Continuing Education Course offerings
 

Workshops are approved for continuing education by

  • the Kentucky Board of Social Work,
  • the Kentucky Board of Psychology Examiners,
  • the Kentucky Board of Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors and 
  • the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist Board

Please note that not all workshops are approved for each type of professional credit. If you have specific questions about the approval of a specific course please let us know.

  • We are unable to issue refunds for missed workshops.  You will receive credit to attend another workshop of equal value at no additional cost.
  • All credits for future classes must be used before June 30, 2012. Any unused credits will be forfeited.
  • Printed registration forms and check payments are due at least one week prior to the workshop. Access a printable registration from here. Online registration will close one day before the workshop is scheduled to begin.
  • Unfortunately we cannot accept cash as a form of payment for a workshop.
  • Checks cannot be accepted the day of the workshop.
  • A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks

Course Information

This course gives an overview of the neurobiologic and psychosocial aspects of Substance Use Disorders together with a detailed review of their DSN-IV-TR criteria. Additionally, the course offers simple methods for assessment of Substance Use Disorders using questions drawn from the "R" and "S" Schedules of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule together with other well proven structured interviews.

Module One:Past and Current Models of Addiction: moral model, sociocultural model, medical model, psychological model, biopsychosocial model.

Module Two:
Neurobiology of Addiction and the Lessons of Early Animal Models: explores the function of the mesolymbic reward circuit, its connection with decision making and planning in the prefrontal cortex, and the effect of various substances on this central behavioral driver, describes the process of tolerance and craving in the neurons of the nucleus accumbens, reviews the work of Ellison and Seigal in early animal models emphasizing the role of stress and psychosocial conditions as part of the etiology of dependence.

Module Three:
Substance Dependence: reviews in detail the DSM-IV-TR criteria for Substance Dependence with emphasis on the underlying contructs and sample methods of assessment as well as an exploration of the sociocultural biases built into the criteria.

Module Four: Substance Abuse: reviews the DSM-IV-TR criteria for Substance Abuse Disorders with emphasis on the underlying construct and sample methods of assessment as well as an exploration of the sociocultural biases built into the criteria. In addition, this section discusses the appropriate level of care using the American Society on Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria.

Module Five: Comorbidity: briefly reviews the other psychiatric disorders most frequently found in conjunction with Substance Use Disorders, emphasizing the need for practitioners to be alert to the presence of these other disorders and to move toward integrated treatment.

Instructor: Ted Godlaski, University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Program Format: Online

CEUs : Approved for 5.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio social workers, Kentucky psychologists, Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors.

Cost: $50

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NOTE:  You do NOT have to finish the training all at once.  When you register and pay, you will receive a password and can log in at any time.  When you are finished, you may print off your certificate

Instructors: Mark A. Johnson and Annette Brooks
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

Program Format: Online

CEUs: Approved for 2.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio social workers, Kentucky psychologists and Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors

Cost: $50

Course Description: This workshop will focus on HIV/AIDS education, information dissemination, current statistics and epidemiology, HIV testing and medical updates. The ultimate goal is to provide new ideas and practical information to professionals to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS. A personal story of survival is shared.

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Instructor: Barbara Helm, MA Educational Services Coordinator, Council on Aging, University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Program Format: Online

CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio social workers, Kentucky psychologists, Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors

Cost: $25

Course Description: Caring for people with AD and similar dementias can be challenging. These diseases affect a person's perceptions, judgment, understanding, sense of well-being, security, and responses to certain stimuli. It is important for caregivers to understand the kinds of things that may trigger certain responses. It is also important that caregivers be familiar with the life story so that appropriate diversions may be offered to defuse unwanted symptoms. This presentation identifies common symptoms, triggers, and approaches.

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Instructor: Professor Ted Godlaski, University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Program Format : Online

CEUs: Approved for 1.5 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio social workers and Kentucky psychologists and Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors  

Cost: $30

Course Description: This online workshop presents a cognitive treatment approach that is easy to learn and which can be very helpful in many areas of clinical practice. Node Link Mapping was developed at the Behavioral Research Institute at Texas Christian University and was incorporated into the rural therapy protocol developed at the University of Kentucky. Essentially, Node Link Mapping is a visual way to represent the often complex relationships among the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of clients in a way that makes it much easier to see the specific kinds of connections and relationships among them. It can be used either in individual therapy or in group therapy and has the added benefit of focusing the interaction on a specific set of problems or experiences, decreasing the amount of wandering or avoidance that often occurs in therapeutic interaction.

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Instructor: Professor Ted Godlaski, University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Program Format: Online

CEUs: Approved for 1.5 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio Social Workers, Kentucky Psychologists, and Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors

Cost: $30

Course Description: This brief continuing education online workshop is a practical presentation of why and how to screen for the presence of Substance Use Disorders in clinical practice. It offers a clear rationale of why screening for Substance Use Disorders is important in clinical practice and practical methods for implementing a standard screening procedure that is quick, inexpensive, and accurate. The presentation discusses the commonly used screening methods with an explanation of the value and shortcomings of each method. A variety of screening instruments are discussed, all of them in the public domain.

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Instructor: Barbara J. Helm, MA, Educational Services Coordinator, University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Program Format: Online

CEUs: 1.5 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio social workers, Kentucky psychologists and Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors

Cost: $30

Course Description: For most people who have a loved one in a long-term care facility, visiting can be an uncomfortable experience. Because of the discomfort and often because the individual cannot "give back," visits become fewer and farther between. This seminar provides suggestions for family members and friends who visit residential settings to have a more meaningful visit for all concerned. Suggestions are provided for visiting both the cognitively impaired and the cognitively in tact.

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Instructor: Blake L. Jones, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D., University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Program Format: Online

CEUs: 1.5 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio social workers, Kentucky Psychologists, Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors

Cost: $30

Course Description: Social workers and other mental health professionals are increasingly being called upon to complete a "bio-psycho-social-spiritual" assessment. This experiential workshop will use music, video, lecture, and small group exercises to discuss the spiritual needs of clients and how to assess them. The workshop will also give participants a chance to work through ethical dilemmas in which personal spiritual values conflict with client choices.

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Instructor: Blake L. Jones, Ph.D., LCSW University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Program Format: Online

CEUs: Approved for 1.0 credit hour for licensed Kentucky and Ohio social workers. Approved for Kentucky psychologists and Kentucky Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors.

Cost: $25

Course Description : A colleague once related the story that he took his sick child to the doctor and was asked if the "mother was around so we can REALLY find out about the child's symptoms." This workshop will explore the origins of the "fatherhood" movement, discuss the current literature surrounding clinical issues and fatherhood, and provide strategies for how to include fathers in clinical and non-clinical decisions in social service agencies.

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Edwin Hackney, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Private Practice Consultant

Wednesday, February 27
1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana Social Workers. This training fulfills the LCSW Supervision training requirement.
Cost: $60

Providing supervision for a therapist who is pursuing his or her LCSW can be both challenging and fraught with danger. At the end of this workshop, the participant will have increased knowledge of the legal and ethical requirements as specified in KRS.335; understand the supervisor/supervisee relationship and be able to appropriately complete a supervision contract; understand the Code of Ethical Conduct as specified in 201 KAR 23:080; have increased awareness of the ethical dilemmas that may arise in the supervision of social work practice; identify methods used in the provision of supervision.


Register for this Course.


Mark A Johnson, MSW
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

Wednesday, March 6
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Center for Grief and Education, 2409 Greatstone Point, Lexington
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.

CEUs: 3.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, the Kentucky CADC Board, and the KY LPCC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board.
Cost: $60

This workshop will focus on HIV/AIDS education, information dissemination, HIV testing and medical updates. The ultimate goal is to provide new ideas and practical information to professionals to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS. This workshop fulfills the mandatory HIV training requirement for helping professionals.


Register for this Course.


Darlene Thomas, MSW
Executive Director, Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program

Wednesday, March 6
1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Center for Grief and Education, 2409 Greatstone Point, Lexington
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: 3.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, the Kentucky CADC Board, and the KY LPCC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board.
Cost: $60

The presenter will explore multiple issues, factors, and systems as they relate to intimate partner violence and children who are exposed to batterers. The workshop will allow for exploration and discussion regarding appropriate, proactive, safe interventions when addressing families surviving intimate partner abuse. This workshop fulfills the domestic violence requirement for social workers.

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Geoff Wilson, LCSW, CADC
Director of Development
The Ridge Behavioral Health System

Friday, March 15
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: 3.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, and the Kentucky CADC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board. *Kentucky LPCC Credit Pending.
Cost: $60

This training will provide attendees with an overview of resistance in the helping relationship and specific ways to address resistance with clients. Participants will explore areas that can lead to resistance and how to minimize them. Discussion will include how the client’s Stage of Change can contribute to resistance and specific therapeutic techniques that correspond to a client’s Stage of Change will be addressed.

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Mary Zriny, LCSW
Private Practice Consultant

Friday, March 15
1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: 3.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, and the Kentucky CADC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board. *Kentucky LPCC Credit Pending.
Cost: $60

This interactive workshop will address how to identify and understand the impact of exposure to trauma and stress. Participants will learn strategies for understanding the influences which shape their responses to trauma, self-care, and prevention of burn-out.

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Blake L. Jones, Ph.D., LCSW
University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Friday, March 22
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.

CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio Social Workers. Fulfills the Ethics requirement for Social Workers.

Cost: $60

This workshop will address ethical standards as set forth in 201 KAR 23:080 and the Code of Ethics. Through case discussions, lecture, and small group activities, participants will discuss ethical decision-making as it relates to the Code of Ethics as well as moral principles and guidelines. Special emphasis will be placed on the issues of confidentiality and boundaries. Participants will review the 201 KAR 23:080 regulation with regard to social work ethics and practice implications will be explored. Each participant will receive a copy of the Code of Ethics.

Register for this Course.

Jessica Morris, CSW
University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Friday, March 22
1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
CEUs: 2.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, the Kentucky CADC Board, and the KY LPCC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board.
Cost: $45

Pursuant to legislation passed in the 2010 Kentucky General Assembly, training on the recognition and prevention of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (aka – shaken baby syndrome) is mandated for many professionals including certified and licensed social workers.  The training is intended to assist in preventing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma by providing information on risk factors, diagnostic indicators and strategies for soothing a crying infant.  Additionally, attendees will learn strategies for working with families in various capacities as a tool for the prevention of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. This session will allow attendees to be in compliance with the mandated education.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be prepared to:

  • identify common risk factors and dynamics associated with Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
  • describe diagnostic criteria and physical mechanism of brain injury
  • describe the potential outcomes for a child who suffers from Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
  • share soothing techniques with families as a tool for preventing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
  • identify evidence based models of prevention based on effective strategies for soothing infants

Register for this Course.

Barbara Helm, M.A.
University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Wednesday, April 10
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs:Approved for 3.0 credit hours by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Board of Psychological Examiners, the Kentucky Board of Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. *Credit for Licensed Professional Counselors pending.
Cost: $60

Until recently, the fastest growing segment of the population was the 85+ group. It is now the 100+ group. Baby Boomers started reaching 50 in 1996. This seminar provides information on how people age and how they face their own aging. Demographics will be discussed in addition to the social, psychological, emotional and spiritual changes that take place over time. At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Discuss current demography of aging trends in America 2. Describe social and psychological issues facing adults as they age 3. Discuss emotional and spiritual concerns of older adults 4. List common stereotypes about aging


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Edwin Hackney, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Private Practice Consultant

Wednesday, April 10
1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana Social Workers. This training fulfills the LCSW Supervision training requirement.
Cost: $60

Providing supervision for a therapist who is pursuing his or her LCSW can be both challenging and fraught with danger. At the end of this workshop, the participant will have increased knowledge of the legal and ethical requirements as specified in KRS.335; understand the supervisor/supervisee relationship and be able to appropriately complete a supervision contract; understand the Code of Ethical Conduct as specified in 201 KAR 23:080; have increased awareness of the ethical dilemmas that may arise in the supervision of social work practice; identify methods used in the provision of supervision.


Register for this Course.


Maria Grazia Levin
Dottorato di Laurea, LCSW, Licensed Psychological Practitioner

Friday, April 12.
9:00 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: 6.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, and the Kentucky CADC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board. *Kentucky LPCC Credit Pending.
Cost: $90

Participants of this Skills Training will be exposed to: 1) The basic understanding of DBT Skills Training content as it refers to the areas of Mindfulness, Wise Mind, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance, and its distinctive didactic and interpersonal qualities. 2) The relationships between individual sessions and group work. 3) The variables that might interfere with effective group functioning. Training methods will include lecture, use of clinical examples and role play group exercises. Prior knowledge of or experience with DBT may be beneficial to participants.

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Keith Haas MSW, LCSW
University of Kentucky Healthcare

Wednesday, April 24
9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: Approved for 6.0 credit hours by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Board of Psychological Examiners, the Kentucky Board of Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. *Credit for Licensed Professional Counselors pending.
Cost: $120

The practice of Mindfulness has become a significant force in the field of mental health, with an ever-increasing range of applicability and a deepening base of empirical support. Clinicians are finding that the cultivation of mindful awareness, which entails attending to present moment experience with openness, acceptance and compassion, helps patients struggling with a wide variety of difficulties, from chronic pain/illness to depression, anxiety and substance abuse problems. What's more, clinicians themselves are benefitting from this practice as it helps them develop resilience and presence in the face of the daily suffering of their patients. Mindfulness is not merely a technique, but a way of being, in which one's relationship to pain is transformed in such a way that we are able to remain effective, engaged and in touch with our values amidst the constant wave of difficulties life throws our way. Those attending this training should come ready to engage the material with their hearts, bodies and minds. To learn about and cultivate the way of Mindfulness is not achieved by the intellect; it is by nature an experiential, non-conceptual pursuit. That said, participants will be asked to take part in a variety of experiential exercises meant to bring the central points of this training to life. If you are interested in learning how to cultivate the ability to stay present, engaged and effective in the face of life's difficulties, and help your patients do the same, then please join us.


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Mary Chandler Bolin, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky Counseling Center

Wednesday, May 1
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST


Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Board of Psychological Examiners, the Kentucky Board of Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Cost: $60

This training will focus on core competencies for clinicians regarding the assessment and management of suicide risk, including the knowledge and skills necessary to assess risk factors and to enhance protective factors. Training highlights include: The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) gatekeeper concepts that can be passed along to families of suicidal clients, how to respond sensitively to Survivors of Suicide (SOS), evaluation of a variety of risk factors for suicide, and how to handle a suicide attempt or death of a client. Extensive case examples and discussion will be used to apply the concepts to real cases.


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Dennis Cornell, LCSW
Kentucky Fairness Alliance

Wednesday, May 1
1:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Board of Psychological Examiners, the Kentucky Board of Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors and by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Cost: $30

Do you have gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) clients but don't understand their culture or specific needs? Are your GLBT clients training you on specific terms involving the GLBT community? This workshop will focus on a general overview of GLBT community terms and misconceptions. It will discuss minority stress/internalized homophobia, the coming out process, and how anxiety, depression, substance abuse effect the GLBT community. Finally, this workshop will discuss different psychotherapy theories/treatment modalities and positive coping strategies for good mental health for GLBT clients.


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Mark A. Johnson, MSW
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department

Wednesday, May 15
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST


Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: 3.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, the Kentucky CADC Board, and the KY LPCC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board.
Cost: $60

This workshop will focus on HIV/AIDS education, information dissemination, HIV testing, and medical updates. The ultimate goal is to provide new ideas and practical information to professionals to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS. This workshop fulfills the mandatory HIV training requirement for helping professionals.


Register for this Course.


Darlene Thomas, MSW
Executive Director, Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program

Wednesday, May 15
1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: 3.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, the Kentucky CADC Board, and the KY LPCC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board.
Cost: $60

The presenter will explore multiple issues, factors, and systems as they relate to intimate partner violence and children who are exposed to batterers. The workshop will allow for exploration and discussion regarding appropriate, proactive, safe interventions when addressing families surviving intimate partner abuse. This workshop fulfills the domestic violence requirement for social workers.

Register for this Course.

Blake L. Jones, Ph.D., LCSW
University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Friday, May17
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. EST

Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky and Ohio Social Workers. Fulfills the Ethics requirement for Social Workers.
Cost: $60

This workshop will address ethical standards as set forth in 201 KAR 23:080 and the Code of Ethics. Through case discussions, lecture, and small group activities, participants will discuss ethical decision-making as it relates to the Code of Ethics as well as moral principles and guidelines. Special emphasis will be placed on the issues of confidentiality and boundaries. Participants will review the 201 KAR 23:080 regulation with regard to social work ethics and practice implications will be explored. Each participant will receive a copy of the Code of Ethics.

Register for this Course.

Jessica Morris, CSW
University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Friday, May 17
1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. EST


Location: Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: 2.0 CEUS Approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work, the Kentucky Psychology Board, the Kentucky CADC Board, and the KY LPCC Board. Approved for social work credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Approved by the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Board.
Cost: $45

Pursuant to legislation passed in the 2010 Kentucky General Assembly, training on the recognition and prevention of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (aka – shaken baby syndrome) is mandated for many professionals including certified and licensed social workers.  The training is intended to assist in preventing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma by providing information on risk factors, diagnostic indicators and strategies for soothing a crying infant.  Additionally, attendees will learn strategies for working with families in various capacities as a tool for the prevention of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. This session will allow attendees to be in compliance with the mandated education.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be prepared to:

  • identify common risk factors and dynamics associated with Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
  • describe diagnostic criteria and physical mechanism of brain injury
  • describe the potential outcomes for a child who suffers from Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
  • share soothing techniques with families as a tool for preventing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
  • identify evidence based models of prevention based on effective strategies for soothing infants
Register for this Course.

Edwin Hackney, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Private Practice Consultant

Wednesday, June5
1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. EST


Location:Hospice of the Bluegrass Lexington Clinical Office, 2409 Members Way, Lexington.
Directions can be found at http://hospicebg.org/lexington.html.
CEUs: Approved for 3.0 credit hours for licensed Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana Social Workers. This training fulfills the LCSW Supervision training requirement.
Cost: $60

Providing supervision for a therapist who is pursuing his or her LCSW can be both challenging and fraught with danger. At the end of this workshop, the participant will have increased knowledge of the legal and ethical requirements as specified in KRS.335; understand the supervisor/supervisee relationship and be able to appropriately complete a supervision contract; understand the Code of Ethical Conduct as specified in 201 KAR 23:080; have increased awareness of the ethical dilemmas that may arise in the supervision of social work practice; identify methods used in the provision of supervision.


Register for this Course.


For more information, please contact: Jessica Morris

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