Meetings and Events3rd National
Covington Curriculum Conference
Gender-Responsive + Trauma-Informed Services For Women
TRAINING DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS!
Gender-Responsive + Trauma-Informed Services for Women and Girls - National Conference.
Designed for counselors, therapists, clinical supervisors, and program administrators, the training focuses on the elements needed for women's recovery services.
For days 1 & 2, choose a 2-day workshop from 3 concurrent workshops. The 3rd day's (4th) workshop is free.
University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus
August 2nd, 3rd & 4th
21 Continuing Education Credits!
Training designed for professionals
This three day professional training (August 2 thru 4) offers inspiration and education to a broad range of professionals who work with women struggling with addictions and trauma.
Tuesday & Wednesday - three different 2-day workshops - $159
Wed Evening 5-7 PM - Free special session - Dr. Covington will address special needs of Women in the correctional system
Thursday - A 4th, Free workshop if attending days 1 & 2 - a total of 21 CEUs
Reserve these dates for this valuable professional training opportunity. Attendees will be credited with up to 21 CEUs
If attending only the Thursday (3rd day) training, the cost is $49 for 7 CEUs.
Special rates are available from Days Inn (Roseville). Availability of rooms at the $60 rate is limited. Transportation to/from the conference will be provided.
Where and When
Continuing Education and Conference Center
1890 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Tuesday, August 2nd thru Thursday, August 4th
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
(Registration 8:00 AM)
Featured: Dr. Stephanie Covington
Learn from Dr. Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW, a clinician, author, and organizational consultant. Dr. Covinton is a nationally respected clinician, recognized for her pioneering work in the design and implementation of gender-responsive treatment services for public, private, and institutional settings.
The national seminar will provide attendees with a valuable opportunity to learn new skills for dealing with personal, institutional and societal changes as we move into the 21st century. Dr. Covington presents a comprehensive Women's Integrated Treatment (WIT) Model based on the theories of addiction, women's psychological development and trauma.
The seminar focuses on the elements needed for women's recovery services and is based upon
Dr. Covington's new program development guide, Women and Addiction: A Gender Responsive Approach, and her newest publication, A Woman's Way Through The Twelve Steps: The Facilitator's Guide/DVD.
Helping Women Recover
Approved Curriculum Trainer: Twyla Wilson
The workshop emphasizes the key issues of self, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, and the therapeutic techniques for dealing with these issues. Throughout the workshop, Dr. Covington also discusses how the treatment program materials can be used with women in the criminal justice system, the most hidden group of women in our society.
Beyon
d Trauma
Approved Curriculum Trainer: Carol Ackley
This workshop is based on a new woman-centered trauma treatment curriculum, Beyond Trauma, designed for use in outpatient, residential, and criminal justice settings. Cognitive-behavioral techniques, expressive arts, and the principles of relational therapy are integrated in this strength-based approach. The curriculum also has a psycho-educational component that teaches women what trauma is, its process, and its impact on both the inner self (thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values) and the other self (behavior and relationships, including parenting).
The training includes interactive exercises that demonstrate techniques that counselors can use to help clients develop coping skills, as well as emotional wellness. There is also a segment on specific issues in criminal justice settings: management and supervision, medical and psychological services.
Voices
Approved Curriculum Trainer: Candice Norcott
The Voices workshop training describes the world of girls, as well as providing an overview of the elements needed for creating gender-responsive services. The focus is on interactive exercises that demonstrate the strategies that counselors can use with girls and young women.
The topics covered include developing a positive sense of self, building healthy relationships, substance abuse, physical and emotional wellness, sexuality and planning for a positive future. The issues of girls in the juvenile justice system are also addressed.
A Woman's Way
Dr. Stephanie Covington
When Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, most - if not all - of the participants were men. Women's use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs was hidden, along with the pervasiveness of domestic violence, incest, and other forms of abuse against women. We now know that about 30 percent of all addicts in the U.S. are women.
This workshop offers practical guidance for conducting this thirteen-session curriculum of experiential exercises focused on the themes in each of the Steps (such as: letting go, acceptance, Higher Power, gratitude, making amends, and others
Conference attendance is limited, please take advantage of this opportunity to register early for this national conference and optional accommodations. Conference attendees will be credited with up to 21 CEUs. Cost for the 2 day training is $159, the 3rd day is free. Cost for attending the 3rd day (only) is $49. Attendees receive a free journal and a free copy of A Woman's Way Through The Twelve Steps. Snacks and beverages will be provided free during the morning and afternoon sessions.
Seminar Registration
Telephone: 952-894-7722
Fax: 952-894-0882
SeminarRegistrar@RiverRidgeTreatmentCenter.com
Hazelden Bookstore will be on-site all 3 days with copies of all of Dr Covington's books. The Pumpkin Cafeteria is featured by the Conference Center for food services.
Additional registration information, conference agenda and a registration form are available via the Web or by request via phone or fax. Please register early to help us best facilitate this national event, we want to ensure a successful educational experience for all attendees.
CDC Centers - River Ridge Treatment Center - ACT
14750 Lac Lavon Drive
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
( Please note new location!)
