Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
National Volunteer Month
National Volunteer Month
Trauma Treatment Across the Lifespan
Date: 4/9/24 & 4/16/24 Time: 9-10:30am Contact Hrs: 3 CEU’s: 3 Enrollment Limited to: 20 Trauma is becoming more prominently identified in clinical and mainstream rhetoric. Even if clinicians do not work as “trauma therapists,” they will more than likely encounter survivors of trauma in their practice. The DSM-5-TR diagnoses of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders are complex in their criteria and differentials. Beyond that, the clinical picture is further complicated by the different presentations of survivors of complex ...
Marijuana: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomDate: 4/12/24 Time: 9:30 am to 11 am Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 Enrollment Limited to: No limit Method: Lecture, discussion Description: Marijuana and products derived from chemicals within it are used both medically and recreationally by an increasing number of people through the United States. To date, 38 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use while recreational use has been legalized in 24 states along with the District of Columbia. In this evolving legal landscape, marijuana use has become increasingly prevalent, particularly among teenagers and young adults. ...
WJCS Annual 2024 Gala
Brae Burn Country Club 39 Brae Burn Drive, Purchase, NY, United StatesConnect, recharge & be inspired at our annual WJCS 2024 Gala as we honor Meira Fleisch & Stephanie Marquesano. REGISTER NOW! Purchase your JOURNAL AD by Friday March 22. Become a corporate sponsor! Contact Lauren Candela-Katz, Chief Advancement Officer, at 914.761.0600 x2219; [email protected].
The ABC’s of CBT
ZoomDates: 4/30/24 & 5/7/24 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 Contact Hrs: 3 CEUs: 3 It has been determined that WJCS staff would benefit from access to a general training specific to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The cognitive behavioral paradigm provides a unique way to conceptualize pathology and to plan therapeutic intervention. The majority of clinicians practicing today identify that some part of their work is informed by CBT. Research consistently indicates the efficacy of CBT with many psychological disorders and with a diverse range of clients. CBT is often embedded in frequently used interventions at WJCS such as dialectical behavior therapy […]
Opioids: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomDrug overdose now causes more deaths than car accidents and is the leading cause of injury death in the United States. The overwhelming majority of these deaths are due to opioids. This session will give an overview of opioids, including their various types and main intoxication symptoms. Important trends in opioid addiction will be reviewed, including the rise of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl.
NAMI Walk with #WJCSProud
Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road Park, Pavilion 1, Hartsdale, NYJoin team #WJCSProud for the 2024 NAMI Walk this Mental Health Awareness Month!
Job Fair
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYJOIN OUR TEAM! WJCS is hiring Social Workers, Direct Support Professionals & MORE! Full-time, Part-time & Per Diem positions available.