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There is Always A Reason for the Behavior


9/25/2012 1:00pm - 9/26/2012 5:00pm

There’s Always a Reason for the Behavior (Is it sensory or is it behavior?) September 25 -26, 2012.

Clinicians consulting with teachers and families are increasingly challenged by students with complex behavioral issues. As a result, therapists desire discriminating skills and tools to identify the basis of these complexities. Is the behavior a result of neuropsychological limitations in sensory processing or a manifestation of social and emotional experiences? Traditionally, models of intervention have isolated these two features, as separate contributions of functional performance, which when viewed holistically are integrated and overlapping aspects of human behavior.

This day and a half workshop will provide clinicians with an understanding of the integrated neurobiology of sensory processing and emotional/behavioral problems resulting in “challenging behavior”. Through lecture and videotape analysis, therapists will learn where on the integrated sensory-emotional continuum, sensation and mental health concerns entwine. This understanding will assist therapists with their problem solving abilities allowing for easier treatment planning.

The workshop is based upon cutting edge research bridging translational research from the fields of neuro-science, occupational therapy, psychology and trauma psychiatry.

The therapist will learn:

· Introduction to neurobiology of challenging behavior

· Sensory, emotional, and cognitive components of behavior

· Analyzing various overlapping contributions to behavior problems

· Integrating theories of intervention into a holistic approach to complex behaviors

· Introductory treatment techniques, relationship building tools and dialoguing skills with complex clients.

P R E S E NTE R

Kim Barthel, BMR, OTR, is an author, consultant, occupational therapist, and owner of Labyrinth Journeys, a company dedicated to providing professional and personal growth workshops. Kim is a Neuro-Developmental Treatment-OT Instructor and a teacher of Sensory Integration Therapy, with postgraduate study in neuro-sciences and a range of complementary healing practices. Having recently authored the pediatric textbook: Evidence and Art: Merging Forces in Pediatric Therapy, Kim proficiently

blends and bridges the most up-to-date science of connection and attachment theory with the intuitive aspect of the therapeutic process. Kim’s recent professional challenges include team strategy facilitation for acute pediatric/adolescent mental health cases, and creating sustainable care strategies in a wide variety of cultures throughout the world. Kim currently lives in Victoria, BC with her husband and 11 year old daughter.

Target Audience: OT's, COTA's, PT's, PTA's, and SLP's.

NOTICE OF CLOCK HOURS: 11 Contact Education Clock Hours (1.1 CEUs)

Dates: September 25 -26, 2012

Times: Tuesday 1pm – 5pm & Wednesday 8:30am – 5pm

Location : Children's Therapy Unit

402 15th AVE SE

Puyallup, WA 98372

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Credit: 1.1 CEUs (11 Contact Education Clock Hours)

COST: $265 Professional (includes CECH & CEUs)

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Registration: Mail by using this Form; or email mail to: normajean.mcclure@multicare.org for registration.

REFUND POLICY: Full refund of the course registration fee, less $50 administration fee, will be granted upon receipt of written request post marked 14 days prior to date of class.

CANCELLATION POLICY: We reserve the right to cancel any course due to insufficient registration or extenuating circumstances. Please do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have called us and received confirmation that the course will be held. We are not responsible for any expenses incurred by participants if the course must be cancelled.

COST

$265

Dates and Locations


9/25/2012 1:00pm - 9/26/2012 5:00pm
Children's Therapy Unit
402 15th Ave. S.E.
Puyallup, WA 98372


Contact Info


Normajean McClure
253-697-5225
normajean.mcclure@multicare.org