Working With Youth: Evidence-based & Strength-centered Approaches - March 13-14, 2014 Miami, FL, USA

Prevention & Treatment for Adolescent Delinquency

Substance Use & Criminal Conduct

March 13-14, 2014
Miami, Florida, USA

** Earn up to 13 Continuing Education Training hours

Plan now to join us in beautiful Miami, Florida, this March 13 & 14, 2014 for an exciting workshop led by world renowned author and psychologist, Harvey Milkman, PhD, Professor.

Promoting alternative recreational activities, improving self-efficacy, building social competence and providing broadening cultural experiences are the most effective strategies for delinquency and drug abuse prevention. What has been most difficult to achieve is the translation of these factors into viable strategies that communities can actually implement.

Cognitive restructuring and coping skills training can be effectively taught to adolescents in various settings including correctional or community-based settings providing that the material is presented in an interactive and multi-sensory format, drawing on themes that have both immediate and long-term importance to the target population. Counseling strategies are specifically designed to engage youth as architects of their own plans for pro-social change.

This seminar envisions a juvenile justice system that focuses on positive youth development. Significant reductions in juvenile crime, substance abuse and emotional distress can be achieved through an integrated system-wide focus on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and restoration.

Moving beyond simple risk-avoidance, guidelines are presented for empowering a network of evidence-based, cost effective, and strategically situated community programs across a continuum of prevention, intervention and treatment services. Special attention is devoted to the facility-to-community transition process for youth in out of home placements.

Taught by eminent psychologist and author Dr. Harvey Milkman, this program teaches evidence-based strategies for teenagers and essential components of an effective treatment program for working with youth.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

• Adolescent development and pathways to juvenile crime and drug abuse youth1

•    Fundamental principles of cognitive-behavioral treatment for juvenile justice clients
•    Comprehensive guidelines for treating female juvenile justice clients
•    Relationships between adolescent brain development, substance abuse and criminal conduct
•    How to address trauma and mental health issues in the context of juvenile justice treatment
•    Methodology for engaging clients in developing their individualized plan for change
•    Strategies for addressing gang affiliations
•    Techniques for developing a support network upon community re-entry

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Section I. Theoretical and Research Perspectives

This section describes the theoretical foundations and research evidence for development and implementation of adolescent-focused treatment programming. Included are discussions of risk and resiliency factors that mediate problem behaviors; mental health factors associated with deviant activity; bio/psycho/social underpinnings of substance abuse and crime; the action of AOD on the developing adolescent brain; factors that predict adolescent-limited and life-course-persistent patterns of criminal involvement; gender differences and treatment implications for juvenile justice clients; treatment enhancement through cultural mindfulness; perspectives on assessing risk and resiliency for screening; in-depth treatment planning; and outcome assessment.

1. Adolescent Development and Pathways to Problem Behavior

2. Causes, Correlates, and Consequences of Teenage Substance Abuse

3. Mental Disorder within the Juvenile Justice Population

4. Substance Abuse and the Adolescent Brain

5. Juvenile Crime and Violence

6. Addressing Gang Culture in a Treatment Context

7. Female-Focused Treatment in the Juvenile Justice System

8. Youth Culture and Diversity

Section II. Foundational Treatment Models: Evidence-Based Approaches

This section explains the basic principles of cognitive-behavioral treatment, including the primary focal points of cognitive restructuring and social skills training. The integration of therapeutic and didactic approaches, as well as the synthesis of correctional and therapeutic strategies, results in improved relapse and recidivism prevention outcomes. Visual schemas, used throughout the program, are introduced to clarify how thinking and behavior are related to learning and change. A visual blueprint of the sequential model for relapse and recidivism prevention is provided. Section II shows how generic CBT principles are applied for juvenile justice clients and how these basic approaches are adapted for individual, family, and residential treatment applications.

1. Treatment Systems, Modalities, and Models of Care

2. The Cognitive-Behavioral Model and Core Treatment Strategies for Adolescents

3. Community Reintegration: Reinforcing Change through Continuing Care

Section III. The Treatment Curriculum

Implementation and operational procedures for delivery of an adolescent focused, cognitive-behavioral, group treatment curriculum are provided. This section presents detailed guidelines for how to introduce cognitive-behavioral treatment in an atmosphere of safety, trust, and rapport within adolescent settings. The theoretical and research basis for sequential treatment phases are presented as clients move through Challenge to Change; Commitment to Change; and Ownership of Change. Hands-on counseling skills building exercises are the primary focus of this core training segment.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Managers, supervisors and program managers and professionals in mental health management, juvenile and adolescent corrections and rehabilitation including;

Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Abuse Professionals
Social Workers & Substance Abuse Counselors
Mental Health and Prevention Center Professionals
Community Services Organizations, Services Providers
Program Directors and Executives
Pre-Release Specialis
Adult and Juvenile Case Managers, Supervisors and Managers
Probation Officers, Supervisors and Managers
Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Therapists
Housing Administrators and Resident population managers
Veteran's Administration Professionals
Pastoral counselors
Court Administrators

What others have said of this workshop
- I love that usable materials were included with the course registration. It definitely increased the value of the conference! - The instructor brings a high level of content quality and carries his seniority and vast experience in a respectful and dynamic fashion. He skillfully orchestrated a multidimensional teaching environment that included lecture, physical activity, and group dialogue. - I enjoyed the hands-on and role play, it made the activity that you could use in groups with youth more understandable minimizing the need to refer to a book during group.

What others have said of this workshop

- I love that usable materials were included with the course registration. It definitely increased the value of the conference!

- The instructor brings a high level of content quality and carries his seniority and vast experience in a respectful and dynamic fashion. He skillfully orchestrated a multidimensional teaching environment that included lecture, physical activity, and group dialogue.

- I enjoyed the hands-on and role play, it made the activity that you could use in groups with youth more understandable minimizing the need to refer to a book during group.

CERTIFICATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING HOURS

Approved for 13 CE training hours

Joyfields Institute CE: Approved for 20 CE hours. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate as evidence of your accomplishment and status as a practitioner who has acquired specific new skills. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors: Approved for 20 CE hours. Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.

Substance Abuse Counselors: Approved for 20 CE hours. Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.

Professional Counselors: Approved for 20 CE hours. Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745. Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.

California State Standards & Training for Corrections: Approved for 20 CE training hours. Joyfields Institute is a approved California State Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) education provider.

Joyfields Institute faculty have applicable accreditations and various other designations (NASW, LPC, NCC, MINT) that are recognized by various licensing bodies. Please check with your licensing body.

For assistance, call +1(770)409-8780.

WORKSHOP LEADER

Harvey Milkman PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Harvey B. Milkman, Ph.D. received his baccalaureate degree from City College of New York and his doctorate from Michigan State University. He is currently professor of psychology at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

His doctoral research was conducted with William Frosch, M.D., at Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital in New York City, on the “User’s Drug of Choice.” In 1980-81, he completed a sabbatical exploration of addictive behavior in Africa, India and Southeast Asia. In 1985-86 he was recipient of a Fulbright-Hays Lectureship award at the National University of Malaysia.

He has represented the United States Information Agency as a consultant and featured speaker in Australia, Brazil, Iceland, The Netherlands, Peru, Turkey and Yugoslavia.

Dr. Milkman is a consultant and advisor to The Division on Addiction Cambridge Health Alliance, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. From September 1992 – June 2002, he was author, principal investigator and director of Project Self-Discovery: Artistic Alternatives for At-Risk Youth, a national demonstration model funded by The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Edward Byrne Foundation.

In addition to serving as featured author and blogger for Psychology Today, he has authored numerous published articles on the personality characteristics of drug abusers and behavioral addiction.

Dr. Milkman is principal author of the following books:

Pathways to Self-Discovery and Change: Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents – Provider’s Guide and Participant’s Workbook (Milkman, H. & Wanberg, K. 2012);
Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs: A Positive Approach to Mood Alteration (Milkman, H. & Sunderwirth, S., 2010);
Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Correctional Settings: Adjunct Provider’s Guide (Milkman, H., Wanberg, K. & Gagliardi, B, 2008);
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment: A Review and Discussion for Corrections Professionals, National Institute of Corrections. www.nicic.org (Milkman, H. and Wanberg, K. 2007)
Project Self-Discovery: Artistic Alternatives for High-Risk Youth (Milkman, H., Wanberg, K., & Robinson, C., 1996);
Pathways to Pleasure: The Consciousness and Chemistry of Optimal Living (Milkman, H. & Sunderwirth, S., 1993).

Co-editor of:

Treatment Choices for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (Milkman, H & Sederer, L, 1990);
Addictions: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Treatments (winner of the Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Books (Milkman, H., & Shaffer, H., 1983).
Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change: The Provider’s Guide (Wanberg, K., & Milkman, H., 2008);
Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change: The Participant’s Workbook (Wanberg, K., & Milkman, H., 2006);
Driving with CARE: Education and Treatment of the Alcohol or Other Drug Driving Offender (Wanberg, K, Milkman, H. & Timken, 2006).

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Managers, supervisors and program managers and professionals in mental health management, juvenile and adolescent corrections and rehabilitation including;

Justice, Correctional Juvenile and Behavioral Healthcare
Social Workers & Substance Abuse Counselors
Mental Health and Prevention Center Professionals
Community Services Organizations, Services Providers
Program Directors and Executives
Pre-Release Specialis
Adult and Juvenile Case Managers, Supervisors and Managers

Probation Officers, Supervisors and Managers
Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Therapists
Housing Administrators and Resident population managers
Veteran's Administration Professionals
Pastoral counselors
Court Administrators

KEY REASONS YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES SHOULD ATTEND A EBP SOCIETY PROGRAM;

Join others and learn to quickly get your program initiatives on a solid evidence-based and strength-centered foundation
Gain credibility and embrace opportunities ahead as a evidence-based professional or organization
Learn in a focused setting without the distractions of being sold to
Network with colleagues and share ideas and experiences from different partsLearn how others have overcome implementation challenges they faced
Leave with action steps for addressing challenges you face, and
So much more

ACCOMMODATIONS, REGISTRATION FEE, INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

This workshop will be held at the host hotel;

Embassy Suites Miami - International Airport located at 3974 NW South River Dr, Miami, FL 33142 US

This is a full-service hotel that is centrally located. It is within a 1/2 mile of Miami Int'l Airport offering a free roundtrip airport shuttle service as well as complimentary shuttle service to restaurants within a 2 mile radius. Your stay includes complimentary breakfast, high speed wireless internet access and a nightly manager's reception.

Also the Hialeah Market Transit Station is located close by.

We have reserved a block of rooms at a negotiated group rate of $179 per night. Please mention Joyfields to take advantage of the negotiated rate.

Booking Your Accommodations

By Telephone: Make reservations directly with the hotel by calling (800) 362-2779

Online: Coming Soon

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If you need immediate assistance, please contact our office at +1(770)409-8780 or send email to yvette@joyfields.org. Thank you.

REGISTRATION

The registration fee covers;

All training sessions
Comprehensive Program Manual
Earn CE training hours allocated for this particular program
2 Books & DVD
- Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents: Pathways to Self-Discovery and Change - Provider’s Guide (2nd Edition) by H. Milkman and K. Wanberg, Sage Publications, Inc., 2012 (retail values $76.28)
- Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents: Pathways to Self-Discovery and Change - Participant’s Workbook (2nd Edition) by H. Milkman and K. Wanberg, Sage Publications, Inc., 2012 (retail value $39.00)
- Modeling Cognitive-Behavioral Skills for At-Risk Adolescents (2hr. DVD, retail value $89.00)
Refreshment breaks provided
6-month Membership in Joyfields Institute, with
- Joyfields Institute updates, articles, news and trends publication
- Access to Free monthly training/education webinars presented by Joyfields Institute experts and practitioners, and
- 10% member discount to Joyfields Institute sponsored programs

Registration Tuition - Group rates apply for 4 or more attendees.

Event Details

Event Date	03/13/2014
Event End Date	03/14/2014
Individual Price	$695.00
Location	Macon Marriott City Center

Group Rate

Number of Registrants	Rate/Person ($)
4	525.00

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