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CSSMV Speakers Bureau
We welcome the opportunity to speak to your group or gathering about who we are, what we do and how our programs might be of help to you and your organization.
Fees
Fees for our workshops vary depending on your particular needs. Please contact us at (937) 498-4593 ext. 1119 for further information. All fees are used to support the agency’s programs and mission. CEUs
Social worker and counseling CEUs are available upon request. Scheduling
To schedule a speaker, please contact us at
(937) 498-4593 ext. 1119.
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Current Programs:
Foster Care & Adoption Seminars
Thursdays beginning October 25, 2012 through May 16, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 pm
The Incredible Years: Parents, Teachers and Children Training Series
Adoption Awareness
Programs of CSSMV build families and help empower individuals of all races and religions through actions of faith, service and charity. The goal of the CSSMV Speakers Bureau is to increase public awareness and understanding of our programs. |
Tackling Stress
Create your family's Game Plan for Success. Learn how to tackle stress head on by putting together a "playbook" designed especially for your family. This workshop is a light hearted, interactive, fun way to approach the topic of how stress is affecting your family.
Presenter: Michelle Paulus, MS, LPCC-S, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; Therapist, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley/North
Children in the Middle
"Children in the Middle" is a skills-based program that helps children and parents deal with the children's reaction to divorce. It is a recognized Model Program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Results reported include: 57% reduction in litigation (e.g., child-access, change in custody, and/or child-support disputes), 30% to 53% reduction in parental conflict, 70% fewer school absences, 54% fewer physician visits by children, and 22% reduction in child-reported stress.
Presenter: Richard Williams, LPCC/MS, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; Lead Therapist, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley/North
Parenting 101
This workshop teaches practical strategies to effectively parent children from toddlers to teens. Parents will learn how to utilize natural consequences, creativity and humor to establish control without resorting to anger, threats, nagging, or exhausting power struggles. In addition, parents will learn strategies for setting effective limits, how praise and play can be used to improve parent-child relationships, effective discipline techniques and how to set healthy boundaries.
Presenter: Richard Williams, LPCC/MS, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; Lead Therapist, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley/North
Understanding Infant Adoption
Understanding Infant Adoption is specifically designed for professionals who provide services to pregnant women and teens. The training addresses cultural issues, working with teens, non-directive counseling techniques, Ohio laws, and current adoption practices.
Presenter: Joanie Pollock, MSW, Certified Adoption Assessor
Adoption Then and Now
This workshop will take an in depth look at the way adoption practices have evolved over the years. Specifically, the program will address grief and loss for triad members as well as current adoption practices including openness, legal rights of birthparents, search/reunion and the role of support groups.
Presenter: Joanie Pollock, MSW, Certified Adoption Assessor
Responding to Unplanned Pregnancy
Responding to Unplanned Pregnancy will address such issues as the role of decision-making counseling, how to involve fathers and extended family members, available community resources and adoption as an option.
Presenter: Joanie Pollock, MSW, Certified Adoption Assessor
Custom Presentations
Our speakers would be happy to work with you to develop a custom presentation based on a topic of particular interest to you. Sample topics include mental health issues in children and adults, reactive attachment disorder, stress management, maternal depression, marriage enrichment, adapting to change, such as divorce, grief, loss of job, and strategies to remain independent with age. |
