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The Professional Training Institute (PTI) offers 4 to 6 high-quality professional trainings annually to address timely and relevant issues related to abuse, addiction, grief and loss, mental health, and more. JCFS Chicago offers Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for Social Workers, Counselors, Psychologists, Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals (through a partnership with Between Friends), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.
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JCFS Chicago opens some of its internal professional training to outside professionals. These opportunities are listed in our calendar listings.
For additional information about professional training opportunities, contact JCFS Training.
Understanding and responding to non-suicidal self-injury in youth
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Thursday, May 23, 2024
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9am-12pm
Self-injury is intentionally hurting the body (e.g. cutting, burning etc..) but without suicidal intent. Because it often looks like a suicidal gesture it tends to evoke fear and confusion. Its very nature seems to defy deep instinctual human drives for self-preservation as well strong social taboos related to self-inflicted injury. Much has been learned in the past decade and a half about what it is, why it works, and its relationship to suicide and other mental health challenges.
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Embracing Mental Health: Empowering individuals, Eradicating Stigma
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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12-1pm
Led by Jean Rock, in this presentation we will delve into the important topic of mental health awareness, with a focus on recognizing burnout, self-care options, coping techniques, seeking help, and destigmatizing mental illness. Our aim is to empower individuals with knowledge and strategies to foster their well-being and create a supportive environment for mental health.
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Understanding and Engaging the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model (TF-CBT) for Children and Adolescents
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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10-11:30am
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JCFS Chicago Seigle Campus
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5140 Golf Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
United States
Learners in this course will get an overview of the clinical indications for engaging this model. They will learn relevant definitions and how integrate this model into their practice. Using real case examples, sessions will focus on not only diagnostic and symptom considerations, but the PRACTICE acronym and tangible activities that providers can engage in with clients. Participants will be able to bring in their own cases as well, to explore ways that this model can be used in their offices.
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Non-Death Loss and Grief: Unique Issues and Clinical Implications
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
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9am-12:15pm
Grief occurs after the death of someone we love, and it is also manifest in the midst of losses that may not be as obvious or easily described. Clients come to us while dealing with issues such as dementia, infertility, family estrangement or divorce. These are living losses—the loss experiences and their accompanying ambiguity that we must learn to live with as we continue with our lives. Some living losses are readily apparent, such as the loss of functionality, loss of roles, or the absence of loved ones through other means than death.
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Demystifying EMDR
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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12-1pm
Led by Ben Goldberger, EMDR Basics will provide an overview of the process of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) from assessment through various potential treatment paths.
This Lunch & Learn will cover the background of EMDR, approaches to case formulation, preparing clients for the process, and varieties of EMDR processes and tools. We will also learn about some of the many applications and populations for this unique and powerful therapeutic tool.
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Understanding and Engaging the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model (TF-CBT) for Children and Adolescents
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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10-11:30am
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JCFS Chicago Seigle Campus
View Map
5140 Golf Rd.
Skokie, IL 60077
United States
Learners in this course will get an overview of the clinical indications for engaging this model. They will learn relevant definitions and how integrate this model into their practice. Using real case examples, sessions will focus on not only diagnostic and symptom considerations, but the PRACTICE acronym and tangible activities that providers can engage in with clients. Participants will be able to bring in their own cases as well, to explore ways that this model can be used in their offices.
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