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One of the biggest challenges in trauma recovery is managing both when clients get emotionally overwhelmed and when clients numb out and shut down. Learning how to pace therapy and navigate clients' emotional window of tolerance are key foundations of successful trauma treatment. In this webinar, Dr. Fatter will review the impact of traumatic stress on the brain in tangible ways to help clinicians better conceptualize how trauma alters the body's arousal system. Dr. Fatter will discuss in detail symptoms of hyperarousal, hypoarousal and calm states of our autonomic nervous system based on Polyvagal Theory. This will help clinicians know signs of what state clients are in and help clinicians be able to educate clients about their nervous system. We will address one of the most important aspects of the therapeutic relationship based on what we know about the traumatized brain. A phase-oriented treatment approach will be presented so clinicians learn an evidence-based structure for pacing the intensity of trauma treatment. In addition, we will explore four research-informed adjunctive therapies to help clients maintain stabilization and regulate arousal.
Non-prescribing therapists are crucial to the effective and safe use of psychiatric medications by their clients. In contrast to clinicians who focus primarily on medications, therapists generally spend more time with their clients and are more familiar with their history and current situation. They also tend to develop a greater rapport. And considering that most clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, and virtually every other psychiatric disorder receive pharmacological interventions, the non-prescribing therapist needs to understand how psychiatric medications work, their limitations and side effects, and how to help their clients maximize gains through increasing medication compliance. This course is designed to present the non-prescribing mental health practitioner with a review of basic concepts in clinical psychopharmacology and the effective use of common psychiatric medications in the treatment of mental health conditions. Effective medication strategies for treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis, sleep disorders, and other common psychiatric conditions are covered in detail. Basic general pharmacological concepts such as pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics are reviewed as are more specific concepts such as drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination. You will also become aware of common medication treatment errors to avoid and learn tips for helping your clients become more educated about the medications they take as well as help them manage their side effects.
High rates of adolescent depression and suicide present as a major international public health problem. Suicidal adolescents are often a daunting population for clinicians to work with given their high-risk. Of the few effective treatments for this population, many are often multi-modal involving individual and group therapy, medication, etc. An empirically supported family therapy for adolescents struggling with depression and suicide that requires only weekly sessions and which can be conducted on an outpatient, home-based, or inpatient basis is Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT). ABFT emerges from interpersonal theories suggesting adolescent depression and suicide can be precipitated, exacerbated, or buffered against by the quality of interpersonal family relationships. It is a trust-based, emotion-focused psychotherapy model aiming to repair interpersonal ruptures and rebuild an emotionally protective, secure-based, parent-child relationship. The therapy is trauma-focused while also being brief and structured. Treatment is characterized by five treatment tasks: a) reframing the therapy to focus on interpersonal development, b) building alliance with the adolescent, c) building alliance with the parents, d) facilitation conversations to resolve attachment ruptures and e) promoting autonomy in the adolescent.
In this workshop, Dr Levy will use lecture and case studies to provide an overview of the theoretical principles, research support, and clinical strategies forABFT. Dr. Levy will review how attachment theory,emotional regulation, and trauma resolution informthe delivery of this treatment approach. She will review the goals and structureof the five treatment tasks that provide a roadmapfor delivering this interpersonally focused psychotherapy effectively and rapidly in community mental health.
"Really good, well organized, great pace, easy to follow with good examples - I learned a lot and feel energized and ready/equipped to put what I learned into practice."-Vicki T., Social Worker, MaineCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness are two methods on the cutting-edge of evidence-based psychotherapy today. Together these techniques are highly-effective in the treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders. Even disorders found to be often resistant to treatment, such as substance abuse and personality disorders, are responding to this unique integration of therapeutic skills. By attending this webinar you will learn not only to the basic techniques in CBT and Mindfulness, but also the application of more advanced methods. This approach is designed both to inform those who are new to this field as well as provide more advanced clinical options to those already familiar with the basics. The seminar will include PowerPoint slides, case examples and experiential learning.
This webinar will satisfy your ethics requirement.Mental health clinicians live and practice in challenging times, providing services in a wide range of settings with a wide range of clients. Numerous legal issues, ethics requirements, ethical dilemmas, stressors, and a litigious environment may make ethical practice seem to be a daunting proposition. This workshop focuses on positive ethics and risk management strategies for practicing mental health professionals, taking a positive approach to ethical practice that helps minimize risks to the clinician. Fundamental issues for ethical practice by mental health professionals will be addressed along a review of basic risk management strategies, and a process for ethical decision-making when faced with ethical dilemmas and challenges. Common dilemmas and challenges will be reviewed and specific recommendations for ethical and effective practice will be provided.
Over 75% of mental illnesses described in the DSM are related to emotion dysregulation – the inability to manage emotions effectively. Given that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially created to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), of which emotion dysregulation is a primary problem, it only makes sense that DBT would be effective in treating other disorders, and research in recent years is supporting this.
This seminar will provide an overview of the DBT Distress Tolerance skills. Participants will learn about these skills, including the Reality Acceptance Skills and the Crisis Survival Skills, and how to help clients with a variety of diagnoses and problems use these skills appropriately and in healthy ways.
"Dr. Z was personable, knowledgeable and very funny. She kept my attention, which can be a challenge over an entire day. I loved her use of humor and real-life examples, and her sharing of personal stories and anecdotes. As a fellow trainer, I give Dr. Z the highest rating possible for a wonderful training day!"-Jeffrey T. Social Worker, New YorkMental health and healthcare professionals are faced with the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed symptoms of uncomplicated and complicated grief. Formal education rarely, if ever, provides extensive enough training to accurately identify and treat those who are grieving. Often grieving clients present with other diagnoses because symptoms can mimic uncomplicated or complicated grief. The grieving process is often pathologized, or misdiagnosed, resulting in potential exacerbation of the presenting issues because inappropriate interventions are utilized. As a result, those who are grieving are often are inadvertently disenfranchised by providers, which can make the professional support they sought to reconstruct their previously shattered identities and worldviews ineffective. It is essential to be versed in identifying grief related constructs that may underlie, or even cause, mental health difficulties.
This presentation aims to provide current information on the grieving process, clarify misconceptions of outdated theories, and differentiate between uncomplicated and complicated grief, and also examines the changes in conceptualization, differential diagnosing, treatment planning, and interventions used with grieving individuals. Attendees will leave with an improved clinical skill set they can immediately use to identify and treat their clients.
This course will satisfy your ethics requirement.
"I found it extremely insightful and helpful in my day to day professional life. I wasn't aware of the origins of informed consent and I learned a great deal about case law that formed it."-Gina F., Social Worker, New York
Informed consent is an essential aspect of all professional services provided by mental health professionals and helps to set the tone for the relationship to follow. While it is a requirement, it also plays a very important role in the treatment relationship and process. Yet, many questions exist about how to appropriately provide informed consent, the details of what should or shouldn't be included, who should provide informed consent, and how diversity factors may necessitate modifying how we provide informed consent. This webinar will address each of these issues and provide practical guidance on how to meet ethics and legal requirements, and client needs, and how to utilize informed consent to promote a good working relationship with clients, as well as how to utilize it to promote the goals of treatment for our clients. Common pitfalls and dilemmas, practical suggestions and recommendations, and relevant options to consider will each be addressed. Clinical examples will be provided to illustrate key issues to include informed consent with minors, with couples and families, third-party requests for services, and the use of informed consent for the wide range of professional relationships mental health professionals may have.
"This was an excellent presentation that I think had information important to generalists that we don't often receive."-Krista B., Psychologist, MarylandWho we are as sexual beings carries profound personal and interpersonal meaning for each of us. Like it or not, our sexual self-image significantly impacts our broader sense of identity, as well as how we give and receive love in our most cherished relationships. Research consistently demonstrates that for most people, sexual satisfaction is a critical component of relationship and life satisfaction. For many people, love-making is the most intimate aspect of their lives. Yet without specific focus on sexuality, general therapy tends not to alleviate sexual concerns. As therapists, we have little training in these issues, making it difficult to assist our clients with their intimacy struggles. In this talk, we will address the changing face of heterosexual sex that we and our clients are all experiencing – and gain an understanding of the "new normal."
This talk stands alone but is Part One of a two-part series on sex therapy for the general therapist. It is recommended that this lecture be completed first in that series, thus offering a context for the treatment approaches addressed in Part Two.
"Instructor was knowledgeable, easy to relate to and made the content interesting and easy to follow along with. Great reflective exercises!"-LisaA., Social Worker, New YorkWe all know that professional burnout is a problem, but what do we do about it? In this interactive seminar, Dr. Hartman-Hall provides information from the research literature and her clinical experience about the causes and consequences of clinician burnout. Recognizing that wellness is not a "one size fits all" concept, we will explore a variety of approaches for considering clinicians' risk factors for occupational stress, improving our own self-care, and adjusting our approach to our work. Brief exercises to practice relaxation, mindfulness, and self-awareness will be utilized throughout the talk to provide participants the opportunity to practice concepts being discussed.
"I was very impressed. The presentation was clear, informative and definitely added to my knowledge base."-Mary H., Psychologist, New Jersey
Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia are considered to be among the most debilitating and distressing mental health conditions. Despite impacting approximately 3% of the population, many clinicians lack the training and resources to recognize and best work with this vulnerable group of people, leaving many with psychosis isolated, stigmatized, and without help. Nonetheless, growing evidence suggests that, with tailored early intervention, many people with psychosis can recover from illness and lead a life of their choosing in the community. This seminar will familiarize you with psychosis, emphasizing the early phases of illness. It will then demonstrate strategies for reducing stigma, increasing empathy, and facilitating early identification. I will share screening tools and briefly touch on treatment strategies, as well as provide clinical resources for comprehensive specialty care.
"I thought this was among the best of the webinars in which I have participated. Presented did thorough research and was very knowledgeable in the area. I learned/relearned aspects of dealing with my clients originating from other parts of the world."-Gary C., Psychologist, Texas
"Excellent, the Professor is an expert in the field and answered my many questions. Could not be improved.."-Eric B., Licensed Professional Counselor, New York
It is estimated that roughly 80% of clients who enter treatment are ambivalent about changing their behavior. Motivational interviewing (MI) is an intentional, client centered approach for facilitating increases in motivation for behavior change by assisting clients in exploring and resolving ambivalence. MI, as a counseling style, has been shown to be effective with a wide variety of problem behaviors such as substance abuse, adopting healthy behaviors (eating, exercise), treatment adherence and compliance, and other psychological problems. Thus, mental health workers from various backgrounds practicing in a variety of settings are beginning to integrate MI into their clinical repertoire.
This introduction to MI will acquaint the audience with basic concepts and methods of MI. As such participants will be exposed to the foundational concepts including the "spirit," principles and processes of MI that can be integrated with one's approach to counseling and psychotherapy. Building on this foundation the foundational philosophy and active principles will be discussed with emphasis on MI's unique focus on increasing change talk and reducing talk maintaining the status quo. The webinar will conclude with a brief overview of the evidence base for MI.
"This is a solid and well presented program Good detail on how high achieving people acquire and maintain those skills and level of performance." -Phillip B., Professional Counselor, Maryland
The ability to predict future violent behavior has long been an issue for mental health professionals. Initially it was merely assumed that we could make such predictions accurately based on our clinical skills alone. Many decisions in the judicial system hinge on an accurate assessment of violence, such as bond, probation, and parole decisions, committment to and release from psychiatric facilities, and even whether or not a defendant should be sentenced to death.
Recent research has demonstrated however that such predictions are not as accurate as once assumed and that the methodology used was sadly lacking in validity. A tremendous amount of research has gone into risk assessment for future violence ; still,, the accuracy remains in question even to this day; nevertheless, judicial decisions are continually made which ignore our limited ability to assess violent behavior.
This webinar will explore the factors necessary to do competent work in this area and demonstrate the ways that risk assessment can become more precise.
Child and adolescent behavioral issues can cause significant disruption to family life. In addition to the effects on family, it may impact academic and social life. Although many parents understand the concepts of reward and punishment, they may not understand the most effective ways to implement behavior management techniques.In addition, many parents may be overly reliant on punitive consequences for negative behavior rather than focusing on ways increase positive,pro-social behaviors. Dr. Hannan's seminar Understanding and Implementing Parent Training in Clinical Practice will teach clinicians how to instruct parents in behavior management. Parent training is essential to positive outcomes in treatment for both externalizing and internalizing disorders. This webinar will include instruction on performing a functional behavioral assessment, case conceptualization, and devising an appropriate behavior plan. Beyond positive reinforcement and punishment,this webinar will present a variety of behavioral techniques including shaping,extinction, and differential reinforcement of alternative behavior. Clinicians will learn how to tailor treatment according to developmental level and co-occurring psychiatric conditions, as well as how to address problems within typical development. Research into the factors associated with successful implementation of behavioral principles will be discussed as well.
"Strong and knowledgeable instructor. Highly responsive to questions. Explained each component clearly and was great at putting it all together -- especially tying in the theories with clinical implications. This webinar inspired me to learn more about DBT, and use it with my clients."-Liat Z., Professional Counselor, New York
This webinar will satisfy your ethics requirement.
Mental health professionals are affected by the fact that we live in an age of litigation; if clients are dissatisfied with the outcome of an evaluation or treatment , they may file an ethics complaint or a law suit with increased frequency compared to the past. Malpractice insurance premiums have increased by more than a factor of 10 over the past few decades. As a result, many practitioners are "running scared", fearful of complaints. In point of fact, very few of these legal actions are successful; while going through them is unpleasant, if a mental health practitioner adheres to a few basic principles of risk management, the likelihood of a successful suit is vastly diminished. This webinar will present these basic principles within a framework of the fundamental legal concepts involved,and how these concepts may be easily incorporated into practice guidelines. Special attention will be paid to confidentiality and privilege, the nature of malpractice claims,informed consent, documentation, consultation,the most frequent areas of litigation, and concrete steps to take to minimize the risk of litigation.
"This was my favorite webinar. I learned the most about myself as a therapist and a great deal about the borderline elicitation of counter transference. This webinar was a revival of things I learned in graduate school and that I needed a refresher course in."-Jane K., Social Worker, New York
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. As mental health providers, we will likely treat patients who have either experienced a stroke or are impacted by the effects of stroke on a member of their family, which are often sudden and debilitating. Though stroke is prevalent, little education is provided to mental health providers concerning the events, treatment, and psychological needs of patients during physical rehabilitation and after treatment. This webinar is intended to provide a thorough overview of the stroke patient's experience and review important clinical considerations for treating patient who have been affected by stroke.
This webinar is divided into three sections. The first section is an overview of the patient's experience throughout their course of hospitalization as well as biological and historical information about stroke and stroke treatment. The second section focuses on important topics related to the mental health of stroke patients (i.e., Post-Stroke Depression). The third section addresses adjustment difficulties and treatment considerations for patient who have had strokes.
"Very much enjoyed the seminar and look forward to using ACT it in my practice. I am relatively new to ACT so the entire seminar was useful."-Kristen W., Professional Counselor, Texas
"This was the best seminar I've seen on TZK so far. The presenter was engaging, spoke at a nice cadence (not to fast or slow). Extremely knowledgeable with clear strategies to use with clients."-Justine M., Psychologist, Idaho
Over 28% of adults will have a panic attack in their lifetime. Many will experience repeated attacks, which can lead to struggles to hold down a job, maintain friendships, or even carry out basic chores, like shopping for groceries. When we think of panic, we often think of panic disorder. However, individuals with PTSD, depression, social anxiety, substance use disorder, generalized anxiety, and specific phobias frequently grapple with both episodic and chronic panic attacks.
This training will delve into the problems of panic. What is it and why is it so important to treat? Then we'll explore anxiety sensitivity theory, a compelling explanation for why some people develop panic attacks. Next, using the ironic process theory (Wegner, 1997), we'll learn how attempts to suppress panic symptoms actually cause the very thing panic sufferers are desperately trying to avoid. We will then turn to understanding how mindfulness can break panic's vicious cycle. After we study the fundamental elements of mindfulness and their connection to panic, we will delve into helping patients use mindfulness to ameliorate panic and start living life again.
"Very helpful and incredibly insightful. Brought ideas and suggestions to the topic I had not thought about." -Gina F., Social Worker, New York
Bullying has become a high priority problem for many schools. Across the country, most states have passed laws that prohibit bullying and harassment because of the hostile and discriminatory environment that they create. Students who are targeted by bullying suffer educational discrimination as well as a host of internalizing and externalizing problems. Likewise, the effects on bullies and bystanders are not to be dismissed. This webinar will take participants through basic and mid-level information on bullying that will provoke critical thinking about how we have traditionally sought to prevent and respond to this problem. It will consider how context shapes behaviors and how we as adults in the school environment can influence context. Finally, this webinar will look at ways to respond to bullying that avoid the traditional "investigate, interrogate, blame, and punish" approach to solving the problem of bullying.
"The instructor was excellent! She was compassionate, listened well and was attentive to questions. I got so much more out of this webinar than I have from the in person seminars I've attended! I will watch for her other seminars! I learned how to more effectively work with trauma. I used one of the techniques taught in the session I had immediately after the seminar."-Eve S., Professional Counselor, Alabama
This seminar will provide an overview of the DBT Emotion Regulation skills. Participants will learn about these skills, including briefly reviewing the biosocial theory and how this contributes to problems managing emotions. Many of the emotion regulation skills will be introduced and participants, and there will be discussion regarding how to use these skills with clients with a variety of diagnoses.
"Brava, Dr. Ruth Ellington. The best Webinar I've experienced yet. Well done. I learned strategies to teach ASD clients and parents about handling bullying."-William C., Psychologist, CaliforniaDeficits in social skills are considered one of the defining challenges among young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), yet few evidence-based social skills programs exist for higher functioning youth with ASD. This seminar will provide an overview of the social skills needed for making and keeping friends and handling peer conflict and rejection. You will be given tips on how to provide social coaching using concrete rules and steps of social behavior derived from the widely popular PEERS® program, the only known evidence-based social skills program for teens and young adults with ASD. Within the framework of solid research evidence about what works and what doesn't work socially, attendees will be given easy-to-use strategies to assist young people with making and keeping friends. The seminar will include topics such as appropriate use of conversation skills; strategies for entering conversations; and advice for managing arguments and handling teasing, physical bullying, cyber bullying, rumors, and gossip.
"The instructor was very likable, which increased my enjoyment. Obviously very experienced and used those experiences to bring the content alive."-Susan B., Psychologist, DelawareIn recent decades, researchers have been learning that Mindfulness not only helps us live healthier lives, but reduces emotional problems such as depression, anxiety, and anger; helps with sleep difficulties; improves concentration, memory, and immune system function; and generates changes in our brain that helps to counteract the problems in thinking we start to experience as we age.
This experiential seminar will provide an introduction to mindfulness. Participants will learn about the different ways mindfulness is helpful for both physical and mental health. They will be introduced to some different ways of practicing mindfulness, and will learn some tips to help them teach these skills to clients, as well as problems clients often encounter when first learning about mindfulness.
This course will satisfy your ethics requirement.Religion and spirituality are important dimensions of most individuals' lives. Yet, many mental health clinicians do not receive education and training focused on how to address these issues, when appropriate, with their clients. This webinar provides information on the roles of spirituality and religion in many clients' lives, how to address our own biases about them and how our own beliefs may impact how we view and address them, how to appropriately assess each client's treatment needs to include religious and spiritual issues and concerns, and how to tap into clients' beliefs, practices, and faith communities as sources of strength that may enhance the professional services we provide. Ethics issues, challenges, and dilemmas are addressed, and an ethical decision-making model is shared and clinical examples are provided and discussed to illustrate its application. Recommendations for ethical and clinically effective practice are provided.
"Jeff Barnett gave the best Supervision course I have ever taken. It was so comprehensive and concise that a supervision plan could be developed from start to finish from his course. He was calm and organized and linear in his approach. I listened to every word."-Martha H., Social Worker, Arkansas
Clinical supervision is central to the training of every mental health clinician. Ensuring it is conducted in an ethical and effective manner is of great importance for our professions and for the public we serve. This webinar is designed for all health professionals engaged in clinical supervision of trainees in clinical settings. The focus of this webinar is on ethics, legal, and practical aspects of clinical supervision. Important issues to be addressed include the supervision contract between supervisor and supervisee; and the supervisor's responsibilities to the supervisee, to the supervisee's clients, to the public at large, and to the profession. A developmental perspective on supervision will be presented that focuses on the supervisory process in the face of the supervisee's evolving training needs. How to balance the at times competing obligations of the role of supervisor (supportive teacher vs evaluator and gatekeeper for the profession) will be addressed. Specific ethical dilemmas and challenges that frequently arise in clinical supervision and legal issues relevant to all supervisors and their supervisees will be discussed. Clinical examples will be presented to stimulate discussion and to help illustrate options for addressing these situations. Strategies for effective clinical supervision will be discussed that can be utilized by all supervisors.
"This was a great webinar. The presenter shared content in an organized, yet interactive manner. The tools taught were very practical. Great presenter and would be awesome to teach future webinars."-K.W., Social Worker, North Carolina
"This was an excellent presentation. The instructor was casual, engaging, presented in an efficient and concise way. I would take another class again from this instructor and from this program in general."-Paula R., Psychologist, California
Premature termination is a significant problem in psychotherapy, with deleterious impacts on both clients and therapists. For example, research shows that clients who prematurely terminate show poorer treatment outcomes, are less likely to make lasting changes in their symptoms, and are more likely to over-utilize the health care system. Research also shows that when clients end treatment prematurely, their therapists often experience a sense of failure with the loss. Additionally, repeated dropout by clients can lead to experiences of demoralization and burnout in their providers. Current estimates indicate that approximately 1 in 5 clients will drop out of psychotherapy and/or counseling prematurely. Although these numbers may differ depending on the setting and client type, almost all therapists will experience premature termination at some point in their practice.
The purpose of this workshop is provide strategies and approaches that therapists can use to reduce premature termination in their practice. This workshop will begin with a discussion of what premature termination is and why some clients choose to end treatment prematurely. It will then cover the latest research on the frequency of premature termination and client, therapist, treatment, and setting risk factors associated with its occurrence. In the second half of this workshop, eight evidence-based strategies for reducing premature termination will be presented. These strategies include: providing role induction, incorporating preferences into the treatment decision-making process, planning for appropriate termination, providing education about patterns of change in psychotherapy, strengthening hope, enhancing motivation for treatment, fostering the therapeutic alliance, and assessing and discussing treatment progress.
Executive function (EF) processes are essential for successfully navigating nearly all of our daily activities, allowing us to regulate and direct our behavior toward goals, break out of habits, make decisions and evaluate risks, plan for the future, prioritize and sequence our actions, and cope with novel situations. EF deficits are present in a wide range of mental health disorders, contributing to deficits in everyday activities, academic/occupational and social functioning. In this presentation, you will learn about EF processes and how they are important for daily life, how and why EF deficits are associated with mental health disorders, and best practices for assessing EF. We will then discuss the latest evidence on interventions for EF deficits, considering limitation of EF training approaches and promising approaches based on using compensatory strategies to improve functioning in individuals with impaired EF.
"I found this seminar fascinating. I have taken some of Dr Shapiro's other seminars and will seek him out for others, I enjoy his approach. His real world examples are invaluable."-Dawn Z., Social Worker, New York
Traumatized adolescents and young adults struggle with self-regulation. They are dysregulated across systems--neurologically, cognitively, physically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially, and spiritually. Anxious and vigilant, and unable to trust themselves or caregivers, they may experience even loving relationships as confusing and frightening. But to learn self-soothing, they must first be able to rely upon others and discover the comfort of co-regulation. They benefit from relationships with adults that provide them with the psychological (and physical) sense of stability and containment they cannot supply themselves.
To work effectively with these youth it's crucial for adults to first foster their own capacity for self-awareness and self-regulation. It's not easy, especially when our young clients' extreme reactions—ranging from angry arousal to frozen shutting down—can trigger our own sense of helplessness, failure, dissociation, and rejection. In this webinar, you will learn about Developmental-Relational Therapy (DRT), an attachment-based model of trauma treatment. You will learn and practice mindful, empathic strategies that help teens feel more secure, connected, present, and regulated. You'll discover how to get unhooked from old enactments by exploring:Specific adolescent attachment styles that interact with or trigger our ownThe React, Reflect, and Respond approach to corrective relational experienceFour M's—mirroring, mentalizing, mindfulness, and modulation—to increase connection and mood regulatioHow to use moment-to-moment attunement—including strategies of validation, unflinching empathy, strategic self-disclosure, and the compassionate sharing of adult feelings and opinions-—to bring traumatized youth back into relationships with themselves and with you.
"Therapist Self Disclosure" is an introductory ethics course for practitioners who seek to navigate how to utilize self-disclosure to achieve client engagement without boundary violations in treatment environments. With the mainstreaming of peer counseling, cognitive behavioral and humanistic treatments, therapist self-disclosure is encouraged as a means to improving patient rapport & communication. Therapists need to differentiate among the nuanced differences between self-disclosure, self-involving statements, deliberate & confrontative disclosures from disclosures amounting to harmful boundary violations to avoid becoming ensnarled in questionable ethical practices.
This webinar focuses on several factors like: (1) role played by self-disclosure in relationships, (2) the history of therapist self-disclosure, (3) what is therapist self-disclosure?, (4) how theoretical treatments and the type of client in treatment impact therapist self-disclosure, (5) when are therapists most often willing to self-disclose, (6) ethics of self-disclosure and boundary violations, (7) conclusions and practical clinical checklist to prevent inappropriate therapist self-disclosure. Given these complexities, knowledge about therapist self-disclosure is crucial.
This course will utilize "clinical" situations from film and television to highlight protective measures relating to therapist self-disclosure. Excerpts from TV shows and movies, such as, "Mindhunter," "In Treatment," "Ordinary People," "Good Will Hunting," "The Sopranos," "The Breakfast Club," and others will be utilized.
Although the commercial sexual exploitation of youth has occurred in the United States, it has only recently begun to get attention. Given the newness of the topic, many providers struggle to engage youth involved in the commercial sex industry. The Stages of Change model has been identified as a best practice for working with the population. This training will equip you with a better understanding of the Stages of Change model and engagement skills you can utilize when working with youth who are commercially sexually exploited. Without a model to engage youth, providers may place undue pressure on youth, unintentionally cause harm, and develop unrealistic expectations for themselves. The training will discuss the stages in a practical manner. Participants will see vignettes of what a youth looks like in each stage as well as strategies to engage them and help them move to the next stage.
What do you feel when you gaze up at the Milky Way, see a beautiful rainbow, or stand before a mountain that seems impossibly high? This feeling – often complete with goosebumps and a shiver down our spine – is known as awe. And as it turns out, this underappreciated and often misunderstood emotion just might hold the key to a happy, meaningful, and healthy life.
Recent research has shown that awe can improve our physical health, strengthen our social bonds, and become lastingly happier. Experiences of awe strengthen our immune system, improve our psychological well-being, and even change our brain in unique ways. In this seminar, participants will explore the nature and benefits of awe, and how learning to become more awestruck can improve our psychological, physical, and social well-being. Through lecture, vignettes, and hands-on practice, you'll learn to harness these breakthrough findings and transform your clinical practice.
Although the commercial sexual exploitation of youth has
occurred in the United States, it has only recently begun to get attention.
Given the newness of the topic, many providers struggle to engage youth
involved in the commercial sex industry. The Stages of Change model has been
identified as a best practice for working with the population. This 3-hour
training will equip you with a better understanding of the Stages of Change
model and engagement skills you can utilize when working with youth who are
commercially sexually exploited. Without a model to engage youth, providers may
place undue pressure on youth, unintentionally cause harm, and develop unrealistic
expectations for themselves. The training will discuss the stages in a
practical manner. Participants will follow a youth through each stage and learn
strategies to engage them and help them move to the next stage.
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How to Raise Your Adult Children
Words of wisdom for when the nest gets crowded.
No one ever said it's easy being a parent — especially to adult children. For the parents whose adult children refuse to move out, want you to raise their children or constantly ask for money, comedy writer Gail Parent has the answers. She teamed up with psychologist Susan Ende to provide insightful, helpful — and often very funny — guidance to aging parents in their book: How to Raise Your Adult Children. Listen as the women tell Prime Time Radio host Mike Cuthbert how to respond when your adult kid ask for bail money… again.
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When the wonderful Basic Gift Boxes first came out, they were used for gifting. Then a new concept – a wonderful concept, an ingenious idea – came up: what if we were to use these boxes to trade our NC items?
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*NOTE: Neocash Cards are the only way to get boxes!
2. Only one item per box. Don't think that you can put multiple items in one box: only one item will fit, regardless of the item. If you want to offer multiple items, then that's fine, but you'll need to get those many boxes.
3. Not all items have equal values. Keep this in mind! There are different types of items: Retired items are the items that are no longer available for purchase from the mall (remember the astounding item in the introduction to this guide?). Buyable items are any item currently purchasable from the NC Mall. The other type is LE items – Limited Edition. These can be the Limited Edition item from a capsule or a Superpack. In general, Retired or LE items are 'worth' more. When trying to trade for these, you're best off offering another Retired or LE item.
4. This is super important: Neocash items can not, under ANY circumstances, be traded for anything other than a Neocash item! This means no requesting Neopoint items for your Neocash items and no offering on Neocash items with Neopoint items.
NC Trading Abbreviations:
Abbreviations used in general and not specific to NC are 'nty' (no thank you), 'glt' (good luck trading), 'yw' (you're welcome).
In NC Trading, people frequently come up with short forms for an item's name to avoid writing out the entire name. Examples are ToT BG, which stands for Trick or Treat Doorstep Background, or AoTR, which stands for Attack of the Revenge Background. These are only two examples from tons of short forms. If you see one and you're confused, ask someone! It's better to know exactly, otherwise you might end up trading for an item you don't actually want.
NC Trading Dos and Don'ts:
Get an opinion before you make a trade, especially if you are new to trading and don't know the 'values' of items. Some items are worth much more than others, and there are always some people who will try to take advantage of the fact you are new!
Ask about the value of an item if you're unsure. You should make a fair trade board if you get an offer, but it's a good idea to make a board before you make an offer too. Some people get annoyed when people make offers that aren't fair – so to avoid angering anyone, ask someone who knows these values well before offering on anything. Eventually you'll know the values so well people will be coming to ask YOU for help!
Make a tradelist. If you're interested in trading, it's always better to put together an Up For Trade list so that other people know what you are offering. Also make a wishlist, so people know what you want.
Be polite! As a NC Trader, I get very irritated – and I know many other people who feel the same way – when people don't have the manners to speak politely and properly (as in, don't type lyk dis, because people get annoyed reading it). This is so obvious, and yet people forget it sometimes.
Make sure you have enough boxes before offering on someone's item.
Ask people to post offers on your board, especially if you're new. Since boards are public and anyone can read them, people are less likely to make very unfair offers.
Keep all neomails and/or screenies of any agreement to a trade until the trade is completed. If the other person doesn't send their half of the trade, these can be used as proof.
Snipe trades. This isn't an auction or anything like that. If two people are organizing a trade on a board, don't come in between and try to make a better offer. It's just rude.
Get overwhelmed and overwhelm others! It's easy to feel wowed by all the items, but making a wishlist that has every rare item on Earth is intimidating and there's lots of people that will refuse to trade with you.
Back out of a trade. Once you agree to trading with someone, it's only right to follow through with the trade!
Don't give someone your opinion on a value if you're not 100% sure about it. It's very frustrating when you make a fair trade board and people reply "I think it's worth this much... but I'm not sure."
Accept NC gifts from random people. This idea applies to Neopoint items too... but if someone you've never met sends you a Neocash gift, mail them and ask before you accept it. There are kind-hearted people out there who will gift randomly, but it's always better to ask.
Things to remember:
If someone is purchasing items for a trade (for example, they have offered buyables), once they have purchased them, you MUST trade. If they have spent their money and you have clearly agreed to the trade, you have to follow through.
Not everyone has thousands of boxes. Some people do, but most people have a limited amount. When offering on something, try to refrain from asking the other person for an insane amount of items. If they offer many items to you, that's okay.
There are many, many people that trade NC items. It might take a long time to find an item – especially if you are seeking one of the very rare items, so don't get frustrated! It might seem like it's taking forever, but you'll get the item eventually if you're offering fairly.
Neocash items and boxes cost real money!
If someone has an item you want but does not have boxes to trade with, you are NOT allowed to give them a card code so they can get boxes.
So there you have it – everything you need to know about the wonderful world of Neocash Trading. Have any more questions? Just mail me, I'll be more than happy to help you! You can also ask any experienced NC Maller on the NC Mall board. And remember: NC Trading is not a business, it's supposed to be fun!
Note: I have written this entire guide, but I have to thank people on the NC Mall board for supporting the idea of this article and giving me suggestions. Thank you all!


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stumbling upon this gigantic mural on Memorial Day
Nilla giving a wink while draped in Gigi's pearls – she's such a lady
pretty pink rose bushes in front of my favorite house in Chapel Hill
treating myself to a homemade milkshake in the cutest mason jar mug from a wedding
Leah (my cousin) sending me this picture of my first meeting with sweet Mary Tait
an afternoon nap with Nilla during a rain shower and listening to it fall on the tin roof
lilac tassels on these earrings
trying out the cutest ice cream shop on a hot day
a rooftop drink and cheese plate with Gigi
Happy Friday! There's no Nilla and David cuddle pic this week because he was never home! We are, however, heading to Mississippi for a wedding this weekend – one of David's med school friends is tying the knot and I can't wait to help celebrate them. A Mississippi wedding 🙂
When people here ask me what one of the main characteristics of a Mississippi wedding is I say "everyone sweating on the dance floor." There are so many weddings in the spring and summer because not many people want to compete with the football schedules of the fall. I've been to one wedding where a guest actually had his head-set in and on during the ceremony so he could listen to the game – say whaaaat!? Come on now…. If I can go without instagram for an hour you can go without sports. Anyway, I can't wait to sweat on the dance floor this Saturday. I love weddings, and Wedding Crashers, and the song Shout!
I'm so sad Gigi is leaving for the summer! She has become one of my very best friends here and I can't imagine this place without her – even for 3 months. I think that just means I need to go visit her in San Diego. I do hate goodbyes – but I'm also so excited to see some of my friends in Mississippi this weekend! Bring on the heat…
Hope you had a great short week and enjoy the weekend!


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Crossing the border at San Ysidro could take less time than usual with a new program called the Ready Lane.
The Ready Lane aims to cut down on the wait time for crossing the border by using radio frequency ID technology. It works like fast pass transmitters, sending the person's information to the border customs patrol agent via radio waves.
Three Ready Lanes opened Tuesday for the first time. More lanes may be added in the future.
Each person 16 and older in the car must have a Radio Frequency Identification outfitted card in order to use the Ready Lane. This might be a SENTRI card or a "passport card" registered through Homeland Security.
As the car approaches the border, the agent will scan the car for the information before the car reaches the entry point.
Homeland Security says this could possibly cut down the wait time in half for people who use the Ready Lane versus the regular lane.
"There are two main benefits to the ready lane; the first is security," said Joseph Misenhelter, assistant port director. "This gives us information on who's coming into our country before they arrive at the officer.
"And second the efficiency. It is a lot faster, about 10 to 20 seconds faster per car by having that information in advance," he added.
San Ysidro is the busiest land border entry point in the US with about 90,000 people driving or walking over the border daily.
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11 Aug 2004
Golden Oldies(HKTDC Enterprise, Vol 08,2004)
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Ten Forward Ltd has capitalised on old technology, producing portable dynamo and solar-powered radios that double as lights, sirens and charging stations for other low voltage devices such as mobile phones
Manually generated electricity dates back to World War I, but a forward-thinking
Hong Kong company has brought the environmentally friendly technology
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Ten Forward Ltd has commercialised old-tech by producing portable wind-up and solar-powered radios, which also double as lanterns, torches, sirens and charging stations for other low voltage devices such as mobile phones.
Established in 1988, Ten Forward began operations as a trading company selling radios before an opportunity arose that changed the company overnight into an OEM/ODM manufacturer.
"A client asked me to make a wind-up radio in 1991," recalls director and general manager Kenneth Lee, who sought help from his engineer friends for the design.
The prototype was well-received and Ten Forward began designing its flagship product, a series of solar and dynamo rechargeable radios that carried the company's own Fortron brand.
Lee explains that there were other companies selling similar products at the time but they were a lot more expensive, which gave Ten Forward a vital competitive edge.
"They were using an expensive technology, similar to a spring-winder in a clock, while our products use gearboxes and motors," he reveals. "The power generated by hand-winding and sunshine also has an added advantage in that it can be stored in batteries inside the devices."
Lee claims a three-minute hand-wind allows Ten Forward's rechargeable radios to provide 20 minutes of radio or 30 minutes of ultra-bright LED light, which proved invaluable selling points during the Y2K crisis at the millennium when consumers worldwide were worried about electricity failures.
Power cuts and natural disasters are not an everyday occurrence but they are still a concern and householders worldwide are wise to take precautions.
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As a result, Ten Forward now produces more than 10 products under the Fortron brand, mostly for the outdoor sports and premiums markets, at prices ranging from US$5-12 FOB Hong Kong per piece.
These are mainly sold to the US and Japan, although Lee thinks Europe, the Middle East and less-developed countries also offer potential.
"Europeans are big on environmental protection, while the Middle East has good sunshine," he observes. "Underdeveloped countries also need these products as they save money in the long term."
Lee describes his products as "non-mainstream and non-necessities", so he continues to offer variety and stylish designs to keep up demand for orders that usually run to a few thousand units.
Every year Ten Forward develops approximately 5-8 new models with refined designs and, whenever possible, better technology. For example, Lee opts for top quality Siemens solar cells for the solar panel to provide stability and durability.
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Styling Statement Glasses
Once again, I'm pleased to be working with the good people at Readers.com, this time helping them showcase a few of the styles from their Holliday Collection which will be launching next week. As I am inclined to do, I selected a few styles that would probably be considered statement glasses; they have a definite point of view and a very nerd-chic, retro feel to them.
As with any statement pair of frames, to really balance the look, you have to think about the whole package. After all, a pair of heavy, wayfarer-style frames such as these Dean Wayfarers (above) look a whole lot different paired with an old sweatsuit (shudder) than they do with a thoughtfully put together ensemble. The good news is that you likely already have things in your closet that you can put together to create the look you want. Really, it's all about balance when dealing with heavy frames. A strong pair like the Dean Wayfarer looks great paired with strong, simple pieces with a bit of feminine flair. As we hurl ourselves into the festive season, this is a great strategy that will really set you apart from all of the cocktail dresses, lurex and sequins that start to appear at this time of year.
Alexander Wang sleeveless jacket / Macys Diamond and Sterling earrings / Charles by Charles David shoes / Piperlime Collection Ashley Romper / Steve Madden clutch
I also couldn't resist these Jet Setter brow line specs (below). The retro style reminds me of the assistant principal of my junior high school, who was your classic relic from the 1950s and still wore the same buzz-cut, short sleeved dress shirt, skinny tie, and brow line specs he likely was wearing thirty years prior. I think that on a woman, these glasses have a strong yet flattering effect; they sort of imitate a thick swath of black liquid liner across the top of your eyelid without the effort or margin for error.
While this is still a strong look, it is less so than with the slightly heavier Dean, and therefore it makes a great pairing with a softer, more girly look. The frames are perfect to add just the right amount of edge and masculinity to keep a sweet dress from becoming too saccharine, yet they don't overpower the face in the process. So if you're a gal who is drawn to florals, ruffles and lace, you can still rock a pair of retro statement glasses during the upcoming party season. Again, it's all about the balance.


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Sketch of John Keats by Joseph Severn dating from 1816 (21)
John Keats was born in Moorfields, London. His father, Thomas, worked in the Swan and Hoop Inn and Stables owned by his wife Frances' father (Keats' maternal grandfather).
Early life and education
He attended a Dame school as an infant, moving to a school in Enfield in 1803 (8) whose headmaster, John Clarke, taught in the tradition of the dissenting academies. In 1804 (9) his father died after a fall from a horse. Two months later his mother married William Rawlings of Moorgate, who was a stable keeper. Her father (Keats' maternal grandfather) died in 1805 (10), and a bitter dispute with her brother (Keats' uncle) followed regarding the will. In the summer of 1805 (10) Frances and Rawlings filed a legal petition against her brother, her mother and the second executor of her father's will. His mother's new marriage collapsed, however, and she disappeared, leaving her 69 year old mother Alice (Keats' maternal grandmother) to take responsibility for her children. When Keats' mother returned in 1809 (14), she was already ill with tuberculosis. Keats tended her and read to her until she died in 1810 (15). She left Keats' finances under the control of Richard Abbey, a prosperous partner in a firm of tea brokers.
Keats was apprenticed to an apothecary, Thomas Hammond, but continued to visit Charles Clarke, son of John Clarke and himself a teacher at the Enfield school, who encouraged him to broaden his reading. In 1815 (20) he finished his apprenticeship, and registered at Guy's Hospital to complete his training, becoming the assistant to a surgeon.
First poetry
He sent his poem On Solitude anonymously to Leigh Hunt's Examiner in 1816 (21), where it was published. Charles Clarke subsequently introduced him to Leigh Hunt, through whom he met Lamb, Hazlitt, and Shelley. He also met Charles Brown and Charles Wentworth Dilke who moved into a house at Wentworth Place, Hampstead, close to Leigh Hunt. In early 1817 (22) he abandoned his medical career, and his first book of poems, Poems, was published in March, but failed to achieve recognition. His publisher, Olliers, disappointed by their lack of success, made it clear that they did not wish to persevere with his work. Taylor & Hessey, however, agreed to keep him in funds against the promise of his future works, and, with this financial reassurance, he began Endymion, an epic poem projected to extend to some four thousand lines. He made a trip to the Isle of Wight, where he composed the sonnet To the Sea, and where he finished the first section of Endymion.
Still working on his epic, he moved to Margate, then Canterbury, then Bo Peep near Hastings, where he met Isabella Jones, with whom he developed a 'warm' relationship. He visited Oxford, staying in his friend Benjamin Bailey's rooms overlooking the quadrangle of Magdelen College, then moved to Devon with his consumptive brother, Tom (who died shortly after). Here, he completed Endymion, which was published in May 1818 (23). Charles Brown invited him to share lodgings at Wentworth Place, and shortly afterwards, they left on a walking tour of the North of England and Scotland, beginning in the Lake District.
Hostile reviews
Endymion was not a success, and attracted hostile reviews particularly from Blackwoods Magazine, in which John Gibson Lockhart wrote in a review he called 'The Cockney School of Poetry' that 'the phrenzy of the Poems was bad enough in its way; but it did not alarm us half so seriously as the calm, settled, imperturbable drivelling idiocy of Endymion.'
Further poetry
During the next few months, he wrote The Eve of St Agnes, La Belle Dame Sans Merci and his great odes To Melancholy, To a Nightingale, To Psyche and To a Grecian Urn, while he also attempted a second epic poem, Hyperion.
Fanny Brawn, tuberculosis, final poems and death in Italy
In 1819 (24) he met and fell in love with Fanny Brawn, his neighbour at Wentworth Place. Shortly afterwards he began to show the first signs of tuberculosis, and after overseeing the publication of his final book of poetry, Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St Agnes and Other Poems, he left England for Italy with his friend Joseph Severn, arriving in Naples in late 1820 (25), then travelling on to Rome, where he died in February 1821 (26).
He left instructions that he was to be buried with the unopened letters from Fanny Brawn which he had received since arriving in Rome, together with a lock of her hair and a purse made by his sister. His headstone was to be engraved with a lyre and with the words 'Here lies one whose name was writ in water'. He was buried in the Protestant cemetery outside the walls of Rome.
John Keats Biography : Links
La Belle Dame Sans Merci : painting by Frank Cadogan Cowper (1877-1958)
La Belle Dame Sans Merci
Ode on Melancholy
Ode to a Nightingale
Where's the Poet
Ode to Autumn
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Alexander McCall Smith, a former law professor, jetted into literary prominence with the publication of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" at the age of 50. He spoke about his new novel, "The Forever Girl," from his home in Scotland.
"The Forever Girl" looks at the notion of whether each person has only one true love. Do you believe that?
I don't think it naturally accords with ordinary human experience, but it can be the case for some people. They meet one person perhaps rather early, and that person remains the one they love for the rest of their life. It's quite a grand theme, particularly poignant if it involves unrequited love or undeclared love.
Your novel also talks of Clover, the main character, feeling "completed" by this other person. Why is that so appealing?
We live in an impermanent world. This story is the opposite of that. If one's lucky enough to find in this life somebody who makes sense of the world for you, who is the perfect fit emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, that is something we respond to quite warmly. We have ideas of completeness in our general approach to the world. We like music that resolves; we like stories with a satisfactory resolution. And so in relationships, we are attracted by the idea that for one person there may be another who is an ideal fit.
You're quite bold in writing from the points of view of characters not at all like yourself — Precious Ramotswe of Botswana, Isabel Dalhousie and now the teenage girl Clover. Is this difficult?
I think one has to be careful about doing that, but it seems quite natural to me. I don't sit there and think, "My goodness, how am I going to see it from the perspective of this other person?" Part of the business of being an author is to be able to put yourself in the shoes of people who are quite different from you. In this book, we meet Clover before she's even a teenager. Obviously, it's a different voice for me, but I think most of us can remember what it was like to be 12 or 14. And I've had teenage daughters. As long as you keep your eyes open, you can work out how people think. One issue, of course, is how they talk. Obviously, the language used by teenagers can be quite different from the language used by the rest of humanity. I decided not to bother much with that. I mean, if I tried to make the language absolutely realistic, they'd be using the word "like" every sentence really, so we couldn't have that.
You're participating in HarperCollins's Jane Austen Project in which writers create contemporary versions of her novels. What can you tell us about your "Emma," which will be published later this year?
It's the best fun I've had for ages. I've stressed the humorous side because Jane Austen is a wonderfully funny writer in her marvelous, quiet way. I've got Italian motorbikes in it; the vicar is breathalyzed and charged with driving under the influence. I toyed with the idea of setting it in Scotland, but then I thought that would be an act of cultural appropriation. Jane Austen is quintessentially English. So I set it in rural England. It was a wonderful thing to be asked to do; it was like being given a great big box of chocolates, and every chocolate had just the filling that one really wanted. When I finished in December, I felt really bereft.
Burns, editor of "Off the Page: Writers Talk About Beginnings, Endings, and Everything in Between," is head of creative writing at the University of Southampton in England.


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Golden Vintage : "Stop the Orgy i want to get off !" from The Face Magazine UK. An Oost, Frankie and Missy Rayder lensed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for the "Sex Issue" in November 2000. The Art Direction (typface, lay out…) of the Spread is just A Killer ! Scans : ASF @ tfs.
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My flight was scheduled for March 2nd but was cancelled by Air Côte d'Ivoire staff upon my arrival for check in and reschedule for March 3rd.
I was told on the 2nd by Air Côte d'Ivoire staff that my trip was comfirmed on March 3rd.
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Just a quickie post -
Was researching about Jalan Masjid India and Chinatown and came across this travel blog, its quite funny reading a tourist's view of KL.
Here's the link:
My First Leap
Totally unrelated though - a really fun link. It converts your bitmaps into vector
Vector Magic
Monday, June 23, 2008
Splash n dash
Monday, June 23, 2008
Just a quickie post -
2 hitchhikers:
- Elena said...
Hey I check in with your blog once in a while and I just love this vector thing haha. It's so amusing!
- June 25, 2008 at 10:40 AM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for dropping by elena! and i agree, its super fun!
- June 25, 2008 at 11:50 AM
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Youth Camps & Activities
Waukee Parks and Recreation aims to provide quality, fun-filled recreational activities for children of all ages and abilities. View the program guide to learn more.
All-Star Sports Camp
This half-day camp is perfect for any sports enthusiast. Each day, participants will be engaged in activities including soccer, flag football, disc golf, kickball, capture the flag, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, lacrosse, yoga and other classic physical education activities. Registration is open for ages 5 -10. Register
Art in the Park
Put on your Picasso painting hat - it's time to get artistic! Artists will be able to create a variety of age-appropriate masterpieces, including a personalized canvas, a collective group project and a self-portrait. We may get messy, so please have your artist wear appropriate clothing. Ages 5 - 10. Register
Explore the Outdoors and More
Get away from the electronics and back into nature! This camp will include nature play in different parks and creek beds, activities that help children relate with natural elements and a field trip to the Kuehn Conservation Center. Enjoy an exciting week of nature, fun and learning. Campers will be notified prior to the start of camp of daily activities so they can dress appropriately. Participants will be transported by Parks & Recreation staff during the camp. Ages 5 - 10 years. Register
Red Cross Babysitting Training - June 18 or August 6, 2019
Attend the American Red Cross Babysitting Certification class to gain experience by practicing life-saving babysitting skills on manikins and with other participants. This is a great class for girls and boys getting ready to start babysitting on their own or for those who will be in charge of younger siblings for short periods of time. Participants must be 11 years old and will need to bring a sack lunch. Each participant will receive a Babysitter's Training Handbook and a starter kit. Register
Splish-Splash Camp
Cool off this summer and travel to three different greater metro area aquatic centers. Make sure to pack sunscreen, a towel, goggles and snack money. Participants will be transported by the Parks & Recreation staff during camp. Ages 8 - 12 years. Register
Storytime in the Park - August 2, 5, 7 & 9, 2019 at 9 a.m.
The Waukee Parks & Recreation Department partners with the Waukee Public Library to offer this FREE program to young bookworms at the Windfield Park Open Shelter. Enjoy themed story books including colors, Studio Bea Dance: 2 to Move ducks, plants and movement followed by a different craft or activity each day after the stories. Please bring a tricycle or bicycle on August 9 for a short ride along the Storywalk. If you are a daycare center planning to attend, please call 515-978-0007 so staff can ensure the proper amount of supplies are provided. All ages welcome. Story will be geared toward children 5 years old and younger.
Take an adventure with a story this spring and summer! The Waukee Public Library and the Parks & Recreation Department have joined together to promote literature and exercise. Enjoy a different book each month displayed along the Heart of the Warrior Trail between 6th Street and the intersection of Ashworth Drive, Northview Drive and Warrior Lane. All ages welcome.
Summer Fun Camp
Join us for an action packed week of summer fun. Participants in this camp will enjoy field trips and playing games and activities in the park for a total of five days of camp with lots of activities to enjoy. Ages 8 - 13 years. Register
Super Snackers
Waukee's next top chef might be in your own house — let us help you find out! Chefs will learn new, fun and healthy summer snack ideas they can make any time of the year. At the end of each class, each chef will be able to sample their creations and may be able to teach you a thing or two! Please notify the Parks & Recreation Department of any known food allergies when registering for this class. Ages 7-13. Register
Tumbling Tots
This 30-minute, developmental play program is a very basic beginning program for little ones designed to get them exploring large motor movements in a group environment. It emphasizes balance and coordination through basic tumbling moves, exercises and songs. Ages 2 - 3 years. Register
Tumbling Tots 2
This 30-minute program is designed for little gymnasts to learn and increase their basic tumbling motions. They will improve upon their tumbling skills and movements, coordination, strength and balance, by learning somersaults, front flips, back flips and more. Ages 4 - 5 years. Register
Youth in the Parks
This week-long service learning camp gives participants a chance to learn about community betterment by volunteering at various locations in Waukee and surrounding areas. The camp consists of morning volunteer activities, while the afternoons are filled with fun field trips. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch each day for this all-day camp, and they will be notified prior to the start of camp of daily activities so they can dress appropriately. Participants will be transported by Parks & Recreation staff during the camp. Grades 5 - 10 years. Register
Partnered Programs
Bike With Cops - May 18, 2019
The Waukee Police Department is introducing "Bike With Cops" - a new annual bike ride for children in the Waukee Community School District. Children can enjoy a safety talk, two-mile bike ride and lunch with Waukee Police Officers! This is for experienced riders only; no training wheels, please. Helmets are required. Grades 2-6. Register
Camp Braniac
Camp Brainiac is a summer day camp for kids ages 6-12! It was created with a mission to avoid the dreaded "summer backslide." Research shows that kids lose academic ground over the summer. Created and operated by licensed Iowa teachers, Brainiac campers will spend their days immersed in experiential learning. Teachers align camp fun with Iowa's Core Curriculum requirements. Campers have plenty of outdoor and free time to burn off energy, too. This isn't like REAL summer school! Register
Cheer Camp
The Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with the Waukee High School Cheerleading Squad to offer a four-day Cheerleading Camp. This camp will provide girls and boys with an opportunity to learn cheerleading techniques and new cheers. Ages 5 - 10. Register
Dickey's Ryukyu: Little Ninjas and Karate
Kids will learn the basic fundamentals of taekwondo and karate in a developmentally-appropriate format. Classes focus on the proper use of martial arts, selfrespect, self-discipline and coordination of mind and body. The instructor Dickey Renshi has more than 25 years of martial arts teaching experience. He is an elementary teacher and three-time inductee into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Little Ninjas classes are for ages 2-6 and Karate classes are for ages 6 and older. Register
Home Alone Awareness - April 27, 2019
Thinking of leaving your child at home alone this summer? Make sure they are safe! This class is taught by the Waukee Police and Fire Departments. They will provide educational tools and safety tips to help keep your child safe and aware of dangers in and around your house. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Registration is open for grades K-5. Register
ISU Extension and Outreach
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the research and resources from ISU to meet the needs and improve the lives of Iowans. Youth development programming offered in Waukee this summer includes the Inventors Workshop and Kids in the Kitchen. In Kids in the Kitchen, kids will prepare and taste healthy foods, take away kitchen safety knowledge and more. In the hands-on Inventors Workshop, participants will learn basic STEAM concepts and techniques. Grades K-6 Register
Music Speaks
Music Speaks, previously Kids in Harmony, provides live, interactive rhythm and music instruction with instruments and voice. No musical skill or background is needed to be successful within this group. The use of music is appealing to most children and creates a safe and structured environment to develop new skills. The goals are to have fun and carry over the desired skills to everyday life. Ages 0-6. Register
Rounded Minds™
Rounded Minds™ programs are bilingual and highenergy! Unique programming focuses on building healthy bodies and minds while learning a second language. Children will receive instruction in Spanish while having fun and learning new skills. Participants can choose to register for one or ALL Rounded Minds programs: Sports Exploration, Soccer, Art and/or Tumbling! Ages 2-8.Register
Studio Bea Dance: 2 to Move Rounded Minds™
Studio Bea Dance's 30-minute introductory class is designed for parents and their little dancer to bond and have fun. Dancers will gain confidence, and improve social and gross motor skills, all while using their imagination to learn and explore dance and movement. Children ages 18 months through 3 years old are invited to register for this program. Register
Sunflower Fine Art
Sunflower Fine Art studio is owned by professional artist Tingting S. Beck. Her art has been honored at various professional art competitions, and she has taught art classes for nearly a decade. Children will learn the basic concepts of drawing three-dimensional objects on twodimensional paper, and then will move on to drawing still life objects. Adult classes focus on basic sketching, still life and color painting. Grades K-10. Register
Waukee High School's Cheer Camp
The Parks & Recreation Department is partnering again with the Waukee High School Cheerleading Squad to offer Cheer Camp June 24-27. This camp will provide girls and boys with an opportunity to learn cheerleading techniques and new cheers. Parents are encouraged to watch on the last day when cheerleaders will perform a short routine from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5-10. Register


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Honey Creek Counseling and Recovery Services, LLC, utilizes the Equine-Assisted Growth and Learning Association's (EAGALA) model of equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning. The EAGALA model is a 4-pronged approach.
1. Ground-Based:
This model does not utilize riding. In fact horsemanship skills are not even mentioned nor taught. The rationale behind this is that relationships are formed from the "ground" up. Therapy involves interacting with the horse and observing both your actions and responses to the horse, and the horse's actions and responses toward you. As one of EAGALA's founders, Mickey DiGiacomo magnificently put it, "You can't look in a mirror if you're sitting on it."
2. Solution-Focused:
The EAGALA model focuses on the client's strengths autonomy and capacity to solve their own problems. Many times clients come to therapy "stuck." The EAGALA model allows clients the freedom to experiment, problem-solve, and trial solutions to problems, which can help clients gain insight, clarity, and arrive at the solution that works best for them.
3. Team Approach:
A treatment team composed of a Licensed Mental Health Professional and an Equine Specialist is utilized in all sessions. The mental health professional is responsible for the treatment and/or learning goals of the client(s) and the equine specialist is responsible for monitoring horse behaviors along with physical safety.
4. Code of Ethics:
As a professional organization, EAGALA has developed and practitioners abide by a code of ethics designed to protect practitioner integrity and he best interests of the clients and equines..
For more information on the EAGALA model, please click on the following link: EAGALA Model


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Jillibean Soup announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Hampton Art for distribution, marketing and manufacturing of its products.
Jill Yegerlehner will maintain ownership and creative control of Jillibean Soup, which she founded in 2008. The company is known for its "soup" named lines, cute styling, and products that are very card making friendly.
Hampton Art will take over manufacturing and marketing for Jillibean's product lines, and distribute them out of its Washington, NC location. Jillibean will continue to have their own CHA booth, design team and blog.
The new arrangement will go into effect on December 15th, 2012.
According to the announcement, one of the benefits of the new arrangement for Jillibean will be the ability for them to offer new product options using Hampton Art's resources.
"Jillibean Soup is a great brand, and Jill is very talented and extremely creative – full of new ideas and product concepts. We are eager to join forces with Jill and her team in introducing and supplying new and exciting Jillibean products to the marketplace for our crafters to enjoy," says Ed Bolen, VP/General Manager of Hampton Art.
Logistical partnerships like this are becoming increasingly common in the scrapbook industry, allowing small boutique companies to maintain their brand identity and independent ownership, while gaining the economies of scale and resources of a larger organization. The right match can benefit both companies by cutting costs in various ways.


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MEQUON, Wis. – The 2012-13 athletic year had many memorable performances, but none were more special than the next. Below is a number for each respective sport that has significance from this past year.
Baseball (34) – Taylor Buuck had the best of pitchers this season, as he set a new single season program record with 34 base on balls. The junior was fourth in the nation in base on balls and base on balls per game (0.89). Buuck (Hillsboro, Ore.) took a free pass to first base in 23-of-38 games played. Buuck had a streak of three games with two base on balls and set a career high with four in a victory over Lakeland College.
Men's Basketball (71) – Steve Zielinski dominated the paint defensively with 71 blocks, setting a new single season program record and leading the Northern Athletics Conference. The 6-foot-9 center also ranked 14th nationally with a 2.63 blocks per game average. It wasn't uncommon during the 2012-13 season to see Zielinski reject multiple field goal attempts, as he had 13 games with at least three blocks. He recorded a career-high nine blocks – an unofficial program record – in a win over Marian University. Zielinski (Brown Deer, Wis.) ended his career with 121 rejections, which ranks second all-time amongst NAC players.
Women's Basketball (13.4) – CUW was outstanding at taking care of the basketball in 2012-13, ranking sixth in all of NCAA Division III with a 13.4 turnovers per game average. The Falcons also ranked 22nd in assist-to-turnover ratio (0.99). A big reason for the Falcons being strong in both categories was the play of senior point guard Brittany Zietlow (Oak Creek, Wis.) who finished 42nd in the nation with a 1.67 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Men's Cross Country (26:34.10) – Andrew Coop saved his best for last, as the sophomore ran a 26:34.10 at the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional on Nov. 10, 2012. It was the fastest time of his career and 35 seconds faster than his first race of the season. Coop (Mora, Minn.) paced the Falcons for the majority of the season and sixth at the NAC Championships.
Women's Cross Country (5) – The Falcons had five runners earn All-Northern Athletics Conference Honorable Mention honors. The five runners placed between 15th and 23rd at the NAC Championships and were led by freshman Larissa Schlitz (DeForest, Wis.) who came in 15th with a time of 24:46.9.
Football (25) – Austin Damaschke avoided the 'sophomore slump' during the 2012 season and tossed a single season program record 25 touchdowns. The 6-foot-2 righty controlled the offense and led the Falcons to seven victories, the most since 2007. He threw multiple TDs in seven games and had 18 touchdown passes during a five-games stretch near the end of the season. Damaschke (Bristol, Wis.) was named the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Private College Player of the Year for his outstanding season.
Men's Golf (73) – Chris Payne was feeling it on Apr. 15, 2013 as he carded a career-best 1-over-par 73 at the Marian University Spring Invitational at Morningside Golf Course. The sophomore from Waukesha, Wis., was 12 strokes better than the previous day and ended the season with three rounds in the 70s to lead the team.
Women's Golf (104) – The young and talented Women's Golf team dominated the NAC Championships in the fall of 2012. CUW won the three-round event by 104 strokes and placed four golfers on the All-NAC Team, including NAC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year Jordan Osowski (Germantown, Wis.). That win allowed the Falcons to advance to the NCAA Division III Championships where freshman Nina Puch (Des Plaines, Ill.) tied for the lowest round of the tournament, carding a 72 on the third day of the event.
Men's Hockey (20.8) – Men's Hockey concluded the season under first-year head coach Jasen Wise with a 20.8 percent success rate on the power play, which ranked 20th in NCAA Division III. The Falcons tallied a power-play goal in 16 games during the 2012-13 season and had multi-power-play goals in eight contests. In all, three of CUW's seven victories during the season came on a power-play game-winning tally.
Women's Hockey (20) – Youth was the theme of the Falcons on the ice during the 2012-13 season, as 20 of their 23 players were sophomores or freshmen. The Falcons finished with five wins, which included a 2-1 victory in the season finale over UW-Eau Claire. The roster was the youngest since the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons when all players were underclassmen.
Men's Lacrosse (27) – Men's Lacrosse had their best offensive output since beginning play three years ago. The Falcons tallied 202 goals (12.62 per game) and a positive 81 goal differential. The three highest goal scoring games in history came this season, all of which were blowout victories. CUW set a program record with 27 scores in a win over MSOE at home after recording 22 goals in back-to-back dominating wins over Hanover College and Defiance College. The 2013 season saw 23 different players find the back of the net.
Women's Lacrosse (7) – The Falcons won a program-record seven games in 2013, which also was enough for the team's first Midwest Women's Lacrosse Conference Tournament appearance. CUW finished 7-8, which included a 5-3 record in league player. What was even more impressive was the Falcons accomplishing all of this without one of its top players, sophomore Sammi Reiter (Stillwater, Minn.) who was sidelined for much of the season with an injury.
Men's Soccer (5) – Kyle Sytsma shined when the game was on the line, as the senior tallied five-game winning goals to lead the NAC. His performances helped him earn All-NAC First Team recognition – the third of his career – for the 2012 season. Two of his five game-winners were of the unassisted variety. Sytsma (Antioch, Ill.) ended his career ranked tied for first all-time in NAC history with 12 game-winning goals.
Women's Soccer (3.85) – CUW had little trouble scoring goals in 2012, as it finished eighth in the country in scoring offense, tallying 3.85 goals per game. Freshman Brittany Klump (Rubicon, Wis.) ranked 34th in the nation in goals per game (0.95) and 49th in points per game (2.1), while freshman Emily Ciesielczyk (Waukesha, Wis.) was fourth in the country with 0.85 assists per game average.
Softball (6.91) – The Falcons finished the 2013 season as the 19th ranked team in Division III in runs scored per game (6.91). CUW did so with a potent offense, led by senior Cara Landerr (Waukesha, Wis.) and junior Stephanie Kramer (Fond du Lac, Wis.). Landherr led the NAC in RBIs (57) and home runs (13) and was the school's first National Fastpitch Coaches Association First Team All-Great Lakes Region selection, while Kramer became the first NFCA Second Team All-Great Lakes Region player in program history. The Falcons also finished 30th in home runs per game (0.76).
Men's Tennis (27) – Men's Tennis continued their reign over the NAC and pushed their unbeaten winning streak with 27 matches. Three-consecutive undefeated seasons has led to three regular season league titles and subsequently given the Falcons three opportunities to capture the NAC Tournament title and advance to the NCAA Division III Championship, which they have done. The 2012-13 season also featured the NAC Player of the Year (Russell Johnson, Monticello, Minn.) and NAC Coach of the Year (Tom Weber).
Women's Tennis (6) – In 11 conference matches this season the Falcons won by a score of 9-0 on six different occasions. CUW started the season with a 9-0 win over Concordia University Chicago and also swept Marian University, Rockford College, Alverno College, Benedictine University and MSOE.
Men's Track & Field (7.01m) – Tyler White recorded a career-best 7.01m long jump during the NAC Indoor Championships to earn first place. He also finished second in the triple jump (13.86m) to propel himself into NAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Meet and NAC Co-Freshmen of the Meet honors. The freshman from Milwaukee, Wis., had never competed in the long jump or triple jumper before and improved one meter over a month's time.
Women's Track & Field (26.25) – At the NAC Indoor Championships junior Emily Mauermann (Janesville, Wis.) put on a strong showing for the Falcons, as she scored 26.25 points. Mauermann finished second in the high jump (1.51 meters), and also had runner-up finishes in the 200- and 400-meter dashes with school-record times of 26.8 and 1:01.2, respectively. She also was on the fourth-place 4x400-meter relay team.
Volleyball (1.93) – The Falcons finished 66th in the country in blocks per set, averaging 1.93. That number also ranked fifth in the NAC as the Falcons totaled 206 blocks over 107 sets in 2012. Sophomore Britta Duchow (Potter, Wis.) led CUW in blocks per set, averaging 0.88, recording 91 blocks over 104 sets played.
Wrestling (1) – Greg Sanders had a season he will never forget and many involved in wrestling will be talking about for a while. The sophomore won the NCAA Division III 149-pound title to become the first national champion in program history. Sanders (San Antonio, Texas) earned All-American honors, was named National Wrestling Coaches Association Outstanding Wrestler honors at the national tournament, won a single season program record 40 matches – 16 by fall, also a program record – took first place in four tournaments and concluded the 2012-13 season with 33 wins in his last 34 bouts.