 |
| Home |
| Staff |
|
Counseling · Individual · Couple / Family · Group · Adolescents |
|
For professionals |
| Workshops
& Trainings · Community workshops · Professional workshops · Workshop registration |
| Calendar at a glance |
| Directions & contact info |
| For more than two decades, Womencare Counseling Center has been a leader in the field of the treatment of PTSD, traumatic stress, grief and sexuality, providing workshops, training and consultation programs to resource and empowers professionals as well as the community we serve. If you would like information about a workshop
or event, please click You can now register online for our professional
workshops! Sunday Lunch Series for
Therapists
PDF Special Events Evening Workshops Professional Clinical Training Conference
PDF Consultation/Supervision
|
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Sunday, September 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Facilitated by Beth Katz and Monica Robinson Therapists are not immune to the impact that comes with facing significant losses. A grieving therapist must be able to embrace her own experience of loss while maintaining an empathic relationship with clients. Lack of tolerance, irritability, poor boundaries, emotional withdrawal, and the struggle to stay present in compassionate relationship are some of the challenges we face. While we are grieving, our clients experience reactions ranging from feeling abandoned to a need to protect us from the pain of their stories. In this workshop participants will learn about the challenges grieving therapists face and explore how a therapist can utilize her experience of grief to deepen an empathic connection with clients. Together we will explore strategies for the appropriate use of self-disclosure and learn effective tools in maintaining healthy, productive, therapeutic relationships while grieving. Participants will be offered a safe place to discuss the impact their own grief has on clinical work. This workshop will address:
Lunch is provided, please call for menu options Click to download a PDF of this brochure |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Sunday, October 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Facilitated by Laurie Kahn and Beth Katz Therapists who themselves have survived a childhood of abuse or neglect come to this profession with many gifts, capacities and vulnerabilities. Survivor-therapists are often reluctant to share their history in their work settings because they fear being pathologized. As a profession we often fail both survivor-therapists and their clients by a lack of sensitivity and openness, silencing the dialogue that is crucial for the therapist to thrive. In the safety of each other's company, we will
explore topics including boundaries, safety, effective uses
of countertransference, and the importance of self-care.
Lunch is provided, please call for menu options Click to download a PDF of this brochure |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Sunday, November 4, 2007, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Facilitated by Amy Derringer Chandler When a therapist becomes pregnant the client-therapist relationship is impacted in ways that can be both challenging and enriching. A therapist's pregnancy is an unavoidable self-disclosure, and it can be particularly stirring for clients who struggle with interpersonal love and secure attachment. This lunchtime workshop provides a forum for therapists to share experiences, discuss themes and together identify what resources might help the pregnant therapist. This workshop will address:
Lunch is provided, please call for menu options Click to download a PDF of this brochure |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Thursday, January 31, 2008; 6:30 p.m. –8:00 p.m. Facilitated by Laurie Kahn and Amy Steinhauer This experientially-focused program is designed for master’s level therapists who would like advanced clinical training. The purpose of this two-year program is to provide opportunities to deepen clinical skills and expand knowledge in a specialty area. Postgraduates will develop a clinical practice and participate in training and skill development though small-group supervision, individual mentoring and workshops. Our Postgraduate Fellowship Program is for clinicians who are interested in receiving training, mentoring and supervision within a feminist-relational model. The goals of the Postgraduate Training Program are to promote excellence in clinical training for emerging and developing therapists and to provide affordable psychotherapy for members of the community. Join us for an opportunity to learn about the program and application process, ask questions, meet the Womencare therapists and speak to graduates from our training program. Womencare Counseling Center, Evanston |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Facilitated by Beth Katz and Ellen Lonnquist You are invited to join us at our open house to meet other therapists interested in helping teens negotiate the complexities of their role in today's world. As many adolescents struggle with their own development, as well as societal pressures, we who seek to serve as guide often have our own frustrations and challenges in maintaining hope. We will gather for tea, bagels, and lively discussion about our own wishes and fears working with this rewarding yet challenging population and their families. Womencare Counseling Center, Evanston |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Choose between two workshop dates: Presented by Ellen Lonnquist Cutting and other self-harming behaviors raise many questions and dilemmas for professionals. This workshop will investigate the role and treatment of self-harm. Workshop will include a brief didactic presentation and opportunities for participants to share their insights and questions. This workshop will address:
Register Early, space is limited to facilitate
discussion |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Choose between two workshop dates: Presented by Laurie Kahn and Judith Ierulli The sexual abuse of boys is common, underreported, under recognized and under treated. Our culture provides little room for males as victims, exasperating the sense of shame for those who are abused as boys. In this two hour presentation we will discuss the pervasive and often unacknowledged impact of sexual abuse on boy's self esteem, relationships and world view. We will highlight the importance addressing shame, being a compassionate witness and the challenges of moving the abuse from the realm of unspeakable to a process of healing. This workshop will address:
Register Early, space is limited to facilitate
discussion |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Thursday, October 11, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Presented by Beth Katz This workshop will explore the complex world of child and adolescent grief. Participants will learn to understand and speak the language of children’s grief, and develop skills necessary to support healing. Through lecture, video, case presentations and thoughtful group discussions, participants will acquire a comprehensive developmental understanding of children’s grief. We will offer insight into the critical roles that parents, schools and communities play in assisting a child or teen to successfully navigate grief’s journey. Topics this workshop will address include:
Oakton Community College, Skokie Campus Click to download a PDF of this brochure |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Restoring the Healthy Assumptive World of Children Affected By Abuse, Suicide, Homicide and Multiple Losses. Thursday, November 2, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Presented by Beth Katz Most children naturally assume that their world
will be filled with love, safety, nurturing and protection.
Often when trauma strikes, the life they knew melts into a nightmare
of fear and uncertainty. Children are in danger of becoming
paralyzed in a vessel of grief too painful and disturbing to
access. Topics this workshop will address include:
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines Click to download a PDF of this brochure |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
A six-session course on building your expertise
into a workshop Presented by Laurie Kahn Workshops are important venues for furthering our own professional development while passing on lessons gleaned from experience and training. As a seasoned presenter at conferences nationally and internationally, Laurie Kahn views workshop presentation as an art form that demands skill and courage. This training series will walk participants through the steps necessary to design and implement an effective workshop. Each participant will have an opportunity to design a workshop that they are interested in presenting. Topics the workshop will address include:
Space is limited to facilitate discussion |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Thursday, April 24, 2008 Presented by Laurie Kahn and Janet Migdow Most commonly, when adult survivors of childhood
abuse seek therapy, they do not request help with managing the
impact of the abuse. Instead, they present with relational difficulties.
They hunger to be in connection and are baffled to find themselves
repeatedly unsuccessful in creating mutually respectful, loving
intimate relationships and friendships. This workshop will address:
Continuing Education Credits Held at The Hilton Northbrook Room Reservations Call 847-480-7500. A special reduced rate of $109 per night is being held for a few rooms; please identify that you are part of the Womencare group. Rooms at the special rate are only available on a first-come first-served basis. The cut-off date for room reservations is Monday, April 2, 2008. After that date, reservations will be taken on a space and rate availability basis.
Program fee includes bakery breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, program materials, and CEUs. Lunch is buffet style and will be held in the Hotel at Allgauer’s on the Riverfront Restaurant. The menu’s eclectic flair on traditional fare and a beautiful atmosphere with scenic views and exquisite service has earned Allgauer’s famed reputation. Group registration fees apply to two or more people (friends, co-workers or colleagues) registering at the same time for both days of the conference. Please use one form per person. Group registrations must be sent by mail, fax or phoned in; group registrations cannot be done online. All forms must be received in the same envelope, faxed at the same time or phoned in at the same time. No additional registrations may be added to group registrations already received. Room temperature varies; please dress in layers. Click to download a PDF of this brochure |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
Friday, April 25, 2008 Presented by Amy Steinhauer Nowhere do the bodily and psychic assaults of sexual abuse converge more than in the realm of sexuality, making sex profoundly complicated for survivors. Issues of intimacy, trust, authenticity, power and control often emerge or re-emerge. This workshop will explore sexual healing as a
crucial step in trauma work that can deepen other aspects of
therapy. Amy Steinhauer integrates her knowledge in sexuality
and the treatment of trauma to address the impact of sexual
abuse on a person's capacity for intimacy and healthy sexual
relationships, and to offer tools for relationally-based assessment
and intervention. Topics this workshop will address include:
Continuing Education Credits Held at The Hilton Northbrook Room Reservations Call 847-480-7500. A special reduced rate of $109 per night is being held for a few rooms; please identify that you are part of the Womencare group. Rooms at the special rate are only available on a first-come first-served basis. The cut-off date for room reservations is Monday, April 2, 2008. After that date, reservations will be taken on a space and rate availability basis.
Program fee includes bakery breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, program materials, and CEUs. Lunch is buffet style and will be held in the Hotel at Allgauer’s on the Riverfront Restaurant. The menu’s eclectic flair on traditional fare and a beautiful atmosphere with scenic views and exquisite service has earned Allgauer’s famed reputation. Group registration fees apply to two or more people (friends, co-workers or colleagues) registering at the same time for both days of the conference. Please use one form per person. Group registrations must be sent by mail, fax or phoned in; group registrations cannot be done online. All forms must be received in the same envelope, faxed at the same time or phoned in at the same time. No additional registrations may be added to group registrations already received. Room temperature varies; please dress in layers. Click to download a PDF of this brochure |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
September 2008 – June 2009 Facilitated by Laurie Kahn and Janet Migdow Those of us who work with trauma survivors face unique challenges. If we are to sustain ourselves in this work, it is imperative that we participate in a community that adequately supports us. These consultation groups focus on the therapeutic complexities of working with trauma survivors by paying special attention to the impact on the clinicians. Year One: Opening day-long workshop October 2008 through June 2009 The first-year program begins with a day-long workshop, “Foundations in the Treatment of Trauma,” followed by monthly, two-hour consultation groups. The curriculum will provide the foundation for the treatment of trauma, integrating case consultation, didactic presentations and reflection on vicarious trauma. Application and initial interview required Year Two: Opening day-long workshop October 2008 through June 2009 The second-year program begins with a day-long workshop, “Advanced Issues in the Treatment of Trauma,” followed by monthly, two-hour consultation groups. While continuing to integrate case consultation and reflection on vicarious trauma, the curriculum will focus on the complexities of the therapeutic relationship, with special attention to traumatic transference, counter-transference and empathic strain. Completion of Year One required Womencare Counseling Center, Evanston |
|||||||||||||||
|
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
For more than two decades, Womencare Counseling Center has been a leader in the field of the treatment of PTSD, traumatic stress, grief and sexuality, providing workshops, training and consultation programs to resource and empowers professionals. Our training staff is available to provide specialized in-service training, consultation, and conference presentations tailored to your audience which may include mental health, substance abuse and trauma clinicians; teachers, schools and guidance counselors; community-based service agencies; health care providers and hospitals; the military; and general public and consumer groups. Some of the topics we have consulted and trained on are:
For more information about our training and educational
services, please contact Madeleine Heilig England at 847-491-0521. |
next to the title for more details.