Securing Grant Funding | February 24
Developing a fundable and outcome-oriented grant proposal
This workshop will provide information to assist in building grant writing skills, including the development of outcome-oriented objectives while emphasizing the benefit of coalitions and partnerships to the grant development process. Participants will learn to how to successfully fuse evaluation components into the initial application process to enhance an application. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of grant requests or proposals for further development or evaluation.

Presenters: Nancy Shapiro, MA, RN, Assistant Health Commissioner, Personal Health        Delaware General Health District
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH
Time: 9:00 a.m.  to 12:15 p.m.

Online Social Networking | March 17
Learning the benefits of launching your organization to web-based social networking groups. This course will be presented in 3 segments designed to teach the basic user the various mainstream social media sites. Segment 1 will identify social media tools like Linkedin, Facebook and YouTube. Segment 2 will teach ways to leverage these to increase your personal and professional network. Segment 3 will focus on the impact social media has made in reaching out for community initiatives, fundraising, and community support.

Presenter: Rocky VanBrimmer, Founder and Administrator, The Central Ohio Network
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Social Worker Ethics | April 7
Discovering the value and necessity of ethical practice in social work
This presentation will provide information on the Board process of investigation and give participants an opportunity to discuss issues and ethical dilemmas that Social Workers and Counselors face every day. It is also an in-depth look at the Code of Professional Conduct, what not to do and the consequences licensees can face if they violate the rules that govern the profession.

Presenter: Tammy Tingle, Investigator, State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-22, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m.  to 12:15 p.m.

ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | April 20-21
Learning how to maximize your position of trust to help persons at risk for suicide
Learn suicide first aid. The vast majority of those thinking about suicide will find some way to signal their intent. Most suicidal people are looking for another option. They don’t want to die. But preventing suicide takes two people—a helper and the person at risk.  ASIST, a model program developed by LivingWorks, is designed to help persons in a position of trust become more willing, ready and able to help persons at risk for suicide. Just as “CPR” skills make physical first aid possible, training in suicide intervention develops the skills used in suicide first aid. 

ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Participants receive a 152-page Suicide Intervention Handbook and a full color, tear-resistant pocket card featuring intervention, and risk review and safe plan development principles.  This course is designed for all caregivers including professionals, physicians, pharmacists, teachers, counselors, youth workers, police and correctional staff, school support staff, clergy and community volunteers. Learn to recognize and estimate risk, and become more effective at helping people at risk. The benefits will live on.     
Presenters: Julianna Nemeth, MA, Prevention Director, HelpLine and Aimee McCann, MSW, LISW-S, Family Education and Support Coordinator, HelpLine
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH
Time: 9:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m. (both training days)
*Cost: $195 per person, includes light breakfast, lunch and materials.

Cognitive Behavioral Theory | May 12 - CANCELLED!*
Understanding the cognitive process and its effects on behavior
This workshop is designed to teach participants how to incorporate the basics of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy model as introduced by Albert Ellis into your practices or with your staff. Participants will be provided with an understanding of how one’s thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions about situations create stress and affects the psychological, cognitive, and behavioral response to the situation.
Presenter: Nancy Duffee, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor and Marti Godfried, MS. Ed., Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
*Please contact Connections Volunteer Center at 740.363.5000 for refunds or credits towards other training opportunities.

Issues of Deployment and Reintegration | June 2
Understanding the dynamics and challenges of military family life in today’s context
This workshop will focus on the newer issues that have emerged from military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, and will include commentary and discussion about recruiting, deployment, reintegration, multiple deployments, and the impact felt by the soldier and her/his spouse and family. Ultimately, the workshop will provide those working with soldiers and/or family members insight into the new challenges of military life.

Presenter: Eileen Watters, PCC, Military and Family Life Consultant, MHN Government Services
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Social Worker Supervision | June 9
Developing purposeful, goal-driven supervision of employees
This workshop will assist managers in cultivating appropriate and effective techniques for supporting their staff in service delivery. While there are several key components to quality supervision, this session will focus on best practices and seek to increase understanding around these practices and challenge participants to identify their own strengths and areas of improvement in the area of supervision.

Presenter: Sue Hanson, MSW, LISW-S, Executive Director of HelpLine
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Decrease Anxiety, Defy Aging | June 23
Defining and Recognizing Anxiety in Older Adults
In this workshop, participants will learn how to assess and identify anxiety disorders in older adults. While growing older presents inherent changes, it does not automatically mean an increase in phobias, compulsive behaviors or anxiety disorders. Thus, the training will assist therapists in using current research to help in identifying and treating anxiety. Defying old definitions of aging can assist the client to engage in new behaviors and the growth model of growing older.
Presenter: Ruth Ann Linnabary, ACSW, LISW, Mental Health Liaison, Council for Older Adults 
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35,140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Clinical Conversations on End of Life | July 14
Opening doors and being invited into the lives of the terminally ill and their loved ones.
This workshop is designed to inform participants about Hospice and Bereavement care. The format for the training will include a panel discussion, case studies, lecture and discussion. This workshop is appropriate for nurses, social workers, counselors, mental health
professionals, seminarians, clergy and other professionals.

Presenters: Reverend Patricia Stout, BS Ed, M Div, Chaplain, HomeReach Hospice; Alta Williams, MSW, LISW and Rita Young, RN, BSN, CHPN
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Improving Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes in Children | August 4
Examining, Teaching and Supporting Parents of Behaviorally Challenged and Mentally Ill Children.
This workshop will educate attendees about healthy and unhealthy behavior in children and families. Participants will learn skills that cultivate sensitivity to parents’ caring for mentally ill children and support parents that are dealing with their own environmental and emotional limitations.

Presenter: Aimee McCann, MSW, LISW-S, Family Education and Support Coordinator,   HelpLine
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35,140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Treatment of the Substance Abuse Mentally Ill (SAMI) Population | September 2
Understanding treatment, symptom management and recovery for dual diagnosis clients
This presentation will be an overview of substance abuse and dependence diagnosis and treatment. Various treatment models will be presented along with criteria for levels of care. Participants will be provided information on the prevalence of chemical dependency within the various Axis I criteria for Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Major Depression and other major mental illnesses. 

Presenter: Joe Catania, LISW, LCDCIII, Supervisor, Partial Hospitalization Program, The Woods at Parkside
Location: Hayes Services Building, Room G-35, N. Sandusky St., Delaware, Ohio
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview | October 6
Understanding autism spectrum disorder and the social implications 
This workshop is an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its affects on children from preschool to adulthood. Participants will learn methods to recognize individuals who may be at various points on the Spectrum. Additionally, a significant amount of time will be allotted to address questions that participants may have as they work with Spectrum individuals in varying situations.

Presenter: Paula Dinovo, M.Ed., Educational Supervisor, Delaware County Board of Developmental Disability and Audrey Shifflett, MA, CCC-SLP, Language Pathologist, The Delaware Speech and Hearing Center                
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Social Worker Ethics | October 9
Discovering the value and necessity of ethical practice in social work
This workshop will present information on the Board process of investigation and give participants an opportunity to discuss issues and ethical dilemmas that Social Workers and Counselors face every day. It is also an in-depth look at the Code of Professional Conduct, what not to do and the consequences licensees can face if they violate the rules that govern the profession.

Presenter: Tammy Tingle, Investigator, State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m.  to 12:15 p.m.    

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias | November 12
Understanding the prevalence and behaviors of dementia, while communicating the need for increased awareness
Currently, there are 5.2 million Americans who are diagnosed with a type of dementia. This workshop will discuss the different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease - the most common. Participants will  explore the different areas of cognitive decline and effective ways to communicate with a person diagnosed with dementia and their family. The workshop will also address caregiver concerns and how professionals can help care for the caregiver.
Presenter: Shelly Wesner, MSW, LSW, Delaware Co. Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Compassion Fatigue | December 9
Moving toward decreased tension and increased energy to care for yourself and others
In this experiential workshop, participants will explore the theory of compassion fatigue/satisfaction, and through caregiver stories, learn coping mechanisms. Participants will also learn and practice techniques to decrease tension and diminished thought
processing, while developing a plan for resiliency to intentionally provide care for yourself and others.

Presenter: Dr. Barbara Jo Dennison, PhD, LISW, Owner, Dennison Associates, Inc.
Location: Hayes Service Building, Room G-35, 140 N. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH               
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Note: Please come dressed comfortably to participate in the movement portions.


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