Statewide Advanced Training Series 2012

T raining Outline The Statewide APS Training Project invites you to a dynamic, multi-disciplinary training on trauma-informed services and approaches as part of a paradigm shift toward more effective interactions and case outcomes. Special focus will be placed on the application of traumainformed approaches with challenging cases (self-neglect, substance abuse, etc.). Learning Objectives - Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe trauma-informed concepts, research and resources. 2. Apply trauma-informed approaches to discussing issues related to services provision (substance abuse, anger, denial, and selfneglect). 3. Identify specific interventions when working with seniors and caregivers, especially ones who have unsafe coping strategies.

Intended Audience:
This training will emphasize advanced knowledge and practice skills and is intended for all levels of Adult Protective Services social workers, investigators, managers, supervisors, nurses, public guardian, ombudsman, behavioral health, IHSS and those in the dual APS/IHSS role.

Trauma-Informed Services
for Elders with Abuse Histories

Statewide Training for APS Workers & Partners

Trainer: Gabriella Grant, MA, trains professionals in social services on an array of topics, including trauma, substance abuse, PTSD, eating disorders, problem gambling, domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. She has worked with criminal justice agencies, the courts, social service agencies and public health departments. As a trained policy analyst, Ms. Grant looks at how understanding the neurobiological effects of trauma, safety and coping can be adapted for effective programming, staff training and policies and procedures to create a therapeutically beneficial milieu for a variety of treatment modalities and outcomes. Ms. Grant is the director of the California Center of Excellence for Trauma Informed Care, located in Santa Cruz, California and facilitates a Seeking Safety group in the community.

The Statewide Adult Protective Services Training Project is funded by an APS training grant from the California Department of Social Services, Adult Services Division. The training project is a collaboration between the Academy for Professional Excellence/Project MASTER, Central California Social Welfare Evaluation, Research & Training Center, Northern California Training Academy and the Protective Services Operations Committee (PSOC) of CWDA.

Activities included in this training: Straightforward didactic information, lecture, video, and interactive, hands-on individual, small and large group activities that capitalize on advanced knowledge and skills presented in this training.

Easy Registration: Select one training location and fax the entire registration form to the host training academy listed below. Please print clearly. All registration deadlines are 7 business days prior to the training. Please note: Interest in trainings is high register early as limited space is available.
January 17, 2012**
Oceanside, CA
San Diego Co. H&HS Agency No. Coast Regional Center 1701 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054
Host: Academy for Professional Excellence

Please Note Information is required for registration Name:________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________

February 14, 2012**

Los Angeles, CA
Center for Healthy Communities CA Endowment 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Host: Academy for Professional Excellence

February 15, 2012**

Los Angeles, CA
Center for Healthy Communities CA Endowment 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Host: Academy for Professional Excellence

Phone: ______________________________________ County:______________________________________ Department Please choose one: APS ____ APS/IHSS _____ IHSS ____

Fax: 951-682-2582
Contact: Marcie Arciniega 951-682-2580

Fax: 951-682-2582
Contact: Marcie Arciniega 951-682-2580

Fax: 951-682-2582
Contact: Marcie Arciniega 951-682-2580

PG/PA/PC _____ Ombudsman ____ Other ____ Primary Job AssignmentPlease choose one: Line worker ____ Supervisor ____ Manager _____ Other_____

March 6, 2012
Fresno, CA
Picadilly Inn University

March 7, 2012
Fresno, CA
University Square Hotel

April 3, 2012**
Oakland, CA
CA Endowment Oakland Conference Center 1111 Broadway, 7th Floor Oakland, 94607 Host: Academy for Professional Excellence

4961 N. Cedar Ave. Fresno, 93726 Host: Central Academy Fax: - 559-228-4099
Contact: Barbara Foster 559-228-4093

4961 N. Cedar Ave. Fresno, 93724 Host: Central Academy Fax: - 559-228-4099
Contact: Barbara Foster 559-228-4093

Fax: 951-682-2582
Contact: Marcie Arciniega 951-682-2580

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CEU Informationplease check appropriate lines: LMFT/LCSW _________ BRN _________

April 4, 2012**
Santa Rosa, CA
Finley Community Center Evert Person Auditorium 2060 West College Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Host: Academy for Professional Excellence

May 1, 2012
Redding, CA
Shasta Builders Exchange Shasta Hall 2985 Innsbruck Dr. Redding, 96003 Host: Northern Training Academy Fax: 530-752-6910 Contact: Chris Juvinall 530-757-8688

May 2, 2012
Sacramento, CA
KVIE Public Television Ose Community Room 2030 W. El Camino Ave. Sacramento, 95833 Host: Northern Training Academy Fax: 530-752-6910 Contact: Chris Juvinall 530-757-8688

License # __________________ _______________

Fax: 951-682-2582
Contact: Marcie Arciniega 951-682-2580

* All Trainings are FREE of charge and held 9:00am3:30pm with registration beginning at 8:30am. * Lunch will be served * Pending approval to offer 5 CEU credits for LCSWs & LMFTs * Pending approval to offer CA BRN 5 Contact Hours * Pending approval to offer 5 Public Guardian credits ($25.00 check payable to CA PA/PG/PC)
Please note: BBS & BRN CEUs Issued by the Academy for Excellence/SDSU are $30 (checks payable to SDSU Research Foundation)

**Please Note: There is a small fee for CEUs issued by the Academy for Professional Excellence/SDSU - $6 per CEU/$30 total. Checks payable to SDSU Research Foundation CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU's) The California Regional Training Academies are approved as Continuing Education providers by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Board of Registered Nursing: *Academy for Professional Excellence PCE 3776 and CEP 15014 *Social Welfare Evaluation, Research and Training Center PCE 3936 and CEP 14728 *Northern California Training Academy PCE 577 and CEP 00046 Courses meet the qualifications for continuing education credits for CAMFTs, LCSWs, and RNs as required by the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Registered Nursing. Applicants are required to complete the full workshop hours to receive a CEU certificate. NO EXCEPTIONS. Time will be strictly monitored.