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Upcoming Workshops
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Two-Day PMT Workshop for Therapists - January 20th and 21st, 2010
Overview
This two-day training workshop covers the material of the one-day workshop in far greater depth, with additional
presentations, troubleshooting sessions, and opportunities to practice techiques in role-plays. The training also covers a selection of
skills and techniques not taught in the one-day session. The workshop is approved by APA and the NASW; upon completion,
participants will earn 10 Continuing Education Credits.
Location
Premiere Hotel and Suites
3 Long Wharf Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
Schedule
Each day will start at 10:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM. Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the first day in order to check in and pick up training materials.
Specific Topics Covered
- How to set up positive reinforcement programs to strengthen pro-social behaviors
- How to teach parents to use effective punishment techniques to decrease aggression
- How to improve parent-child interactions
- How to help parents who struggle to get their child to perform everyday tasks (e.g., getting dressed, completing homework, taking a bath)
- How to develop effective school programs to reduce disruptive behavior at school
- How to motivate parents to use techniques consistently
- How to handle treatment barriers (e.g., differences in parenting styles, client resistance, etc.)
- Additional skills as determined by the workshop coordinators
Format
- Formal presentations using Powerpoint slides
- Videos
- Extensive role-playing
- Troubleshooting and discussion
Preparation
In order to make the training as helpful as possible, it is recommended that all attendees read
Alan Kazdin's Parent Management Training before the workshop.
Registration
All participants must complete the registration form and mail
it to the clinic, postmarked no later than January 13.
NOTE: Both the fee and the registration form must be received for a participant's place to
be held.
Fee
The workshop fee is $550. Participants registering before December 30 qualify for a reduced
early-bird fee of $500. Checks should be made payable to the Yale Parenting Center and Child
Conduct Clinic, and mailed to the same at 314 Prospect St., New Haven, CT 06520.
For more information, contact the clinic.
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