1. health and fitness
2. therapy

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Course Registration
NAME__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
PHONE(S)_____________________________________________________
EMAIL_________________________________________________________
Registration & payment must be postmarked by Mar 23 to
receive the reduced Early Registration rate. Regular
registration must be postmarked by March 26. You will
receive confirmation by email only. Conference fee includes
morning coffee service and buffet lunch.
GENERAL ADMISSION
 Early registration (by Mar 23) $60.
 Late Registration (after Mar 23) or at the door $70.
CURRENT CALDWELL SITE SUPERVISORS & ALUMNI
 Early registration (by Mar 23) $40.
 Late Registration (after Mar 23) or at the door $50.
CURRENT CALDWELL STUDENTS
 Early registration (by Mar 23) $15.
 Late Registration (after Mar 23) or at the door $20.
Your Specialization(s):
 Mental Health Counseling
 School Counseling
 Art Therapy
 Other Mental Health Profession
Make checks/money orders payable to:
Caldwell University
Mail registration & payment to:
Carolyn Mitchell, Counseling Programs
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ 07006
Refund Policy: a full refund will be issued if written notice of
cancellation is postmarked by Mar 26 and mailed to the above
address, or emailed to <[email protected]> No refund will
be given after this date. Refunds require four weeks for
processing and mailing.
Educational Objectives
To stimulate interest in the counseling, art
therapy and mental health professions
To participate in practitioner education and
professional development in counseling
and art therapy
To network with other counseling and art
therapy professionals in New Jersey and
surrounding areas
Who Should Attend?
Mental Health Counselors, School Counselors,
Art Therapists, Other Mental Health
Professionals, Students
Directions to Caldwell University
From the NJ Turnpike (Exit 15W or 15E) or
Garden State Parkway (Exit 145): Route 280
West to Exit 5B (527 North, Caldwell). At the
end of Livingston Ave, turn right onto Eagle
Rock Ave and take the first left onto Roseland
Ave. At the end of Roseland Ave, turn right onto
Bloomfield Ave. Make a right at the next light
into the Caldwell Univ. entrance. Follow to the
large parking lot on the right. Follow signs to
Parking
From Route 80: Take Exit 52, following signs for
the Caldwells onto Passaic Ave. Go 3.4 miles and
turn left onto Bloomfield Ave. Go 2 miles to the
first traffic light beyond the Caldwell business
district and turn right into the Caldwell Univ
entrance. Follow directions above.
From NYC by public transportation: The
DeCamp Bus Line services the Caldwell area
(#33). Buses leave regularly from Port
Authority. Contact them for schedule: 973-7837500 or www.decamp.com
For further information contact:
Dr. Kendrick at [email protected]
Graduate Programs in Counseling
Contemporary Issues in the
Helping Professions
Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling,
Art Therapy
9:00am-2:30pm
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
Werner Hall
First Floor Lecture Hall
8:30am Registration & Coffee Service
$60.00 General Admission
$40.00 Current Caldwell Site Supervisors & Alumni
$15.00 Current Caldwell Students
4.0 CEUs NBCC
Caldwell University is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education
Provider (ACEP #4598) and may offer NBCC-approved clock
hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.
The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.
Conference Schedule
8:30-9:00am Registration & Coffee Service
9:00-9:15am Welcome
9:15-10:00am Keynote
Understanding the Impact of Mental Illness on the
Family: Implications for Counselors
Marvin Gorsky, LCSW
Senior Director of Counseling, Children and Family Services
Mental Health Association of Essex County
10:15-11:45am Morning Breakout Sessions
Basic Guide to Understanding the DSM-5
Dr. Joseph Pedoto
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an
understanding of broad changes and important
terminology employed in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (5thed.). Emphasis will be placed
on global issues as opposed to detailed analysis of criteria
changes for specific diagnoses. Topics include the adoption
of a nonaxial diagnostic format, DSM-5 reorganization,
inclusion of new disorders, inclusion and use of crosscutting assessments, examination of lingering controversies
and other pertinent material.
DBT Informed Art Therapy
Natashia Collins, ATR, LAC
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed in the
late 1980’s by psychologist Marsha Linehan. In DBT
Informed Art Therapy, Linehan’s treatment concepts and
four treatment modules are applied to art therapy
directives. The educational and relatively prescriptive DBT
concepts provide both art therapist and client with
structure and support. The art therapy process lends itself
to DBT concepts by providing clients with a physical space
to acknowledge and work through dialectical quandaries.
Panel On School Policy and Procedure Review
"What To Do When... "
Moderator: Dr. Stacey Solomon
Panelists: Caldwell School Counseling Graduates
School counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student
achievement, assisting with personal/social and career
development, and ensuring that today's students become
the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. This
complex role requires up-to-date knowledge of school
policy and procedure. Our panel will discuss strategies for
optimizing competencies in these important areas.
Conference Schedule
11:45-1:00pm Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:30pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Hot Topics in Ethics:
What's new in the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics
Dr. Thomson Ling
The ACA Code of ethics affects counselors in their
everyday practice. In 2014, the American Counseling
Association released the new ACA Code of Ethics
updated to reflect the challenges that counselors face
today. So how does the new code impact you? Get
familiar with the revised code and answers to common
ethical challenges.
Integrating Art Into Work With Aging Populations
Carly Hess, LAC &
Allison Miskulin, LPC, ATR-BC, LCADC, ATCS, ACS
The numbers of aged being served in every site and
setting is on the rise. This workshop will address how
art can meet the special needs associated with aging
and the modifications that can increase the
effectiveness of art therapy interventions with the
growing number of seniors in every site and setting.
Effective Strategies For School Counselors
Working With LGBTQ Students
Dr. Emma Kendrick
A variety of challenging factors continue to complicate
the learning environments for many lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ)
students. Professional school counselors are uniquely
positioned to facilitate systemic initiatives to combat
such challenges and create a more supportive school
culture for all students to thrive. This workshop will
provide attendees with information regarding the
LGBTQ population, associated risk factors, and
implications for school counselors.
The Art of Supervision Series, Workshop 2
Methosd and Techniques in
Mental Health/Art Therapy Supervision
Annette Vaccaro, LCSW, NCPsyA, ATR-BC, ACS, ATCS
This workshop provides a range of verbal and artbased techniques for use in individual supervision.
Participants will have the opportunity to experiment
with these methods during the workshop. Participants
are required to hold a credential as a registered art
therapist. Limited to 15 participants.
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Morning and Afternoon Session Selection
Sessions are filled on a first come first serve basis. You
must attend the entire conference in order to qualify for
NBCC CEUs
My Selection for Morning Breakout Sessions
 Basic Guide to Understanding the DSM-5
 DBT Informed Art Therapy
 Panel On School Policy and Procedure Review
My Selection for Afternoon Breakout Sessions
 Hot Topics in Ethics:
What's new in the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics
 Integrating Art Into Work With Aging Populations
 Effective Strategies For School Counselors
Working With LGBTQ Students
 The Art of Supervision Series, Workshop 2
Limited to 15 participants.