Upcoming Conferences and Workshops (CE Credits available)

Reflective Spaces, Material Places

Saturday, March 17, 2012
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instituto Familiar de al Raza: 2919 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Sponsored By: NCSPP, PINC, and Access Institute

Presenter: Ines Vanimane
Discussant: Neil Altman, Ph.D.

Event Overview: Never has there been a greater need for time and space to reflect on community mental health work. This innovative conference brings together a wide range of community mental health service providers, therapists, and psychoanalysts to explore how we can build capacity and think deeply in the rich realities of our various settings.

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*CE Credits Available


Inside The Bullying Cycle: Understanding, Advocacy, Intervention

Thursday, March 22, 2012
6:30pm - 8:30pm
James Lick Middle School: 1220 Noe Street (at Clipper), San Francisco

Parents, educators, therapists and anyone interested in the well-being of children will not want to miss this event! Join us for a unique presentation and panel discussion designed to deepen your understanding of the bullying cycle:

- Recognize key roles & dynamics
- Develop effective strategies & tools
- Increase communication among educators, parents, therapists & youth
- Understand our emotional reactions to bullying
- Learn how to become an advocate for the children involved

Presenters:
Paul Alexander Ph.D. (Clinical Psychologist)
Diane Ehrensaft Ph.D. (Author and Clinical Psychologist)
Matthew Reedy (Principal, Grattan School - SFUSD and bullying educator)

Moderator:
Bart Magee, Ph.D. (Access Institute Executive Director)

Suggested donation: $15 - $25 (no one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay). All funds support Access Institute's in-school mental health programs.

*2 CE Credits Available