Traumagenic Neurodevelopmental Aspects of Positive Behavior Support: Supporting People with Complex Behavioral Needs

This one Day interactive workshop presents information regarding the impact of trauma to children and provides a Nurodevelpmental framework in the process of completing the assessments required, to create a Positive Behavior Support plan.  The information can and has been used to develop plans for adults as well as children.

Case examples are used to apply theory to real world situations and participants are invited to present their own case studies in the class.  Attendees are not required to be certified in or use The Mandt System in their organizations.

The training is appropriate for all staff at all levels of the organization.  A background in psychology or medicine is not required!  It is highly recommended that organizations send as many people as possible to this workshop in order to work together in groups to transfer theory into practice using specific case examples from their organization.

At the end of the workshop participants will:

  1. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of trauma on human neurodevelopment
  2. Describe the impact of trauma on the developing brain and neural networks
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of the effect of stress on cognitive and affective reasoning
  4. Describe the basic functions of human behavior
  5. List the primary emotions people feel under stress
  6. Apply the principles of trauma, neurodevelopmental processes, and positive behavior support in specific cases
  7. Receive .6 CEUs

Location:
Hope Community Resources
540 W. International Airport
Anchorage, AK 99518

Date:
October 7th, 2009

Time:  8:30am-4:00pm

Cost:  $149 per person, with a discount of $119 per person for organizations registering 4 or more people.  Space is limited so act now!

Comments from past workshops:
"Without having any knowledge of The Mandt System, I was able to come into the training and not only learn new strategies but a new way to think about our individuals with complex behaviors.  The learning was practical and immediately applicable."
         Tamara Armitage, Wetaskiwin & District Association for Community Service   Alberta, Canada

About the presenter:  Bob Bowen is the CEO of The Mandt System.  He has taught at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, and Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa.  He served as a member of the Positive Behavior Support Advisory Committee to the Ohio department of MR/DD, and has provided consultation on client specific behavior concerns throughout the US and Canada.  Mr. Bowen has presented at the national and international workshops on the prevention of violence in health care settings and has worked with and for people affected by disabilities for over 30 years in developmental disability, mental health , and juvenile justice settings.

If you are interested in registering, please contact The Mandt System at 800-810-0755.

Kevin Mandt
kevin@mandtsystem.com
www.mandtsystem.com
800.810.0755 ext: 102