 2.75 LPC; 3.3 Nursing; 3 CECNPM – CharlestonDisability Etiquette: An AwarenessCEUs: 3 SW; 2.75 LPC; 3.3 Nursing; 3 CECNPM; 3 GPC –CharlestonThe New Face of BullyingCEUs: 5.5 SW; 5.25 LPC; 6 Nursing – ClarksburgSuicide Prevention and Postvention in the WorkplaceCEUs: 6.5 SW; 6 LPC; 7.2 Nursing; 6.5 CECNPM – MorgantownNonprofit Organization Culture, Leadership and ChangeCEUs: 3 SW; 3 CECNPM – MorgantownMountains of Treasure: A Glimpse into the World of HoardingCEUs: 6 SW; 5.5 LPC; 6.6 Nursing; 6 GPC – MartinsburgPersonality Disorders: Recognition, Diagnosis, Treatment andSurvivalCEUs: 6 SW; 5.5 LPC; 6.6 Nursing – KeyserParticipatory Management in Nonprofit SettingsCEUs: 3 SW; 3 CECNPM – Beckley3

November 14November 19December 6December 6December 6December 10December 10Developing a Toolkit for Managing Nonprofit EthicsCEUs: 3 SW; 3 CECNPM – BeckleyGovernance for Nonprofits: Roles of Effective Board and StaffCEUs: 2 SW; 2 CECNPM – ClarksburgLoving What Is: Using Acceptance Commitment Therapy in YourClinical PracticeCEU’s: 6 SW; 5.5 LPC – BeckleyServing Rural LGBT Seniors: Identifying Issues, AddressingDiscriminationCEUs: 3 SW; 3.3 Nursing; 3 GPC – ClarksburgLong Term Care: Who Says What For Whom & Who PaysCEUs: 3 SW; 3.3 Nursing; 3 GPC – ClarksburgSustaining Nonprofits in an Uncertain EconomyCEUs: 3 SW; 3 CECNPM – CharlestonFrom Welcome to Good Riddance: Spotting Employment LawIssues in the Nonprofit OrganizationCEUs: 3 SW; 3 CECNPM – CharlestonGerontology Practitioner CertificateThe WVU School of Social Work launcheda continuing education certificate programfocused on gerontology on June 1, 2013.For more information on theGerontology Practitioner Certificate, go tohttp://socialwork.wvu.edu/ce/gerontology-practitioner-certificate4

Nonprofit ManagementWVU School of Social Work has a long history of involvement in nonprofit managementinstruction. Since the 1980’s, academic courses and continuing education workshops havetrained 100’s of people in the “art and science” of nonprofit administration. Current training innonprofit management in the WVU School of Social Work includes two certificate programs: aContinuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management and a Graduate Certificate inNonprofit Management.Continuing Education Certificate inNonprofit ManagementThe Continuing Education Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CECNPM) is for peoplewho have assumed (or are interested in pursuing) executive and supervisory positions in thevoluntary and public sectors. The CECNPM requires 100 hours of training with specific focusin the following six core areas: Nonprofit Fundamentals; Board of Directors/Governance;Resource Development; Financial Management; Human Resource Development; and ServiceProvision. All of the nonprofit sessions described in this booklet qualify towards the certificate.Additional hours can be acquired by attending approved workshops and conferences offered byWVU and other providers throughout the state. Current training in nonprofit management inthe WVU School of Social Work includes two certificate programs: a Continuing EducationCertificate in Nonprofit Management and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit ManagementAdditionally, several online courses are available to fulfill some of the requirements. (For moreinformation on the online courses, go to http://socialwork.wvu.edu/ce and click on “OnlineNonprofit Management Courses”).To download an application packet, view a listing of approved workshops, or for more detailsregarding the CECNPM – go to our website: http://socialwork.wvu.edu/ceGraduate Certificate in Nonprofit ManagementThe Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management is available to persons with a Bachelor’sDegree and can be obtained through an application to WVU. For more information, pleasecontact Dr. Helen Hartnett at Helen.Hartnett@mail.wvu.edu or visit http://socialwork.wvu.edu/certificate-programs/graduate-certificate-in-nonprofit-managementEnroll in the WVU Continuing Education Certificatein Nonprofit Management Program (CECNPM) today!Program information and application booklet available onlineat http://socialwork.wvu.edu/ce5

Fall 2013 NonprofitManagement WorkshopsWe are pleased to offer workshops in the Fall 2013 that cover a variety of nonprofitmanagement topics. Please join us in Beckley, Charleston, Clarksburg, Fairmont,Martinsburg & Morgantown to hone your skills!!Interested in attending a combination of nonprofitsessions in different locations?Sign up for at least 3 sessions and deduct 20% off your total fee!Call 304-293-3780, or email ce@mail.wvu.edu for more information.Nonprofit Management Workshop (Beckley)November 14, 9am-12pm: Participatory Management in Nonprofit Settings (page 14)November 14, 1-4pm: Developing a Toolkit for Managing Nonprofit Ethics (page 14)Nonprofit Management Workshop (Charleston)October 23, 9am-12pm: Central and Rural Appalachian Culture: What Every ProviderNeeds to Know to Promote Effectiveness (page 10)October 23, 1-4pm: Disability Etiquette: An Awareness (page 10)December 10, 9am-12pm: Sustaining Nonprofits in an Uncertain Economy (page 17)December 10, 1-4pm: From Welcome to Good Riddance: Spotting Employment Law Issuesin the Nonprofit Organization (page 18)Nonprofit Management Workshops (Clarksburg)November 19, 4-6pm: Governance for Nonprofits: Roles ofEffective Board and Staff (page 15)Nonprofit Management Workshops (Fairmont)**September 12, 4-6pm: Nonprofits Under the IRS MicroscopeNonprofit Management Workshops (Martinsburg)September 19, 9:30am-3:30pm: Human Resources: Employmentand Team Building (page 7)Nonprofit Management Workshops (Morgantown)October 30, 9am-4:30pm: Suicide Prevention and Postvention in the Workplace (page 11)November 6, 1-4pm: Nonprofit Organizational Culture, Leadership and Change (page 12)**This workshop is sponsored by the West Virginia Nonprofit Association. Full workshopdescription and registration forms are available for online at http://wvnpa.org/This workshop is approved for WVU Continuing Education Certificate inNonprofit Management hours. For more information, call (304) 667-2248 oremail lauralee@wvnpa.org. (Note, this workshop is not subject to the20% multiple discount described above).6

September 19, 2013, 9:30am-3:30pm, WVU - Eastern Division, Erma ByrdHealth Professions Center, Multimedia Room, Martinsburg, WVHuman Resources: Employment and Team BuildingGeorge W. Lilley Jr., EdD, Retired CEO, Valley HealthCare SystemCEUs: 5 Social Work hours; 5 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Human ResourceDevelopment – 4 hours Employment Law, 1 hour Management)Registration Fee: $55 (Early bird rate of $49.50 by September 9, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersYou may not be the Human Resource Director in your social service organization,but you need human resource management skills. During this session the learner willhear, consider and practice needed human resource management skills in areas of hiring,firing, personnel policies, discipline, performance appraisal and team building.A focus on the particular needs of nonprofit organizations will be addressed.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will create ahiring process; develop employment selection criteria; develop lawful employmentquestions; know how to correctly terminate an employee; distinguish between policyand procedure; develop personnel policy and procedures; understand, identify andknow how to apply progressive discipline; know how to deal with employees withproblems, problem employees and hostile employees; understand, identify and developa performance appraisal process; understand the concept and use of teams in theworkplace; identify characteristics of effective teams; identify factors that lead to ateam’s failure or success; and know how to get teams started.September 24, 2013, 9am-4pm, WVU- Charleston, Robert C. Byrd HealthSciences Center, Room 4020, Charleston, WVAre You Happy & Do You Know? Stress, Happiness, & EffectivenessJim Harris, MSW, EdS, LICSW, Opportunities Consulting Services, LLCCEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 5.5 LPC hours; 6.6 Nursing hoursRegistration Fee: $65 (Early bird rate of $58.50 by September 13, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersWhat does it mean to be happy? What does it mean to be stressed? Individualsworking in the helping professions deal with some of the most challenging issues insociety today all while trying to maintain some level of “normalcy” in their own lives.In this workshop the presenter delves into research related to stress, effectiveness, andhappiness and explores how we can apply this research to live a more pleasant andproductive life.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will have aworking understanding of the function and nature of the stress response; have anunderstanding of the negative consequences of chronic stress; learn strategies to managedaily tasks; have a working understanding of the basic principles of positive psychology;and have an understanding of purpose driven action in accordance with theexistential theory.7

September 27, 2013, 9am-4pm, Ohio Valley Medical Center, ConferenceRoom L, Wheeling, WVSeasonal Existence: Spirituality Across the LifespanLori A. Fell, MSW, MDIV, MSW Program Coordinator, School of Social Work,West Virginia University and James Morley, MDIV, Director ofChaplaincy/Patient Advocate, United Hospital CenterCEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 5.5 LPC hours; 6.6 Nursing hours; 3 GPC hours(Content Area: Psychosocial Processes and Mental Health in Older Adults OR Skill Area:Assessment)Registration Fee: $65 (Early bird rate of $58.50 by September 13, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersDo spiritual resources help in preventing or resolving physical and emotional challenges?The presenters will introduce the audience to the concept of seasonal existencewhich helps to identify the spiritual needs of individuals across the lifespan.Particular attention will be paid to the different cultural understandings and expressionsof spirituality. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their ownspiritual self-awareness and gain skills in conducting spiritual assessments.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto recognize the need for spiritual self-awareness; recognize the importance of spiritualwell-being across the lifespan; gain skills for conducting spiritual assessments; havethe opportunity to practice conducting a spiritual assessment; and learn to utilize“rites of passage” and identify the role of ritual when addressing spiritual issues.October 10, 2013, 10am-4pm, Beckley Raleigh Convention Center, Room E,Beckley, WVBeing Theory: A Neo-Gestalt Meta-Theoretical Approach to TherapyJohn Paul Hissom, MA, TherapistCEUs: 5 Social Work hours; 4.75 LPC hoursRegistration Fee: $55 (Early bird rate of $49.50 by September 27, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis training is designed for participants of all experience levels who provide evaluative,treatment planning, and therapeutic services. In the morning, a holistic/systemicperspective on a biopsychosocial theoretical model will be explored and the presenterwill work with the participants on the practical application of the theory in treatmentplanning. In the afternoon, the presenter will work with the participants on applicationof the theory in group, individual and relational/family therapy. Diverse diagnosese.g. ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, and personality disorderswill be explored. Questions from participants will be welcome throughout thepresentation, and experiential exercises with participant interaction will be expected.Supporting research addressing theoretical integration, neuroscientific bases for thetheories and techniques, along with references and a bibliography will be provided.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be introducedto a biopsychosocial meta-theoretical approach to evaluation, treatment planning,and therapy; and have the opportunity to experience and practice a variety oftechniques designed to treat systemic mental health dysfunctions.8

October 15, 2013, 9am-4pm, Monongalia General Hospital, Lynch/PiribeckRoom, Morgantown, WVFighting Fair: The Secrets to Successful Conflict ResolutionJames F. Harris, MSW, EdS, LICSW, Opportunities Consulting Services, LLCCEUs: 6 Social Work hours, 5.5 LPC hoursRegistration Fee: $65 (Early bird rate of $58.50 by September 27, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersIs conflict a bad thing? Can conflict always be avoided somehow? How can I knowwhen conflict is damaging my organization? In this workshop, the presenter brings someof the most current and telling research on conflict resolution to the real world. This sessionwill delve deep into the nature of conflict from how it affects your body to commonmistakes and misconceptions. Participants will walk away with immediately useful informationthat will help them understand and use conflict in a productive manner.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to develop an understandingof the function of and the social factors related to conflict; identify methods(e.g. timing) to access more logical thought process while in conflict; understand keyconcerns during conflict; and understand key strategies to minimize these concerns.October 17, 2013, 8:30am-5pm, WVU Erickson Alumni Center, Ruby GrandHall Salon A, Morgantown, WVParent-Child Interaction Therapy: Evidence-Based Treatment for Preschoolerswith Challenging BehaviorCheryl B. McNeil, PhD, Professor, West Virginia University Department of PsychologyCEUs: 7.25 Social Work hours; 6.75 LPC hours; Psychology hours pendingRegistration Fee: $75Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis training is co-sponsored by the Integrated Mental and Behavioral Health TrainingProgram and the Office of Professional & Community EducationThis workshop describes Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-basedbehavioral treatment for families of young children with disruptive behavior disorders. InPCIT, parents learn authoritative parenting skills through direct therapist coaching of parentchild interactions. Parents receive immediate guidance and feedback on their use of specifictechniques as they practice new relationship enhancement and behavioral management skills.Participants will learn the basic interaction skills, therapist coding and coaching skills usedduring treatment sessions. Applications of PCIT within physically abusive families and ruralpopulations will be discussed. This workshop is intended to provide audience members withan overview of the intervention. However, training requirements for certification in the interventionwill be provided.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will becomeknowledgeable about theoretical framework and assessment procedures used in PCIT;become familiar with the child-directed and parent-directed interaction components ofPCIT; gain knowledge about skills for coaching parents as they interact with their childin treatment sessions; learn about evidence-based uses of standard PCIT and innovativeadaptations of PCIT in new populations.9

October 23, 2013, 9am-12pm, WVU - Charleston, Robert C. Byrd HealthSciences Center, Room 4020, Charleston, WVCentral and Rural Appalachian Culture: What Every Provider Needs to Know toPromote EffectivenessTeresa McCourt, MS, West Virginia University, Center for Excellence inDisabilitiesCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 2.75 LPC hours; 3.3 Nursing hours; 3 CECNPM(Special Topics/Electives)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by October 4, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis workshop is co-sponsored by the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities andWVU School of Social Work.A distinct cultural group steeped in tradition, humility, and modesty exists in themountains of Appalachia. Contributing to the culture is the closed way of life,stereotypes, value systems, language, and religion of rural Appalachians. This workshopwill explore the Appalachian region, the historical context of the culture thatexists, the values and common characteristics of that culture, and work practices toincrease worker efficacy within the region.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto define central and rural Appalachia; examine the historical context of the culturethat exists within central, rural Appalachia; identify the values and common characteristicsof that culture; and develop work practices that will increase worker efficacywithin this distinct cultural region.October 23, 2013, 1-4pm, WVU - Charleston, Robert C. Byrd Health SciencesCenter, Room 4020, Charleston, WVDisability Etiquette: An AwarenessTeresa McCourt, MS, West Virginia University, Center for Excellence in DisabilitiesCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 2.75 LPC hours; 3.3 Nursing hours; 3 CECNPM(Special Topics/Electives); 3 GPC hours (Skill Area: Communication)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by October 4, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis workshop is co-sponsored by the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities andWVU School of Social Work.The primary goal of this training is to increase work productivity and effectivenessthrough improved awareness of human disabilities and increased levels of comfort inworking with diverse groups of people. Participants will explore common attitudinalbarriers that exist in working with people with disabilities and how those barriers canbe overcome in a professional environment. Practical information will be discussedrelating to what constitutes appropriate language and interactions when workingwith individuals with disabilities.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto outline the various types of disabilities with which people may present themselves;10

explore our attitudinal barrier to working successfully with people with disabilities;develop appropriate disability language within the workplace; and build appropriateskills to interact with people with disabilities.October 25, 2013, 9am-3:30pm, Gaston Caperton Center, Room 149,Clarksburg, WVThe New Face of BullyingPatricia Chase, LCSW, EdD, MSW, Clinical Assistant Professor and EveldoraWheeler, MBA, MSW, Senior Lecturer, WVU School of Social WorkCEUs: 5.5 Social Work hours; 5.25 LPC hours; 6 Nursing hoursRegistration Fee: $60 (Early bird rate of $54 by October 4, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis workshop will explore the increasing frequencies of bullying behaviors and itsconsequences. Topics will include: who bullies and why; who gets bullied; impact ofcultural tolerance on aggressive behavior; cyber bullying and social media; consequencesto victims and offenders; and strategies for prevention (large and small).Through learning activities, participants will be encouraged to explore their ownexperiences with bullying behavior. Additionally, participants will participate indeveloping prevention strategies for their own lives and communities.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will gain anunderstanding of the extent, consequences and types of bullying behavior; learn theimpact of cultural beliefs and practices on bullying behaviors; explore the relationsbetween social media and bullying behaviors; and develop strategies for bullying prevention.October 30, 2013, 9am-4:30pm, Monongalia General Hospital, Mylan Room,Morgantown, WVSuicide Prevention and Postvention in the WorkplaceBob Musick, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director and Patrick Tenney, BA, SuicidePrevention Coordinator, both from the WV Council for the Prevention ofSuicideCEUs: 6.5 Social Work hours; 6 LPC hours; 7.2 Nursing hours, 6.5 CECNPMhours (Core Area: Human Resource Development - Management)Registration Fee: $70 (Early bird rate of $63 by October 11, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis workshop will focus on the responsibility of managers in suicide prevention andpostvention activities. The epidemiology of suicide among working aged individuals andthe relationship between suicide substance abuse and mental health will be discussed.Also covered will be the early warning signs of suicide, and what managers can do tohelp. Individuals who attend this workshop will also be training in QPR (Question,Persuade, and Refer), which is an evidence based practice for suicide prevention.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will havelearned to identify the early warning signs of suicide; the relationship between mentalhealth, substance abuse and suicide; the responsibilities of a manager in suicideprevention and postvention activities; and receive training in QPR.11

November 6, 2013, 1-4pm, Monongalia General Hospital, Tait Room,Morgantown, WVNonprofit Organizational Culture, Leadership, and ChangeHaeJung Kim, PhD, Assistant Professor, West Virginia University School ofSocial WorkCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 3 CECNPM hours (Core Area: NonprofitFundamentals – Organizational Design and Infrastructure)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by October 11, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis workshop is designed to expand nonprofit professionals’ knowledge and understandingon organizational culture and to provide approaches for managing nonprofitorganizations effectively. This foundation workshop provides an overview of theorganizational culture in the nonprofit sector and involves discussion of its uniqueculture and challenges. Specific aims of this workshop are 1) to understand organizationallife cycle and key elements of organizational culture: artifacts; values, andnorms. 2) to understand types of organizational culture 3) to enhance skills for managingorganizational culture and change. The role of leaders in initiating organizationalchanges will be discussed. Participants will use a mini case, and their ownexperiences, to explore what organizational culture is and why it matters.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto recognize the importance of culture in the nonprofit organization; define organizationalculture and identify its core characteristics and the functions it serves innonprofit organizations; articulate the leaders’ role in initiating/promoting organizationalcultural changes.November 8, 2013, 9am-4pm, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lackey Hall,Martinsburg, WVMountains of Treasures: A Glimpse into the World of HoardingLoriann Sonntag, MSW, MS, LCSW, GC-C, Adjunct Instructor, School ofSocial Work, West Virginia UniversityCEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 5.5 LPC hours; 6.6 Nursing hours; 6 GPC hours(Content Area: Psychosocial Processes and Mental Health in Older Adults)Registration Fee: $65 (Early bird rate of $58.50 by October 11, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersGrandma Jo is a sweet lady who carries a lifelong secret. Although she loves to helpother people, she never allows anyone into her home—including family. Behind theclosed doors of her home she keeps an embarrassing secret. Forming attachments toobjects is normal. However, for some individuals, these attachments take on a life oftheir own—and a secret mountain rises within their home.Compulsive hoarding is a complex disorder that leads to significant amounts of clutterthat severely impairs day-to-day living. This interactive workshop will address themost current knowledge of hoarding, signs and symptoms, types of hoarding, andthe role of the helping professional in assisting hoarders. Discussion will includerevealing the hoarder’s secret, the DSM diagnosis of hoarding, assessments to be used12

with clients or family members, current treatment options, and beginning theprocess of removing the mountain from the client’s home.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will identifyand discuss the key concepts, definitions, and causes of compulsive hoarding;demonstrate an understanding of the signs and symptoms of hoarding, as well as aknowledge of why getting rid of clutter is so difficult for hoarders; demonstrateknowledge of the physical, emotional, and health effects of hoarding on the individualand his or her family; identify the different types of hoarding, focusing specificallyon animal hoarding; understand the difficulties of communication with individualswho hoard and demonstrate ways to open a dialogue with a client or loved one;discuss the DSM diagnosis for hoarding and the differences between compulsivehoarding and obsessive compulsive disorder; identify and administer the differenttypes of assessments used to determine the specific level of hoarding; and discuss therole of the helping professional in assisting the individual in working through thedifficulties of de-cluttering their home.November 13, 2013, 9am-4pm, WVU - Potomac State, Heritage Room,Keyser, WVPersonality Disorders: Recognition, Diagnosis, Treatment & SurvivalChatman Neely, LCSW, ACSW, Senior Lecturer, Wheeling ProgramCoordinator, WVU School of Social WorkCEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 5.5 LPC hours; 6.6 Nursing hoursRegistration Fee: $65 (Early bird rate of $58.50 by October 18, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersHow we perceive the world, our attitudes, thoughts, and feelings are all part of ourpersonality. When and who decides whether behavior patterns are “normal” or“abnormal”? This workshop will define personality and personality disorders, assistwith recognizing a personality disorder, and discuss the causes and types of personalitydisorders. The workshop will also focus on the support and self care essential forprofessionals working with personality disorders.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto define personality and healthy personal traits; understand DSM criteria for personalitydisorders; identify abnormal personality traits; comprehend the similaritiesand differences between Clusters A, B, C; understand treatment options; gain anappreciation for clinicians’ self care.Discounts for Field Instructors& WVU StudentsSee page 21 for more information!13

November 14, 2013, 9am-12pm, Beckley Raleigh Convention Center, Room D,Beckley, WVParticipatory Management in Nonprofit SettingsDebra Hunt Young, EdD, EdS, MSW, Charleston/Beckley ProgramCoordinator, WVU School of Social WorkCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 3 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Human ResourceDevelopment – Management)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by October 18, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersManaging nonprofits can provide both reward and challenge for social work managers,and having a management approach that promotes employee morale and ownershipcan increase the rewards. This workshop will help social work managers identifyparticipatory management strategies that promote morale, retention, and ownershipin the nonprofit setting with stakeholders and employees. Using a variety ofinteractive tools, media, and discussion, participants will explore how to be an effectiveand ethical leader, identify strategies to incorporate in the workplace, and developa better understanding of organizational structure influences and participatorymanagement approaches to non-profit agency settings.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto identify participatory management strategies to incorporate in the nonprofit setting;develop an understanding of individual leadership style; identify formal andinformal organizational structure hierarchy and influences in the agency setting; andidentify ethical and effective management functions.November 14, 1-4pm, Beckley Raleigh Convention Center, Room D,Beckley, WVDeveloping a Toolkit for Managing Nonprofit EthicsJacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW, Professional & Community EducationCoordinator, WVU School of Social WorkCEUs: 3 Social Work hours ; 3 CECNPM hours (Core Area: NonprofitFundamentals – Organizational Design and Infrastructure)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by October 18, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersNonprofit organizations face ethical dilemmas on a regular basis. Even the suspicionof unethical practices could pose huge problems for an agency’s ability to succeed.This workshop will help participants identify common and emerging ethical issues inthe areas of fundraising, governance, human resources, and stewardship. Discussionof ethical principles and standards to guide the actions and management of nonprofitorganizations will be covered. Strategies and tools for ethical decision making will beaddressed using case studies and participant experiences.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto identify common ethical issues in nonprofit organizations and apply ethical decisionmaking strategies to help guide actions.14

November 19, 2013, 4-6pm, Gaston Caperton Center, Room 148,Clarksburg, WVGovernance for Nonprofits: Roles of Effective Board and StaffGeorge W. Lilley Jr., EdD, retired CEO, Valley HealthCare System and a panelof nonprofit leadersCEUs: 2 Social Work hours; 2 CECNPM hours (1 hour: Board ofDirectors/Governance – Board Self Governance and 1 hour Board ofDirectors/Governance – Board Operations)Registration Fee: $25 (Early bird rate of $22.50 by October 25, 2013), WVNPAmembers rate, $15Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis workshop is co-sponsored by the West Virginia Nonprofit Association andWVU School of Social Work.This workshop offers technical information along with a seasoned discussion ofeffective nonprofit management techniques and culture. Staff, leaders, board membersand volunteers of nonprofit organizations will gain greater understanding oflegal and practical day-to-day aspects of charitable governance. The workshop coversthe concepts of Duty of Care, Obedience, and Loyalty. With the assistance of a panelof experienced non-profit board members, additional essential topics such as conflictof interest, board recruitment, board/staff relations, committee relationships, staffversus board roles, effective board functioning, and board leadership will beaddressed. Questions from the audience will be answered.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will know theconcepts of Duty of Care, Obedience and Loyalty; learn the standards of conduct fordirectors; identify the traditional roles of the Board of Directors; identify strategiesfor dealing with the relationships and boundaries between the Board, Staff andExecutive Director; and consider how and why boards don’t govern.December 6, 2013, 9am-4pm, Beckley Raleigh Convention Center, Room E,Beckley, WVLoving What Is: Using Acceptance Commitment Therapy in Your ClinicalPracticeSky Kershner, LPC, LCSW, MSW, DMin, Executive Director, Kanawha PastoralCounselingCEUs: 6 Social Work hours; 5.5 LPC hoursRegistration Fee: $65 (Early bird rate of $58.50 by November 8, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersRecent research is suggesting an ancient idea that suffering is largely based in our mindbasedattachment to language. Rather than trying to teach people to better control theirthoughts, and inner experience, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches howto notice, accept, and defuse from these inner events, especially previously avoided andunwanted ones. Along the way, surprising things can happen, including the client feelinga new competence, confidence and relief in dealing with their previously disturbinginner events. This workshop will provide participants with the theory and basic frame-15

work of ACT and an opportunity to explore each of the six components of ACTTherapy in a way that will be clinically and personally useful.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will have anunderstanding of the philosophical and research based background of Relational FrameTheory and ACT; appreciate the evolutionary and language-based aspects of the humancondition and suffering; understand the six components of ACT's hex-flex model ofpsychological flexibility (Present Moment Awareness, Acceptance, Cognitive Defusing,Self-in-Context, Committed Action, and Values); be able to apply at least two techniquesrelated for each component of the hex-flex model in clinical and personal situations;and formulate and apply clinical case treatment options from an ACT perspective.December 6, 2013, 8:30-11:30am, Gaston Caperton Center, Room 149,Clarksburg, WVServing Rural LGBT Seniors: Identifying Issues, Addressing DiscriminationMarlena Chestnut, MSW, LCSW, Medical Social Worker, Home Plus HomeHealthCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 3.3 Nursing hours; 3 GPC hours (Content Area:Psychosocial Processes and Mental Health in Older Adults OR Aspects of Rural Aging)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by November 8, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersLesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) seniors are a vastly growing populationthroughout the nation, yet one of the most neglected when looking at policyand procedures developed to accommodate. Many healthcare and long term carefacilities are unprepared to address and assist this population in a competent and caringmanner, especially in rural areas. This presentation addresses issues that ruralsocial workers often face, outlines expected change, highlights weakness and discriminationwithin policy and procedure, and covers issues of special concern. In additionto a PowerPoint presentation, participants will learn through open dialogue,handouts, videos, case examples and of course Q&A.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be ableto identify issues of concern specific to the senior LGBT population; gain an understandingof and be able to define terms relevant to the LGBT population; gain anunderstanding of legal concerns specific to the senior LGBT population; gain anunderstanding of changes taking place to eliminate discriminatory policy withinhealthcare and long term care facilities; be able to identify legislation related toLGBT rights and the diminishment of discrimination.Download WVU School of Social WorkProfessional & Community Educationbrochures and registration forms at our website:http://socialwork.wvu.edu/ce16

December 6, 12:30-3:30pm, Gaston Caperton Center, Room 149, Clarksburg, WVLong Term Care: Who Says What For Whom & Who PaysSuzanne Messenger, JD, WV State Long-term Care Ombudsman and WVBureau of Senior ServicesCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 3.3 Nursing hours; 3 GPC hours (Content Area:Social Policy and Aging OR Ethics and Aging)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by November 8, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersThis workshop will clarify some of the confusion that arises when a person’s decision-makingcapacity is called into question. We will discuss powers of attorney andother advance planning tools that persons can use to help assure their abilities aremaximized and explore standards of decision-making capacity as it relates to thesetools. We will discuss some of the changes to WV’s financial power of attorney lawthat took effect June 2012. We will consider health care surrogacy and guardianship;the safety nets that are in place if there is no advance planning. Finally, we willdebunk ten common myths and misunderstandings that people have about WestVirginia Medicaid and nursing home care. We will explore the relationship ofMedicaid and a nursing home resident’s house. We will discuss the eligibilityrequirements, limits of Medicaid reimbursement, and compare and contrastMedicaid and Medicare nursing home coverage.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will haveenhanced their understanding of decision-making capacity as it related to a person’shealthcare and financial decisions; be able to list three differences in WV’s newfinancial power of attorney law and the old law; be able to describe the decisionmakinglimits of a medical power representative, financial power of attorney representative,health care surrogate, and guardian; and gain an understanding of theimpact and consequences of Medicaid payment for nursing home care on homeownership.December 10, 2013, 9am-12pm, WVU - Charleston, Robert C. Byrd HealthSciences Center, Room 2044, Charleston, WVSustaining Nonprofits in an Uncertain EconomyKaren Harper-Dorton, PhD, MSW, Professor, WVU School of Social WorkCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 3 CECNPM hours (Core Area: NonprofitFundamentals – Organizational Design and Infrastructure)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by November 8, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersCharitable and service efforts of over 1.6 million nonprofits in the US represent acritical mass of social capital now hard hit by repercussions from problems in globalfinancial markets. This workshop involves participants in considering ways that nonprofitorganizations can maintain operations in uncertain economic times. Variousalternatives include focusing on mission and not on organizational dynamics norgrowth; merging with other nonprofits and their boards, staff, and volunteers; andpartnering with other nonprofits, institutions, and state and local governments innew contract ventures will be covered. Threats and opportunities become identified17

as nonprofits act to manage financial risks and may open avenues such as fundraising,retaining donors, utilizing Internet tools, and integrating campaigns and specialevents in efforts to sustain operations. Case examples of innovative nonprofit effortswill be utilized to facilitate discussion.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will gainappreciation for organizational context as key to sustainability; increase understandingof risk management as a tool for identifying and managing opportunities andthreats; and evaluate case examples of unique and successful efforts of innovativenonprofits.December 10, 2013, 1-4pm, WVU - Charleston, Robert C. Byrd HealthSciences Center, Room 2044, Charleston, WVFrom Welcome to Good Riddance: Spotting Employment Law Issues in theNonprofit OrganizationRodney L. Bean, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson PLLCCEUs: 3 Social Work hours; 3 CECNPM hours (Core Area: Human ResourceDevelopment – Employment Law)Registration Fee: $35 (Early bird rate of $31.50 by November 8, 2013)Target Audience: All levels of practitionersNon-profit managers are faced with the same day-to-day workplace law issues asmanagers in Fortune 500 companies, but have far fewer resources to devote to them.This workshop will provide participants with the tools to handle basic legal responsibilitiesand to know when it's time to seek outside help.Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will knowhow to handle basic employment law issues like documentation, discipline, and payroll,and will receive guidance about how to spot other employment law issues intheir workplaces.Want to be kept up-to-dateon continuing education events?Join the Professional & Community EducationEmail ListServ by sending an email to ce@mail.wvu.edu!18

Calling All WVU School ofSocial Work AlumniWe miss you and want to connect with you!First step? Join the WVU School of Social WorkAlumni email listserv.Contact Lori Fell at Lori.Fell@mail.wvu.eduto subscribe.Spring 2014 events are being planned –STAY TUNED!Nursing ContinuingEducation CreditSome programs provided in this bookletmay be approved for licensed nurses in West Virginiathrough a partnership with WVU Center onAging, provider #2004-0458RN.Participants will receive continuing education creditsonly for hours of actual attendance. A “Certificate ofCompletion” will be distributed to all participantsrequesting nursing continuing education creditsat the conclusion of the session.19

Registration InformationPre-registration is required for all courses. Check individual listings forfees. Lunch is not included in the price (except where indicated in coursedescriptions); on-site staff will provide a list of restaurants near yourlocation on the day of the seminar.PaymentPayment must accompany the registration form. Fees may be paid byMasterCard, VISA, Discover, personal/agency check, or money order madepayable to: West Virginia University. We can invoice your organization.Cancellation PolicyParticipants who cancel their registrations at least one week (5 businessdays) before the start of the session can receive a credit voucher or refundminus a $25.00 processing fee. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellationsreceived less than one week before the start of the course. Wereserve the right to cancel any session, in which case participants willreceive a full credit or refund. Substitutions are permitted at any time, butmust be put in writing.Confirmation of EnrollmentYou will receive a confirmation receipt after registration and payment arereceived. It will list date(s), times, location(s), and directions to theworkshop(s). Confirmations are sent via fax, e-mail, or regular mail.Continuing Education CreditCheck the description of each session for continuing education approval.Social Work: WVU School of Social Work is a certified provider of socialwork continuing education programs through the WV Board of Social Workprovider #490051. Programs are approved for licensed social workers in WestVirginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Social workers from otherstates should contact their respective licensure boards regarding approvalPRIOR to registering. Participants may receive continuing education creditsonly for hours of actual attendance. A “Licensure Reporting Form” will be distributedat each session to all participants requesting social work continuingeducation credits.Nursing: See page 19Counseling: WVU School of Social Work is an approved provider through theWV Board of Examiners in Counseling, provider # WVBEC-543. Some programsprovided in this booklet are approved for LPCs – check individual listings.Participants will receive continuing education credits only for hours of actualattendance. A “Certificate of Completion” will be distributed to all participantsrequesting LPC continuing education credits at the conclusion of the session.20

Disability ServicesAccommodations for persons with special needs may be requested bycontacting 304-293-3780.Discounts/ScholarshipsCurrent Social Work StudentsStudents enrolled in the BSW or MSW program at WVU will receivediscounts ranging from 50%-100% of registration fees depending on theevent. Current students should contact the Office of Professional &Community Education for more information.School of Social Work Field Instructors/Task SupervisorsCurrent field instructors/task supervisors who have an active student in placementare eligible for a $40 discount per calendar year towards Community &Professional Education programs.Multiple RegistrantsIf 3 or more people from the same organization/agency register for a workshopat the same time, a $10 discount will be given to each registrant.ScholarshipsA limited number of partial scholarships are available. Please submit a statementof need in writing at least 3 weeks prior to the event to:Jacki Englehardt, WVU School of Social Work, PO Box 6830,Morgantown, WV 26506, http://socialwork.wvu.edu/ceContact InformationOffice of Professional & Community EducationSchool of Social Work104 Knapp HallPO Box 6830Morgantown, WV 26506Phone: 304-293-3780Fax: 304-293-5936Email: ce@mail.wvu.eduWeb: http://socialwork.wvu.edu/ceJacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSWCoordinatorErica MartinAdministrative SecretaryAnnie Petsonk, MSW CandidateGraduate Assistant21

WE ARE GOING GREEN!Help us be more environmentally friendly.1) Receive future brochures via email.Send your email address to ce@mail.wvu.eduYou will receive an additional 10% discounton your fall 2013 registration!2) If you are receiving more than one brochure,please indicate on your registration form(or email us at ce@mail.wvu.edu)to which address you would prefer to receive your copy.Remember - the brochure is always where you can find itquickly and easily online athttp://socialwork.wvu.edu/ceInterested in being kept up-to-dateon continuing education events?Join the Professional & Community EducationEmail ListServ by sending an email to ce@mail.wvu.eduSave the Date36th Summer Institute on AgingEarly June 2014Morgantown, WVFor more info go to www.wvsioa.orgEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution22

Fall 2013 Registration FormName________________________________________________________Preferred Mailing Address o work o home o email only_____________________________________________________________City________________________ State________ Zip Code_____________Phone_________________________ Fax___________________________Employer/Affiliation_____________________________________________Email________________________________________________________CEUs for: o Social Work o LPC o Nursing o CECNPMo GPC o PsychologyWould you like to receive notices of upcoming events by email?Check below to be added to the Professional & CommunityEducation Email ListServo Yes o No o Already on listPayment Information(Pre-registration required, submit payment with registration form)Select Payment Methodo Cash o Check payable to WVU o Purchase Order (submit with registration)o Agency will send payment (attach documentation)Credit Card: o Mastercard o Visa o DiscoverCredit Card # nnnn nnnn nnnn nnnnExp. Date: nn/nn (month/year)IVC# nnn (last 3 digits in signature block on back of card)Cardholder Name (as it appears on card)________________________________Cardholder Phone Number__________________________________________Cardholder’s Signature______________________________________________Total Costs to be Charged $ nnn.nnWorkshop SelectionComplete registration form and submit with payment. Only one discountavailable per session.Name/Date of Workshop PriceExample: (10/23) Central & Rural Appalachian Culture $35(Indicate discounts, seepage 21 for more information)Example: (11/8) Mountains of Treasures $25 ($40 Field InstructorDiscount)TOTALMail or fax form and payment information to:WVU School of Social WorkAttn: Office of Professional& Community Education, P.O. Box 6830Morgantown, WV 26506-6830,Fax: 304-293-5936Mailed or faxed registrations preferredRegistration or workshop questions?http://socialwork.wvu.edu/ce304-293-3780ce@mail.wvu.eduOffice Use OnlyAmount Paid:______________________Amount Unpaid:____________________Payment Method:________________________Reference#:______________________Confirm/Date:______________________Deposit/Date:______________________A:______________________________E:______________________________

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