Events
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Intro to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
WJCS Hartsdale Clinic 141 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY, United StatesDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment originally designed for individuals with suicidal or self-harm behaviors. It has come to be an evidence-based treatment for borderline personality (BPD). However, many other clients and disorders have been shown to benefit from DBT, such as depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or alcohol and drug use disorders. It can be applied as a behavioral therapy to any target behavior that the client would want to change. DBT is built on balancing acceptance and change. Its use of dialectics like this one, the teaching of mindfulness as a core skill, and its group curriculum of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that have distinguished DBT as a skills-based therapy.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi)
ZoomIn this course, participants will be introduced to the rationale for CBTi, learn the tools involved in implementing it, and become familiar with how to manage common comorbidities and challenges in implementation.
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Common Factors of Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments
ZoomEnrollment Limited to: 20 Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 This course will focus on using Judith Herman, MD’s three stages of trauma treatment. This course will explore the common factors of evidence-based trauma treatments including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Skills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation-Narrative Story Telling (STAIR-NST) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). We will also discuss common pre-treatment beliefs and assessment. The course will include lecture and case discussion. Method: Lecture, discussion Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to identify at least one prerequisite for successful trauma treatment. Participants will learn about Dr. Herman’s stages of treatment ...
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Initial Assessment and Risk Evaluation/Children
ZoomContact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 Enrollment Limited to: 20 Participants will learn to perform a thorough mental health assessment of, and risk evaluation for, child clients. This class will address the goals and methods of initial evaluations, and the information that should be obtained. Risk evaluations will be discussed, including eliciting and identifying risk and protective factors, making appropriate responses, and preparing documentation that protects the client, clinician, and agency. Method: Lecture; discussion. Learning Objectives: To perform a thorough mental health assessment for child clients. To elicit and identify risk and protective factors, make evidence-based responses, To prepare appropriate documentation. ...
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Food Pantry at WJCS Mary J. Blige Women’s Center
FeaturedMJB Women's Center 489 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY, United StatesThe WJCS Mary J. Blige Center in Yonkers is hosting a food pantry on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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Dissociation
ZoomEnrollment Limited to: 20 Contact Hrs: 1.5 CEU’s: 1.5 This course will focus on Frank Putnam MD’s conceptualization of dissociation. Participants will learn basic skills in how to identify dissociation, assess dissociation and treat people with dissociative disorders. The course will include lecture and case discussion. Method: Lecture, discussion Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how to identify dissociation. Participants will learn two theories about dissociation and how it emerges as a trauma coping skill. Participants will learn basic treatment concepts for work with people with dissociative disorders Instructor: Liane Nelson, Ph.D. Location: 141 N. Central Ave, Hartsdale ...
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Military & Veteran Resource Fair
Yonkers Public Library 1500 Central Avenue, Yonkers, NY, United StatesJoin us for a day of valuable resources, wellness services, career and education support, and fun activities for all. This is a family-friendly event with a canine therapy program, Boots & Paws, food, crafts, games, and raffle prizes! We can't wait to see you at this special event bringing together Veterans, military service members, their families, and local service providers for a day of community and connection.
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Food Pantry at WJCS Mary J. Blige Women’s Center
FeaturedMJB Women's Center 489 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY, United StatesThe WJCS Mary J. Blige Center in Yonkers is hosting a food pantry on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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New Rochelle WJCS Parent Child Center 25th Anniversary
New Rochelle Parent Child Center 79 7th St, New Rochelle, NY, United StatesJoin us for a joyful 25th Anniversary Celebration on October 21st from 10am to 12pm at the Boys and Girls Club in New Rochelle. We’ll have fun activities, music, and a pizza party! The WJCS Parent Child Center is a FREE early childhood learning program for children from birth to age 4, who attend along with their parents or caregivers. The program runs from October to May. Click here to register.
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Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) – WJCS STAFF ONLY
ZoomA Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) is an instruction to be followed when a person isn’t able to make
decisions regarding her/his physical or mental health treatment. Learn your responsibilities and the rights
of people who create a PAD. Learn to use a PAD as an empowering wellness tool. -
Navigating Screens: Helping Our Little Ones Thrive, On And Offline
Congregation Kol Ami 252 Soundview Ave, White Plains, NY, United StatesLet’s empower our children to grow confidently in an increasingly digital world — together.
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Discussing Difficult Topics with Clients
ZoomDates & Times: 11/4/25 9-11am & 12/2/25 9-11am Enrollment Limited to: No limit Contact Hrs: 4 CEU’s: 4 Have you ever been uncomfortable discussing something sensitive with a client? In this two-part course, clinicians will learn how to engage in difficult conversations with their clients. The first session will cover general background on client- and therapist-interfering thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of approaching difficult conversations. We will use concepts from DBT and a framework for working with “resistance” and getting “unstuck.” The second session will focus more on practical application in the form […]