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SUMMARY:Autumn Hope-A-Thon and Online Auction
DESCRIPTION:Telethon & Online Auction | October 21\, 2021\n Tune in for the livestream on WFMZ.COM | 4-6 p.m. \n \nCome Celebrate the Power of Partnership! \nThe Autumn Hope-A-Thon is our premier fundraiser for 2021 featuring a telethon and online auction! Join us for an evening of inspiration and entertainment as we celebrate the Power of Partnership. When we all work together\, we can positively impact the lives of those seeking mental health and addiction treatment. We hope you will tune in on Thursday\, October 21 from 4 – 6 pm. Thanks to our friends at WFMZ-TV\, Channel 69 News\, the telethon will be held at their studio and livestreamed on WFMZ.com. \nGive HOPE and Make an Impact in the Lives of Those We Serve\nThe Autumn Hope-A-Thon offers sponsor levels with exciting benefits and opportunities for visibility. With your help\, we can reach our $150\,000 fundraising goal and continue to instill hope\, inspire change and build community. \nPresenting Partner \n \n\n\n\n\nClick here for\nmore information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Auction\nOpens: October 14th at 11:00 am\nCloses: October 21st at 5:45 pm \nThere’s something for everyone: \n\nEagles Tickets\nBear Creek Resort and Spa Getaway Package\nElmwood Park Zoo Basket\nFamily Game Night Basket\nHandcrafted items and furniture\nGift baskets\nLocal packages and experiences\n\n… and so much more! \n\n\n\nPreview Silent Auction\nand Register to Bid
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/autumn-hope-a-thon-and-online-auction/
LOCATION:Livestreamed on WFMZ.com
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SUMMARY:Clergy Education Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspirational morning! Hear from faith communities that are welcoming and supporting those in recovery. This panel discussion will highlight several recovery ministries that are changing lives\, positively impacting their church communities\, and creating unique opportunities for meaningful connections. This event is generously sponsored by Mosaic Mennonite Conference. \n\nPresenting Ministries \n\n\n\nSweatshirt of Hope | Franconia\nInitially empowered to bring his vision to life by the Pastor (Outreach Team) of Franconia Mennonite Church\, this member has grown his ministry into its own non-profit that touches various communities and churches.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\nNew Hanover Lutheran Church | Gilbertsville\nWhat started as a community member’s vision is now a full-fledged peer support recovery ministry\, serving individuals in recovery and attracting new people who are inspired give back.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRipple Church | Allentown\nSee how a faith community opened its doors to people battling mental health and addiction to partner with them on their recovery journey.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Deb Ryan\, Director of Community Outreach\, at dryan@pennfoundation.org.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/clergy-education-event/
LOCATION:Zoom (scroll down to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20210511T181703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T183551Z
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SUMMARY:Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are looking to jumpstart your career\, advance your career\, or make a career change\, Penn Foundation has the job for you! We are hiring for a variety of clinical and administrative roles\, from entry level to more experienced positions. \nNo appointment is needed! Individuals can come in and speak with our hiring managers or one of our Human Resources representatives. If you plan to attend\, please consider filling out an employment application before the event. \nFor more information\, contact Human Resources at 267.452.1940 or careers@pennfoundation.org.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/job-fair/
LOCATION:Univest Community Room\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T203000
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Mental Health and Addiction on the Perkasie Community
DESCRIPTION:While COVID-19 has taken center stage\, mental health and addiction are still behind the curtain. Be part of the conversation and learn what you can do to preserve the health of your neighbors and loved ones during this challenging time. \nPresenters\nMatt Weintraub\, Bucks County District Attorney\nDonna Duffy-Bell\, Bucks County Behavioral Health Administrator\nGordon Hornig\, Penn Foundation Addiction Professional\nRobert Schurr\, Perkasie Borough Police Chief\nRev. Dr. Jennifer Phelps\, Pennridge Ministerium \nFor more information\, contact Debra Ryan\, Director of Community Outreach\, at 215.453.5165 or dryan@pennfoundation.org. \nThis event is made possible by support from the Pennridge Community Recovery Fund\, Pennridge Ministerium\, and Today\, Inc. \n 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/the-impact-of-mental-health-and-addiction-on-the-perkasie-community/
LOCATION:Zoom (scroll down to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20201231T210106Z
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SUMMARY:Support Session and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a grandchild or other family member as a result of the opioid epidemic? Join us for the final session of a five-week educational series designed to address your most pressing issues and questions. This session will focus on community support and resources.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/support-session-and-resources/
LOCATION:Zoom (scroll down to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T193000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Disease of Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a grandchild or other family member as a result of the opioid epidemic? Join us for the fourth session of a five-week educational series designed to address your most pressing issues and questions. \nIn this session\, Mike Karlson\, BA\, CPC\, CADC\, an outpatient drug and alcohol counselor with Penn Foundation’s Mobile Engagement Services\, will discuss addiction as a disease and the impact addiction has on families. \nThe upcoming final topic session will be:\nFebruary 16 – Support Session and Resources
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/understanding-the-disease-of-addiction/
LOCATION:Zoom (scroll down to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T193000
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SUMMARY:Benefits Planning and Government Services
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a grandchild or other family member as a result of the opioid epidemic? Join us for the third session of a five-week educational series* designed to address your most pressing issues and questions. \nIn this session\, Michele A. Leahy\, MS\, CPWIC\, from Leahy Life Planning\, will help you better understand social security benefits and how to access them and other benefits. \nAdditional upcoming session topics include: \nFebruary 9 – Understanding the Disease of Addiction \nFebruary 16 – Support Session and Resources \n*You may pick and choose which sessions you attend; you do not need to attend them all. 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/benefits-planning-and-government-services/
LOCATION:Zoom (scroll down to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T193000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Educational System
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a grandchild or other family member as a result of the opioid epidemic? Join us for the second session of a five-week educational series* designed to address your most pressing issues and questions. \nClare Higgins\, Program Supervisor for Family Mentor and Advocacy Network of Montgomery County\, will discuss  how grandparents and other relatives can  engage as full partners with the school.  Learn tips for virtual and hybrid learning\, see what is the same and what is different the second time around\, hear how to get children evaluated for an IEP\, and connect to supports\, resources\,  and services that can help you build a strong educational support team. \nAdditional upcoming session topics include: \nFebruary 2 – Benefits Planning and Government Services \nFebruary 9 – Understanding the Disease of Addiction \nFebruary 16 – Support Session and Resources \n*You may pick and choose which sessions you attend; you do not need to attend them all. 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/navigating-the-educational-system/
LOCATION:Zoom (scroll down to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T193000
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CREATED:20201231T203731Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Children's Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a grandchild or other family member as a result of the opioid epidemic? Join us for the first session of a five-week educational series* designed to address your most pressing issues and questions. \nIn this session\, Lauren Verbilla\, LPC will help you better understand children’s behavior\, with a specific focus on trauma. \nAdditional upcoming session topics include: \nJanuary 26 – Navigating the Educational System \nFebruary 2 – Benefits Planning and Government Services \nFebruary 9 – Understanding the Disease of Addiction \nFebruary 16 – Support Session and Resources \n*You may pick and choose which sessions you attend; you do not need to attend them all. 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/understanding-childrens-behavior/
LOCATION:Zoom (scroll down to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20201207T171118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T171118Z
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SUMMARY:Longest Night Service
DESCRIPTION:During this winter season\, we are headed into shorter days and longer nights. At times like this\, we need to be lights for one another\, holding out hope and compassion\, as we move ahead. You are invited to join us for a virtual\, interfaith service to honor and remember those we have lost. \nZoom Service Information\nMeeting ID: 947 9467 1615\nPasscode: 235553 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/longest-night-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20201112T165125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T204333Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: A Slice of Prevention for Teens and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has disrupted many aspects of our lives\, but it has not interrupted substance use. In fact\, in many cases\, substance use has actually increased. Teens (and their families) are invited to join us for an evening of pizza and substance abuse prevention education. Penn Foundation professionals will share their expertise and host a live Q&A following the webinar. \nChiaro’s Pizzeria Restaurant (Sellersville\, Skippack and Green Lane locations only) has partnered with Penn Foundation to offer 20% off your order on December 15 if you register for this webinar. A coupon will be emailed to you upon registration. \nFor more information\, contact Deb Ryan\, Director of Community Outreach\, at 215.453.5165 or dryan@pennfoundation.org.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/a-slice-of-prevention-for-teens-and-their-families/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20201110T171308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T204852Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Finding Joy This (Masked) Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:How do we keep joy in this holiday season\, a time when COVID is impacting our ability to enjoy traditional gatherings and activities? Join us for this webinar\, generously sponsored by Thrivent\, as we explore the process of finding joy\, one moment at a time\, and how this process can create new traditions and memories that are just as meaningful. \nFor more information\, contact MaryLynne Black\, Dayspring Counseling Coordinator\, at 267.404.5017 or mblack@pennfoundation.org. \n\n \nAbout the Presenter\nRev. Sue Conrad Howes\nDirector of Pastoral Services\, Penn Foundation \nRev. Sue Conrad Howes has more than 12 years of experience as a pastor and chaplain. She joined Penn Foundation in October 2020 as the Director of Pastoral Services. Rev. Howes also serves as an Associate Chaplain at Abington-Jefferson Hospital and St. Luke’s University Health Network. \nShe earned her Master of Arts degree in Speech Communication from Penn State University and her Master of Divinity from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Elkhart\, IN). Rev. Howes also completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She was ordained by Mennonite Church USA in 2009. \nRev. Howes has a passion for humor\, laughter\, and fun while still honoring pain\, trauma\, and challenges in the human experience.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/webinar-finding-joy-this-masked-holiday-season/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20200224T173642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T160456Z
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SUMMARY:Building Resilient Men and Women...One Child at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this community-wide suicide prevention program as we welcome back local psychologist and award-winning author Dr. Michael Bradley to share his expertise\, answer questions\, and help us learn how to be compassionate and nurturing caregivers so our children can thrive! All attendees will receive a FREE copy of his award-winning book\, The Heart & Soul of the Next Generation (while supplies last). \nBooks generously sponsored by: \n \n  \n  \nAbout Dr. Bradley\n\nDr. Bradley charms audiences with his wit\, wisdom\, compassion\, and humility\, drawing on the experiences gained in his 30-year career. He is equally popular with students\, parents\, teachers\, counselors and physicians for his real-world advice\, strategies\, and methods to help us all transform our relationships with teens. \n  \nEvent Sponsors\nAbington-Lansdale Hospital – Jefferson\nGrand View Health
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/building-resilient-men-and-women-one-child-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar (scroll down and click to register)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20200817T182421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T190153Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL TRAINING - Time Management:  Work\, Home\, Community & Self
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nParticipants in this training will engage in an interactive experience\, diving into the concept of integration\, rather than balance.  We will explore opportunities to life holistically\, bringing work\, home\, community and self together throughout our day.  Through the training\, we will also identify ways to increase the “flow” of the day\, thus decreasing stress and conflict. \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will discuss challenges specific to working and living during a pandemic\nParticipants will be able to identify opportunities to integrate work\, home\, community and self-focus throughout their day\nParticipants will explore options for rejuvenation activities that allow for a “flow” experience\nParticipants will prepare a sample day plan utilizing techniques explored in the session\n\nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes psychologists\, social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \nCEs \n\n2.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must log in promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits. \nPlease provide license number and email address when registering for this training to receive log in information for this virtual training. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nMichelle Rampulla\, MS\, OTR/L\, CPRP is a Master’s level Occupational Therapist and is a nationally Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner. She has worked in the behavioral health field for 14 years\, the last eight years at Penn Foundation as an IPR Practitioner\, OT Cognitive Assessor\, an Adjunct Faculty for Jefferson University coordinating the fieldwork experiences for OTA students at Penn Foundation\, and currently a residential assessment and skills coordinator/group facilitator.  Michelle has presented sessions at statewide conferences\, addressing Cognitive Remediation Training and the correlation between OT and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Kern at 215.453.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/virtual-training-time-management-work-home-community-self/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20200615T140616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T182226Z
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SUMMARY:Swing for Hope Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Swing for Hope Golf Outing is a collaboration between the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce and Penn Foundation. \nThe day begins with an outdoor BBQ lunch at 11:00 am\, followed by a “Shotgun Start” at 12:30 pm. \nThe cost is $175/golfer. A Golfer’s Value Package is available for $35 and includes: \n♦  2 Mulligans\n♦  50/50 Prize Hole (Closest to the Pin)\n♦  Ball on Green (2 Sleeves of Golf Balls)\n♦  Play it Forward Hole\n♦  Putting Contest \n  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO VIEW\nEVENT BROCHURE\n \nCLICK HERE\nTO REGISTER
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/swing-for-hope-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Indian Valley Country Club\, 650 Bergey Road\, Telford\, PA\, 18969\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20200125T174827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200125T174827Z
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SUMMARY:Psychiatric Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \n“Psychiatric Rehabilitation is the systematic effort to help adults with psychiatric disabilities to attain their personal goals.  It is bidirectional in focus\, seeking to influence both the individuals’ strengths and challenges related to these goals\, and the community contexts in which the persons will live them out.”  (Corrigan\, 2016; p. 47).  Throughout this training\, participants will learn about the field of psychiatric rehabilitation\, the philosophy and guiding principles that provide a framework for service delivery\, and the ways in which the principles can be infused throughout the mental health service system.  Psychiatric rehabilitation is not clinical in its design\, rather it is rehabilitative and focused on skill building\, promoting individuals’ progress towards self-management and increased capacity in the domains of living\, employment\, education\, wellness\, and social skills.  The field of psychiatric rehabilitation takes a holistic approach to overall well-being for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will be able to define Psychiatric Rehabilitation (PsyR) and its origin\nParticipants will be able to identify the philosophy\, values\, principles\, and practices in PsyR\nParticipants will be able to describe licensed models of PsyR as well as the ways in which the principles and practices of PsyR can be infused into any behavioral health practitioner’s skill set\nParticipants will demonstrate ability to apply PsyR principles to practical situations\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes psychologists\, social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n2.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\n  \nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nSara Dobson\, MS\, CPRP\, has 13 years of direct service experience in the mental health field.  She is a graduate of the Masters in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Leadership program at Rutger’s University\, where she was the principal investigator of a retrospective study examining Tai Chi in an outpatient mental health setting.  Sara has been leading trauma-sensitive yoga classes at Penn Foundation\, Inc. since 2011\, and is the Director of REACH\, a curriculum-based Psychiatric Rehabilitation program. \nJill Valiant\, MS\, CPRP\, is the Director of Wellspring Clubhouse\, a Clubhouse International Accredited\, state licensed Psychiatric Rehabilitation program of Penn Foundation.  Jill holds a Masters degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from Rutgers University\, holds her  CPRP credential\, and is a current PhD candidate in Psychiatric Rehabilitation with Rutgers University.  She has 14 years of direct experience in the mental health field\, 11 of which are within Psychiatric Rehabilitation.  She has experience speaking at statewide\, national\, and international Clubhouse Conferences\, as well as on smaller platforms at Clubhouse events and in the community\, increasing awareness of resources available to impact change. \n  \nReferences \n\nCorrigan\, P. W. (2016).  Principles and practice of psychiatric rehabilitation.  New York\, NY:  The Guilford Press.\nPratt\, C. W.\, Gill\, K. J.\, Barrett\, N. M.\, & Roberts\, M. M. (1999).  Psychiatric Rehabilitation.  San Diego\, CA:  Academic Press.\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Kern at 215.453.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/psychiatric-rehabilitation/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
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SUMMARY:Creating Secure Attachment Relationships Using Nonviolent Communication
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nThis course provides participants with the theory\, skills and practice of establishing empathic connection\, attuned communication and secure attachment in relationships.  Participants will increase their understanding of the Secure Attachment\, Insecure Attachment and Disorganized Attachment patterns and how these patterns present in individuals and in relationships.  By learning the principles and process of Nonviolent Communication\, participants will learn how to increase self-awareness\, self-empathy and empathic connection with others.  Participants will practice and build effective communication skills with the intention of introducing Nonviolent Communication to clients.  Through the actual practice of the Nonviolent Communication four part process\, participants will be able to look beneath the surface of behavior to the needs that are driving the behavior\, be able to create more understanding and empathic connection between people and rebuild suboptimal attachment patterns to more safety and security. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will be able to identify the basic components of Secure Attachment\, Insecure Attachment and Disorganized Attachment.\nParticipants will be able to recognize the traits of each of the Attachment type.\nParticipants will be able to identify caregiving patterns that are likely to produce shame states in children.\nParticipants will be able to identify the importance and benefits of Nonviolent Communication\, including its application to parental self-awareness and attuning to the needs of children.\nParticipants will be able to describe the basic principles of Nonviolent Communication.\nParticipants will be able to identify the importance of empathy in relationships\, and be able to identify what is empathy and what is not empathy.\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n3.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\n  \nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nBarbara Kopystecki\, MA\, has worked with children and families for over 20 years as a family therapist.  She is currently the Clinical Supervisor of the Family Based Program at the Penn Foundation in Sellersville\, PA\, where she also serves as the Director of Trauma Services.  She holds a certification in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Center in Brookline\, MA.  Most recently\, Barbara has taught workshops in Attachment and Nonviolent Communication\, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)\, as well as conducted various trainings on topics related to trauma awareness and trauma treatment. \nLauren Verbilla\, LPC\, has been working with families in the community for over ten years.  She joined Penn Foundation in 2015 as the Director of Family Based Services in Sellersville\, PA.  She has written and presented on issues concerning families today such as maintaining connection with children during difficult times\, fostering resilience in adolescents\, and the benefits of using Nonviolent Communication.  Lauren is also a member of the Penn Foundation Speakers Bureau and has worked closely with area schools facilitating wellness groups for students. \n  \nReferences \n\nBond\, Thom\, The Compassion Book:  Lessons from the Compassion Course\, One Human Publishing\, 2018\nDelahooke\, Mona\, Beyond Behaviors:  Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges\, 2019\nLeu\, Lucy\, Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook:  A Practical Guide for Individual\, Group or Classroom Study\, 2nd edition\, 2015\nRosenberg\, Marshall\, Nonviolent Communication:  A Language of Life\, 3rd Edition:  Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides) Paperback – September 1\, 2015\nSiegel\, Daniel J.\, The Developing Mind\, Second Edition:  How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are\, 2012\nSiegel\, Daniel J.\, The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being:  A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology\, 2018\nSiegel\, Daniel J. and Hartzell\, Mary\, Parenting from the Inside Out:  How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive\, 2013\nSeigel\, Daniel J.\, The Whole-Brain Child:  12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind\, 2012\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Kern at 215.453.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/creating-secure-attachment-relationships-using-nonviolent-communication/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20191209T192911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T170845Z
UID:6860-1579631400-1579636800@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Yoga for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Join BuxMont Yoga Studio Alliance for a yoga class that will benefit Penn Foundation’s yoga program. All levels of yoga are welcome.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/yoga-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20191104T174251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T174251Z
UID:6798-1576657800-1576665000@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Tools and Resources for Mental Health Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nThis training will provide practitioners a way of navigating the faith and spirituality of those they serve within an overall context of integrated health.  Particular attention will be given to the practices of spiritual assessment\, spiritual support/skill building\, and connecting people to external resources and faith communities. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will increase their awareness of the role of spirituality/faith for those receiving support\nParticipants will be able to identify the challenges and opportunities of providing spiritual support\nParticipants will gain an understanding of the various approaches to conducting a spiritual assessment\nParticipants will learn the formats and tools available to those offering spiritual support/skill building\nParticipants will gain knowledge and strategies for connecting people to other spiritual sources\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n2.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\n  \nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nDave Eckert\, MDiv\, CPRP is the director of the intersect program at Access Services and he collaborates with leaders across multiple systems\, faith communities and networks.  Dave has been an ordained minister since 2005.  He is a board member of the Pennsylvania Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PAPRS) and Lakeside Youth Service. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Kern at 215-453-5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/spiritual-tools-and-resources-for-mental-health-practitioners-2/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190917T205041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T205826Z
UID:6339-1574362800-1574366400@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Benefit Concert with Forty Foot Road
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert benefiting Penn Foundation! \nNo tickets necessary. A free will offering will be collected. \n 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/benefit-concert-with-forty-foot-road/
LOCATION:Salford Mennonite Church\, 480 Groffs Mill Road\, Harleysville\, PA\, 19438\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20191014T165856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T165856Z
UID:6628-1574238600-1574245800@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Engagement:  Relationship Building with Persons Served
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nThis training focuses on the relationship between staff and persons they serve\, and explores how to build rapport and strengthen the relationship through a strengths-based\, person-centered approach.  There is a focus on how to promote engagement utilizing multicultural competence\, Motivational Interviewing\, Stages of Change model\, and coaching.  Hands-on activities will help staff explore and identify tools they can utilize with the persons they serve.  Facilitators will describe the different styles of support and have staff identify their particular styles\, and examples of how to apply each style.  This training will also discuss utilizing active listening and communication skills to maximize engagement. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will be able to describe the importance of relationship in a person’s recovery journey\nParticipants will be able to describe a strengths-based\, culturally-responsive approach\nParticipants will be able to identify their support styles and the importance of flexibility\nParticipants will acquire additional engagement skills utilizing Motivational Interviewing and coaching tools\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n2.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n2.0 Continuing Education credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\n  \nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nLynsey Reiss\, MA\, graduated from Franklin Pierce College in 2007 with a BA in English and Secondary Education.  Her initial career goal was to become an English teacher.  After graduation\, Ms. Reiss interviewed for teaching positions in the Carolinas\, and accepted a job teaching English to middle school students in Florence\, South Carolina.  After three years\, she left teaching to pursue other interests\, one of those interests was mental health.  When Ms. Reiss returned home to Pennsylvania\, she began to work as a direct care staff in a personal care home operated by Salisbury Behavioral Health.  From 2010 to 2012\, she worked various positions\, and rose through the ranks to become a Personal Care Home Administrator. \nMs. Reiss left Salisbury Behavioral Health in 2015\, and transitioned to the role of Recovery Coach at Penn Foundation.  While at Penn Foundation\, Ms. Reiss worked as a Recovery Coach through much of her graduate program.  She completed an internship at the Recovery Center Outpatient program\, and then transitioned to the role of Inpatient Counselor during the last year of graduate school.  Ms. Reiss graduated with a MA in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University in 2018.  She continues to work as an Inpatient Counselor in the Recovery Center\, and also works two nights each week as a fee-for-service counselor in the Recovery Center Outpatient program.  Most recently\, Ms. Reiss was promoted to Lead Co-Occurring Counselor in the Recovery Center. \nChelsey Phillips\, MSW\, is the Assistant Residential Director for Penn Villa and has been with Penn Foundation since February 2017.  Ms. Phillips initially thought she would find a career as a Medical Examiner until her second year at Cedar Crest College when she decided to take an Introduction to Social Work class.  It was then that she decided to make a switch into social work and has never looked back.  During her fieldwork she interned at a halfway house for substance use/mental health and also crisis intervention in the Emergency Department of a local community hospital.  Prior to joining Penn Foundation\, Ms. Phillips worked in private adoption for five years working with expectant/birth parents as well as prospective/adoptive parents.  Ms. Phillips found herself drawn to the mental health and substance abuse field throughout her work with expectant/birth parents and decided to leave private adoption and come back to mental health.  She earned her BSW from Cedar Crest College and her MSW from Marywood University.  She has also worked as an adjunct professor in the Social Work Department at Cedar Crest College. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Karen at 215.453.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund. \n 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/engagement-relationship-building-with-persons-served/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190917T205922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T134443Z
UID:6332-1572978600-1572984000@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:We live in the age of mass-multimedia. Research on media use estimates that Americans\, on average\, spend between 10 and 12 hours a day exposed to some form of media—which isn’t unbelievable when you think about it. Many of us listen to the radio when we drive. We listen to music when we exercise\, and we watch television  while we relax at home. Whether we realize it or not\, we are surrounded by the images and sounds of media most of our waking hours. So consider this: it’s no longer a question of whether or not social media impacts our lives\, it is a question of how social media impacts our lives. Join us as we explore the impact of social media on mental health. \nThere is no cost\, but we ask that your RSVP below. \nQuestions? Contact Deb Ryan\, Director of Community Outreach\, at dryan@pennfoundation.org. \nPresenter\nJames Mast\, LPC\nJames Mast is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Penn Foundation. His clinical work focuses on helping individuals\, couples\, and families understand and cope with a variety of mental health issues. He specializes in supporting children who are high-risk for hospitalization due to the severity of their behaviors. James completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology\, with a concentration in Trauma Studies\, at Eastern University. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/the-impact-of-social-media-on-youth/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190916T165027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T171927Z
UID:6255-1572080400-1572091200@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Decoding the Adolescent Brain:  A Guide to Understanding\, Supporting and (YES) Enjoying the Adolescent(s) in Your Life
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nIn whatever way your life intersects with an adolescent\, whether a parent\, counselor\, teacher\, coach or mentor\, this workshop will provide you with the information and tools to help you build a positive and supportive relationship.  This training will debunk common\, unhelpful myths about adolescence and replace them with scientific\, brain-wise understandings that you can use to de-code the adolescent mind.  We will explore the purpose of the changes happening in the brain during adolescence.  You will learn the ESSENCE of adolescence and both the benefits and risks that accompany these changes.  Through experiential exercises you will be able to integrate these understandings to help you navigate your relationship with a view to knowing how to support adolescents to successfully emerge into young adulthood. \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will be able to describe how and why the brain and mind change during adolescence.\nParticipants will be able to list the ESSENCE of adolescence – the benefits\, challenges and rewards.\nParticipants will learn how to support adolescents in whatever role you play – parent\, teacher\, therapist\, coach or mentor\, in their journey toward young adulthood.\nParticipants will apply tools through experiential exercises to enhance understanding and communication to build more secure relationships with adolescents in your life.\nParticipants will be able to apply the ESSENCE of adolescence to the developing brain across the lifespan.\n\nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \nCEs – Please note there will be a $15 charge for CEs \n\n3.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have your license number available when signing in. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \nAbout the Presenter \nBarbara Kopystecki\, MA\, has worked with children and families for over 20 years as a family therapist.  She is currently the Clinical Supervisor of the Family Based Program at the Penn Foundation in Sellersville\, PA\, where she also serves as the Director of Trauma Services.  She holds a certification in Traumatic Stress Studies from the Trauma Center in Brookline\, MA.  Most recently\, Barbara has taught workshops in Attachment and Nonviolent Communication\, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)\, as well as conducted various trainings in topics related to trauma awareness and trauma treatment. \nResources \n\nRosenberg\, Marshall\, Nonviolent Communication:  A Language of Life\, 3rd edition:  Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships\, 2015\nSiegel\, Daniel J.\, Brainstorm:  The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain\, 2013\nSiegel\, Daniel J.\, The Developing Mind:  How Relationships and the Brain Intersect to Shape Who We Are\, 2012\nSiegel\, Daniel J.\, The Mindsight Approach to Well-Being:  A Comprehensive Course in Interpersonal Neurobiology\, 2018\n\nFor more information\, contact Karen Kern at  215.453.5151 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/decoding-the-adolescent-brain-a-guide-to-understanding-supporting-and-yes-enjoying-the-adolescents-in-your-life/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190913T190653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T190653Z
UID:6289-1571387400-1571418000@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health First Aid teaches risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns; information on depression\, anxiety\, trauma\, psychosis\, and substance abuse; a 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health concern in crisis; and available professional\, peer and self-help resources. \nThe course helps anyone who wants to learn how to provide initial help to someone who may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or in crisis.  The course gives tools to help friends\, family members\, colleagues\, or others in the community. \nFor questions or more information\, please contact Karen Kern at 215.452.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190923T163629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T163629Z
UID:6386-1571214600-1571221800@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries: Causes\, Rehabilitation and Treatment Strageties
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nThis course will provide an overview of Brain Injury\, including Traumatic vs. Acquired Brain Injury\, risk factors associated with Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury\, the rehabilitation continuum of care\, basic brain structures/functions and their associated brain-behavior relationships.  Common cognitive\, physical\, emotional\, behavioral and social changes after brain injury will be identified.  Strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness will be discussed. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will be able to list three causes of Traumatic Brain Injury and three causes of Acquired Brain Injury\nParticipants will be able to summarize how gender\, race and socioeconomic status are related to risk of Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury\nParticipants will be able to recognize the differences between Acute\, Sub-Acute and Post-Acute Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury\nParticipants will be able to describe 3 common functional changes after brain injury\nParticipants will be able to identify two strategies that could enhance the effectiveness of individual pyschotherapy with a person with Traumatic Brain Injury or Acquired Brain Injury\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n2.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\n  \nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nKaren L. Rosenberger\, Psy.D.\, CBIS\, is a Pennsylvania-licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of emotional and behavioral needs of persons with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).  Her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology is from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  She is a seasoned clinician\, with years of experience in a wide range of settings with persons with compromised brain functioning.  With clients at Success\, Dr. Rosenberger’s individual psychotherapy blends teaching real-world problem-solving with cultivation of healthy coping skills.  In her leadership role at Success\, Dr. Rosenberger supervises clinicians\, develops outcome measurements of clients’ advances\, enhances communication systems between multidisciplinary team members\, and works closely with the organization’s president and all staff to implement the mission of the company and to facilitate exceptional client care for persons with Brain Injury. \n  \nReferences \n\nGranacher\, R.P. (2015).  Traumatic Brain Injury:  Methods for Clinical and Neuropsychiatric Assessment\, Third Edition.  Boca Raton\, FL:  CRC Press.\nKolakowsky-Hayner\, S.A.\, Reyst\, H.\, & Abashian\, M.C. (2016).  The Essential Brain Injury Guide Edition 5.0.  USA:  Brain Injury Association of America.\nOstergren\, J.A. (2018).  Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury:  A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists.  San Diego\, CA:  Plural Publishing.\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Kern at 215.453.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/traumatic-and-acquired-brain-injuries-causes-rehabilitation-and-treatment-strageties/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190917T201951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T205301Z
UID:6315-1570701600-1570816800@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Shopping at Ten Thousand Villages
DESCRIPTION:In honor of World Mental Health Day\, Ten Thousand Villages in Souderton\n(781 Route 113\, Souderton) will donate 20% of the value of your purchase and\n10% of your oriental rug purchase on October 10 and October 11 to Penn Foundation’s Wellspring Clubhouse. You must mention “Wellspring Clubhouse” BEFORE your purchase is rung up. Ten Thousand Villages will be open from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. \n 
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/shopping-at-ten-thousand-villages/
LOCATION:Ten Thousand Villages\, 781 Route 113\, Souderton\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T184500
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20180624T205816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190406T190231Z
UID:2769-1563381000-1563389100@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:CPR Recertification Class & First Aid--STAFF ONLY
DESCRIPTION:CPR Certification Class from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM followed by First Aid Class from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/cpr-certification-class-first-aid-staff-only/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190507T171427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T130406Z
UID:4795-1560933000-1560940200@www.pennfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Engagement:  Relationship Building with Persons Served--CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:About the Course\n\nThis training focuses on the relationship between staff and persons they serve\, and explores how to build rapport and strengthen the relationship through a strengths-based\, person-centered approach.  This is a focus on how to promote engagement utilizing multicultural competence\, Motivational Interviewing\, Stages of Change model\, and coaching.  Hands-on activities will help staff explore and identify tools they can utilize with the persons they serve.  Facilitators will describe the different styles of support and have staff identify their particular styles\, and examples of how to apply each style.  This training will also discuss utilizing active listening and communication skills to maximize engagement. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will be able to describe the importance of relationship in a person’s recovery journey\nParticipants will be able to describe a strengths-based\, culturally-responsive approach\nParticipants will be able to identify their support styles\, and the importance of flexibility\nParticipants will acquire additional engagement skills\, utilizing Motivational Interviewing and coaching tools\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n2.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \n  \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \n  \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nLynsey Reiss\, MA\, graduated from Franklin Pierce College in 2007 with a BA in English and Secondary Education.  Her initial career goal was to become an English teacher.  After graduation\, Ms. Reiss interviewed for teaching positions in the Carolinas\, and accepted a job teaching English to middle school students in Florence\, South Carolina.  After three years\, she left teaching to pursue other interests\, one of those interests was mental health.  When Ms. Reiss returned home to Pennsylvania\, she began to work as a direct care staff in a personal care home operated by Salisbury Behavioral Health.  From 2010 to 2012\, she worked various positions\, and rose through the ranks to become a Personal Care Home Administrator. \nMs. Reiss left Salisbury Behavioral Health in 2015\, and transitioned to the role of Recovery Coach at Penn Foundation.  While at Penn Foundation\, Ms. Reiss worked as a Recovery Coach through much of her graduate program.  She completed an internship at the Recovery Center Outpatient program\, and then transitioned to the role of Inpatient Counselor during the last year of graduate school.  Ms. Reiss graduated with a MS in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University in 2018.  She continues to work as an Inpatient Counselor in the Recovery Center\, and also works two nights each week as a fee-for-service counselor in the Recovery Center Outpatient program.  Most recently\, Ms. Reiss was promoted to Lead Co-Occurring Counselor in the Recovery Center. \nChelsey Phillips\, MSW\, is the Assistant Residential Director for Penn Villa and has been with Penn Foundation since February 2017.  Ms. Phillips initially thought she would find a career as a Medical Examiner until her second year at Cedar Crest College when she decided to take an Introduction to Social Work class.  It was then that she decided to make a switch into social work and has never looked back.  During her fieldwork she interned at a halfway house for substance use/mental heath and also crisis intervention in the Emergency Department of a local community hospital.  Prior to joining Penn Foundation\, Ms. Phillips worked in private adoption for five years working with expectant/birth parents as well as prospective/adoptive parents.  Ms. Phillips found herself drawn to the mental health and substance abuse field through her work with expectant/birth parents and decided to leave private adoption and come back to mental health.  She earned her BSW from Cedar Crest College and her MSW from Marywood University.  She has also worked as an adjunct professor in the Social Work Department at Cedar Crest College. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Kern at 215.453.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/engagement-relationship-building-with-persons-served-cancelled/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190422T160014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190503T204737Z
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Tools and Resources for Mental Health Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:To register go to:  http://www.eventbrite.com and search “Faith and Mental Health” \n  \nAbout the Course \nThis training will provide practitioners a way of navigating the faith and spirituality of those they serve within an overall context of integrated health.  Particular attention will be given to the practices of spiritual assessment\, spiritual support/skill building\, and connecting people to external resources and faith communities. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will increase their awareness of the role of spirituality/faith for those receiving support\nParticipants will be able to identify the challenges and opportunities of providing spiritual support\nParticipants will gain an understanding of the various approaches to conducting a spiritual assessment\nParticipants will learn the formats and tools available to those offering spiritual support/skill-building\nParticipants will gain knowledge and strategies for connecting people to other spiritual sources\n\n  \nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n3.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\n  \nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \n  \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \n  \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nDave Eckert\, MDiv\, CPRP is the director of the intersect program at Access Services and he collaborates with leaders across multiple systems\, faith communities and networks.  Dave has been an ordained minister since 2005.  He is a board member of the Pennsylvania Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PAPRS) and Lakeside Youth Service. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Nancy Scheible\, CSP Coordinator at 267-587-2300 ext. 1104 or nscheible@penndelmhc.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund.
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/spiritual-tools-and-resources-for-mental-health-practitioners/
LOCATION:Grace Community Church\, 300 Highpoint Drive\, Chalfont\, PA\, 18914\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085614
CREATED:20190424T140258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T211621Z
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SUMMARY:Eating Disorders:  Indications and Treatment Approaches
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nThis interactive workshop is designed to assist the clinical team members in their approach to working with clients with co-occurring eating disorders. \nParticipants will learn to identify signs and symptoms of the major eating disorders:  anorexia and bulimia nervosa\, binge eating disorder and other specified food and eating disorder.  Discussion will include exploration of eating disorder presentation and treatment across a diverse range of client scenarios\, including males and LGBTQ clients with eating disorders.  Common co-occurring disorders will be discussed\, including substance use disorders\, post-traumatic stress disorder\, anxiety disorders\, and mood disorders. \n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nParticipants will be able to describe the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia nervosa\, binge eating disorder\, and other specified food and eating disorder.\nParticipants will be able to recognize similarities and differences between eating disorders and substance use disorders.\nParticipants will be able to identify and describe three methods of treating clients with eating disorders.\nParticipants will be able to articulate three challenges:  facing diverse populations with eating disorders\, including:  men\, lesbian\, gay\, and bisexual; transgender and gender expansive clients.\nParticipants will be able to design continuing care plans to support clients with eating disorders after discharge from treatment services.\n\nTarget Audience \nTarget audience includes social workers\, professional counselors\, marriage and family therapists\, recovery coaches\, peer specialists\, nurses\, nurse practitioners\, psychiatrists\, and substance abuse counselors for this intermediate level of instruction. \n  \nCEs \n\n2.0 PCB Approved Education Credits\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists\n2.0 Continuing Education Credits for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)\n\n  \nThere is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program. \nAll attendees must arrive promptly at the beginning of the training and remain the duration of the training to receive continuing education credits.  Please have license number available when signing in. \nPersons with disabilities and special needs are encouraged to contact the registrar for further information. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nKayti Protos\, LCSW\, is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience.  She is the Clinical Coordinator for Bucks Support Services\, which includes three specialty private practice programs:  Bucks LGBTQ Center\, Bucks Eating Support Collaborative and Bucks Recovery Center.  She specializes at the intersection of trauma\, eating disorder\, addiction and LGBTQ+ identities.  Her research interest centers on the unique challenges facing transgender and gender expansive clients with eating disorders.  She earned her BA in Women’s and Gender Studies and Communication Studies from Vanderbilt University in Nashville\, Tennessee and her MSW from Tennessee State University.  She is currently pursuing her DSW at the Rutgers School of Social Work.  Additionally\, Ms. Protos is an adjunct faculty member at Holy Family University\, teaching several courses in their Graduate Counseling Psychology program. \n  \nFor more information\, contact Karen M. Kern at 215.453.5171 or kkern@pennfoundation.org \n  \nIf you do not receive the professional benefits described in our program materials or you have some other professional complaint\, please let us know in writing within 7 days of the training and we will honor your request for a refund. \n  \nCurrent References \nCohan\, L.R.\, Greenfield\, S.F.\, Gordon\, S\, Killeen\, T.\, Jiang\, H.\, & Hien D. (2010).  Survey of eating disorder symptoms among women in treatment for substance abuse.  The American Journal on Addictions\, 19\, 245-251.  doi:10.1111/j.1521-0391.2010.00038.x \nGriffiths\, S.\, Mond\, J.M.\, Li\, Z.\, Gunatilake\, S.\, Murray\, S.B.\, Sheffield\, J.\, & Touyz\, S. (2015).  Self-stigma of seeking treatment and being male predict an increased likelihood of having an undiagnosed eating disorder.  International Journal of Eating Disorders\, 48(6)\, 775-775.  doi:10.1002/eat.22413 \nHinz\, L.D. (2009).  Drawing from within:  Using art to treat eating disorders.  Philadelphia\, PA:  Jessica Kingsley Publishers \nKaye\, W.H.\, Wirenga\, C.E.\, Bailer\, U.F.\, Simmons A.H.\, Wagner\, A.\, & Bischoff-Grethe\, A. (2013).  Does a shared neurobiology for foods and drugs of abuse contribute to extremes of uingestion in anorexia and bulimia nervosa?  Biological Psychiatry\, 73\, 836-842.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2013.01.022 \nJacobson-Levy\, M. & Foy-Tornay\, M. (2010).  Finding your voice through creativity:  The art and journalizing workbook for disordered eating.  Carlsbad GA:  Gurze Books \nNokleby\, H. (2012).  Comorbid drug use disorders and eating disorders – review of prevalence studies.  Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drug\, 29(3)\, 303-314.  doi:10.2478/v10199-012-0024-9
URL:https://www.pennfoundation.org/event/eating-disorders-indications-and-treatment-approaches/
LOCATION:Penn Foundation (807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville) – Loux Center (Univest Community Room)\, 807 Lawn Avenue\, Sellersville\, PA\, 18960\, United States
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