Register at www.casapacifica.org/training
Life Space Crisis Intervention is a strength-based approach to conflict resolution that promotes growth and change in children and adolescents. Focusing on six common behavior patterns, participants learn strategies to use as alternatives to coercion and punishment that make a positive difference in the lives of others.
The 30 hour certification course (held over five days) provides the opportunity to further develop intervention skills by analyzing recorded conversations, practicing in small groups, and receiving feedback from others.
Course meets on the following days:
Thursday, February 18 (9:00 - 4:00)
Friday, February 19 (9:00 - 4:00)
Wednesday, March 10 (9:00 - 4:00)
Thursday, March 11 (9:00 - 4:00)
Friday, March 12 (9:00 - 12:00)
As part of the course you'll receive the textbook Life Space Intervention: Talking to Children and Youth in Crisis and a notebook of reprints from the journal Reclaiming Children and Youth.
Assigned readings as well as a written and verbal exam are included in the course. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Competency from the Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute in Hagerstown, Maryland.
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The course Crisis Intervention with Youth provides one or three units of graduate transfer credit from Augustana College (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) in either special education or psychology. Fees are $150 for one unit or $300 for three units (payable to Reclaiming Youth International). Course requirements include reading the accompanying textbook and passing the written and verbal exams. Three unit course also includes submitting a 6-10 page analysis and self-assessment within 30 days following course. Contact training department for syllabus and Augustana College registration form.
Meets the qualifications for 30 hours of continuing education credit for Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider 2522).
Approved by the California Department of Social Services for 30 hours of continuing education units for administrator recertification (Vendor GH 1000342-730-2; course number 342-3004-13100).
Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 15108, 30 hours.
