February

February 4, 2010, “Aging & Alcoholism: An Introduction”
Sponsor: Magellan Health
Date: February 4, 2010 – 7:30-9:30 am
Location: Magellan , 2600 Westown Pkwy, Ste. 200, West Des Moines, IA
Presenter: George Dorsey, MA, ACADC, LMSW
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific or Special Populations
Contact: Julie Carlson, 515-273-5052

February 5, 2010, “Motivational Interviewing, Part I”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: February 5, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Kris Bengford, ACBSW, CADC
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Counseling Theories & Techniques
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

February 11, 2010, “Types of Eating Disorders”
Sponsor: Pathways Behavioral Health
Date: February 11, 2010 – 1:00-3:30 pm
Location: Pathways, 3362 University Ave. , Waterloo, IA
Presenter: Laura Rasmussen
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.25 hours, Cat. A – Special Populations
Contact: Marcia Wulfekuhle, 319-235-6571

February 12, 2010,  “Gambling: What Corrections Professionals Need to Know”
Sponsor: Sixth Judicial District Dept. of Correctional Services
Date: February 12, 2010 – 12:30-3:00 pm
Location: Anchor Center, 3115 12th St. SW , Cedar Rapids, IA
Presenter: Marie Shaw
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.5 hours, Cat. A – CGTC’s: Basic Problem Gambling Knowledge; All Others: Special Populations
Contact: Malinda Lamb, 319-730-1157

February 15, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: February 15, 2010 – 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

February 18, 2010, “Diversity and Clients”
Sponsor: Linn County Nonprofit Resource Center
Date: February 18, 2010 – Noon-4:30 pm
Location: 819 5th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Presenter: Marco Adasme, Eastern Iowa Regional Supervisor, New Iowan Center
Cost: Free (registration required)
CEUs: 4.0 hours, Cat. A – Racial/Ethnic
Contact: Bob Untiedt, robert.untiedt@gcrcf.org, or 319-366-2862

February 18, 2010, “Boot Camp for Problem Gambling Counselors: Dynamics of Problem Gambling, Assessment and Treatment Planning”
Sponsor: Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services – ADDS Gambling Treatment Services
Date: February 18, 2010 – 8:30-5:00
Location: ADDS Gambling Treatment Services, 320 N. Main St., Davenport, IA
Presenter: Douglas W. Billingsley, NCGC II, Counseling Supervisor
Cost: $25.00
CEUs: 6.25 hours, Cat. A – CGTC’s: Basic Pathological/Problem Gambling Knowledge or Case Management or Intake, Assessment & Crisis; All Others: Special Populations
Contact: Karen Carril, 563-322-1036 or karenh@addsiowa.org

February 19, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: February 19, 2010 – 9:30-11:00 am
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

February 19, 2010, “Cultural Competency for Substance Abuse Professionals”
Sponsor: St. Luke’s Chemical Dependency Services
Date: February 19, 2010 – 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
Location: St. Luke’s Chemical Dependency Services, 1030 Fifth Ave. SE, Ste. 110 , Cedar Rapids, IA
Presenter: Dorothy Simpson-Taylor
Cost: Free
CEUs: 1.0 hour, Cat. A – Racial/Ethnic
Contact: Rhonda Simmons, 319-363-4429

February 22, 2010, “Developing Integrated Treatment for Problem Gambling and Co-Occurring Disorders”
Sponsor: Iowa Gambling Treatment Program in Iowa Dept. of Public Health
Date: February 22, 2010 – 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Location: ICN
Presenter: Loreen Rugle, PhD
Cost: $60.00
CEUs: 6.25 hours, Cat. A – CGTCs: Basic Gambling Knowledge, All Others: Special Populations
Contact: Monica Stutzman, 515-309-3315
To register go to www.trainingresources.org

February 22 - 25, 2010, “PRIME For Life – New Instructor Training”
Sponsor: Prevention Research Institute
Date: February 22-25, 2010
Location: Grand Harbor Resort , Dubuque, IA
Presenter: Michelle Ellison, Allan Barger, Renee Eady, Jay Pedelty, Mala Pritchard
Cost: Free
CEUs: 32.0 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Jo Marie Lammy, 800-922-9489, Ext. 202

February 26, 2010, “PRIME For Life – Continuing Education Conference”
Sponsor: Prevention Research Institute
Date: February 26, 2010 – 9:00-5:00
Location: Grand Harbor Resort , Dubuque, IA
Presenter: Michelle Ellison, Allan Barger, Renee Eady, Jay Pedelty, Mala Pritchard
Cost: Free
CEUs: 6.5 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Jo Marie Lammy, 800-922-9489, Ext. 202

February 26, 2010, “SASSI-3: Administration and Scoring”
Sponsor: Ricketts & Associates
Date: February 26, 2010 - 8:30 am-12:00 noon
Location: Iowa Western Community College , 2700 College Rd., Omaha, NE
Presenter: William Rickets, MS, LMHP
Cost: $65.00
CEUs: 3.25 hours: Cat. A, Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Cheryl Heininger, 712-325-3265

February 26, 2010, “SASSI-3: Clinical Interpretation”
Sponsor: Ricketts & Associates
Date: February 26, 2010 – 1:00-4:15 pm
Location: Iowa Western Community College , 2700 College Rd., Omaha, NE
Presenter: William Rickets, MS, LMHP
Cost: $65.00
CEUs: 3.0 hours: Cat. A, Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Cheryl Downing, 712-325-3265

February 26, 2010, “Cognitive Behavioral Skills with Chronic Pain Patients”
Sponsor: Mary Greeley Medical Center
Date: February 26, 2010 – 8:00 am-Noon
Location: 1111 Duff, Ames, IA
Presenter: Dr. Valerie Keffala, PhD, psychologist from University of Iowa, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Cost: Free
CEUs: 3.75 hours, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Christy Krause, 515-239-2610

February 26, 2010,  “Cognitive Behavioral Skills with Chronic Pain Patients”
Sponsor: Mary Greeley Medical Center
Date: February 26, 2010 –1:00-5:00 pm
Location: 1111 Duff, Ames, IA
Presenter: Dr. Valerie Keffala, PhD, psychologist from University of Iowa, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Cost: Free
CEUs: 3.75 hours, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Christy Krause, 515-239-2610

March

March 2, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: March 2, 2010 – 9:30-11:00 am
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

March 3, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: March 3, 2010 – 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

March 4, 2010, “Providing Evidence Based Care to Older Iowans with Mental Illness”
Sponsor: Magellan Health Services
Date: March 4, 2010 – 9:30-11:30 am
Location: DHS Riverplace , 2309 Euclid Ave., Conf. Rm. 1, Des Moines, IA
Plus 19 ICN sites
Presenter: Brian Kaskie, PhD
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Julie Carlson, 515-273-5052

March 5, 2010, “Codependency…Expecting Perfection, Feeling Failure”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: March 5, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Mari Samuelson, LISW
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Counseling Theories & Techniques
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

March 9, 2010, “The Road Ahead Conference”
Sponsor: Henry County Substance Abuse Coalition
Date: March 9, 2010 – 8:45-4:15
Location: E3 Center, 1400 E. Washington , Mt. Pleasant, IA
Presenter: Dr. Rich Newkirk, Dr. Ken McCann, Dr. Craig Anderson, Jeanie McCarville-Kerber, Doug Billingsly
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 5.75 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific or Special Populations
Contact: Jennifer Lehman, 319-217-8309 or lehmanj@iastate.edu

March 10, 2010, “Ethics for Social Workers”
Sponsor: Mary Greeley Medical Center
Date: March 10, 2010 – 12:30-3:30 pm
Location: Mary Greeley Medical Center, 1111 Duff Ave. , Ames, IA
Presenter: Ron Palumbo, LISW
Cost: Free
CEUs: 3.0 hours, Cat. A – Ethics
Contact: Christy Krause, 515-239-2610
This program is currently full

March 10, 2010, “Disaster Recovery: A Clinical Response”
Sponsor: Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, Inc. and Helping Services for NE Iowa IDPH Disaster Grant
Date: March 10, 2010 – 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: NEIBH, 905 Montgomery St. , Decorah, IA
Presenter: Ken Zimmerman
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A - Generic
Contact: Marcia Oltrogge, 563-382-3649

March 10, 2010, “Disaster Recovery: A Community Response”
Sponsor: Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, Inc. and Helping Services for NE Iowa IDPH Disaster Grant
Date: March 10, 2010 – 1:30-3:30 pm
Location: NEIBH, 905 Montgomery St. , Decorah, IA
Presenter: Ken Zimmerman
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A - Generic
Contact: Marcia Oltrogge, 563-382-3649

March 15, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: March 15, 2010 – 9:30-11:00 am
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

March 16, 2010, “Creating Trauma Informed Environments”
Sponsor: Magellan Health Services
Date: March 16, 2010 – 9:00-11:00 am
Location: Magellan Health Services, 1221 N St., Ste. 700 , Lincoln, NE
Presenter: Kim Carpenter
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Julie Carlson, 515-273-5052

March 17, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: March 17, 2010 – 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

March 22-25, 2010, “PRIME For Life – New Instructor Training”
Sponsor: Prevention Research Institute
Date: March 22-25, 2010
Location: ANCHOR Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
Presenter: Michelle Ellison, Allan Barger, Renee Eady, Jay Pedelty, Mala Pritchard
Cost: Free
CEUs: 32.0 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Jo Marie Lammy, 800-922-9489, Ext. 202

March 24, 2010,  “Diversity Training”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: March 24, 2010 – 12:00 noon-1:30 pm
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Ilima Young-Dunn, LMSW
Cost: Free
CEUs: 1.5 hours, Cat. A – Racial/Ethnic
Contact: Sarah Lee – sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

March 29, 2010, “Prevention Ethics for Certification”
Sponsor: Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (CADS)
Date: March 29, 2010 – 8:45-4:15
Location: 1519 E. Locust St., Davenport, IA
Presenter: Janet Rector, CPS
Cost: $80.00
CEUs: 6.0 hours, Cat. A – Prevention Ethics
Contact: Shari Coley, 309-792-1122

March 30, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: March 30, 2010 – 9:30-11:00 am
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

March 31, 2010, “Recovery Oriented System of Care”
Sponsor: United Community Services
Date: March 31, 2010 – 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: United Community Services, 401 SW 8th St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Janet Zwick, LBSW
Cost: Free (limited space available)
CEUs: 1.5 hour, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Sarah Lee, sarahlee@ucsdsm.org

April

April 1, 2010, “The Culture of Families: What Every Professional Needs to Know-Changing Family Roles”
Sponsor: Magellan Health Services
Date: April 1, 2010 – 7:30-9:30 am
Location: Magellan Health Services, 2600 Westown Pkwy. , West Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Diane Johnson, RhP
Cost: Free
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A – Special Populations
Contact: Julie Carlson, 515-273-5052

April 5, 2010,  “2010 Drug Endangered Children Conference”
Sponsor: Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy, Iowa Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, Polk County Alliance for DEC, et al
Date: April 5, 2010 – 8:30-4:30
Location: Meadows Events and Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr. , Altoona, IA
Presenter: April Naturale, PhD; Denise Brazzell, Dr. Ken McCann; Judge William Owens; Lee Leighter
Cost: $60.00
CEUs: 6.25 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific or Special Populations
Contact: Becky Swift, 515-281-5503

April 6-7, 2010, “33rd Annual Governor’s Conference on Substance Abuse”
Sponsor: Iowa Dept. of Public Health
Date: April 6-7, 2010
Location: Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Various
Cost: $130.00 before March 23; $180.00 after March 23
CEUs: 12.5 hours-both days, Cat. A
Contact: Training Resources, 515-309-3315

April 13-15, 2010, “Fundamentals of HIV, Hepatitis & STD Prevention Counseling”
Sponsor: Iowa Dept. of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health & Professional Licensure, HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis Program
Date: April 13-15, 2010
Location: Holiday Inn Mercy Capital, 1050 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Shane Scharer, Rachel Stolz, Jodie Liebe, Rhea VanBrocklin
Cost: Free
CEUs: 19.5 hours: Cat. A, Special Populations
Contact: Valerie Emberton, 515-281-6801

April 14, 2010,  “Impact of Social and Emotional Trauma on Early Development”
Sponsor: Regional Child Protection Center, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA
Date: April 14, 2010 – 8:30-11:45 am
Location: Education and Research Center, Methodist Hospital, 1200 Pleasant St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Dr. Richard Gaskill, Ed.D, Child Trauma Fellow, Clinical Director and Children Services Coordinator, Sumner Mental health Center, Wellington, KS
Cost: Free
CEUs: 3.0 hours, Cat. A –Special Populations
Contact: Sandra Brasell, 515-241-4233 or www.blankchildrens.org under “Events” section

April 14, 2010, “Impact of Social and Emotional Trauma on Early Development”
Sponsor: Regional Child Protection Center, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA
Date: April 14, 2010 – 1:00-4:15 pm
Location: Education and Research Center, Methodist Hospital, 1200 Pleasant St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Dr. Richard Gaskill, Ed.D, Child Trauma Fellow, Clinical Director and Children Services Coordinator, Sumner Mental health Center, Wellington, KS
Cost: Free
CEUs: 3.0 hours, Cat. A –Special Populations
Contact: Sandra Brasell, 515-241-4233 or www.blankchildrens.org  under “Events” section

April 16, 2010, “Motivational Interviewing, Part II”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: April 16, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Kris Bengford, ACBSW, CADC
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Counseling Theories & Techniques
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

April 21, 2010, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder – Using STEPPS: System Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving”
Sponsor: Learning and Development, Human Resources, University of Iowa
Date: April 21, 2010 – 8:30-4:00
Location: University Athletic Club, 1360 Melrose Ave. , Iowa City, IA
Presenter: Nancee Blum, MSW, LISW, MAC, FAPA
Cost: $70.00
CEUs: 5.75 hours, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Nancy Noyer, 319-335-0560

April 28, 2010, “Cultural Diversity: Treatment Issues of African Americans & Hispanics”
Sponsor: Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (CADS)
Date: April 28, 2010 – 1:00-4:15 pm
Location: CADS, 1523 S. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA
Presenter: Krystle Krauss, Wanda Tabron and Javier Sanchez
Cost: $10.00
CEUs: 3.0 hours: Cat. A, Racial/Ethnic
Contact: Cyd Morrow, 563-322-2667

April 29-30, 2010, “2010 Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference: ‘Enhancing Effectiveness for Counseling Excellence’"
Sponsor: Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association
Date: April 29-30, 2010
Location: Holiday Inn-Merle Hay, 4800 Merle Hay Rd. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Dr. Darcie Davis-Gage; Dr. Robert Wubbolding; Tanja Duffey; David Brown; Imogene Wilkinson; Jessica Romey; Kristin DeMoss-Schlomer; Dee Paddock, Jan Munson
Cost: $130.00 for IMHCA members; $190.00 for non-members
CEUs: 13.25 hours, Cat. A – Counseling Theories & Techniques or Generic
Contact: Jim Wilwerding, 515-274-9690

April 30, 2010, “Cultural Diversity: Treatment Issues of African Americans & Hispanics”
Sponsor: Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (CADS)
Date: April 30, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: CADS, 1523 S. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA
Presenter: Krystle Krauss, Wanda Tabron and Javier Sanchez
Cost: $10.00
CEUs: 3.0 hours: Cat. A, Racial/Ethnic
Contact: Cyd Morrow, 563-322-2667

May

May 4, 2010, “Risky Business Conference”
Sponsor: Youth & Shelter Services
Date: May 4, 2010
Location: Iowa State University – Scheman Bldg., Ames, IA
Presenter: Keynote-Dr. Jean Kilbourne, various other presenters
Cost: $75.00 before 4/29/10 for adults, $30 for high school students; $100.00 on site registration
CEUs: 5.5 hours, Cat. A
Contact: Saul Hammond, 515-233-3141, Ext. 4468

May 14, 2010, “Life and Loss – Living and Dying in the Family System”
Sponsor: Hospice of Jasper County
Date: May 14, 2010
Location: Newton Country Club , 601 W. 12th St. South, Newton, IA
Presenter: Jackson Rainer, PhD
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 6.75 hours, Cat. A – Special Populations
Contact: Jennifer Barnett, 641-787-3074, Ext. 2419

May 20, 2010, “SASSI-3: Administration and Scoring”
Sponsor: Ricketts & Associates
Date: May 20, 2010 - 8:30 am-12:00 noon
Location: Holiday Inn Coralville , 1220 First Ave., Coralville, IA
Presenter: William Rickets, MS, LMHP
Cost: $65.00
CEUs: 3.25 hours: Cat. A, Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: William Rickets, 402-558-9114

May 20, 2010, “SASSI-3: Clinical Interpretation”
Sponsor: Ricketts & Associates
Date: May 20, 2010 – 1:00-4:15 pm
Location: Holiday Inn Coralville , 1220 First Ave., Coralville, IA
Presenter: William Rickets, MS, LMHP
Cost: $65.00
CEUs: 3.0 hours: Cat. A, Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: William Rickets, 402-558-9114

May 21, 2010, “SASSI-3: Administration and Scoring”
Sponsor: Ricketts & Associates
Date: May 21, 2010 - 8:30 am-12:00 noon
Location: Country Inn & Suites , 2805 SE 16th, Ames, IA
Presenter: William Rickets, MS, LMHP
Cost: $65.00
CEUs: 3.25 hours: Cat. A, Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: William Rickets, 402-558-9114

May 21, 2010, “SASSI-3: Clinical Interpretation”
Sponsor: Ricketts & Associates
Date: May 21, 2010 – 1:00-4:15 pm
Location: Country Inn & Suites , 2805 SE 16th, Ames, IA
Presenter: William Rickets, MS, LMHP
Cost: $65.00
CEUs: 3.0 hours: Cat. A, Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: William Rickets, 402-558-9114

May 21, 2010, “Motivational Interviewing, Part III”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: May 21, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Kris Bengford, ACBSW, CADC
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Counseling Theories & Techniques
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

May 25, 2010,  “Best Practices in Child Fatality and Severe Child Physical Abuse Investigations”
Sponsor: Regional Child Protection Center, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA
Date: May 25, 2010 – 8:30-11:45 am
Location: Education and Research Center, Methodist Hospital, 1200 Pleasant St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Brian Killacky, Cook County States Attorney Office Capital Lit. Post Conviction DNS Unit Branch 66 Felony Review Unit, Chicago, IL
Cost: Free
CEUs: 3.0 hours, Cat. A –Special Populations
Contact: Sandra Brasell, 515-241-4233 or www.blankchildrens.org under “Events” section

May 25, 2010,  “Best Practices in Child Fatality and Severe Child Physical Abuse Investigations”
Sponsor: Regional Child Protection Center, Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA
Date: May 25, 2010 – 1:00-4:15 pm
Location: Education and Research Center, Methodist Hospital, 1200 Pleasant St. , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Brian Killacky, Cook County States Attorney Office Capital Lit. Post Conviction DNS Unit Branch 66 Felony Review Unit, Chicago, IL
Cost: Free
CEUs: 3.0 hours, Cat. A –Special Populations
Contact: Sandra Brasell, 515-241-4233 or www.blankchildrens.org under “Events” section

June

June 2, 2010,  “Gang Awareness”
Sponsor: Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (CADS)
Date: June 2, 2010 – 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: 1519 E. Locust St. , Davenport, IA
Presenter: Hank Jacobsen, Gang Prevention Specialist, Davenport Police Dept.
Cost: $10.00
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A – Special Populations
Contact: Shari Coley, 309-792-1122

June 4, 2010, “The Science of Addiction”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: June 4, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Mark Dodd, MS, LMHC, CADC
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

June 4, 2010, “Internet/Modern Day Technology and the Drug Subculture”
Sponsor: Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (CADS)
Date: June 4, 2010 – 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: 1519 E. Locust St., Davenport, IA
Presenter: Hank Jacobsen, Gang Prevention Specialist, Davenport Police Dept.
Cost: $10.00
CEUs: 2.0 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Shari Coley, 309-792-1122

July

July 13-15, 2010, “Fundamentals of HIV, Hepatitis & STD Prevention Counseling”
Sponsor: Iowa Dept. of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health & Professional Licensure, HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis Program
Date: July 13-15, 2010
Location: Holiday Inn Mercy Capital, 1050 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Shane Scharer, Rachel Stolz, Jodie Liebe, Rhea VanBrocklin
Cost: Free
CEUs: 19.5 hours: Cat. A, Special Populations
Contact: Valerie Emberton, 515-281-6801

July 16, 2010, “Borderline Personality Disorder – Challenging but Treatable”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: July 16, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Cliff Millard, PhD
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Counseling Theories & Techniques or Special Populations
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

September

September 17, 2010, “Conduct Disorders: Helping Kids Unlock Their Futures”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: September 17, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Mary Jordan, LMSW, CADC and Marie Thomas, CADC
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Counseling Theories & Techniques or Special Populations
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

October

October 19-21, 2010, “Fundamentals of HIV, Hepatitis & STD Prevention Counseling”
Sponsor: Iowa Dept. of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health & Professional Licensure, HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis Program
Date: October 19-21, 2010
Location: Holiday Inn Mercy Capital, 1050 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Shane Scharer, Rachel Stolz, Jodie Liebe, Rhea VanBrocklin
Cost: Free
CEUs: 19.5 hours: Cat. A, Special Populations
Contact: Valerie Emberton, 515-281-6801

October 29, 2010, “PRIME For Life – Continuing Education Conference”
Sponsor: Prevention Research Institute
Date: October 29, 2010 – 9:00-5:00
Location: Embassy Suites, Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Michelle Ellison, Allan Barger, Renee Eady, Jay Pedelty, Mala Pritchard
Cost: Free
CEUs: 6.5 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Jo Marie Lammy, 800-922-9489, Ext. 202

October 30, 2010, “PRIME For Life – Continuing Education Conference”
Sponsor: Prevention Research Institute
Date: October 30, 2010 – 9:00-5:00
Location: Embassy Suites, Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Michelle Ellison, Allan Barger, Renee Eady, Jay Pedelty, Mala Pritchard
Cost: Free
CEUs: 6.5 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Jo Marie Lammy, 800-922-9489, Ext. 202

November

November 1-4, 2010, “PRIME For Life – New Instructor Training”
Sponsor: Prevention Research Institute
Date: November 1-4, 2010
Location: Embassy Suites , Des Moines, IA
Presenter: Michelle Ellison, Allan Barger, Renee Eady, Jay Pedelty, Mala Pritchard
Cost: Free
CEUs: 32.0 hours, Cat. A – Alcohol & Drug Specific
Contact: Jo Marie Lammy, 800-922-9489, Ext. 202

November 12, 2010, “Motivational Interviewing: Advanced Concepts & Techniques”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: November 12, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Kris Bengford, ACBSW, CADC
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Counseling Theories & Techniques
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308

December

December 3, 2010, “Ethics…They’re Not Black and White”
Sponsor: Jackson Recovery Centers
Date: December 3, 2010 – 8:45 am-12:00 noon
Location: Jackson Recovery Centers, 800 5th St., Sioux City, IA
Presenter: Amy Bloch, LISW, CADC
Cost: $35.00
CEUs: 3.0 total hours: Cat. A, Ethics
Contact: Angie Anderson, 712-234-2308