Catalyst for CARE Training - Helping Kids Develop through Positive Discipline

Date - Friday, August 21, 2009

Time - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location - 9556 Tara Blvd, Suite 400; Jonesboro, GA 30236

Cost - $75.00

CEU's - 3.5

About the Training

Because of their histories of trauma and family problems, many of the children and youth served within child welfare placements have gaps in development and skills that surface as emotional and behavioral problems. This workshop focuses on the purposeful use of therapeutic discipline and motivational strategies to help youths in care learn responsibility and age appropriate coping and social skills. Participants will review the stages of child development, theories of motivation, behavior change and learn specific strength-based interventions and competency-base consequences that can be utilized in their work with challenging youth.

About the Trainer

Debra Klausner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of experience in a variety of child welfare settings, is currently instructor and trainer with Georgia State University's School of Social Work. Ms. Klausner, a foster and adoptive parent herself, has served professionally in various capacities within the field including that of child and family therapist, program director, development director and training director in residential and community-based settings. Ms. Klausner is a dynamic presenter whose workshops are a blend of theory, practical tips, creativity and humor.

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