DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 (LAST DAY TO REGISTER FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015)

TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION: GREATER GRACE TEMPLE, 23500 W. 7 MILE ROAD, DETROIT 48219

COST: THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING.

Suggested Participants: Fathers, male caregivers, father figures, Wayne County stakeholders from Community Mental Health, Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Public Health, Schools and Coordinating Agencies. Additionally, Case Managers, Counselors, Parent Support Partners, Social Workers, Therapists and Youth.

Training Description: We often find that fathers are not included in the treatment process. It has long been acknowledged that parents are critical to emotional well being of children. As a result families are included in the treatment planning and service delivery process for their children. However, men are noticeably absent from this process. As helping professionals, it is our responsibility to engage fathers (male caregivers). This conference will focus on the importance of fathers’ (father figures’) involvement in the lives of children to promote health, emotional, physical and developmental well being.
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Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will develop an expanded definition of Father.
2. Participants will understand and identify the impact of involving men in the care of children.
3. Participants will develop key skills to engage men in the helping relationship.

Fatherhood Forum Agenda:

9:00 - 9:15 Welcome

9:15 – 10:15 Keynote Presentation (CEC’s available)
The Rebirth of Dad, with Cole Williams, BA

10:15 – 10:30 Break

10:30 – 12:00 Session A Workshops (CEC’s available)

A1. Reflections on Fatherhood, with Shaun Cooper, PhD

A2. Why Father’s Matter: The Significance of Fatherhood and Male Role Models In
Building Resiliency in Children, with Cole Williams, BA

A3. Early Interventions with Fathers, with Maria Muzik, MD;
Carolyn Joy Dayton, PhD, LMSW, IMH-E (IV), LP

12:00 – 1:15 Networking Lunch

1:15 – 1:30 Break & Transition to Workshops

1:30 – 3:00 Session B Workshops (CEC’s available)

B1. How to Face Common Reactions to Childhood Trauma as a Father, with Kevin Spizarny, LMSW
Angela Wathel, MA, LPC, NCC, CTS, CTC, CTC-S

B2. No Such Thing as a Fatherless Child, with Stephanie Hill, LMSW; Andrea Watson, LLP;
Poshale Russell, LMSW

B3. Connection, Connection! What’s Your Function? with Erica Hill

 

Continuing Education Credits: 4.0 Continuing Education Credits are offered for this training.  Participants must arrive on time and remain in the training for it's entirety.  You must have your license number when you check in.

  • Social Workers:  4.0 Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training. 
  • Counselors: 4.0 Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training. The VCE is a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
  • Substance Abuse Professionals: 4.0 Non-Specific Continuing Education Credits are approved by MCBAP for substance use professionals, such as Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CAADC).

Registration/Walk In Policy: Participants may attempt to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register). However, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to ensure there is enough room. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration via e-mail. If you do not, please contact the VCE Message Center at 888-785-7793.

ADA Accomodations: If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this event, please notify Katrina at (734) 785-7705, ext. 7560 or kpalmer@vceonline.org.  Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the training.
 
Questions? If you have technical questions regarding the onine registration process, contact the VCE Help Desk at 888-785-7793. 
 
If you have questions regarding this training, please contact Katrina at kpalmer@vceonline.org or 734-785-7705 ext. 7560.