Professional Development Events & Workshops

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Implicit Bias (Human Relations Commission Conference)
Tuesday, October 22

Paramus

Implicit Bias (Human Relations Commission Conference)

Ever wonder how your mind can form  an attitude, opinions, beliefs or perspectives that an individual hold? Not only does conference provide knowledge on  Implicit bias  which is a form of bias that occurs automatically and unintentionally, that nevertheless affects judgments, decisions, and behaviors it focuses on how to avoid creating one.

Intimate Partner Violence Advocate Certification Series (IPVA)
Tuesday, October 22 - Thursday, January 9

New Brunswick

Intimate Partner Violence Advocate Certification Series (IPVA)

For anyone who works with victims of domestic violence or dating abuse this 5 part series of in-depth classes offers a uniquely, dynamic and detailed look at the issue. One class offered per month on a different topic. Take one or all classes. Social work, LPS and DVS CEU's available.

Transform Aggressive & Violent Behavior in the Family Home & Workplace
Tuesday, October 22 - Wednesday, October 23

Transform Aggressive & Violent Behavior in the Family Home & Workplace

Join Live INTERACTIVE Sessions on 3 Wednesdays in October to explore ways in which mainstream parenting and youth management practices can actually increase the frequency of aggressive outbursts and challenging behavior. Gain knowledge on how to implement NHA practices, including boundaries and rules, that can reduce the level of opportunity for violence and aggression, and strategize how to keep yourself and the child/young person safe during episodes of aggression and violence.

Promoting LGBTQ Students' Well-being in School
Thursday, October 24

Paramus

Promoting LGBTQ Students' Well-being in School

Workshop participants will gain critical skills, tools, knowledge, and connections to help lead and support efforts to create more inclusive environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, and questioning youth in schools

Annual Maternal Health and Perinatal Safety Symposium
Friday, November 1

Tenafly

Annual Maternal Health and Perinatal Safety Symposium

This program is designed to provide physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers with an update on the current implementation of state-wide, national, and international initiatives that support maternal health and perinatal safety

Seventh Annual Conference on Urban Mental Health
Friday, November 1

Newark

Seventh Annual Conference on Urban Mental Health

We are very excited to announce "Urban Mental Health 2019: The Technological Addictions," the Seventh Annual Conference of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Psychiatry. This year we are turning the focus on the problematic use of technology, which is emerging as a major problem affecting the mental health of our urban communities. A panel of experts will present updates on a wide range of technological addictions, from Internet gaming to cybersex to online shopping and "e-baying."

Lead POSITIVE CHANGE in YOUR Workplace
Monday, November 4 - Tuesday, November 5

Lead POSITIVE CHANGE in YOUR Workplace

Join this course virtually! This mastermind event is a two-day hands-on immersion opportunity to dive deep and to explore ways to address the challenges in your workplace. You will leave with a roadmap for enhancing the success you are already achieving or to get you to take the first step to move away from a negative work environment and to increase performance & productivity.

The 10th Annual Educational Technology Conference
Friday, November 15

Wayne

The 10th Annual Educational Technology Conference

Preparing Students for Their Future: Preparing students for their future is an essential goal for all educators, but as technology evolves, it is hard to determine what this future will look likes.

The RTI Pyramid
Friday, November 22

Paramus

The RTI Pyramid

This workshop will focus on the Behavior side of the RTI pyramid, including Tier One interventions, in the form of antecedent interventions, as well as more focused behavioral interventions. The role of the behavioral specialist on the I&RS team will also be discussed.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
Monday, December 9 - Friday, December 13

Mahwah

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is an innovative international police model that incorporates collaboration between the community’s law enforcement system and mental health system to respond to the needs of those in psychiatric crisis.