Upcoming Training Events

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March 8th - 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.
 
March 18th - 21st - Employment Training Specialist Certification - (Allendale, 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.
 
March 22nd - Ethics and Pain Management Bus Trip to Chicago - (Battle Creek, MI - Chicago Il)

Join us while you learn about Ethics and Pain Management to and from Chicago!

Participants will:
  • understand the difference between somatic, visceral and neuropathic pain
  • assess the appropriate interventions for comprehensive pain management
  • contrast the concepts of addiction, tolerance and physical dependence
  • discuss the code of ethics
  • case reviews and discussion
  • and much more!
This workshop is pending approval by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative for 5.0 CE c lock hours in Ethics and 1.0 CE clock hour in Pain Management. Pending approval for 6.0 Pharmacology CE clock hours.
 
April 4th - 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
 
April 12th - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - (Augusta, 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 use 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 6.0 CE clock hours.
 
April 22nd - 25th - Employment Training Specialist Certification - (Stanton, 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.
 


Save the Date!
FOCUS-Residential 2013

Our 10th annual FOCUS-Residential 2013 will be held on December 5-6, 2013 at the Bavarian Inn. We listened to the vast majority of the record-breaking crowd at the 2012 event and moved the event from the scheduled October dates to the week after Thanksgiving. Help us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this event with exceptional training and special events in a beautiful destination point. Don’t miss it!



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.