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Training for Professionals
Since its establishment in 1993, the Center for Adoptive Families has been a leader in the field of adoption, with expertise in domestic, international, and older-child adoption issues. Our staff has provided high-quality training and consultation to professionals across the country. The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners has authorized our agency to grant continuing education units (CEUs) for
Maryland social workers for all trainings, workshops, and seminars.
These professional trainings are available to organizations locally and across the country. Please contact Jennifer Klotz for more information to have a training provided at your location at 410-402-1121 or jklotz@adoptionstogether.org.
We offer an extensive array of trainings for professionals. For detailed information on other CAF professional trainings, click here
Pre-registration is required for all programs.
 Treatment of Attachment and Trauma-Related Issues Conference
Are you a therapist or caseworker serving children who have experienced trauma, abandonment and/or abuse? As mental health professionals, we want to meet the needs of our clients and expand our capacities to serve foster and adoptive children and their families. This day long professional training will focus on intermediate/advanced therapeutic techniques to help families with the attachment process. The afternoon breakout sessions will distinguish between children supported by their families and children living in out of home placements who currently do not have a family’s support. Daniel Hughes, PhD. will deliver our keynote address and both he and Arthur Becker-Weidman, PhD. will provide training in the breakout sessions. A basic understanding of the attachment process will enhance the experience of this conference. Click here for more information on the speakers.
Friday, May 9, 2008 - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Silver Spring, MD
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Ethics
As professionals who work with families, we must confront questions about ethical choices and how these decisions impact our clients. We all want to adhere to established ethical principles. Studies have highlighted the danger of conducting research and providing services that violate humanity and basic ethical standards. This 180-minute seminar discusses the important ethical agreements that prevail in social work. This seminar is designed to meet licensing requirements..
Friday, March 28, 2008 - Post Permanency Family Center, Washington DC Office
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The Impact of Disruption
One of the most challenging aspects of working with adoptive families is the possibility of disruption, which occurs in 10-15% of adoptions. As professionals, we want to provide our clients the very best coping strategies and alternatives. Research indicates that parents who utilize social and community resources have higher success rates in surviving the threat of disruption. This 120-minute seminar will provide you with the tools necessary to help your families through this very difficult time.
Friday, April 18, 2008 - Post Permanency Family Center, Washington DC Office
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Attachment Training Series
An intensive 12 month training program for mental health providers in the treatment of attachment related disorders that result in difficult parent-child relationships and manifest in maladaptive behaviors such as defiance, lying, stealing, and poor emotional regulation. Our attachment oriented model combines object relations and family systems theories to empower parents to help their children heal. Includes 5 full days of training followed by 8 months of follow-up and clinical supervision. This training is FREE of charge to qualified participants.
For more information, contact Stephanie Chupein at schupein@adoptionstogether.org
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Crisis Management...Don't Panic!! Helpful Interventions
Working with children who have experienced chaotic early lives and traumatic experiences can be emotionally exhausting. Traumatized children can be destructive and aggressive in behavior. As caregivers, we all want to help the children in our programs calm down during these times of rage. We also want to provide families with the very best services. Studies indicate that outbursts can be more readily managed when staff members learn intervention strategies. This training will provide you with the skills you will need to avoid power struggles and to enlist a cooperative attitude.
Upon request. Contact amccain@adoptionstogether.org.
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Pre-registration is required for all programs.
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