The goal of our seminars is to share with educators, parents, and community members the information we feel most passionate about.
There are two ways to access our seminars. Schools and organizations can hire Strength for Change (SFC) to conduct onsite seminars, or individuals can attend SFC sponsored seminars conducted at our facility or a designated location.
Onsite seminars vary in pricing according to their length and target audience. For pricing, click here.
SFC sponsored seminars are free of charge. A list of sponsored seminars appear at the bottom of this page and are also emailed to all New Jersey schools and other referral sources. To be added to our email list, click here.
ONSITE SEMINARS:
For Educators
Breakthroughs In Counseling Effectiveness – Best Practices Guidelines: Intended for school counselors and child study team members. Bernard Ivin (a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Strength for Change, LLC) has been in private practice for over 20 years and has treated well over 1000 clients. Through the volume and depth of his experience he has discovered key factors to effectively engaging and assisting clients in overcoming a variety of mental health difficulties. This presentation will share those discoveries with you. Participants will leave this seminar with a tool kit of research-based concepts and strategies that are certain to improve their counseling effectiveness. This seminar can be 2-6 hours long depending on your training needs. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
The Top 6 Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Emotional & Behavioral Change: Intended for school counselors and child study team members. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well researched and respected mental health treatments available today. CBT utilizes a variety of psychological concepts and strategies in teaching clients how to become their own therapist capable of regulating their emotions and behaviors. This seminar will teach participants the top 6 CBT strategies for teaching students/clients how to cultivate motivation, cope with depression, anxiety, and other negative emotions, and break unhealthy life habits. Participants will leave this seminar more confident in their ability to conduct structured in-school counseling sessions and to help students struggling with mental health issues. This seminar can be 2-6 hours long depending on your training needs. Additional CBT strategies are included in seminars longer than 2 hours. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Helping the Capable, But Unmotivated & Disorganized Child – The 123 Succeed Program Basics & Beyond: Intended for school counselors, child study team members, 504/I&RS committee members, and other helping professionals. The capable, but unmotivated, disorganized, and underachieving child is a source of great frustration for many. Parents and educators often find themselves working very hard to motivate and support the student in changing their underachieving ways. When despite their best efforts the student continues to underachieve, this frustration can easily turn to anger and resentment. At some point parents and educators can even give up on a child when it appears that they care more about the student’s academic success than he/she does. This seminar will teach participants about a comprehensive academic improvement program called 1-2-3 Succeed. It will provide great insights to the causes of underachievement, proven strategies for helping students improve behavior and grades, and empowerment for parents to take the lead in their child’s education. The 1-2-3 Succeed Program can be used to enhance in-school counseling sessions, counselor/student relationships, parent meetings, and CST, 504, and I&RS interventions. Please visit www.123succeed.com for more detailed information about this amazing program. This seminar can be 2-6 hours long depending on your training needs. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Understanding Learning Disabilities & Psychiatric Disorders: Intended for all school faculty members. This seminar can be customized to focus on either learning disabilities or psychiatric disorders. Participants will learn to recognize the presence of learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders, their impact on relationships and life functioning, and available treatment options. Special attention will be given to the needs of teachers and caretakers. This seminar can be 2-6 hours long depending on your training needs. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Raising Student Performance: A motivational and inspiring seminar intended for all school faculty members. Even in this era of advanced technology, research tells us that teachers are still the most important factor to student success. Participants will learn strategies for stress management and cultivating a “solution-focused” mindset that will enable them to function at their highest level and serve students in the most impactful way. This seminar is 1-2 hours long and is well suited for an afterschool staff meeting or district wide keynote presentation to all faculty members. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Feeling Good – The Art & Science of Wellbeing: Intended for all school faculty members. The field of psychology has made many advances over the past few decades. We now know more than ever about the process of change, how emotions work, personality styles, the nature of bad habits, and strategies for change, mental health, and wellbeing. This seminar will teach participants science-based concepts and strategies for stress management, overcoming bad habits, feeling better, developing a solution-focused mindset, and living an empowered life. This seminar can be 2-6 hours long depending on your training needs. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Suicide Prevention – Knowing Signs & Reducing Risk: A powerful and moving seminar intended for all school faculty members. Suicide has become the 2nd leading cause of death for children and young adults ages 15-24. Its impact is devastating. For family and friends left behind, the heartbreak and pain can last a life time. For teachers, counselors, and other helping professional involved with the student, it represents the greatest failure in their capacity to assist and protect those they serve. This workshop will identify important risk factors and strategies for the prevention of suicide. Most importantly, it will empower participants to monitor and take decisive action in response to students who appear to be at risk of suicidal behavior. This seminar is 1-2 hours long and is well suited for an afterschool staff meeting or district wide keynote presentation. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
For Parents:
From Porcelain to Steel – Raising Your Child’s Emotional Strength & Resiliency: A motivational and inspiring seminar intended for parents of school-aged children grades 6-12. Parents want nothing more than to know that their child has what it takes to endure and overcome life’s challenges. This seminar will teach parents how to improve their child’s self-esteem & resiliency and cultivate the mindset necessary for effective stress management and the achievement of goals. Special attention will be given to identifying and inventing with children that may be experiencing mental health issues. This seminar is 2 hours long. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
When Nagging, Lecturing & Yelling Do Not Work – A Guide to Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: Intended for parents of school-aged children grades 6-12. Some children are more difficult than others and do not naturally cooperate or listen to their parents. These children often seem immune to the nagging, lecturing, yelling, and other emotional tactics commonly used by parents. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help. This seminar will teach parents the key to being effective with the strong-willed child, strategies for cultivating a cooperative family environment, and a system for effective discipline. This seminar is 2 hours long. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Parenting The Capable, But Unmotivated & Disorganized Student – The 123 Succeed Program Basics & Beyond: Intended for parents of school-aged children grades 6-12. It is very frustrating and disheartening to have a capable, but unmotivated and disorganized child who chronically underachieves. Over time the stress of it can cause great harm to all family members including interpersonal conflict, damaged relationships, and the onset of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help. This seminar will teach participants about a comprehensive academic improvement program called the 1-2-3 Succeed Program. This program will provide parents with a proven step-by-step system for improving their child’s behavior and grades. Please visit www.123succeed.com for more detailed information about this amazing program. This seminar is 2 hours long. For information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Understanding Learning Disabilities & Psychiatric Disorders: Intended for parents of school-aged children grades 6-12. This seminar can be custom tailored to focus on either learning disabilities or psychiatric disorders. Participants will learn to recognize the presence of learning disabilities and psychiatric disorders, their impact on relationships and life functioning, and available treatment options. Special attention will be given to the needs of parents and other caretakers. This seminar can be 2-hours long. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
Rat Park – Understanding & Preventing Substance Abuse: Intended for parents of school-aged children grades 6-12. One of the greatest fears most parents have is that their child will develop a substance abuse problem. While there is no shortage of opinions on how to respond to a child at risk, much of it is based on outdated information from the earliest days of substance abuse treatment. Through the most up-to-date research and the vast clinical experience of the presenter, this seminar will challenge some of the most widely held beliefs regarding the nature of childhood substance involvement and how to best intervene. This seminar is 1-2 hours long. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar,click here.
Suicide Prevention – Knowing Signs & Reducing Risk: A powerful and moving seminar intended for parents of school-aged children grades 6-12. Suicide has become the leading cause of death for children and young adults ages 15-24. Its impact is devastating. For family and friends, it is the ultimate heartbreak that last a lifetime. This workshop will identify important risk factors and strategies for the prevention of suicide. Most importantly, it will empower parents to take decisive action when they have concerns regarding their child’s (or any child’s) emotional health and safety. This seminar is 1-2 hours long. For additional information, pricing, or to schedule this seminar, click here.
SFC SPONSORED (FREE) SEMINARS:
For Educators:
Overview – SFC sponsored seminars are free of charge and are intended for school counselors, child study team members, and other helping professionals. Seminars are held throughout the year on designated dates at the Strength for Change facility located at, 22 Howard Blvd.- Suite 103, Mt. Arlington NJ.
Each seminar participant receives a complimentary lunch, packet of seminar materials, and certificate of participation.
For the most comprehensive understanding of how-to best help struggling and at-risk students, you are encouraged to register for all three seminars in the order they are scheduled. However, each seminar is structured to stand-alone and you may attend any seminar of your choosing.
Spring 2019 Seminar Topics & Dates:
- Breakthroughs In Counseling Effectiveness:
Seminar date: 2/8/19, to register – click here - Top 6 Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Facilitating
Emotional & Behavioral Change:
Seminar date: 4/5/19, to register – click here - Helping the Capable, But Unmotivated & Disorganized Student
– The 1-2-3 Succeed Program Basics & Beyond:
Seminar date: 5/10/19, to register – click here
Time – 12:30-3:00
Location –– Suite 103, 22 Howard Blvd., Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
To learn more about our services and fees, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us now.