“Ethical & Social Issues in Counseling” – 2015 AAPT Workshop by Dr. Rebecca Jacobson – 2 Venues: Athens AL (Mar 27) & Montgomery AL (Apr 10)
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Registration Dates, Deadlines & Fees
Volunteer Opportunities & Scholarships
Map, Parking, Lunch & Special Needs
Continuing Education & AAPT Membership
Workshop Title
“Ethical & Social Issues in Counseling: Keeping Pace”
Presenter
Dr. Rebecca Jacobson (see “About the Presenter” below)
Dates
Session 1: Friday, March 27, 2015 – Athens, Alabama
Session 2: Friday, April 10, 2015 – Montgomery, Alabama
Locations
Session 1: Athens, Alabama
Limestone Baptist Association
550 US Highway 72 West
Athens, AL 35611
Session 2: Montgomery, Alabama
Family Guidance Center
2358 Fairlane Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
About The Workshop
Being familiar with, and consistently upholding, ethical standards are key components to providing quality mental health care.
This workshop will look at ethical issues that counselors encounter when working with stepfamilies and provide information on current technology issues that often emerge when counseling teens.
With the rapid change in technology (Facebook, texting and Twitter), counselors need to be aware of cyber language and abbreviations, possible legal ramifications, and when to intervene.
Parents often ask counselors, “Where do we go from here?”
This workshop will provide an opportunity to address this question within the profession and provide resources to help with those tough decisions.
Workshop Agenda
- 8:00am ~ 8:30am – Registration
- 8:30am ~ 10:00am – Workshop
- 10:00am ~ 10:15am – BREAK
- 10:15am ~ 11:30am – Workshop
- 11:30pm ~ 12:30pm – LUNCH¹
- 12:30pm ~ 2:00pm – Workshop
- 2:00pm ~ 2:15pm – BREAK
- 2:15pm ~ 4:00pm – Workshop
¹As a convenience to participants, lunch is being provided on-site. You do not have to stay on-site for lunch, but we are providing that option.
Learning Objectives
- Provide information on the ethical concerns that relate to Stepfamilies.
- Provide resources for dealing with technology concerns that emerge when working with teens.
- Provide insight on cyber terminology and abbreviations.
- Understand ethics regarding technology, social media and texting as it relates to any age client.
About The Presenter
Dr. Rebecca Jacobson obtained Bachelor and Master of Arts Degrees in Psychology from Auburn University at Montgomery and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Psychology from Auburn University.
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist.
For many years Dr. Jacobson carried a private practice, Creative Interventions Counseling, focused on clients experiencing traumatic loss, grief, and other types of trauma.
In 2011, Dr. Jacobson began working with the Alabama National Guard Yellow Ribbon Program.
As the Resilience, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention Program Manager she provides workshops on the stages of deployment, reintegration, resilience and suicide prevention.
She continues to serve “those who serve” and considers it an honor to offer her skills to the men and women of the Alabama National Guard.
Registration
Seating is limited so register early. Early-bird registrants receive a $10 discount!
Payment Options
- Spaces are not guaranteed until your registration is processed.
- You can register on this website with a credit card, or mail-in payment and registration form via the Postal Service.
- Online registration and payments are processed via PayPal. Click here to register.
- Please note: This is a secure process and does NOT require a PayPal account.
- For registration by postal mail (snail mail): download, fill out, and send registration form and payment to the address provided on form. Click here to download mail-in Registration Form >>
- Check or money order only if registering by postal mail.
- Purchase Orders are not accepted.
Session 1: Deadline Dates (Athens, Alabama)
- Early Bird Registration (receive $10 discount)
- Mail in registration must be postmarked by March 20, 2015 to receive discount.
- Online Registration deadline is March 24, 2015 to receive discount. Online Registration is closed after this date.
- On-site Registration (no discounts apply)
- Walk-in registration is welcome on the morning of March 27, 2015.
Session 2: Deadline Dates (Montgomery, Alabama)
- Early Bird Registration (receive $10 discount)
- Mail in registration must be postmarked by April 1, 2015 to receive discount.
- Online Registration deadline is April 8, 2015 to receive discount. Online Registration is closed after this date.
- On-site Registration (no discounts apply)
- Walk-in registration is welcome on the morning of April 10, 2015.
Workshop Fees (valid for both sessions)
- AAPT/APT Member
- $90 ~ Early Bird Registration (see deadline dates above)
- $100 ~ On-site Registration
- Non-Member
- $100 ~ Early Bird Registration (see deadline dates above)
- $110 ~ On-site Registration
- Full-time Students
- $50 ~ Early Bird Registration (see deadline dates above)
- $60 ~ On-site Registration
Group Discount
Group Discounts are not available for this event.
Volunteer Opportunities / Scholarships
Volunteers not needed for this event.
Additional Notes
Parking
Session 1: Athens, Alabama (Use back entrance, plenty of free parking in back)
Session 2: Montgomery, Alabama (Plenty of free parking)
Lunch
As a convenience to participants, lunch is being provided on-site. You do not have to stay on-site for lunch, but we wanted to provide that option.
Special Needs
For assistance, contact Maura Pratt (Registration and CEU Coordinator):
- (334) 358-2455
- mlpratt70@gmail.com
Map & Driving Directions
Session 1: March 27, 2015 – Athens, Alabama
Session 2: April 10, 2015 – Montgomery, Alabama
Cancellation Policy & Refunds
Registrants canceling up to 48 hours before a workshop will receive a tuition refund less a $20 administrative fee, or if requested, a voucher good for one year for a future workshop.
All requests must be made in writing or by email.
No refunds issued for any reason after the following dates:
March 25, 2015 (for Session 1 – Athens, Alabama)
April 8, 2015 (for Session 2 – Montgomery, Alabama)
In the unlikely event the workshop cannot be held, registrants will receive complimentary admission to a rescheduled workshop or a full value voucher, good for one year, for a future workshop.
Continuing Education
For this seminar a total of Six (6) Contact Hours will be provided. Participants must sign in and sign out at the conference. No certificate of attendance will be given before the conference is completed. No partial credit will be awarded.
Play Therapists
Because of the focus of this workshop there will be NO play therapy credit offered.
Marriage and Family Therapists
The ABEMFT automatically approves courses that are NBCC approved for CEU credit.
Counselors
The Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for counselors. AAPT adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines. NBCC Provider No. 6211.
Social Workers
The Alabama Association for Play Therapy (AAPT) is recognized by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners to offer continuing education for social workers. AAPT adheres to Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners continuing education guidelines. ASBSWE Provider No. 0284.
Membership
If you are interested in membership, please send a separate check made out to APT for dual membership in APT (Association for Play Therapy Association, Inc.) and AAPT (Alabama Association for Play Therapy) along with your completed membership application.
Membership applications and instructions are available online or from membership chairman Stephanie Bales:
- stephhbales@gmail.com
Questions?
For GENERAL INQUIRIES about this workshop, contact Laura Brown:
- (334) 358-8027
- lbrown7632@gmail.com
For REGISTRATION QUESTIONS, contact Maura Pratt:
- (334) 868-8290
- pratt8767@bellsouth.net
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