Upcoming Training Events

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Feb. 23rd - 26th - 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.
 
Feb. 25th - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - (Battle Creek, MI)
Participants will learn how to:
  • identify behaviors that could lead to a crisis
  • effectively respond to each behavior to prevent the situation from escalating
  • user verbal and non-verbal techniques to diffuse hostile behavior and resolve a crisis before it becomes violent
This workshop has been approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 7 CE clock hours
 
Mar. 12th - 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.
 
Mar. 19th - Customer Service Training - (Kalamazoo, MI)
Participants will learn:
  • a general overview of excellent Customer Service
  • how to improve interactions with all customers - families, other providers, advocacy organizations and community members
  • the most common customer complaints and approaches to those situations
  • and much more!
 
Mar. 24th - Supported Self Employment Training - (Battle Creek, MI)
Participants will learn:
  • the characteristics of Supported Self Employment
  • whether starting a small business is a viable option
  • how to participate in an interactive opportunity to write a business plan
Who should attend?
  • individuals interested in self-employment and starting a business
  • employment and vocational staff
  • supports coordinators
 
Mar. 25th - Evidence Based Supported Employment - (Kalamazoo, MI)
The purpose of this training is to provide hands-on learning for employment service providers who are interested in implementing or are in the process of implementing evidence-based Support Employment for people with mental illness as described in the SAMHSA Toolkits.

This training will help you:
  • identify Evidence-Based Supported Employment issues for people with mental illness
  • describe the benefits of work for persons recovering from mental illness
  • illustrate the efficacy of Supported employment programs vs. traditional vocational rehabilitation programs
  • and much more!
 
April 16th - Ethics and Pain Management - Bus Tour - (Chicago, IL)
Enjoy a ride to Chicago and back while learning about Ethics and Pain Management! While in Chicago, you will be given time to sightsee and shop.

Topics to be discussed:
  • The history of pain management and compare the WHO – 3 steps of analgesia for pain management
  • Understanding the difference between somatic, visceral and neuropathic pain
  • The value and limitations for sustained-release analgesic products
  • Contrast the concepts of addiction, tolerance and physical dependence
  • Discuss the Code of Ethics, case reviews & discussions
This workshop has been approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 5 CE contact hours in Ethics and 1 CE contact hour in Pain Management.
 
April 29th - 30th - FOCUS-DD People and Possibilities with MI-APSE (The Network for Employment)
Devoted to the exploration of issues, treatment, innovations, trends plus employment for persons with developmental disabilities.

Shanty Creek Resorts
Summit Village (completely renovated)
$140.36 (single) and 105.04 (double)
(Lower rates are available for triple and quad occupancy)
RATES INCLUDE LODGING AND ALL MEALS
Download Shanty Lodging Form (coming soon)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Support Coordinators, Residential Staff, Nursing Home Administrators, Job Coaches, Rehabilitation Staff, Managers, Advocates, Transition Coordinators, Other Mental Health and Services Personnel.
 


 
 

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.