Workshops
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Below are upcoming workshops sponsored by Stone Soup Group.
Key: 
= Childcare available with 48 hours' notice :: 
= Phone-in participation available.
** If a symbol is not next to the title, it is NOT offered for that workshop. **
Supporting Adults with Challenging Behaviors in Community Settings (Adult PBS) Webinar Series Hosted at Stone Soup Group
Feb. 11- March 18, 2010
Presented by: Dan J. Baker, PhD ; Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
Stacy Nonnemacher, PhD ; Bureau of Autism Services in the Department of Public Welfare
Freya Koger, PhD ; Lehigh Support for Community Living
Scott Shepard, Toby Bazan, & Jose Perez ; Avenues Supported Living Services
Jacki Anderson, PhD ; California State University, East Bay
WHEN: Thursdays, February 11th, 18th & March 4th, 11th, 18th 2010 :: 8:30am - 10:00am
WHERE: Stone Soup Group (307 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage)
This webinar series would normally cost $515 , but because we are hosting the series at Stone Soup Group its free! The webinar will be projected onto a screen in the Stone Soup Group training room in Anchorage. You must attend in person for this course to be free of charge.
Don't miss out on this adult focused series!
February 11 ‐ Session 1: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You! Using Positive Behavior Supports in the Community
The old saying "What you don't know can't hurt you" is absolutely wrong when it comes to supporting youth and adults with IDD and problem behaviors. This webinar will focus on simple, team‐driven strategies for identifying the reasons for problem behaviors and subsequently designing interventions. We will consider person‐centered and mental health perspectives as well as traditional behavior analytic explanations for problem behavior.
February 18 ‐ Session 2: Importance of Collaboration in the Prevention of and Reaction to Problem Behavior
This session will discuss the importance of collaborative teaming in addressing problem behaviors exhibited by adults with disabilities. The focus will be on establishing a team environment to develop person‐centered supports. The process of teaming will be highlighted with examples of ways to reduce problem behaviors through preventative means.
March 4 ‐ Session 3: The Beauty of Natural Consequences
Natural consequences serve an important function in the support of individuals with disabilities. This webinar is designed to illustrate natural consequences and how they can be used effectively in addressing problem behaviors.
March 11 ‐ Session 4: It's all about quality of life
Quality of life is an important predictor of a person's sense of satisfaction, comfort, and happiness. Too often, we see behavioral challenges emerge in response to dissatisfaction with lifestyle options, behavior plans, and programs that attempt to control the person instead of listening to them and finding the meaning behind their behaviors. In our role as providers, it is critical that we assist selfadvocates in designing a lifestyle that matches their preferences, dreams, and desires. The purpose of this session is to share examples of how one provider agency supports self‐advocates in fulfilling their lifestyle dreams and some of the tools that helped us to figure it out.
March 18 ‐ Session 5: Capacity building: Strategies for developing both the values base and the skills needed by support staff to effectively implement PBS
Person‐centered positive behavioral support is based upon and driven by a core set of values that center around respect for each individual' worthiness, preferences, and interests. In order for agencies to support individuals with behavioral challenges in community settings, support staff must not only acquire specific knowledge and skills, but also understand and adopt the values that drive the implementation of behavioral supports. The purpose of this session is to provide concrete direction about (1) the value base that should serve as a foundation for behavior support; (b) the types of knowledge and skills support staff need in order to provide person‐centered behavioral support; and (c) strategies and training tips for professional development.
This workshop series is sponsored by the Alaska Chapter of TASH. TASH is an international grassroots leader in advancing inclusive communities through research, education and advocacy. Founded in 1975, they are a volunteer-driven organization that advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with the most significant disabilities and support needs -- those most vulnerable to segregation, abuse, neglect and institutionalization. The inclusive practices we validate through research have been shown to improve outcomes for all people.
For more information on TASH visit http://www.tash.org
Space is limited! You MUST be registered to attend this workshop. Register online at: http://bit.ly/ADULTPBS
Participants who do not have internet access may call Bill at (907) 561-3701 to register.
Sexuality Education for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Information for Parents, Teachers, and Service Providers Webinar Series Hosted at Stone Soup Group
Feb. 24- March 24, 2010
Presented by: Dr. Charles Dukes ; Florida Atlantic University
Pamela Lamar-Dukes ,TASH
Dr. David Westling , Western Carolina University
Monica Foster , BUTTERFLYWHEEL™ Motivation, Advocacy & Consulting, Charlotte, NC
Dr. Katia Gonzalez-Acquaro , Wagner College
Dr Karen Ward , University of Alaska Anchorage
Mr. Geno Daly
WHEN: Wednesdays, February 24; March 3, 10, 17, and 24 :: 11:00am - 12:30pm
WHERE: Stone Soup Group (307 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage)
This webinar series would normally cost $515 , but because we are hosting the series at Stone Soup Group its free! The webinar will be projected onto a screen in the Stone Soup Group training room in Anchorage. You must attend in person for this course to be free of charge.
This webinar will provide information, guidance, and instructional directions for teaching people with intellectual disabilities about sexuality and related issues. The webinar will be based on relevant research literature as well as the research and experience of the presenters.
February 24 - Session 1: Psychosexual and physical development of individuals with intellectual disabilities
This session will focus on stages of psychosexual development of individuals with developmental disabilities from birth through adolescence, emphasizing ways of thinking and feeling about sexuality. The session will also address the connection between development and behavioral patterns and how adults' thinking and feelings about sexuality can impact decisions about sexuality
March 3 - Session 2: Sexuality education curriculum content for persons with intellectual disabilities
This session will provide an overview of major curricular areas to be addressed in a sexuality education curriculum from initial stages of learning to advanced stages.
March 10 - Session 3: Educate for today: Sexuality education and persons with intellectual disabilities
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to examine specific instructional methods and tools that could enhance the teaching of sexuality education to persons with intellectual disability.
March 17 - Session 4: Facilitating the development of personal sexual knowledge and relationships for adults with intellectual disabilities
This presentation will focus on how to talk about sexuality with a self-advocate, support the self-advocate in having relationships, preparing for dating, understanding different types of love, learning the appropriate expression of feelings and respect for personal boundaries on a basic level.
March 24 - Session 5: Addressing inappropriate sexual behavior by individuals with intellectual disabilities
This session will provide an overview of a flexible, wrap-around model of services and supports for adults with intellectual disabilities who display inappropriate or offending sexual behaviors. Strategies for risk assessment, support planning, skill development, environmental arrangements, and monitoring strategies will be described.
This workshop series is sponsored by the Alaska Chapter of TASH. TASH is an international grassroots leader in advancing inclusive communities through research, education and advocacy. Founded in 1975, they are a volunteer-driven organization that advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with the most significant disabilities and support needs -- those most vulnerable to segregation, abuse, neglect and institutionalization. The inclusive practices we validate through research have been shown to improve outcomes for all people.
For more information on TASH visit http://www.tash.org
Space is limited! You MUST be registered to attend this workshop. Register online at: http://bit.y/SSGSED
Participants who do not have internet access may call Bill at (907) 561-3701 to register.
ASPIRE Introductory Training on Special Education for Students and Parents in the Anchorage Area
March 11, 2010
Presented by: Christie Reinhardt from Stone Soup Group
WHEN: Thursday, March 11th, 2010 :: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: Stone Soup Group (307 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage)
This training is specifically meant for families new to special education, and focuses on Alaska and Anchorage.
Training Topics include:
▪ Introduction to & history of special education
▪ Terminology and acronyms
▪ Evaluation and eligibility
▪ Laws, policies & procedures
▪ The team - who they are and what they do
▪ The Individualized Education Plan (IEP): goals, accommodations & services
▪ Procedural Safeguards
▪ What parents need to bring to a meeting
▪ Problem solving & team building
Space is limited! You MUST be registered to attend this workshop. Register online at: http://bit.ly/ASPIRE311
Participants who do not have internet access may call Bill at (907) 561-3701 to register.
Behavioral Support for Families Raising Children Ages Birth to Five Workshop Series
April 1- May 6, 2010
Presented by: Barb Chambers and McKenzie Weimer
WHEN: Thursdays, April 1st - May 6, 2010 :: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: Chugiak Children's Services, 18530 Old Glen Highway, Chugiak (Mile 19 on the Old Glen Highway)
This class is designed to help parents and caregivers of children birth to five who experience challenging behaviors by giving them tools and strategies to address and overcome those behaviors.
*PLEASE NOTE: Participants are expected to commit to attending ALL SIX SESSIONS
**This class does not offer certificates of completion and does not meet the OCS requirements of a "parenting class". Because of the weekly hands on "homework" assignments your child must be living with you while you attend this workshop.
***Because of the nature of the material presented your child must be no older than 5 years of age in order for you to be eligible for this workshop.
Session Topics:
Session 1-"Making a Connection: Building Positive Relationships with Children"
Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Session 2-"Making It Happen: The Power of Encouragement"
Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Session 3-"Why Children Do What They Do: Determining the Meaning of Behavior"
Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Session 4-"Teach Me What to Do: Making Expectations Clear and Consistent"
Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Session 5- "Facing the Challenge I: Strategies to Promote Positive Child Behavior in Home & Community Settings."
Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Session 6- "Facing the Challenge- Part 2: Developing and Using an Individualized Positive Behavioral Support Plan."
Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
A light meal will be provided at each session.
Space is limited! You MUST be registered to attend this workshop. Register online at: http://bit.ly/psfchugiak
If you have questions or are interested in the classes, but do not have internet access, you may call Barb at 907-561-3797 to register.
FASD 101
April 12 & 19, 2010
Presented by: Cheri Scott from Stone Soup Group
WHEN: Monday, April 12th & 19th, 2010 :: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Stone Soup Group (307 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage)
This is a two-part training, participants must attend both sessions to get credit .
This workshop will provide a foundation of knowledge and understanding of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. A thought provoking process for those who have struggled with children or clients who seem unmotivated or non-compliant, this workshop will offer different perspectives on what may be going on for these individuals.
Participants will:
+ Explore common false beliefs about FAS;
+ Learn about impacts of alcohol on fetal development;
+ Study specific areas of the brain and the critical roles they play;
+ Gain a working knowledge of terms used to define and diagnose people with prenatal exposure related conditions;
+ Understand the value of a good diagnosis;
+ Develop a framework for discussing primary manifestations of prenatal alcohol exposure;
+ Differentiate between primary and secondary disabilities and learn protective factors for preventing secondary disabilities.
This curriculum has been approved for education hours for AK DEED; AK CCDPC; AK Bd. of LMFTs; AK Chapter of NABCC; AK Bd. of Nursing; AK Bd of Psych/Psychological Associate Examiners; AK Bd. of Prof. Counselors; and AK Bd of Social Work Examiners.
This workshop provides a minimum of 4 contact education hours. Participants wanting certification hours will be required to attend 100% of the session.
Space is limited! You MUST be registered to attend this workshop. Register online at: http://bit.ly/FASD101
Participants who do not have internet access may call Bill at (907) 561-3701 to register.
