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SUMMARY:Voices\, Visions & Unusual Beliefs: Innovative Support Strategies
DESCRIPTION:March 18 to March 20\, 2024\, 9am to 5pm\n@ Holyoke Community College\, Holyoke\, MA \nIn current Western medical paradigms\, hearing voices is often a deeply marginalized experience. Those who hear voices and/or see visions are typically given a poor prognosis. Suggested coping strategies tend to be limited to distraction techniques or heavy neuroleptics. Clinicians\, voice-hearers\, and family members have often felt frustrated by the limitations of this model. \nAnother world is possible. This training is for anyone who is interested in learning the current research\, strategies and supports that are being developed by people with lived experience of voice-hearing world-wide. \nWe will explore: \n▪ How trauma\, culture and social factors influence voice-hearing\n▪ Common myths about voices & visions and how to shift these paradigms\n▪ A new dialogue framework to discuss non-consensus reality states in a supportive way\n▪ Dozens of real-life strategies that are used by voice-hearers to cope with a distressing experience \n\n\n\n▪\nHow trauma\, culture and social factors influence voice-hearing\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n▪\nCommon myths about voices & visions and how to shift these paradigms\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n▪\nA new dialogue framework to discuss non-consensus reality states in a supportive way\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n▪\nDozens of real-life strategies that are used by voice-hearers to cope with a distressing experience\n\n\n\nThis event will be co-facilitated by Cindy Marty Hadge and Caroline Mazel-Carlton\, both of whom have extensive personal experience with voices\, visions\, and navigating the psychiatric system. Both have well over a decade of professional experience supporting other voice-hearers in community settings\, clinical environments and online. Caroline and Cindy have had the privilege of both learning from and supporting system change in the international community\, from the Netherlands to Brazil to Israel to Australia. Their work has been featured in mainstream media outlets\, academic articles\, and books\, including the most recent work from NYT best-selling author Daniel Bergner\, “The Mind and the Moon”. \nContinuing Education information: This program has been approved for 18.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure\, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program\, Authorization Number D 91991. This program has been approved by MaMHCA/MCEAP for 18.5 CEs for LMHC. Please contact us at info@wildfloweralliance.org for questions regarding CE accreditation.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/voices-visions-unusual-beliefs-innovative-support-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000
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SUMMARY:All About Women's Sexual Desire
DESCRIPTION:ALL ABOUT WOMEN’S SEXUAL DESIRE\n\n\nMonday\, March 18\, 6-7 pm \nA woman’s sexual desire is complex and can fluctuate for many reasons such as hormonal changes\, stress\, relationship trouble\, etc. Join Kelly Tull\, WHNP\, Baystate OB/GYN Group Inc.\, for a discussion about sexual desire in women. Topics will include what is low sexual desire\, what contributes to low sexual desire in women\, as well as non-pharmacologic and\npharmacologic treatments for low sexual desire.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/all-abouyt-womens-sexual-desire/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T065616
CREATED:20231214T191446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T113456Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Management Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \n This is presented as a Hybrid event\, available both as a Virtual Workshop Series\, or In Person at our offices located in Easthampton! \nHSF is pleased to announce our ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SKILLS SERIES! This certificate series is designed to invest in and promote leaders from within to secure the future of the human services in Western MA. This program will provide experienced leaders\, supervisors\, managers\, and directors with the high level trainings to gain the skills they need to succeed as they advance in the human service field! \nSession Topics include: \n\nThe Unique Role of Managing from the Middle\nPublic Speaking for Large and Small Groups\nFinancial Management Panel\nNetworking: Building Internal and External Connections\nAdvanced Employment Law\nCulturally Responsive Supervision\n\n  \n\n \n\nThis is a 6 part series! \n*order of sessions may change \n\n\n\nSession 1: THE UNIQUE ROLE OF MANAGING FROM THE MIDDLE \nWednesday February 28th 9am-12:30pm \nSupervisors often find themselves in the position of having to relay the needs of their team and clients up while communicating the mission and needs of the organization down. We will address what information you will communicated to you and will need to communicate to stakeholders. Learn what impact you personally can have on your work environment. \nPresenter: Will Weche \nSession 2: PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS \nWednesday March 6th 9am-12:30pm \nWhether you need to lead a morning team meeting\, give a presentation to your managers\, or speaking to the entire company and investors\, speaking in front of others can be nerve-racking. Learn tips and tricks to Public Speaking that can be used in all circumstances. \nPresenter: Cathy McNally \nSession 3: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PANEL \nWednesday March 13th 9am-12:30pm \nOur panel will discuss how money moves through and effects non-profit organizations. Topics to be covered include a nonprofit finance overview\, including where the money comes from\, budgeting\, and internal controls including compliance and audits. The panel will be followed by a question and answer session. \nSession 4: NETWORKING: BUILDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS \nWednesday March 20th 9am-12:30pm \nLearning the soft skills of business etiquette and social skills can help build connections that help the success of your organizations. Gain partnership within your organization. Become an organizational ambassador as build collegial relationships in a competitive environment. \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 5: ADVANCED EMPLOYMENT LAW \nWednesday March 27th 9am-12:30pm \nProtect your organization\, yourself and your team from unneeded expensive and time consuming legal issues. This information heavy session takes a deep dive into Employment Law with up to date topics that managers should know. \nPresenter: Tim Murphy \nSession 6: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION \nWednesday April 3rd 9am-12:30pm \nGain an understanding of what it means to be Culturally Competent. Understand within group differences on what makes each person unique and respond respectfully to all cultures and identies in a research based management style. \nPresenters: Ysabel Garcia \nCertificates are given out after the final session to all participants who have attended all sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n*NO makeup sessions will be allowed for this program.* \n\nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/advanced-management-series-2024/2024-03-20/
LOCATION:Human Service Forum Offices\, 203 East Street\, East Hampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T123000
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SUMMARY:INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION- Advanced Management 2024- NETWORKING: Building Internally and External Connections
DESCRIPTION: This is presented as a Hybrid event\, available both as a Virtual Workshop Series\, or In Person at our offices located in Easthampton! \nNow you can pick and choose topics to attend from our ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SKILLS SERIES! This certificate series is designed to invest in and promote leaders from within to secure the future of the human services in Western MA. This program will provide experienced leaders\, supervisors\, managers\, and directors with the high level trainings to gain the skills they need to succeed as they advance in the human service field! Individual sessions are now open for registration. \n  \nSession Topics include: \n\nThe Unique Role of Managing from the Middle\nPublic Speaking for Large and Small Groups\nFinancial Management Panel\nNetworking: Building Internal and External Connections\nAdvanced Employment Law\nCulturally Responsive Supervision\n\n  \nHSF Members: $100 per person per topic                           Not Yet Members: $200 per person per topic \n \n\n\n\n\nSession 2: PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS \nWednesday March 6th 9am-12:30pm \nWhether you need to lead a morning team meeting\, give a presentation to your managers\, or speaking to the entire company and investors\, speaking in front of others can be nerve-racking. Learn tips and tricks to Public Speaking that can be used in all circumstances. \nPresenter: Cathy McNally \nSession 3: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PANEL \nWednesday March 13th 9am-12:30pm \nOur panel will discuss how money moves through and effects non-profit organizations. Topics to be covered include a nonprofit finance overview\, including where the money comes from\, budgeting\, and internal controls including compliance and audits. The panel will be followed by a question and answer session. \nSession 4: NETWORKING: BUILDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS \nWednesday March 20th 9am-12:30pm \nLearning the soft skills of business etiquette and social skills can help build connections that help the success of your organizations. Gain partnership within your organization. Become an organizational ambassador as build collegial relationships in a competitive environment. \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 5: ADVANCED EMPLOYMENT LAW \nWednesday March 27th 9am-12:30pm \nProtect your organization\, yourself and your team from unneeded expensive and time consuming legal issues. This information heavy session takes a deep dive into Employment Law with up to date topics that managers should know. \nPresenter: Tim Murphy \nSession 6: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION \nWednesday April 3rd 9am-12:30pm \nGain an understanding of what it means to be Culturally Competent. Understand within group differences on what makes each person unique and respond respectfully to all cultures and identies in a research based management style. \nPresenters: Ysabel Garcia \n\n\n\n\n\nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/individual-registration-advanced-management-2024-4/
LOCATION:NCYF Building; 203 East St\, Easthampton\, 203 East St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
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SUMMARY:A Psychodynamic Exploration of Adolescent Antisocial Behavior and Deprivation
DESCRIPTION:Live Interactive Webinar \nInstructor: Huey Hawkins\, Jr.\, Ph.D.\, LCSW \nLevel: Intermediate \nCEs: 3 \nReview CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above. \nDr. Huey Hawkins will explore Donald Winnicott’s conceptualization of the antisocial tendency and the role played by deprivation. Speaking from his experiences of nearly 12 years working with a Black male child client in foster care\, Hawkins discusses his provision of a maternal environment during extremely tumultuous times in the client’s life. The foster care system in a large Midwestern city\, intersecting with race and class barriers is also explored.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/a-psychodynamic-exploration-of-adolescent-antisocial-behavior-and-deprivation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Smith College School for Social Work":MAILTO:mcurtin@smith.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T172634Z
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SUMMARY:March First Time Homebuyer Course
DESCRIPTION:In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors \nLearn tips about how to improve your credit. \nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision. \nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products. \n$50 for two adults in the same household.* Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nMarch sessions are scheduled: \nThursday\, March 21\, 2024 \nTuesday\, March 26\, 2024 \nThursday\, March 28\, 2024 \nAll from 6pm-9pm on Zoom. \nPlease reach out if you need reasonable accommodation due to disability or lack of technology access.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/march-first-time-homebuyer-course/2024-03-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T170000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to School Social Work
DESCRIPTION:Live Interactive Webinar \nInstructor: Liz Joyce\, LICSW \nLevel: Intermediate \nCEs: 6 \nMarch 15 and 22\, 2024\, noon – 3:15 p.m. ET \nThis is a multiple-day session. In order to receive CEs\, you must attend both days. \nReview CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above. \nThis course is geared towards individuals who are looking to learn more about social work and schools. Participants will learn about the value of a school social worker\, the various roles the school social worker can play\, and the many ways in which a school social worker can support their students\, families and colleagues. Participants will gain an understanding of micro interventions in the school environment and will put those interventions into practice through multiple interactive activities. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions\, share suggestions and submit clinical wonderings ahead of the beginning of the program. \nThe course will cover the main systems and infrastructures of schools. While concepts will be presented at a high level\, interventions and supports will be discussed in detail as well as applied in practice through scenarios\, case studies and role plays during which participants will have opportunities to apply their clinical training. This course will highlight the intersection of individual\, family and institutional needs as well as explore the intent behind systems and the impact the systems have on students and families. In addition to taking a deep dive into tools utilized by school social workers\, this course will also cover recommended approaches to working with systems such as families and community collaterals. By utilizing an anti-racist\, anti-oppression lens rooted in the values of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, belonging and justice\, participants will interrogate common practices and dissect the real world implications of said practices.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/introduction-to-school-social-work/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Smith College School for Social Work":MAILTO:mcurtin@smith.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T173040Z
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SUMMARY:Bingo Night for CHD's-MaryAnne's Kids Fund for Foster Children; Presented by Raymour & Flanigan
DESCRIPTION:Raymour & Flanigan will be hosting a Bingo Night supporting CHD’S MaryAnne’s Kids Fund for Foster Care. \nRaffle items and Bingo Prizes. \nRaffle tickets and bingo sheets for purchase** CASH ONLY EVENT \nRaymour & Flanigan – 895 Riverdale St\, West Springfield\, MA 01089
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bingo-night-for-chds-maryannes-kids-fund-for-foster-children-presented-by-raymour-flanigan/
LOCATION:Raymour & Flanigan\, 1406 Elm Street\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T140000
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Landlord Workshop\nwebinar\n\n9:00 am\n\n$119.95 \nThis online workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties\, including owners of 2-4 family homes. \nTopics covered include: \n•    proper tenant screening•    relations with tenants•    lead paint laws•    types of tenancies•    State Sanitary Code•    fair housing laws•    the eviction process•    how to deal with drug problems \nTrainer: H. John Fisher \nCertificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes. \nRegistration fee is $119.95 (non-refundable & includes Way Finders’ Property Management Manual\, valued at $29.95). \nHours of workshop are 9am-2pm.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/massachusetts-landlord-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring into Action
DESCRIPTION:Ladies\, leave the “honey to-do list” for another day. Let’s get together and celebrate our strengths\, camaraderie\, and build! Grab your friends and join us. OK\, men can come\, too. \nIn honor of March’s Women’s History Month and Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build event\,\nlet’s celebrate women at our first “Spring into Action” event! Join us for a one-day build event with prizes\, goody bags\, snacks\, and a wrap party at Two Weeks Notice brewery!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/spring-into-action/
LOCATION:Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity\, 268 Cold Spring Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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