Common Factors of Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments
ZoomDates: 9/10/24       Time: 9:00-10:30 Enrollment Limited to: 20   Contact Hrs: 1.5      CEU’s: 1.5 This course will focus on using Judith Herman, MD’s three stages of trauma treatment. This course will explore the common factors of evidence-based trauma treatments including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Skills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation-Narrative Story Telling (STAIR-NST) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). We will also discuss common pre-treatment beliefs and assessment. The course will include lecture and case discussion. Method: Lecture, discussion Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to identify at […]
Hallucinogens: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomThis session will provide an overview of various substances comprising the category of hallucinogens, their intoxication and withdrawal symptoms, and co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns.
Dissociation 2024
ZoomDates: 9/17/24                       Time: 9:00-10:30                                Enrollment Limited to: 20          Contact Hrs: 1.5                    CEU’s: 1.5                                                                                                                                                   This course will focus on Frank Putnam MD’s conceptualization of dissociation.  Participants will learn basic skills in how to identify dissociation, assess dissociation and treat people with dissociative disorders. The course will include lecture and case discussion. Method: Lecture, discussion Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to identify dissociation. Participants will learn two […]
Demystifying Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Discussion of the Practice of Modern ECT
ZoomThis course will explain the indications, practice, and outcomes of ECT in an effort to clarify and destigmatize ECT. Extensive research has found ECT to be highly effective for the relief of major depression. It is also used for other severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Assessing and Treating Clients with Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
ZoomThis training will help providers to be more prepared for the challenges associated with providing treatment to such individuals. Providers will learn how to conduct an assessment of substance use, how to decide what level of treatment is appropriate
for specific individuals, assess individuals’ readiness for change, apply evidenced-based approaches to increasing individuals’ motivation for change, assess the functional purposes and impacts of substance use, select and utilize appropriate treatments for individuals with co-occurring conditions, and help individuals reduce the impacts of relapse.
Novel Drugs of Abuse: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomNovel drugs are synthetic illicit drugs sometimes referred to as designer drugs and are often sold as legal, safe, nondrug products, frequently escaping regulation, resulting in delays in professionals and legislators recognizing their use and impacts.
Working with Veterans: Who They Are, What Are the Factors Affecting Their Needs, What Are the Services Needed (WJCS Staff only)
ZoomVeterans have a unique set of needs, based on their experiences. This course will help
participants to broaden their view of who veterans are, to identify the needs that grow
out of the veteran experience, and to learn effective ways of working with them in
community mental health.
Hoarding Disorder: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomIt is estimated that 2%-6% of the population suffers from hoarding disorder. Across two sessions, this course will review the common mechanisms associated with the development of hoarding disorder as well as how to recognize, assess, and treat
hoarding disorder. The course will also provide an overview of a newly developed eight-week specialty treatment program for hoarding disorder that can be effectively delivered both in office or via telehealth in standard length psychotherapy sessions.
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email [email protected].
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email [email protected].
Gambling and Other Behavioral Addictions: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomBehavioral addictions include gambling, sex addiction, internet gaming disorder, shopping addiction and food addictions, however the DSM-5-TR only recognizes gambling and internet gaming addiction within this category.
Parent Management Training (PMT)
ZoomDates: 11/12/24 & 11/19/24Â Â Â Â Time: 9:00-10:30 Enrollment Limited To: 25Â Â Â Contact Hrs: 3Â Â Â CEUs: 3 Externalizing disorders in children are a common presenting problem for families seeking treatment services. Parent Management Training (PMT) is a time-limited, evidence-based treatment that provides skills training to parents, and has been shown to reduce externalizing behavior problems in preschool and school-aged children. This course will focus on the theoretical underpinnings and empirical support for PMT, and will provide an overview of the specific skills used in implementation. Participants will learn how to adapt and utilize parent-centered approaches in treatment […]
WJCS Fall 2024 Job Fair
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYCLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR JOB OPENINGS! For more information, contact [email protected]; 914.761.0600 x2171. WJCS helps people of all ages and backgrounds meet life’s challenges and achieve personal success. Our non-profit agency, founded in 1943, is the largest provider of licensed, community-based mental health services in Westchester County.
WJCS Fall 2024 Job Fair
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYExplore rewarding opportunities at Westchester Jewish Community Services!
Mental Health First Aid Training for Veterans, Military Service Members & Their Families
ZoomLooking to learn more about how to support the wellbeing of military service members and veterans in your life? In partnership with SAMHSA, The City of Mount Vernon, VA Caregiver Support, and Mental Health First Aid USA, WJCS offers this FREE Mental Health First Aid Training.
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email [email protected].
Edythe Kurz Educational Institute Conference 2024
ZoomMental Health in Older Adults
Unique Needs, Evolving Approaches
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email [email protected].
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email [email protected].
Motivational Interviewing Level 1
ZoomThis workshop introduces participants to the research base, foundational spirit and basic strategies of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Motivational Interviewing is one of the most heavily researched interventions in the fields of addiction, behavioral health, and medicine.
Organizational Skills Training 2024
ZoomParticipants will learn about the essential components of OST and how to use the published treatment manual to address their clients’ organizational difficulties.
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email [email protected].