fall back into health at the beach
The Fall 2018 Conference at Santa Monica College will offer trainings to assist the helper and those we help. Enjoy a couple of days of learning, mingling, training (CEs), collaborating, and gaining skills. Stay for the weekend, enjoy the sights, and sunny So Cal weather.
registration
Up to 4.5 *CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, Psychologists, RNs
Early bird registration must be received by 9/27/18
MHWA member Not a member? Become a member by visiting the Membership page.
1.5 days $100.00 early-bird
$160.00 after 9/28
1 day $75.00 early-bird
$135.00 after 9/28
Non-member
1.5 days $140.00 early-bird
$200.00 after 9/28
1 day $115.00 early-bird
$175.00 after 9/28
*CE credits $25.00 (up to 4.5 credits)
Early bird registration must be received by 9/27/18
MHWA member Not a member? Become a member by visiting the Membership page.
1.5 days $100.00 early-bird
$160.00 after 9/28
1 day $75.00 early-bird
$135.00 after 9/28
Non-member
1.5 days $140.00 early-bird
$200.00 after 9/28
1 day $115.00 early-bird
$175.00 after 9/28
*CE credits $25.00 (up to 4.5 credits)
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Online Registration: Click on the button to register for full/half conference and CE credits.
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Mail-in Registration: Print-out registration form and mail form and check to address listed.
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agenda
Thursday 10/11
12:30p-1:00p Registration
1:00p-1:30p Welcome & Introductions
1:30p-3:00p Dr. Marvin Belzer, PhD: The Basics of Mindfulness for Self- care and Stress Management (1.5 CEs)
3:00p-3:20p Break
3:20p-5:00p Discussions & Elections
5:30p Networking Dinner (no-host)
Friday 10/12
8:00a-8:30a Registration & Introductions
8:30a-11:45a Dr. Pamela Harmell, PhD: Legal& Ethical Considerations for California Community College Therapists (3 CEs)
11:45a-12:30p Lunch
12:30p-1:45p Roundtable Discussion
1:45p-2:00p Closing Remarks
12:30p-1:00p Registration
1:00p-1:30p Welcome & Introductions
1:30p-3:00p Dr. Marvin Belzer, PhD: The Basics of Mindfulness for Self- care and Stress Management (1.5 CEs)
3:00p-3:20p Break
3:20p-5:00p Discussions & Elections
5:30p Networking Dinner (no-host)
Friday 10/12
8:00a-8:30a Registration & Introductions
8:30a-11:45a Dr. Pamela Harmell, PhD: Legal& Ethical Considerations for California Community College Therapists (3 CEs)
11:45a-12:30p Lunch
12:30p-1:45p Roundtable Discussion
1:45p-2:00p Closing Remarks
CE Trainings
Dr. Marvin Belzer, PhD: The Basics of Mindfulness for Self-care and Stress Management (1.5 CEs)
After this training, participants will be able to:
- Know basic principles of mindfulness practice, both in meditation and daily life activities.
- Learn how to apply mindfulness in managing both physical pain and difficult emotions.
- Practice the cultivation of positive emotions such as kindness, compassion, and equanimity.
- Learn the principles of relational mindfulness (practicing mindfulness with other people).
Dr. Pamela Harmell, PhD: Legal & Ethical Considerations for California Community College Therapists (3 CEs)
After this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify the difference between personal and professional values.
- Effective ways to maintain “value neutrality” with regard to cultural competence.
- Identify and learn to properly handle the difference between subpoenas and court orders.
- Learn updates to dangerousness assessment and Tarasoff/Ewing, and suicidal clients/students.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Gateway Hotel-Santa Monica
1920 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
$189.00/night. A limited number of room have been set aside at this rate.
To reserve by phone: 310.829.9100, request MHWA rate.
To reserve on-line: www.gatewayhotel.com (enter code: MHWA1018).
The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th St., Santa Monica
$270.00/night. A limited number of rooms have been reserved under this rate.
To reserve by phone: 310.315.1555, request MHWA rate.
1920 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
$189.00/night. A limited number of room have been set aside at this rate.
To reserve by phone: 310.829.9100, request MHWA rate.
To reserve on-line: www.gatewayhotel.com (enter code: MHWA1018).
The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th St., Santa Monica
$270.00/night. A limited number of rooms have been reserved under this rate.
To reserve by phone: 310.315.1555, request MHWA rate.
airports
Los Angeles International Airport: www.lawa.org/welcomelax.aspx
Long Beach Airport: www.lgb.org/
John Wayne Airport: www.ocair.com/
Long Beach Airport: www.lgb.org/
John Wayne Airport: www.ocair.com/
information
*MHWA is a CE provider approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. The Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes CE credit from CPA approved providers for LCSWs, MFTs, LEPs, and LPCCs. MHWA’s CE programs meet the California Board of Nursing’s requirements for acceptable continuing education for BRN licensees. MHWA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Conference refund
After registering, if you cannot attend the meeting, notify Humberto Hernandez for a CE refund (prior to 10/4 or credit for a subsequent training).
Attendance policy
Those who attend full training and complete the appropriate evaluation form will receive CE credits. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before the training is completed will not receive CE credits.
Conference refund
After registering, if you cannot attend the meeting, notify Humberto Hernandez for a CE refund (prior to 10/4 or credit for a subsequent training).
Attendance policy
Those who attend full training and complete the appropriate evaluation form will receive CE credits. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time or leaving before the training is completed will not receive CE credits.