| Friday, April 18th 8:00-8:30am Registration & Refreshments 8:30-11:30 Session I Workshops (3 hours) HOW DO THEY GET THAT WAY? CHILD DEVELOPMENT ON THE ANTISOCIAL CONTINUUM - This program explores the influences of genetics, disabilities, family dynamics, brain development, and peer group on the development of behavior problems and failure to internalize prosocial values. The model describes the transition from oppositional defiance disorder to conduct disorder, to antisocial personality. Dr. David Swenson A CONNECTED SCHOOL BEGINS WITH YOU! HOW EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS "TAKES THE VILLAGE" TO DO IT IN THE 21ST CENTURY - This seminar shows how to create a culture and climate in schools and homes that fosters achievement, caring, and safety for students, school staff, and the community. One assumption is that learning is a natural part of being human, a fact for every living system. Everyone learns by connecting to others, creating a safe and caring environment, and by teaching in ways that foster children and adolescents innate desire to learn. Teaching is the job of every adult in every community with every child and adolescent. Dr. Jeff Grumley USING WHAT WORKS: PEER EDUCATION, SERVICE LEARNING AND OTHER CREATIVE, FUN AND EFFECTIVE METHODS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - In this workshop, we will explore what is youth development and what are some creative ways of successfully engaging youth. We will focus on two effective models of youth development including peer education and service learning. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to design their own ideal youth development program, leaving with a blueprint for action in hand. Jenny Oliphant 11:30-12:30 Lunch Break 12:30-2:30 Session II Workshops THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHILDREN - Although the benefits of computer technology cannot be denied, how has it affected our youth's ability to communicate in the areas of empathy, kindness and intuition? One's ability to perceive, receive and interpret emotional cues is dependent upon face to face contact. The lack of these skills can contribute to increased loneliness, depression and isolation in today's youth, despite the internet social access. Techniques for development of emotional intelligence with various age groups will be discussed. Dr. Jeanne Schur INVISIBLE CHILDREN OF MENTALLY ILL PARENTS - This program describes the impact of mental illness on parenting and how such impairments affect the child's mental, emotional, and interpersonal development. It also describes a rationale for considering enhancers, substitutes and neutralizers for the disabled parent. Dr. David Swenson AFRICAN AMERICAN ADOLESCENTS AND A BATTLE FOR THEIR MINDS - In order to change the behavior of African American Adolescents you must first come to understand their culture and where they are coming from (their way of thinking). Professionals from various settings (Social Services, Schools, Corrections, Mental Health Clinics, Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs) who work with these youth will. Lissa Jones 2:30 Adjourn |
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