FOCUS Corporate Education and Training

Upcoming Training Events

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September 16th -	Situational Self Leadership - (Augusta, MI)
	The new workforce demands self-motivated individuals who are willing to handle more responsibility, to lead themselves and others, and to embrace change. Situational Self Leadership (SSL) is designed by the Ken Blanchard companies for individuals at all levels who want to make the transition from being responsive to being responsible, and to take initiative in idea generation, innovation, and problem solving. Join us as we show you how to: Clarify individual goals and tasks to drive performance. Enable yourself to make the shift from reactive to proactive. Improve problem solving and accountability at all levels. Accelerate learning cycles for enhanced productivity on the job. Create engagement and empowerment throughout the organization.

September 17th -	Michigan APSE Annual Meeting and Employment Summit - (Lansing, MI)
	Please join the Michigan APSE Board of Directors for a day of employment energy and education! Employment specialists will have the opportunity to: Learn about new and successful employment models for individuals with developmental disabilities Receive information about the critical components of recovery that are embedded in evidence based supported employment and how individuals are working on recovery through employment Get energized and celebrate the variety and diversity of persons connected with the disability community Network with other professionals and advocates who are working for full integrations of citizens with disabilities in employment Featured presenters: David Lynde is co-director of the Dartmouth Evidence-Based Practices Center at the Dartmouth Psychiatric research Center. David provides technical assistance, consultation and training regarding the implementation and sustaining of evidence based practices. Steve Savage—has worked in community-based rehabilitation programs in a wide variety of capacities from pre-school teacher to director of rehabilitation at a seven-county comprehensive community agency. Steve is also a founding member of SETT, Indiana’s most comprehensive and widely attended supported employment staff training. Duncan Wyeth is Executive Director of Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns. Duncan serves as lead staff to 13-member, governor appointed Michigan Disability Concerns Commission and adjunct faculty in MSU Department of Rehabilitation Counseling & Disability Studies.

September 21st - 24th -	Employment Training Specialist Certification - (Bay City, MI)
	This workshop is designed to provide participants with specific skills in supported and community employment, job development, and training for students in transition. Successful completion of the course will result in certifications through Michigan APSE. This workshop has been approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 24 CE clock hours.

October 13th -	Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - (Battle Creek, MI)
	Participants will learn: how to identify behaviors that could lead to a crisis how to effectively respond to each behavior to prevent the situation from escalating how to user verbal and nonverbal techniques to defuse hostile behavior and resolve a crisis before it becomes violent and much more! This workshop has been approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 6 CE clock hours.

October 20th -	Cultural Competence - (Battle Creek, MI)
	Participants will: gain an understanding of the dynamics of diversity and culture develop skills to respond well over time to emerging workplace issues recognize and act on opportunities to develop and strengthen cultural competence as a part of day-to-day workplace interactions
October 21st - 22nd -	7th Annual FOCUS-Residential Symposium Clinical Practice...Management...Human Resources - (Frankenmuth, MI)
	Designed for organizations and individuals who provide residential, long-term care and/or assisted living services or support the services provided by these entities. The curriculum offers a myriad of workshops (16 in total) plus general sessions (three) in the broad categories of clinical practice, management and human resources. Each session is designed to provide relevant information delivered by qualified experts to directly translate into the delivery of improved and/or enhanced services or systems. Information is designed to be practical and functional to ensure participants are provided with information that directly translates into utility in their respective workplaces. A sample of the sessions offered: The Power of Peer Support Services Recovery Transformation Social Work Ethics Pain Management Generational Issues with Employees Sensory Processing with Persons with Challenging Behaviors Sexuality and Disability Relaxation on the Go Walking the Journey of Grief Human Resources and Morale Risk Management AFC Licensing Updates and Admission Policies Medication Administration Advance Directives This workshop has been approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for up to 9.0 CE clock hours, the Michigan Department of Human Services for up to 9 Credit Hours for AFC Administrators. Approval for Nursing Home Administrator CEUs are pending. Bavarian Inn Lodging Reservation Form

Cancellation Policy: All notifications of cancellation must be received at least 7 business days prior to the start of the training/conference and could incur a 15% handling fee.

Special Accommodations Policy (ADA): If you have special concerns or needs, please contact us at least 7 business days prior to the start of the conference so that special arrangements can be made.