Rochester Professional Development Series
The Professional Development Series presents timely topic offerings on significant contemporary issues of interest to a diverse range of professionals. The workshops can be taken for graduate or undergraduate credit, or non-credit CEUs.
Counselor Education Series
The Playful Spirit Within: Play Therapy for Children of All Ages
Gaylia Borror, PhD, Winona State University
Dates and Times Friday, March 19, 2010 - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Health Sciences (HS) 128
Play is one of the earliest experiences of childhood. Through play, children discover and explore the world around them. Play provides children with the essential tools necessary for problem solving, relationship building, motor skill development, creative/imaginative discovery, and much, much more. Young children thrill at a trip to the park or the opportunity to play with a friend. By the time a child enters adolescence, however, play becomes an experience of the past. For adults, play is nothing more than a distant memory of childhood. The purpose of this workshop is to help students gain an understanding of the value, impact and importance of play across the lifespan. Workshop participants will have numerous opportunities to explore how early childhood play impacts human growth and development. Theories and techniques of play therapy will serve as the foundation for this workshop. Throughout the workshop, emphasis will be placed on the applied aspects of play therapy for children of all ages. Techniques commonly used in play therapy will be introduced and utilized to facilitate the discovery of the playful spirit that resides within each of us. Lecture, films, experiential learning activities, and group discussions will be used to promote student learning and discovery.
Veterans and Addiction
Cindi Briggs, PhD, Winona State University
Dates and Times Friday, March 26, 2010 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. and
Saturday, March 27, 2010 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location Health Sciences (HS) 128
A 2006 House Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee staff report reviewed Veterans Affair data and interviewed supervisors at 60 Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling Service Centers) nationwide to assess capacity. The report found that in nine months, from October 2005 through June 2006, the number of returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who have turned to Vet Centers for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) services and readjustment concerns had doubled. With a continuing tide of active-duty veterans returning to the U.S., demand for counselors will only increase. Many veterans are returning from combat duty with substance abuse or addiction problems, and many do not seek treatment because of the stigma or co-occurring disorders. This highly interactive workshop will present historical and contemporary counseling issues related to veterans and addiction. Current governmental and Veteran Affairs efforts will be reviewed. Appropriate theories, techniques, and interventions will be discussed and participants will leave with a toolbox of resources.
Choice Theory and Restitution
Rick Synder, MS
Dates and Times Friday, April 9, 2010 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. and
Saturday, April 10, 2010 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location Coffman Center (CF) 206/208
This workshop will be an overview of Dr. William Glasser’s Choice Theory and its applications in the practice of Restitution work with young people, and Diane Gossen's Restitution framework of student discipline. Workshop participants will learn how to turn student discipline incidents into teachable moments, how to provide students with feedback that really changes future behavior, and how to encourage students to engage in thinking while using reflective practices that promote positive behavior and self-discipline. Choice Theory, or Reality Therapy as it’s also known, is applicable by teachers, parents, administrators, and counselors in their work with students with behavioral issues. Participants will leave with numerous tools and strategies to add to their repertoire for respectful, facilitative work with young people.
Working with College Students: Prevention and Intervention Strategies that Lead to Success
Veronica Johnson, EdD, Winona State University
Dates and Times Friday, April 16, 2010 – 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and
Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location Coffman Center (CF) 206/208
The United States does a good job enrolling teenagers in college, but only half of students who enroll end up with a bachelor’s degree, according to David Leonhardt. (“Colleges Are Failing in Graduation Rates” September 8, 2009, The New York Times) College students often face unique challenges in their efforts to earn a degree in conjunction with life tasks such as work, family, interpersonal relationships, and leisure time. This workshop will identify common issues that college students of all ages face such as depression, anxiety, stress, time management issues, balancing academic and personal commitments, and what prevention and intervention strategies can be utilized to assist students in being successful in academic and personal endeavors. Practitioners can benefit from knowing what resources are available to students both on campus and in their community, in addition to learning some basic prevention/intervention skills in assisting students who may be struggling.
A Myers Briggs Approach to Understanding Self and Others: What's your type?
Maria Maher, PhD
Dates and Times Friday, April 23, 2010 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. and
Saturday, April 24, 2010 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location Coffman Center (CF) 206/208
This workshop will emphasize the understanding of self and others through the use of personality type. The MBTI instrument is called "the best-known and most trusted personality assessment tool available today" and "the world’s most widely used personality assessment," by its publisher, CPP (formerly Consulting Psychologists Press).The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the personality types associated with this personality inventory will serve as the foundation for exploration of self and others in the context of interpersonal relationships, the workplace, leadership styles, group interactions, helping/counseling relationships, career development, and stressful or conflicted relationships. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to complete the MBTI and use their personal information in fun-filled activities throughout the workshop. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of self and others and the dynamics that occur in daily interactions. This workshop will be of particular interest to students who wish to know more about themselves and others, students who seek to know more about their personal career path, students who wish to better understand their personal leadership style, and anyone who has heard of the MBTI but never had the opportunity to explore its relevance in their own life.
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For registration information contact:
Winona State University-Rochester
Registration/Reception
507-285-7100 or 800-366-5418
or
Winona State University
Outreach and Continuing Education
507-457-5083 or 800-342-5978 ext 5083
For workshop questions contact:
Kristi Ziegler
507-285-7157 or 800-366-5417 ext 7157
kziegler@winona.edu
