Calendars / Courses

The following Continuing Education courses will be offered by JFS.

Courses Available

At the current time, the following courses are being offered:

Adult Sexual Abuse Survivors Dealing with Chemical Dependency and Other Addictions
Thursday, April 26th from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Presenter: Rhonna Nelson, LMSW, DCSW, CAADC, P.C.

This course will address what Sexual Abuse is, when the Client says “no” and you suspect “yes”, Chemical Dependency and other Addictions as a coping strategy, impact on relationships, the Inner Child Concept and Treatment/Recovery.
6.0 Hours, $95

A Mindful Approach to Pain Management
Sunday, April 29th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presenter: Julie Hamilton, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC

Chronic physical pain is a common experience for many individuals. Often people watch their lives become increasingly constricted when pain is ongoing. Clinicians frequently report feeling stumped as to how to assist their struggling these clients. This workshop will look at the role of mindfulness in helping these clients begin to cope with their pain in a more self-compassionate manner. Included will be a focus on the research of mindfulness practice with pain management. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice mindfulness exercises that can promote improving the vitality of life for those suffering with pain.
3.0 Hours, $50 (meets pain/symptom management requirements)

Save the Dates:
Sunday, June 3rd or Sunday, June 10th
Practical Emotional Regulation Techniques
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
3 Hours, $50 (participants have their choice of which session they’d like to attend)

Thursday, June 7th
Matters of Life and Death: A Jewish Approach to Modern Medical Ethics
8:30 am – 9:30 am
1 Hour, $0 there is no charge to attend this program

*Remember to keep track of your registrations – Participants can receive 50% off of the registration fee for every third eligible workshop! Restrictions apply. Contact us for details!