Board Approved Continuing Education Programs

 

The following is a list of continuing education programs that have been approved by the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. If you have attended, or plan to attend, a program that has not been submitted to the Board for pre-approval, you may submit a request for individual approval (please use the "Licensee’s Application for Continuing Education Course Approval" form.)

 

Online Independent Study Courses

Sponsor:  McKissock, LP  (800) 328-2008

One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study.

 

Title:

Hours:

Approval #:

Abuse and Addiction of Heroin

1

CE:3818

AIDS Education

4

CE:3819

Alcohol Problems in Intimate Relationships

5

CE:3820

Anxiety Disorders

2

CE:3821

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

3

CE:3822

An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

3

CE:3823

Bipolar Disorder

2

CE:3824

Caring for the Suicidal Client

4

CE:3825

Cocaine Use and Abuse

1

CE:3826

Crisis – The Role of Behavioral Health Professionals

3

CE:3827

Cultural Competency & Diversity

3

CE:3828

Depression:  Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

2

CE:3829

Domestic Violence

2

CE:3830

Eating Disorders

1

CE:3831

Ethical, Legal & Policy Issues

2

CE:3832

Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs

1

CE:3833

Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much

3

CE:3834

MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse

1

CE:3835

Inhalant Abuse

1

CE:3836

Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction

1

CE:3837

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

8

CE:3838

Pain:  The Universal Disorder

3

CE:3839

Patient Confidentiality and HIPAA Ethics

3

CE:3840

What's Troubling Our Teens?                                        

4 CE:3765
Marital & Relationship Theories                               3 CE:3741
Treating Child Sexual Abuse      3 CE:3721
Assisting Clients in Achieving Holistic Health      3 CE:3720
Counseling Techniques for Adoption Therapists  3 CE:3719
Working with Children of Immigrants                     2 CE:3674
Addressing the Cheating & Unfaithful                 3 CE:3675
Medications for Mental Disorders                        3 CE:3681
Inhalant Abuse:  Assessment & Treatment         4 CE:3680
Understanding Sleep                                          1 CE:3679
Understanding Dementia                                    3 CE:3678
Teens: Help Them Escape Justice System           3 CE:3754
Treating Children with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 3 CE:3790
Adolescent Sexuality:  Issues and Interventions 6 CE:3791

Human Sexuality: Counseling Protocols              

4 CE:3753
Therapeutic Treatment Tools in OCD                    3 CE:3745
Humor Here and Now                                        3 CE:3744
Therapeutic Intervention for Problem Gamblers 3 CE:3854
Understanding and Respecting Professional Boundaries 3 CE:3853
Emotional Intelligence:  A Key to Helping Clients Find Success and Fulfillment 4 CE:3852

Understanding Child Traumatic Stress                

1 CE:3743
Preventing Burnout:  Strategies to Revitalize Your Career Denied
Social Work Services in Long Term Care Denied
Clinical Supervision (Clinical Social Work) Denied
Code of Ethics (for Social Workers) Denied

 

Online Independent Study

Sponsor:  Essential Learning, LLC (800) 729-9198

One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study. 

 

Title:

Hours:

Approval #:

Alzheimer’s Disease

4

CE:3784

Family Assessment and Intervention

3

CE:3785

Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders EBP Part 1

3

CE:3786

Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders EBP Part 2

3

CE:3787

Case Management Basics

 3

 CE:3696

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 3 CE:3699
Bipolar Disorder 3 CE:3699
Dual Diagnosis 3 CE:3697
     

Online Independent Study Courses:  PREPARE/ENRICH

Date:  November 2008-November, 2009

Presenter: David H. Olson, Ph.D.

Location:  Independent Study

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3862

Online Independent Study Course: Case Management #2, Models and Functions of Case Mgmt., What Case Managers Do

Date:  Online - Independent Study November 2008 - November 2009

Presenter:  Genie Spypek, Ph.D.

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3619

One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study.

Online Independent Study Course:  Introduction to Case Management, What Mental Health Clients / Consumers Want, and Historical Context

Date:  October, 2009 - October, 2010

Presenter:  Dr. Genie Skypek, Ph.D.

Sponsor:  NetSmartUniversity (888) 249-1517 ext. 1501

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3865

One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study.

Online Independent Study Course:  Case Management #2, Models and Functions of Case Management, What Case Managers Do

Date:  October, 2009 - October, 2010

Presenter:  Dr. Genie Skypek, Ph.D.

Sponsor:  NetSmartUniversity (888) 249-1517 ext. 1501

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3866

One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study.

Why Diagnose Very Young Children?

Date:  Various dates, June 2008, through July, 2009

Presenter:  Terrie Rose, PH.D., LP, and Antonia Wilcoxin, MIM, MBA

Location:  Various locations within Minnesota

Sponsor:    Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of

Infancy and Early Childhood (651) 431-2336

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3534

Web Based Programs - Independent Study *

March 2008 through  March 2009

Sponsor:  Essential Learning, LLC (800) 729-9198 Ext. 290

Bipolar Disorder - 4 hours  CE#: 3236

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - 3 hours  CE:3437

Case Management Basics - 3 hours CE:3435

One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study.

Approval #:  CE:3434

Prepare/Enrich

Date:  September 2007 through September 2008

Presenter:  David H. Olson, Ph.D.

Location:  Home Study Courses

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399 ext. 100

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3628

One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study.

Web Based Programs - Independent Study *

August 2008 through  August 2009

Sponsor:  Essential Learning, LLC (800) 729-9198 Ext. 290

Alzheimer's Disease- 4 hours  CE#: 3541

Family Assessment and Intervention - 3 hours  CE:3542

Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders:  EBP Part 1  - 3 hours CE:3543

Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders:  EBP Part 2  - 2 hours CE:3544

*  One quarter (7.5) of the required 30 hours can be earned through independent study.

2009 Professional Education Series

Date:  Monthly sessions the first Thursday of each month beginning February 5, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Various locations

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (612) 209-1539

Hours:  1.5 hours for each session, 3 hours for July 3rd workshop

Approval #:  CE:3671

Putting Clients First:  A Revolution in Clinical Effectiveness

Date:  February 5, 2010

Presenter:  Barry L. Duncan, Psy.D.

Location:  Carondelet Conference Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Twin Cities Relationship Resources, LLC (763) 458-6896

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3816

Moving the Weight Paradigm from Dread and Failure to Balance and Health Promoting Healthy Body Image, Eating, Fitness, and Weight

Date:  January 16, 2010

Presenter:  Michelle Gorman, MS, RD, LD; Becky Henry, CPCC; Kathy Kater, LICSW; Katja Rowell, M.D.

Location:  Shrine Zuhrah Center (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Moving Mountains 4 Health (888) 848-6802

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3843

Kenwood Center Workshop Series 2009-2010

Date:  Numerous dates throughout 2009 and 2010

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Minnesota Church Center (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Kenwood Therapy Center, LLC

Hours:  52 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3818

Assessment and Treatment of Suicidal Adolescents

Date:  December 18, 2009

Presenter:  Mike Miller, Psy.D.

Location:  Adler Graduate School (RIchfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3796

Interventions for Temper Tantrums, Meltdowns & Out of Control Behaviors

Date:  December 10, 11, 2009

Presenter:  Nancy S. Buck, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3858

Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging

Date:  December 4, 2009

Presenter:    Barry McCarthy, Ph.D., ABPP

Location:  Sheraton Bloomington Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (800) 839-4584

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3763

End of Life Issues:  Best Practices and Applied Ethics

Date:  December 2, 3, 4, 2009

Presenter:  Hanno Kirk, Ph.D., LICSW

Location:  LaCrosse, WI, Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  CMI Education Institute, Inc.

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3861

Incorporating Complimentary Spiritual Healing Techniques into Psychotherapy

Date:  November 20, 2009

Presenter:  Jere Truer, MA, LICSW

Location:  Adler Graduate School (RIchfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3795

New Trends in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Date:  November 18, 19, 20, 2009

Presenter:  Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, Mankato, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3847

Psychology and Spirituality

Date:  November 17-19, 2009

Presenter:  Albert LaChance, Ph.D., LADC, CAS

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3863

The DSM-IV-TR for Clinicians:  Accurate Diagnosis

Date:  November 17, 18, 19, 2009

Presenter:  Bob Taibbi, LCSW, AAMFT

Location:  Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3856

Professional Boundaries

Date:  November 16, 2009

Presenter:  Rick Loseth, LICSW

Location:  First Lutheran Church (Bemidji, MN)

Sponsor:  Northwest MN Foundation (218) 759-2057

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3867

MAMFT Fall Conference 2009 "Navigating Life's Transitions, Exploring Clinical Approaches"

November 12, 13, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  The Northland Inn (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  MAMFT (651) 278-8463

Hours:  All sessions have been approved, licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE:3842

Treating the Out of Control Adolescent:  A 7-Step Model to Restore Love and Limits

Date:  November 12, 2009

Presenter:  Scott Sells, Ph.D.

Location:  Holiday Inn (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3690

Aging & Cognition

Date:  November 11, 12, 13, 2009

Presenter:    Susan McPherson, Ph.D.

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (800) 839-4584

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3762

10 Best-Ever Depression Treatment Techniques

Date:  November 11-12, 2009

Presenter:  Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3851

Explosive, Noncompliant, Disruptive, Aggressive Kids

Date:  November 6, 2009

Presenter:  Ross Greene, Ph.D.

Location:  Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3814

The Freedom of Forgiveness:  An Effective Method to Help Clients Heal Past Hurts

Date:  November 6, 2009; October 16, 2009; February 20, 2009;  April 17, 2009; May 8, 2009

Location:  Duluth, MN, and St. Paul, MN

Presenter:  Mary Hayes Greico, Kathleen Pfaffinger, Ph.D., LP

Sponsor:  Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training (612) 874-6622

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3672

Pursuers and Distancers:  Treating Each and Their Unhappy Dance

Date:  November 6, 2009

Presenter:  Terry Real, LCSW

Location:  St. Paul College (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399 x 100

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE: 3777

Combining Biological, Cognitive, Behavioral and Psychodynamic Approaches in the Assessment and Treatment of Patients

Date:  November 5, 2009

Presenter:  Dr. Paul Reitman, Ph.D., LP, F.A.C.F.E.

Location:  Best Western Kelly Inn (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3781

The Best Behavioral Techniques to Treat Anxiety, Panic, OCT, PTSD and Phobias

Date:  November 2, 3, 2009

Presenter:  Patrick McGrath, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3807

The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy, Part II:  The Role of the Social Brain in Treatments for Autism Spectrum, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorders

Date:  October 30, 2009

Presenter:  Louis  Cozolino, Ph.D.

Location:  TIES Conference Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Human Services, Inc. (651) 251-5078

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3815

Re-Drawing the Lines - Neurodiversity:  A Compass to a Changing World

Date:  October 30, 2009

Presenter: Jonathan Mooney

Location:  Rochester International Event Center (Rochester, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  5  Approval #:  CE:3689

Dialectical Behavior Therapy :  Treating the Eating Disordered Client with Multiple Problems

Date:  October 29-30, 2009

Presenter:  Lucene Wisniewski, Ph.D., FAED & Denise Ben-Porath, Ph.D.

Location:  Radisson University Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Behavioral Tech, LLC (206) 675-8588 x 105

Hours:  12.5  Approval #:  CE:3780

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Date:  October 29, 30, 2009

Presenter:  Elana Rosenbaum, MS, LICSW

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3803

Tough Talk:  End of Life Conversations, Secrets, and Mourning in Families Facing Life-Limiting Illness and Death

Date:  October 29, 2009

Presenter:  Dale G. Larson, Ph.D.

Location:  St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  St. Mary's Grief Support Center (218) 786-4402

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3850

2009 Youth Intervention Conference

Date:  October 27-28, 2009

Presenter:  Jerry Tello, Dr. Mark Mannes, Dr. Verna Cornelia Price, Jonathan Mooney

Location:  U of  MN Continuing Education & Conference Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours: 12  Approval #:  CE:3688

Spirituality and Mental Health:  Exploring Spirituality in Self and Others through Psychological Type

Date:  October 26, 2009

Presenter:  Rev. Canon Leslie Francis, Ph.D.

Location:  University of St. Thomas, Thornton Auditorium

Sponsor:  University of St. Thomas (651) 962-4650

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3859

The SEND Program

Date:  October 23-25, 2009

Presenter:  Tracy Flynn Bowe, MA, JD and Kate Flynn MA

Location:  College of St. Benedict (Collegeville, MN)

Sponsor:  Three Sisters - SEND Institute (320) 654-0001

Hours:  18 hours per module  Approval #:  CE:3819

The Love Triangle Technique:  A Creative Tool for the Practicing Clinician

Date:  October 23, 2009

Presenter:  Craig Balfany, MA

Location:  Adler Graduate School (RIchfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3794

Acceptance & Mindfulness in Clinical Practice

Date:  October 22, 23, 2009

Presenter:  Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D.

Location:  Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3802

40th Annual Chemical Health Conference "Building Recovery - Oriented Communities"

Date:  October 20-22, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  River Centre (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  MN Association of Resources for Recovery & Chemical Health (651) 290-7475

Hours:  21 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Personality Disorders in Social Work and Health Care

Date:  October 20, 21, 22, 2009

Presenter:  Gregory W. Lester, Ph.D.

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3813

Understanding Youth Culture:  From Rock to Hip Hop and All the Drams In-Between

Date:  October 20, 2009

Presenter:  David Miller, M.Ed.

Location:  Courtyard by Marriott

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3687

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training Course

Date:  October 19-23, 2009 / March 15-18, 2010 / April 26-30, 2010

Presenter:  Suzanne Witterholt, M.D. & Randy Rolbert, LMSW

Location:  Radisson University Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Behavioral Tech, LLC (206) 675-8588 x 105

Hours:  65  Approval #:  CE:3779

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life:  A Radical New Look at Understanding & Changing Behavior

Date:  October 15, 2009

Presenter:  Daniel Amen, M.D.

Location:  Mounds View High School (Mounds View, MN)

Sponsor:  Northwest Youth & Family Services (651) 486-3808

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3801

Children with Autism and Asperger's Diagnoses

Date:  October 15, 2009

Presenter:  Elizabeth Reeve, Ph.D.

Location:  Redwood Community Center (Redwood Falls, MN)

Sponsor:  Greater Minnesota Family Services (320) 214-0098

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3805

ADHD:  Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood, Mistreated (Untangling ADD & LD)

Date:  October 9, 2009

Presenter:  Gary Gene Johnson, Ph.D., LP, LMFT

Location:  Children's Home Society (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  6.5  Approval #: CE:3817

Families Facing Terminal Illness & the End of Life:  Clinical and Ethical Challenges

Date:  October 9, 2009

Presenter:  John Rolland, MD

Location:  Crowne Plaza Hotel (Minneapolis MN)

Sponsor:  MN Coalition for Death Education and Support (218) 786-4402

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3845

The DSM IV-TR In a Day!

Date:  October 9, 2009

Presenter:  Kurt Emmerling, M.Ed., NCC, LPC

Location:  Park Plaza Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3764

Complicated Grief:  Practical Strategies for helping People Heal

Date:  October 8, 9, 2009

Presenter:  Phyllis G. Kosminsky, Ph.D.

Location:  Ramada Inn, Rochester, MN and Comfort Inn, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3759

Motivational Interviewing:  Overcoming Client Resistance to Change

Date:  October 7-9, 2009

Presenter:  Michael Wiles, M.Ed., LPC, Psychometrist

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3812

Anger, Forgiveness, and the Healing Process

Date:  October 7, 8, 9, 2009

Presenter:  Paula Butterfield, Ph.D.

Location:  St. Cloud Civic Center / Bayview Event Center, Minnetonka / Embassy Suites Hotel, Brooklyn Center

Sponsor:  Institute for Brain Potential (408) 739-1993

Hours:  6  approval #:  CE:3804

Be Good to Your Camel

Date:  October 7, 2009

Presenter:  John Manz, M.Div., LICSW

Location:  Lutheran Social Service of MN, 2400 Park Ave S., Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Lutheran Social Service of MN (612) 879-5256

Hours:  4  Approval #:  CE:3848

EMDR - Basic Training

Date:  October 5, 2009 - January 8, 2010

Presenter:  Leslie Levin Adler, Ph.D., LP

Location:  Adler Graduate School (Richfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Child Trauma Institute (413)774-2340

Hours:  49 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3860

Couple Communication I & II and CORE Communication Instructor Training

Date:  October 2-3, 2009

Presenter:  Sherod Miller, Ph.D.

Location:  Hilton Garden Inn (Eagan, MN)

Sponsor:  Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc. (800) 328-5099

Hours:  16  Approval #:  CE:3849

AAMFT 67th Annual Conference:  MFT:  The Difference that Makes a Difference

Date:  October 1-4, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Sacramento Convention Center (Sacramento, CA)

Sponsor:  AAMFT (703) 253-0481

Hours:  Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE:3789

Avoid Ethics Complaints & Malpractice Lawsuits

Date:  October 1, 2, 2009

Presenter:  Deborah Hensen, MSW,  LCSW, JD, LL.M

Location:  St. Louis Park, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3783

The Power of Mindfulness:  The Inside and Outside the Therapy Hour

Date:  October 1-2, 2009

Presenter:  Ronald Siegel, Psy.D.

Location:  Hilton Garden Inn (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399

Hours:  12  Approval #:  CE:3755

I'm Back Home But the Was Isn't Over:  Helping Families Reconnect After Deployment

Date:  October 1, 20009

Presenter:  Lt. Colonel David Grossman

Location:  Spirit Mountain Chalet (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  Human Development Center (218) 730-2341

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3809

EMDR:  The Complete Clinician's Course

Date:  September 28, 29, 2009

Presenter:  Linda A. Curran, LPC, CACD,CCPD, EMDR Level II Certified

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:37734

The Naked Truth:  Sexual Integrity in a Fallen World

Date:  September 26, 2009

Presenter:  Dr. Mark Laaser, Dr. Gary Brink

Location:  Rochester Assembly of God (Rochester, MN)

Sponsor:  Smart Solution Workshops (507) 292-8962

Hours:  6  approval #:  CE:3782

Early Recollections:  Application of a Technique for Assessment, Insight, and Transformation

Date:  September 25, 2009

Presenter:  Catherine Hedberg, MA, LP

Location:  Adler Graduate School (RIchfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3793

Using Superheroes in Counseling and Play Therapy

Date:  September 25, 2009

Presenter:  Lawrence C. Rubin, Ph.D., LMHC-S, RPT-S

Location:   Mankato Centennial Student Union, Minnesota State University

Sponsor:    Academy for Child and Family Studies (507) 389-5709 / (507) 389-5444

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3717

Demystifying Autism:  An Inside-Out Perspective

Date:  September 24, 25, 2009

Presenter:  William Stillman

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3773

Parent Empowerment:  Counseling Parents in Positive Child-Rearing Practices

Date:  September 23-25, 2009

Presenter:  Doug Ruben, Ph.D.

Location:  St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3806

"Couple Boundaries Workshop"  Training for Couples Therapy

Date:  September 22 - 26,  2009

Presenter:  Pia Mellody, RN, CSAC

Location:  The Marsh Conference Center (Minnetonka, MN)

Sponsor:  Alan Braverman, LMFT, LICSW  (952) 591-9338

Hours:  29     Approval #:  CE:3811

Couples in Crisis:  Strategies for High Conflict Relationships

Date:  September 22, 2009

Presenter:  Bob Taibbi, LCSW, AAMFT

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8360

Hours:  1.5  Approval #:  CE:3855

Value, Power, and Abundance

Date:  September 22, 2009

Presenter:  Pia Mellody, RN, CSAC

Location:  The Marsh Conference Center (Minnetonka, MN)

Sponsor:  Alan Braverman, LMFT, LICSW  (952) 591-9338

Hours:  1.5  Approval #:  CE:3810

Emerging Issues in Ethics and Boundaries:  Including Internet Dilemmas

Date:  September 17, 2009

Presenter:  Gary R. Schoener, M.Ed., LP

Location:  Radisson Hotel (Roseville, MN)

Sponsor:  Northwest Youth & Family Services (651) 486-3808

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3800 

Suicide & Self Mutilation

Date:  September 16, 17, 18, 2009

Presenter:  Jack Klott, MSSA, LISW, CSW

Location:  Roseville, Mankato, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3772

Emergency Mental Health:  Assessment and Treatment

Date:  September 14, 15, 16, 2009

Presenter:  Tim Webb, M.A., Ed., LPC

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3792

Professional Training in Relationship Based Child-Parent Psychotherapy

Date:  September 14, 15, 16, 2009

Presenter:  Carol F. Siegel, Ph.D.

Location:  Anderson Entrepreneurial Center (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  Greater St. Cloud Area Thrive (320) 258-1103

Hours:  16.5   Approval #:  CE:3844

Relationship Conference

Date:  September 12, 2009

Presenter:  Dr. Gary Chapman

Location:  Redeemer Lutheran Church (Fridley, MN)

Sponsor:  Family Innovations (651) 748-5019

Hours:  4  Approval #:  CE:3788

Utilization of Community Resources as an Adjunct to Treatment

Date:  September 11, 2009, to December 16, 2009

Presenter:  Brooks Larson, ChFC, CEBS; Jill Ell, RN, CNP; Wendy Crawford; Richard Morissey; Dr. Martin Rosenbaum; Erik Peacock

Location:  Life Development Resources (Lakeville, MN)

Sponsor:  Life Development Resources (952) 898-1133

Hours:  10  Approval #:  CE:3846

Integrating Mindfulness Strategies

Date:  August 27, 28, 2009

Presenter:  John D. Landers, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3761

Wisdom of the Dream:  A Jungian Approach to Dream Interpretation

Date:  August 26-28, 2009

Presenter:  Howard W. Tyas, Jr., D.Min, Ph.D.

Location:  Duluth, MN / St. Cloud, MN / Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3768  

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Date:  August 13-14, 2009

Presenter:  Christy Hutton, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN / Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3769

The Psychology of Resilience:  A Multi-Model Framework for Thriving Based Heroic Journey

Date:  August 12-14, 2009

Presenter:  Melissa Bradley, MS

Location:  Duluth, MN / St. Cloud, MN / Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3767

HIPAA Compliance After the Stimulus Package

Date:  August 12, 13, 14, 2009

Presenter:  Jonathan P. Thomes, J.D.

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours: 6  Approval #:  CE:3771

The Psychology of Resilience:  A Multi-Model Framework for Thriving Based Heroic Journey

Play Therapy and Beyond:  Treatment and Strategies with Children and Pre-Adolescents

Date:  August 5-7, 2009

Presenter:  Paul White, LCSW

Location:  Fargo, ND / St. Cloud, MN / Duluth, MN / Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3766

Advances in Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents

Date:  August 10, 2009

Presenter:  C. Alec Pollard, Ph.D.

Location:  Park Plaza Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3712

Bringing Mental Health Practice to Preschool

Date:  August 6, 2009

Presenter:  Lesley Koplow, MS, LCSW

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  St. David's CEnter for Child & Family Development (952) 240-4307

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3776

Play Therapy and Beyond:  Treatment and Strategies with Children and Pre-Adolescents

Date:  August 5-7, 2009

Presenter:  Paul White, LCSW

Location:  Fargo, ND / St. Cloud, MN / Duluth, MN / Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3766

Limit Setting as Treatment

Date:  July 21, 2009

Presenter:  Andrew J. McLean, MD

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3778

Why Diagnose Very Young Children?  An Introduction to DC:0-3R for Mental Health Professionals

Date:  July, 2009 - July, 2010

Presenter:  Terrie Rose, Ph.D., LP

Location:  Various locations throughout Minnesota 

Sponsor:  Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health Division   (651) 431-2336

Hours:  12  Approval #:  CE:3797

Advanced Training - DC:0-3R

Date:  July, 2009 - July, 2010

Presenter:  Terrie Rose, Ph.D., LP

Location:  Various locations throughout Minnesota

Sponsor:  Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health Division  (651) 431-2336

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3798

Building Strong Foundations (Early Childhood Mental Health)

Date:  July, 2009 - July, 2010

Presenter:  Terrie Rose, Ph.D., LP

Location:  Various locations throughout Minnesota

Sponsor:  Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health Division (651) 431-2336

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3799

Bringing Integrative Medicine to Mental Health Care

Date:  July 31, 2009

Presenter:  Mark Weisberg, Ph.D., LP, ABPP

Location:  Edina Country Club (Edina, MN)

Sponsor:  Behavioral Healthcare Providers (763) 210-4674

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3775

Yoga & Mindfulness:  Clinical Interventions for Anxiety and Depression

Date:  July 29, 30, 31, 2009

Presenter:  Mary Nurrie Stearns, MSW, LCSW, RYT

Location:  Roseville, MN, Eau Claire WI, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3764

Advanced Mindfulness Interventions for Therapists

Date:  July 27, 29, 30, 31, 2009

Presenter:  Donald Altman, M.A., LPC

Location:  Bismarck, ND, Sioux Falls, SD, Omaha, NE, Des Moines, IA

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3763

Psychiatric Emergencies

Date:  July 20, 21, 2009

Presenter:  Steven E. Rubin, M.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3762

PTSD in the New Generation of Combat Veterans from Iraq & Afghanistan:  What the Non-VA Client Needs to Know

Date:  July 15, 2009 and September 19, 2009

Presenter:  John Mundt, Ph.D.

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Sioux Falls, SD)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3730

Ethics in Action

Date:  July 10, 2009

Presenter:  David Jobes, Ph.D.

Location:  Comfort Inn (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor: Health Education Network, LLC (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3706

Who's Running The Show?  Executive Dysfunction and How to Help the Disorganized Child

Date:  July 9, 10, 2009

Presenter:  Laurie Dietzel, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN and Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3756

Ethical Pitfalls:  Avoiding Professional Hazards

Date:  July 8, 9, 10, 2009

Presenter:  Steven Polovick, MS, LSW

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE: 3761

13th Annual Conference of the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education - Smart Marriages, Happy Families

Date:  July 6-12, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Rosen Shingle Creek Resort (Orlando, FL)

Sponsor:  Amedco (651) 789-3716

Hours:  64 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance.)

Approval #:  CE:3752

Taking Anxiety and Conflict Off the Menu:  The Importance of the Feeding Relationship

Date:  June 30, 2009

Presenter:  Katja Rowell, MD

Location:  Contact Sponsor for Location

Sponsor:  Family Feeding Dynamics, LLC (888) 848-6802

Hours:   3  Approval #:  CE:3770

Bipolar Spectrum:  Bringing Evidence into Practice

Date:  June 24, 25, 26, 2009

Presenter:  Leslie Lundt, MD

Location:  Mankato, Roseville, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC  (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #  CE:3747

1st Annual Northwest District Human Service Conference

Date:  June 17-18, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Courtyard by Marriott (Moorhead, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Social Service Association / MSSA

Hours:  12 Approval #:  CE:3765

Family Sculpting:  An International Tool for Brief Assessment and Intervention

Date:  June 16, 2009

Presenter:  Anne Hollingworth, Julie Thorsheim, LICSW, Jean Giebenhain, Ph.D., Thomas Throsheim, Ph.D.

Location:  St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3766

Program Denied:  LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System)

Sponsor:  Ottertail Human Services Center

Date:  June 15, 2009

Mindfulness, Wellness, and Radical Acceptance in Psychotherapy

Date:  June 15-16, 2009

Presenter:  Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP

Location:  Ramada Inn, Mall of America

Sponsor:  Behavioral Tech, LLC (206) 675-8588

Hours:  12.5  Approval #:  CE: 3725

Bipolar:  A New Slant on the Disorder

Date:  June 10, 11, 12, 2009

Presenter:  Jay Carter, Psy.D., DABPS

Location:  St. Cloud, Duluth, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education ( 800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3749

Drug Free Treatments for Mental Health Disorders

Date:  June 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 2009

Presenter:  Charles Gant, MD

Location:  Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD; Mankato, MN; Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor: PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3746

Psyche, Soma, Spirit:  Three Realms of Sandplay

Date:  June 5-7, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Dunroven Retreat Center (Marine on St. Croix, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Sandplay Therapy Group (651) 247-3004

Hours:  10.5  Approval #:  CE:3728

Sex After Sixty:  You're Never Too Old

Date:  June 5, 2009

Presenter:  JoAnn Kraft, MA, Kristin K. Christiansen, M.D.

Location:  Bethel University (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Bethel Seminary, Marriage & Family Studies Dept. (651) 635-8552

Hours:  5  Approval #:  CE:3739

Workshops in Clinical Hypnosis - Introductory

Date:  June 4-6, 2009

Presenter:  Daniel Brown, Ph.D.

Location:  Radisson Hotel and Conference Center  (Plymouth, MN)

Sponsor:  U of MN Continuing Medical Education (612) 626-7600 or (800) 776-8636

Hours:  21  Approval #:  CE:3691

Workshops in Clinical Hypnosis - Advanced

Date:  June 4-6, 2009

Presenter:  Daniel Brown, Ph.D.

Location:  Radisson Hotel (Plymouth, MN)

Sponsor:  U of MN Continuing Medical Education (612) 626-7600 or (800) 776-8636

Hours:  15.25  Approval #:  CE:3692

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness

Date:  June 4, 5, 2009

Presenter:  Donald Sloane, LCSW

Location:  Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3736

MACMH Summer Training Series

Date:  June 3, 4, 11, 16, 25 / July 8, 9, 13, 30/ August 12, 13, 20, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Various locations

Sponsor:  Minnesota Association of Children's Mental Health (651) 644-7333

Hours:  27 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Addiction

Date:  May 29, 2009

Presenter:  Jere Truer, MA, LICSW

Location:  Adler Graduate School (Richfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3767

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children & Adolescents

Date:  May 28, 29, 2009

Presenter:  Connie Callahan, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3736

25 Spiritual & Existential Techniques for Clients

Date:  May 21, 2009

Presenter:  Fred J. Hanna, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3723

Contemporary Perspectives in Supervision

Date:  May 15, 2009

Presenter:  Isabel Gonzalez Chell, PhD., Ph.D., LP

Location:  Argosy University (Eagan, MN)

Sponsor:  Argosy University   (651) 846-3355

Hours:  3.5  Approval #:  CE:3760

When Professionals Weep:  Personal, Professional, and Ethical Intersection in Grief, Bereavement and End-of-Life Care

Date:  May 15, 2009

Presenter:  Renee S. Katz, Ph.D., FT

Location:  Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North

Sponsor:  Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support (218) 786-4402

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3738

An Insider's Perspective on Autism & Asperger's Syndrome

Date:  May 14, 2009

Presenter:  Debra Lipsky, M.Ed.

Location:  Marriott West (Minneapolis, MN) / Radisson Suite Hotel (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (800) 839-4584

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE: 3701

Asperger's Syndrome

Date:  May 13-15, 2009

Presenter:  Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A.C.C.-SLP

Location:  St. Cloud Civic Center; Duluth Edgewater Resort; Minneapolis Marriott SW

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (615) 331-4422

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3724

2008-2009 Lessons from the Field:  Autism Series

Date:  May 13, 2009

Presenter:  Lawrence Rosen, MD

Location:  U of MN Coffman Union (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  U of MN Center for Excellence in Children's Mental Health ( 612) 625-6527

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3750

Behavioral Objectives Sequence Training

Date:  May 12-13, 2009

Presenter:  Sheldon Braaten, Ph.D.

Location:  Metropolitan State University (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  12  Approval #:  CE:3686

Anxiety Disorders:  Research, Diagnosis, & Treatment

Date:  May 12, 2009

Presenter:  Wayne Eastlack, Ph.D.

Location:  St. Cloud, Duluth, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education ( 800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3748

Why We Worry:  Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders

Date:  May 7, 8, 9, 11, 12,  2009

Presenter:  Mark S. Schneider, Ph.D.

Location:  To be determined

Sponsor:  Institute for Brain Potential ( (866) 992-9399

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3707

Toxic Anger

Date:  May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 2009

Presenter:  W. Doyle Gentry, Ph.D.

Location:  Appleton, WI, Madison, WI, Milwaukee, WI, Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3726

Evidence-Based Practices for Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

Date:  May 6, 7, 8, 2009

Presenter: Dr. Barry Gregory, M.Ed., Ed.D., LMHC, NCC

Location:  St. Louis Park, MN, Bloomington, MN, Eau Claire, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3727

How About Us?  Affected Others of the Problem Gambler

Date:  May 5, 2009

Presenter:  Linda Berman, MSW, LCSW; Randy Stinchfield, Ph.D., LP; Don Feeney, MS, MPP

Location:  Recovery Plus Addiction & Mental Health Services of St. Cloud Hospital

Sponsor:  Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance (612) 424-8595

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3715

Down and Out:  GLBTQ Youth in a System of Care

Date:  May 5, 2009

Presenter:  Alex Nelson and Janet Bystrom

Location:  Holiday Inn (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  3 Approval #:  CE:3685

Level 2 Practicum

Date:  May 3-5, 2009

Presenter:  Terrence Reel

Location:  Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399

Hours:  15  Approval #:  CE:3662

Ethics & Diversity in Clinical Care

Date:  May 1, 2009

Presenter:  Dr. Harry J. Aponte, MSW, LCSW, LMFT

Location:  St. Paul College (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Hamm Clinic (651) 224-0614

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3677

Family Law Mediation

Date:  April 30, May 1-2, May 14-16, 2009

Presenter:  Karen Irvin, Ph.D., LMFT

Location:  Kelly Inn (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Mediation & Counseling Center (651) 636-3500

Hours:  40 - Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE:3740

Education, Prevention and Treatment Provider Training

Date:  April 28, 29, 2009

Location:  AmericInn (Thief River Falls, MN)

Sponsor:  Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance (612) 424-8595

Hours:  12  Approval #:  CE:3722

MACMH's 2009 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference

Date:  April 26-28, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Duluth Entertainment & Conference Center

Sponsor:  Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (651) 644-7333

Hours:  16.25 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3711

Best Practice of Care for the Patient at the Time of a Perinatal Loss / The Culturally Diverse Grief Kaleidoscope

Date:  April 25, 2009

Presenter:  Candy McVicar

Location:  Calvary Lutheran Church (Golden Valley, MN)

Sponsor:  Missing GRACE Foundation (763) 497-0709

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3731

Spiritual Self-Talk:  What Would Love Say?

Date:  April 24, 2009

Presenter:  LIsa Venable, MA

Location:  Adler Graduate School (RIchfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3733

26th Upper Midwest Conference on Adolescents & Children in Need

Date:  April 23-24, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Ramada Inn (Brooklyn Park, MN)

Sponsor:  CE&D (320) 629-1307

Hours:  11 Approval #:  CE:3714

Comprehensive Child Therapy:  Practical Child Therapy:  Practical Approaches and Interventions

Date:  April 23, 24, 25, 2009

Presenter:  Rhonda A. Lettington, MS, LMHC, ACADC, NCC, CHTP

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country University (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3757

Demystifying EMDR:  What Every Clinician Needs to Know

Date:  April 23, 24, 2009

Presenter:  Jamie Marich, MA, LPCC-S, LIDC

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3713

What's Normal and What's Not?  Problematic Sexual Behavior of Children and Adolescents

Date:  April 20, 2009

Presenter:  Carrie Pierce, NPH, MSW; Susan R. Schmidt, Ph.D.

Location:  Territory Golf Club (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  Stearns/Benton Child Protection Team (320) 251-2700

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3729

Combined Mental Health, Social Services and Substance Abuse Conference "Parting the Waters for a Healthier Mind, Body and Spirit

Date:  April 21-23, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Sioux Falls Convention Center (Sioux Falls, SD)

Sponsor:  University of Nebraska - Lincoln (402) 472-9334

Hours:  17 Approval #:  CE:3758

Building Cultural Competency with African-Born Youth, Young Adults and Families

Date:  April 20, 2009

Presenter:  Abdi  Ali and Barbara E. Raye

Location:  Federal Highway Credit Union Administration Building (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3684

Five Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic Experiential Therapy for Couples

Date:  April 18-21, 2009

Presenter:  Dr. Brent Atkinson, Ph.D., LMFT

Location:  Minnetonka Community Center (Minnetonka, MN)

Sponsor:  Greg Heberlein, MA, LP (651) 642-9317

Hours:  30 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3742

Self Regulation in Children and Teens

Date:  April 17, 2009

Presenter:  Anne Gearity, Ph.D., LICSW

Location:  U of MN Continuing Education and Conference Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3709

Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy:  Advances from Neurobiology and the Science of Intimate Relationships

Date:  April 17, 2009

Presenter:  Brent Atkinson, Ph.D.

Location:  Embassy Suites Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  MAMFT (952) 881-9883

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3676

13 Annual Conference

Date:  April 15-17, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Northland Inn (Brookland Park, MN)

Sponsor: Minnesota Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers

Hours:  16 (licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3704

Psychopharmacology Update:  What You Must Know

Date:  April 15, 16, 17, 2009

Presenter:  Robert Julien, MD, Ph.D.

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3703

Motivated Interviewing

Date:  April 15, 16, 17, 2009

Presenter:  Ann Fields, MSW, CADC III, CGAC II

Location:  Mankato, Roseville, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3705

Lessons From the Field:  Autism Series Workshop 3: Multidisciplinary Interventions

Date:  April 14, 2009

Presenter:  Randi Hagerman, MD

Location:  U of MN 270A McNamara Alumni Center (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  U of MN (612) 625-6527

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3716

Suicide and Self Mutilation

Date:  April 8, 9, 10, 2009

Presenter:  Pam Marcus, RN, APRN, PMH-BC

Location:  Eau Claire, WI; Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3734

Footprint of Disaster:  Going the Distance

Date:  April 7, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Earle Brown Heritage Center (Brooklyn Center, MN)

Sponsor:  MASA Consulting / HCMC (952) 922-0422

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3710

EMDR & Mindfulness:  In-Depth Interventions for Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Trauma, and Other Disorders

Date:  April 6, 7, 8, 2009

Presenter:  Judith Moolten, MSW, MSW, YC, CRYT, MBT

Location:  Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3718

In-Home Family Therapy:  Models and Best Practices

Date:  April 3, 2009

Location:  Centennial Student Union, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Sponsor:  Academy for Child and Family Studies, Minnesota State University, Mankato (507) 389-5709

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3608

Positive Divorce:  An Experiential Workshop Led by Lynn Lott

Date:  April 3, 2009

Location:  Sheraton Bloomington Hotel

Presenter:  Lynn Lott, MA, MFT

Sponsor:  Erickson Mediation Institute (952) 835-3688

Hours:  3.25  Approval #:  CE:3737

The Language of the Heart

Date:  April, 2009

Presenter:  Patrick Dougherty, MA, LP

Location:  St. Paul, Minneapolis, Rochester, MN

Sponsor:  Patrick Dougherty, MA, LP

Hours:  3.25  Approval #:  CE:3655

Understanding Youth Culture:  From Rock to Hop Hop and All of the Drama In-between

Date:  April 2, 2009

Presenter:  David Miller

Location:  St. Cloud, MN

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3683

School Behavior:  Effective Techniques to Help

Date:  April 1, 2, 3, 2009

Presenter:   George B. Haarman, Psy.D., LMFT

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3702                                  

Understanding Youth Culture:  From Rock to Hop Hop and All of the Drama In-between

Date:  April 1, 2009

Presenter:  David Miller

Location:  St. Cloud, MN

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Assoc. (888) 945-9472

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3682

Provoke!

Date:  April 1, 2009

Presenter:  John Lampert, MA, LMFT

Location:  Southdale Library (Edina, MN)

Sponsor:  MN Mental Health Consulting (612) 360-8063

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3674

Breathing Life Into Psychotherapy

Date:  March and April, 2009

Presenter:  Patrick Dougherty, MA, LP

Location:  Minneapolis and Duluth, MN

Sponsor:  Patrick Dougherty, MA, LP

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3656

Relational Life Skills

Date:  March 28-30, 2009

Presenter:  Terrence Real, Lisa Merlo Booth

Location:  Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399

Hours:  15  Approval #:  CE:3661

Psychotherapy Networker Symposium "Seizing the Day"

Date:  March 26-29, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  The Omni Shoreham Hotel (Washington, DC)

Sponsor:  Psychotherapy Networker, Inc. (202) 885-5272

Hours:  29  (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance.)

Approval #:  CE: 3651

116th Annual Training Conference & Expo

Date:  March 24-27, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Sheraton Bloomington Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Social Service Association / MSSA (651) 789-4331

Hours:  20 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3665

ODD Conduct Disorder & the Role of Attachment

Date:  March 19, 2009

Location:  Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3630

The Stress Model for Children

Date:  March 18, 25, 2009

Presenter:  Sally Beck, Ph.D., LMFT

Location:  Spirit of Hope (Minnetonka, MN)

Sponsor:  Faithworks Counseling, LLC (952) 451-3660

Hours:  4  Approval #:  CE:3708

A Multi-Faceted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach

Date:  March 18, 19, 20, 2009

Location:  St. Cloud, Duluth, St. Paul, MN

Presenter:  Mervin R. Smucker, Ph.D.

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:    Approval #: CE:3667

Collaborative Problem Solving with Explosive Children

Date:  March 17, 2009

Presenter:  Chris Poyzer, LSW

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3700

Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents

Date:  March 13, 2009

Location:  Radisson Suites (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3649

Integrating Christian Principles for the Treatment of Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Date:  March 12, 13, 2009

Presenter:  Patricia Nicole Barber, MA, CAS, LCPC, NCC,

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC  (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3669 

Minnesota Association for Play Therapy Conference "Play Therapy Saves the Day!  Heroes in Play Therapy"

Date:  March 6-7, 2008

Location:  Double Tree Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Association for Play Therapy (651) 649-4434

Hours:  13.5  Approval #:  CE:3620

Minnesota Mental Health & The Law

Date:  March 6, 2009

Location:  Sheraton Bloomington Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3633

Asperger's Syndrome & PDN-NOS

Date:  March 5, 6, 2009

Presenter:  Patricia McGuire, M.D., FAAP

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC  (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3668

Psychopharmacology for the Non-Prescribing Professional

Date:  March 4, 2009

Presenter:  Susan C. Jenkins, MD, DFAPA

Location:  U of MN Rochester (Rochester, MN)

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3663

Kenwood Center Workshop Series 2009

Date:  February 6, 18, 20, March 6, April 3, May 8, 2009

Presenter:  Walter Bera, Ph.D.;  Hana Ra Adams, LMFT; John Stillman, LICSW; Mill Freedman, LCSW

Location:  Minnesota Church Center (Minneapolis, MN)

Hours:  44 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

HIV and Suicide:  Assessment & Intervention

Date:  February 24, 2009

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Presenter:  Bret Witte, Investigator

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE: 3654

LEVEL 1 Practicum

Date:  February 23, 24, 2009

Location:  TBD (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars  (866) 992-9399

Hours:  15  Approval #:  CE:3650

The Freedom of Forgiveness:  An Effective Method to Help Clients Heal Past Hurts

Date:  November 6, 2009; October 16, 2009; February 20, 2009;  April 17, 2009; May 8, 2009

Location:  Duluth, MN, and St. Paul, MN

Presenter:  Mary Hayes Greico, Kathleen Pfaffinger, Ph.D., LP

Sponsor:  Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training (612) 874-6622

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3672

Conflict Management:  Finding the Hidden Gem

Date:  February 17, 2009

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Presenter:  Bret Witte, Investigator

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE: 3653

AGPA Annual Meeting - Strong Group Foundations:  Building Lasting Communities

Date:  February 16-21, 2009

Location:  Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers (Chicago, ILL)

Presenter: Numerous presenters

Sponsor:  American Group Psychotherapy Association ( 877) 668-2472

Hours:  41 hours approved, licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE:3664

Narcotics in Our Community

Date:  January 20, 2009

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Presenter:  Bret Witte, Investigator

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE: 3652

Using the Mind for a Change

Date: February 19, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  U of MN, St. Paul Campus

Sponsor:  Fairview Behavior Services (612) 273-4283

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3607

Cornerstone Annual Conference 2009

Date:  February 26, 27, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Park Plaza Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  Cornerstone Advocacy Service (952) 884-0376

Hours:  10.75  Approval #:  CE:3645

Social Service De-escalation:  Managing the Mental Health Crisis

Date:  February 17, 2009

Presenter:  Jonathan Bundt, MA

Location:  Temple Israel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Barbara Schneider Foundation (612) 801-8572

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3657

2008-2009 Lessons From the Field:  Autism Series

Date:  February 12, 2009

Presenter:  Wendy Stone, Ph.D.

Location:  U of MN Coffman Union (Minneapolis Campus)

Sponsor:  U of MN Center for Excellence in Children's Mental Health (612) 625-6527

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3658

MFBSA 27th Annual Conference:  Elements of Change

Date:  February 11-13, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Best Western Kelly Inn (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Family Based Services Association (651) 319-3818

Hours:  Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE:3660

Personality Disorders and Trauma

Date:  February 6, 2009

Presenter:  Noel Larson, MSW, Ph.D.

Location:  U of MN Continuing Education Conference Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3639

Exploring the Invisible Disability of FASD

Date:  February 5, 2009

Presenter:  Kari Fletcher, Coordinator Southern MN Regional Resource Coordinator for the MN Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS)

Location:  Fairmont Opera House (Fairmont, MN)

Sponsor:  MN Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) (218) 340-6147

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3637

DBT and Suicidal Behaviors

Date:  February 4, 6, 2009

Presenter:  Scott Spradlin, MA

Location:  Bismarck, ND, and Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3642

DBT with Difficult to Treat Clients

Date:  February 3, 5, 2009

Presenter:  Scott Spradlin, MA

Location:  Bismarck, ND and Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3641

Treating Challenging Disorders

Date:  January 2009-March, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Numerous locations in Minnesota

Sponsor:  MN Association for Children's Mental Health (651) 644-7333

Hours:  24 (16 sessions, 3 hours per session) 

Approval #:  CE:3648

Trauma, PTSD & Grief

Date:  January 26, 28, 29, 2009

Presenter:  Linda Schupp, Ph.D.

Location:  Eau Claire, WI;  Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3627

Merging Legal and Therapeutic Aspects of Divorce

Date:  January 15, 2009

Presenter:  Phyllis L. Bean, J.D.

Location:  Morrison Fenske & Sund, PA (Minnetonka, MN)

Sponsor:  Morrison Fenske & Sund, PA  (952) 277-0122

Hours:  1.5  Approval #:  CE:3646

Executive Dysfunction:  The Disorganized, Defiant and Chaotic Child/Adolescent

Date:  January 14, 15, 16, 2009

Presenter:  Laura Ehlert, Psy.D.

Location:  Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3634

Introduction to Sexual Compulsivity Treatment

Date:  January 13, 2009

Presenter:  Weston Edwards, Ph.D., LP

Location:  Pride Institute (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Pride Institute (952) 934-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3640

Practical Psychopharmacology:  What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know About Psychotropic Medications

Date:  January 12, 13, 14, 2009

Presenter:  Dr. Gollapudi Shankar, PharmD, MS, PH-C,BCPP,CGP

Location:  LaCrosse, WI; St. Louis Park, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3626

Brief Strategic Treatment for the Anxiety Disorders

Date:  January 9, 2009

Presenter:  Reid Wilson, Ph.D.

Location:  The College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  The College of St. Scholastica (218) 723-6017

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3643

Foundations in Integrated Early Childhood Mental Health

Date:  January 5, 12, 26, 2009, February 2, 9, 23, 2009

Presenter:  L. Read Sulik, MD, FAAP

Location:  Please contact sponsor for locations

Sponsor:  Northwest Minnesota Foundation (218) 759-2057

Hours:  3.5  Approval #:  CE:3647

Dynamics of Suicide and Self-Mutilation

Date:  December 23, 2008

Presenter:  James Pfeifer, MS, LPCC

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies:  Helping Couples, Families, and Organizations

Date:  December 19, 2008

Presenter:  John Reardon, MA

Location:  Adler Graduate School (Richfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3531

Advanced Mindfulness:  Integrating Mindfulness, Meditation, and Cutting Edge Neuroscience in the Treatment of Anxiety, Anger, and Depression

Date:  December 15, 16, 17, 2008

Presenter:  Terry Fralich, LCPC

Location:  Roseville, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:CE3615

Helping the Child or Adolescent with Mental Health Issues Succeed at School

Date:  December 11, 12, 2008

Presenter:  Jay Berk, Ph.D.

Location:  Comfort Inn Airport (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (800) 839-4584

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3535

Mental Health & Protective Services Law

Date:  December 11, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous speakers

Location:  Roseville, MN

Sponsor:  MEDS PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3569

New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:  Advanced Techniques for Treating Your Most Difficult Clients

Date:  December 10, 11, 12, 2008

Presenter:  Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D., LPC

Location:  Bismark, ND; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:CE3616

Attachment in Psychotherapy

Date:  December 6, 2008

Presenter:  David Wallin, Ph.D.

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399 ext. 100

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3558

Restoring & Revitalizing Marital Sexuality

Date:  December 5, 2008

Presenter:  Barry McCarthy, Ph.D.

Location:  Comfort Inn Airport (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5   Approval #:  CE:3546

Gambling Education, Prevention, and Treatment Provider Training

Date:  December 4-5, 2008

Presenter:  Roger Svendensen and Steve Dentinger

Location:  Country Inn & Suites (Albert Lea, MN)

Sponsor:  Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance (612) 424-8595

Hours:  12  Approval #:  CE:3638

Bridging the Cultural Gap with your Latino Clients

Date:  December 4, 2008

Presenter:  Samuel Roll, Ph.D.

Location:  Park Plaza Bloomington

Sponsor:  Health Education Network LLC (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3556

Nutritional and Complementary Treatment for Mental Health Disorders:  Non-Pharmaceutical Strategies that Work!

Date:  December 3, 4, 5, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Kristen Allot, ND, LAc.

Location:  St. Louis Park, Rochester, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3571

Understanding DSM-IV

Date:  December, 2008

Presenter:  Mark Hanson, Ph.D.

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE: 3636

The Relation of Mood to Physical Activity

Date:  November 25, 2008

Presenter:  Shawn O'Laughlin, Ph.D>

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3629

Autism:  Tools for Recognizing, Differentiating and Intervening

Date:  November 21, 2008

Presenter:  Joyce Scully, Psy.D.

Location:  Hilton Hotel Airport (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  5.75  Approval #:  CE:3540

2008-2009 Lessons From the Field:  Autism Series

Date:  November 21, 2008

Presenter:  Scott Selleck, M.D., Ph.D.

Location:  U of MN Coffman Union, Minneapolis Campus

Sponsor:  U of MN Center for Excellence in Children's Mental Health

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3611

ADD/ADHD Drug Free for Clinicians

Date:  November 18, 19, 2008

Presenter:  Frank Jacobelli, MSW, LCSW

Location:  Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC  (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3566

Reporting Child Maltreatment

Date:  November 18, 2008

Presenter:  Sergeant Mike DeHoff

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3614

Integrating Care, Transforming Lives

Date:  November 14, 2008

Presenter:  Carol Falkowski; Read Sulik, M.D,

Location:  Lord of Life Church (Ramsey, MN)

Sponsor:  Anoka County MH/CH Director's Network  (763) 422-7007

Hours:  4  Approval #:  CE:3565

Adultry Recovery:  The First 90 Days

Date:  November 13, 2008

Presenter:  David Carder, MA, MFT

Location:  Mt. Carmel Family Center (Alexandria, MN)

Sponsor:  Unity Foundation (320) 491-6417

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3624

Advances in Attachment Focused Therapy for Children and Families

Date:  November 13, 2008

Presenter:  Krista Nelson, LICSW, LMFT

Location:  Radisson Hotel (Roseville, MN)

Sponsor:  Northwest Youth & Family Services (651) 486-3808

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3527

Adult Recovery:  The First 90 Days

Date:  November 13, 2008

Presenter:  David Carder, MA, MFT

Location:  Mt. Carmel Family Center (Alexandria, MN)

Sponsor:  Unity Foundation (320) 491-6417

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3632

Drugs, Music, & the Internet:  Understanding the Challenging Issues that Youth Face

Date:  November 13, 2008

Presenter:  Detective Mark A. Middleton

Location:  Holiday Inn Hotel (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3423

Autism:  Tools for Recognizing, Differentiating and Intervening

Date:  November 21, 2008

Presenter:  Joyce Scully, Psy.D.

Location:  Hilton Hotel Airport (Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  5.75  Approval #:  CE:

New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:  Advanced Techniques for Treating Your 5 Most Difficult Clients

Date:  November 12, 14, 2007

Presenter:  Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D., LPC

Location:  Roseville, MN and Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE: 3553

Prolonged Exposure for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Date:  November 10-12, 2008

Presenter:  Kirsten DeLambo, Ph.D.

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE: 3572

Narrative Exposure Therapy:  Trauma Treatment for Survivors of War and Torture

Date:  November 10, 2008

Presenter:  Claudia Catani, Ph.D.; Frank Neuner, Ph.D.

Location:  U of MN, Classroom Office Building (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  U of MN (612) 625-8106

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3625

MAMFT Fall Conference 2008:  Healing the Wounded Spirit:  Addressing Trauma n Clinical Practice

Date:  November 6 & &, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  Grace Church (Roseville, MN)

Sponsor:  MAMFT (651) 278-8463

Hours:  8  Approval #:  CE:3603

Early Recollections in Psychotherapy:  A Cornerstone Technique to Gain Essential Therapeutic Information

Date:  November 7, 2008

Presenter:  Catherine Hedberg, MA, LP

Location:  Adler Graduate School (Richfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3530

Resilience Training

Date:  November 7, 2008

Presenter:  Henry Emmons, M.D.

Location:  U of MN Continuing Education Conference Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3602

Children, Teens, and Young Adults of Trauma

Date: November 7, 2008

Presenter:  William Steele, MSW, Psy.D.

Location:  College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support (218) 786-4402

Hours:  6  Approval #:   CE:3545

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Crisis Intervention Training Program

Date:  November 5-6, 2008

Presenter:  Steve Summers

Location:  Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals (Moorhead, MN)

Sponsor:  Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals, Inc. (701) 799-5751

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3609

The Benefits of Occupational & Recreational Therapy in the Treatment of Psychiatric Conditions & Addictions

Date:  November, 2008

Presenter:  Jamie Gardner, Amy Gibbins, BreAnne Sjulstad

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3612

Physiological and Psychological Effects in Children and Adolescents of Common Drug Abuse

Date:  November 4, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Walter J. Berger, Ph.D., MD

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3621

Helping Adolescents Get Necessary and Appropriate Psychiatric Care

Date:  November 4, 2008

Presenter: James Pfeifer, M.S., LPCC

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3613

Internet Safety - What, Who, and How it is Dangerous

Date:  November 4, 2008

Presenter:  Sergeant Mike DeHoff

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3614

Mean Kids:   Where They Come From and Where They are Headed

Date:  November 4, 2008

Presenter:  Sergeant Mike DeHoff

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3615

AAMFT 66th Annual Conference:  Ethical and Legal Challenges in Contemporary Family Therapy

Date:  October 30 - November 2, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Memphis Cook Convention Center (Memphis, TN)

Sponsor:  AAMFT (703) 253-0481

Hours:  23 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance.)

Approval #:  CE: 3573

Going Home:  Working Together to End Long-Term Homelessness

Date:  October 28, 2008

Presenter:  Jan Eliason, ED of the Gladys Ray Shelter; Dan Mahli, Sr. Community Development Planner for Fargo

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3564

Basics of Pesso Boyden System Psychomotor Therapy

Date:  October 24-25, 2008

Presenter:  Curt Levang, Ph.D.; Jim Amundson, Ph.D.

Location:  North Central Psychomotor Society (St. Louis Park, MN)

Sponsor:  North Central Psychomotor Society (952) 541-4799

Hours:  11  Approval #:  CE:3610

Couples and Affairs:  Managing the Clinical Challenges

Date:  October 22, 23, 24, 2008

Presenter:  Michael Ceo, MA, LPC

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (615) 331-4422

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3568

Ethics Training for Social Work

Date:  October 21, 2008

Presenter:  Laurie Dahley, MSW/LISW

Location:  Prairie St. Joihn's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours: 1  Approval #:  CE:3563

39th Annual Chemical Health Conference "Recovery Management"

Date:  October 21, 23, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  River Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  MN Association of Resources for Recovery & Chemical Health

Hours:  21  Approval #:  CE:3557

Rebuilding the Broken Bond, Part II

Date:  October 16, 2008

Presenter:  Nancy Thomas

Location:  RCC (Redwood Falls, MN)

Sponsor:  Greater Minnesota Family Services  (320) 214-0098

Hours:  5.5  Approval #: CE:3559

Inviting Jesus into Relationships:  Families, Friendships, Faith, Communities

Date:  October 10, 2008

Presenter:  Jack & Judith Balswick, Ph.D.

Location:  Bethel University, Great Hall (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Bethel Seminary (651) 638-6524

Hours:    6  Approval #:  CE:3570

Assessment and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

Date:  October 1, 2, 3, 2008

Presenter:  Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D., LPC

Location:  Roseville, MN, and Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3550

Vulnerability in Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome or Other Social Cognitive Differences

Date:  November 5, 6, 7, 2008

Presenter:  Dena Gassner, MSW

Location:  Holiday Inn (Fargo, ND); St. John's University, (Collegeville, MN); Comfort Inn (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3561

Secrets of EMDR:  Master the Principle Behind EMDR's Success, and Start Using it Today

Date:  November 5, 6, 7, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. John Omaha, Ph.D.

Location:  Mankato, MN, Roseville, MN, and Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3550

Out of Control Kids:  Interventions for Temper Tantrums, Meltdown and Rage Attacks

Date:  November 5, 6, 7, 2008

Presenter: Gary Earles, LCSW, MSW, MA

Location:  Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3549

Five-Day Foundational Training Course in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Date:  November 3-7, 2008

Presenter:  Suzanne Witterholt, MD; Kathryn Korslund, Ph.D.

Location:  Radisson University, (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Behavioral Tech, LLC (206) 675-8588

Hours:  33  Approval #:  CE:3537

The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy:  Rebuilding the Human Brain Through Attachment and the Therapeutic Experience

Date:  October 31, 2008

Presenter:  Louis Cozolino, Ph.D.

Location:  Landmark Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Human Services, Inc. (651) 251-5078

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3523

Asperser's Syndrome:  Assessment & Intervention Strategies From Preschool to Adulthood

Date:  October 29, 30, 31, 2008

Presenter:  Timothy P. Kowalski, MA, CCC

Location:  Sioux Falls, SD; Duluth, MN; Grand Forks, ND

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3513

Just Because It's Wrong Doesn't Make It Right

Date:  October 29, 2008

Presenter:  Barbara Coloroso

Location:  Rochester, MN

Sponsor:  Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  5  Approval #:  CE:3500

Over 75 "On-The-Spot Techniques for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems"

Date:  October 22, 23, 24, 2008

Presenter:  Jennifer Wilke-Deaton, MA, LPA

Location: Bismark, ND; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3539

Couples and Affairs:  Managing the Clinical Challenges

Date:  October 22, 23, 24, 2008

Presenter:  Michael Ceo, MA, LPC

Location:  Duluth, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3568

Lessons From Littleton & Virginia Tech:  How Kids Are Learning to Kill and Learning to Like It

Date:  October 21, 2008

Presenter:  Lt. Co. Dave Grossman

Location:  Courtyard by Marriott (Moorhead, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3422

Mindfulness and Radical Self Acceptance

Date:  October 16, 17, 2008

Presenter:  Mary Nurrie Stearns, MSW, LCSW

Location:  Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3542

No Need to Whisper:  Spirituality Integrated Psychotherapy in the Care of the Dying and Bereaved

Date:  October 10, 2008

Presenter:  Kenneth Pargament, Ph.D.

Location:  Four Points Sheraton Metrodome (Minneapolis, M)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Coalition for Death Education and Support (218) 786-4402

Hours:  6  Approval #:   CE:3544

Moving Forward, Looking Back:  The Golden Age in Psychotherapy and Beyond (Working with Elders)

Date:  October 10, 2008

Presenter:  Marina Bluvshtein, Ph.D., LMFT, LP

Location:  Adler Graduate School (Richfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3529

Childhood Developmental Disorders

Date:  October 8-10, 2008

Presenter:  Anita Remig, Ed.D.

Location:  Holiday Inn Duluth, MN, St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN  Hilton Garden Inn, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3551

Suicide & Self Mutilation

Date:  October 8, 9, 10, 2008

Presenter:  Jack Klott, MSSA, LISW, CSW

Location:  Roseville, MN; Mankato, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3522

Stories, Icebergs & Family Mobiles:  Practical Strategies & Interventions Supporting Children & Adolescents Coping with Loss

Date:  October 7, 2008

Presenter:  Ben Wolfe, M.Ed.

Location:  Earle Brown Heritage Center (Brooklyn Center, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3421

Repairing Personality:  What Brain Science Teaches Therapists about Effective Interventions

Date:  October 3, 2008

Presenter:  Margaret Whrenberg, Psy.D.

Location:  Radisson Hotel (Roseville, MN)

Sponsor:  Northwest Youth & Family Services  (651) 486-3808

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3526

Working with Drug-Abusing Adolescents

Date:  October 2, 2008

Presenter:  Ken C. Winters, Ph.D.

Location:  U of MN Rochester

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3552

Assessment and Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

Date:  October 1, 2, 3, 2008

Presenter:  Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D., LPC

Location:  Roseville, MN, and Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3548

Personality Disorders:  6 Steps Towards Finding Your Way Out of the Woods and Back on Track

Date:  September 29, 30, 2008 & October 1, 2008

Presenter:  David Mays, MD, Ph.D,

Location:  St. Cloud, MN; Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3521

Evidence Based Treatment Guidelines

Date:  September 26, October 8, 22, November 5, 19, 2008

Presenter:  Roselyn Busscher, Psy.D., LP

Location:  Life Develpment Resources (Lakeville, MN)

Sponsor:  Life Development Resources (952) 898-1133

Hours:  10  Approval #:  CE:3560

Play-Based Crisis Counseling and Play Therapy with Traumatized Children

Date:  September 26, 2008

Presenter:  Jennifer Baggerly, Ph.D., LMHC-S, RPT-S

Location:  Centennial Student Union, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Sponsor:  Minnesota State University, Mankato (507) 389-5709 (John Seymour)

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3481

Kenwood Center Workshop Series 2008

Date:  September 25, October 3, 10, 24, November 14, 15, December 5, 2008

Presenter:  Walter Bera, Ph.D.; John Stillman, LICSW; Gary Schoener, LP

Location:  Various locations

Sponsor:  Kenwood Center (612) 377-9190 x 301

Hours:  38.75  Approval #:CE:3555

Relational Life Skills

Date:  September 24-26, 2008

Presenter:  Terrence Real, and Lisa Merlo-Booth

Location:  Courtyard Marriott Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399

Hours:  15.5  Approval #:  CE:3519

Sensory Processing Disorder:  Effective Evidence Based Approaches That Work

Date:  September 24, 25, 26 2008

Presenter:  Susan Fralick-Ball, Psy.D., MSN, CH

Location: Roseville, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3538

Program Denied:  "Coding and Billing for Mental Health Services"

Date:  September 23, 25, 2008

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education

Assessment Procedures in Accessing Mental Health Services in North Dakota

Date:  September 23, 2008

Presenter:  Alanna Zeller

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3547

2009 Community Mental Health Conference "Moving Forward, Creating Hope"

Date:  September 22-25, 2009

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:   DECC (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  MN Association of Community Mental Health Programs

Hours:  25.25 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3808

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Task Force

Date:  September 19, 2008

Presenter:  Dave Thompson, LICSW; Susan Whitaker, LICSW; Steve McManus, LMFT

Location:  RCTC (Rochester, MN)

Sponsor:  MAMFT & National Guard ( 763) 546-2189

Hours:  5  Approval #: CE:3567

Deployment and Reintegration:  Strategies and Techniques to Address Soldiers' Trauma, Dissociation, and PTSD

Date:  September 19, 2008

Presenter:  Herb Laube, Ph.D., LMFT

Location:  Adler Graduate School (Richfield, MN)

Sponsor:  Adler Graduate School (612) 861-7554

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3528

Improvement, Integration & Innovation

Date:  September 16, 19, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Duluth Entertainment and Conference Center (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  MN Assoc. Community Mental Health Programs (651) 642-1903

Hours:  23.5  Approval #:  CE:3562

Involuntary Commitment Procedures in North Dakota

Date:  September 16, 2008

Presenter:  Tracy Peters, Gary Euren, Ryan Younggen

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3543

Trauma, Dissociation, and Clinical Practice:  Effective Treatment for Trauma-Related Disorders

Date:  September 12, 13, 2008

Presenter:  Wendy Lemke, MS

Location:  Best Americanna Inn, St. Cloud, MN / Park Plaza Hotel, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  The Institute for Continuing Education (800) 557-1950

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3536

The World of Men's Sexuality

Date:  September 12, 2008

Presenter:  Michael Metz, Ph.D.

Location:  Sheraton Bloomington Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC  (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3460

Healthy Literacy:  Help Your Patients Understand

Date:  August 26, 2008

Presenter:  Mary Markland, MA, AHIP

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3515

The Three Stages of Healing:  Counseling Victims of Sexual Trauma

Date:  August 20, 21, 22, 2008

Presenter:  Melissa Bradley, MS

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3524

The Clinical Efficacy of the 12 Step Program

Date:  August 19, 2008

Presenter:  Gerard Kottenbrock, LICSW

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3514

Patterns for Renewing Your Mind Practitioner Training

Date:  August 14-16, 2008

Presenter:  Bobby G. Bodenhamer, D.Min; Mike Davis, Th.D.

Location:  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Owatonna, MN)

Sponsor:  Margaret Moore, MA, LAMFT

Hours:  21 Approval #: CE:3430   Note:  The additional online portion of this training was not approved.

Positive Parenting with a Plan:  How to Empower Parents with Challenging Children and Adolescents

Date:  August 13-15, 2008

Presenter:  Matthew Johnson, Psy.D., MSW

Location:  St. Cloud, St. Paul, Duluth, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #: CE:3517

The DSM-IV-TR for Clinicians:  Accurate Diagnosis & Effective Treatment Planning

Date:  August 13, 14, 15, 2008

Presenter:  Brooks Baer, MA, LCPC, CMHP

Location:  Madison, WI; Appleton, WI; Brookfield, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3507

Risk Assessment & Mental Status Exam

Date:  August 12, 19, 20, 21,22, 2008

Presenter:  Brooks Baer, MA, LCPC, CMHP

Location:  LaCrosse, WI; Mankato, MN; Bloomington, MN; Roseville, MN; Fargo, ND

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3506

Emotionally Responsive Practice in the Classroom

Date:  August 4, 2008

Presenter:  Lesley Koplow, MS, ACSW

Location:  Eisenhower Community Center (Hopkins, MN)

Sponsor:  St. David's Child Development & Family Services (952) 548-8627

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3516

Advanced Training - DC 0-3R

Date:  Various dates, June 2008, through July, 2009

Presenter:  Terrie Rose, PH.D., LP

Location:  Various locations within Minnesota

Sponsor:    Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (651) 431-2336

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3532

Building Strong Foundations (Early Childhood Mental Health)

Date:  Various dates, June 2008, through July, 2009

Presenter:  Terrie Rose, PH.D., LP, and Antonia Wilcoxin, MIM, MBA

Location:  Various locations within Minnesota

Sponsor:    Minnesota Department of Human Services, Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early    Childhood (651) 431-2336

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3533

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy:  The Power of Attachment & Affect

Date:  July 25, 2008

Presenter:  Brent Bradley, Ph.D.

Location:  Minnesota Renewal Center (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Renewal Center (651) 486-4828

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3511

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Personas of Faith:  Empirically Supported Strategies From a Distinctly Christian Perspective

Date:  July 24, 25, 2008

Presenter:  Jeff Riggenbach, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE: 3454

Strategies in Family Therapy:  Getting Families Involved Through Experiential Learning

Date:  July 22, 2008

Presenter:  Kandy Hartson

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3510

PTSD in the New Generation of Combat Veterans From Iraq & Afghanistan:  What the Non-VA Clinician Needs to Know

Date:  July 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  John Mundt, Ph.D.

Location:  Fargo, ND; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3499

Developing Crisis Plans

Date:  July 17, 24, 31, and August 21, 2008

Presenter:  Joel Bakken, LP

Location:  Becker County Human Services of Minnesota (Detroit Lakes, MN)

Sponsor:  Becker County Children's Initiative (218) 847-4257

Hours:  2 hours each session /  Approval #:  CE:3525

Resolving Chronic Misbehavior at School & Home

Date:  July 16, 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  John Taylor, Ph.D.

Location:  Minneapolis, MN; Bloomington, MN; Eau Claire, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3487

Hot Topics in Nutrition and Mental Health

Date:  July 15, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Cathy Preedon

Location:  Prairie St. John's

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3505

Obesity and Compulsive Eating

Date:  July 14, 15, 16, 2008

Presenter:  Jennifer Craig, LCSW, BCD

Location:  Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3486

Level I Practicum

Date:  July 10-12, 2008

Presenter:  Terrence Real, and Lisa Merlo-Booth

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Bloomington,MN)

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399

Hours:  15.5  Approval #:  CE:3518

Coming Home:  Combat Stress and Trauma in Returning War Veterans

Date:  July 8, 10, 14, 18, 2008

Presenter:  Alison Lighthall, RN, MS

Location:  Chicago, IL; Oak Brook, IL; Northbrook IL; Milwaukee, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3453

The Disease Concept of Addiction

Date:  July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2008

Presenter:  Gerard Kottenbrock

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3504

12th Annual Conference of the Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education - Smart Marriages, Happy Families

Date:  June 30 - July 6. 2008

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  Hilton Hotel (San Francisco, CA)

Sponsor:  Amedco (651) 487-9469

Hours:  Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE:3451

Advanced Techniques for Brief Therapy

Date:  June 27, 2008

Presenter:  Lynn Johnson, Ph.D.

Location:  Sheraton Bloomington Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network (800) 839-4584

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3490

Medication Abuse:  Over-the-Counter & Prescription Drug Abuse & Dependence

Date:  June 26, 2008

Presenter:  Rand L. Kannenberg, MA, LAC, CCM, CCS

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3471

Childhood Neurology

Date:  June 25, 26, 27, 2008

Presenter:  Jo Grant, BSN, MS, MSN, CPNP

Location:  La Crosse, WI; Eau Claire, WI; Green Bay, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 843-7763

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3480

Cognitive Behavior Treatment

Date:  June 24, 25, 26, 2008

Presenter:  Barry Gregory, M.Ed.D.

Location: Appleton, WI; Brookfield, WI; Madison, WI;

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3476

CASII & SDQ Training

Date:  June 23, 2008, and July 7, 2008

Presenter:  Don Janes, MS, LP

Location:  Various Locations in Minnesota

Sponsor:  Becker County Children's Initiative (218) 847-4257

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3520

Legal Issues in Behavioral Health in Minnesota

Date:  June 19, 2008

Presenter:  W. S. Walling, JD; A. Katzman, JD; D. Betzold, JD; M. Martin, JD

Location:  Radisson Suites (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  MEDS-PDN (715) 836-9900

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3477

HIPAA and Medical Records Law

Date:  June 18, 19, 20, 2008

Presenter:  Joe Borich III, JD, LLM

Location:  Duluth, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3455

Age Related Interventions

Date:  June 18, 2008

Presenter:  Robert Lopno, MA, LP

Location:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (Eagan, MN)

Sponsor:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (651) 662-6328

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3509

Anger Control Made Easy

Date:  June 17-19, 2008

Presenter:  Izzy Kalman, MS

Location:  Duluth, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3492

Biological Basis of Mental Health Issues in Older Adults

Date:  June 17, 18, 19, 20, 2008 / September 16, 17, 18, 19, 2008

Presenter:  William Cone, Ph.D.

Location: Sioux Falls, SD; Omaha, NE; Des Moines, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA;  /  Fargo, ND; St. Cloud, MN; Duluth, MN; Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (800) 839-4584

Hours:  6.5   Approval #:  CE:3440

The DSM-IV-TR for Clinicians:  Accurate Diagnosis and Effective Treatment planning

Date:  June 17, 18, 19, 2008

Presenter:  Brooks Baer, MA, LCPC, CMHP

Location:  Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3475

Pediatric Palliative Care

Date:  June 17, 2008

Presenter:  Jody R. Chrastek, MSN, CHPN

Location:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (Eagan, MN)

Sponsor:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (651) 662-8619

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3458

Compassion Fatigue

Date:  June 16, 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  J. Eric Gentry, Ph.D., LMHC

Location: Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Brookfield, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3474

Toxic Anger

Date:  June 5, 6, 2008

Presenter:  W. Doyle Gentry, Ph.D.

Location: Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3473

Serving the Mental Health Needs of Returning Soldiers

Date:  June 6, 2008

Presenter:  Chaplain (LTC)

Location:  St. Cloud State University

Sponsor:  MAMFT (651) 278-8463

Hours:  5.5  Approval #:  CE:3457

Children's Mental Health Comprehensive Crisis Response Program

Date:  June 2, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center (Detroit Lakes, MN)

Sponsor:  Becker County Children's Initiative (218) 847-4257

Hours:  6.25  Approval #:  CE:3512

Workshops in Clinical Hypnosis

Date:  May 29-31, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Radisson Hotel (Plymouth, MN)

Sponsor:  U of MN Continuing Medical Education (612) 626-7600

Hours:  Intro. - 20.5 hours  /  Advanced - 14.5 hours

Approval #:  CE:3446

Considerations in Providing Psychotherapy to Aging Adults

Date:  May 29, 2008

Presenter:  Susan McPherson, Ph.D., ABPP/CN/LP

Location:  Family Means (Stillwater, MN)

Sponsor:  Family Means (651) 439-4840

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3508

Ethical Pitfalls:  Avoiding Professional Hazards

Date:  May 28-30, 2008

Presenter:  Steve Polovick, MS, LSW

Location:  Duluth, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3491

Mastering Dialectical Behavior Therapy Advanced Strategies and Techniques

Date:  May 21, 22, 2008

Presenter:  Cathy Moonshine, Ph.D., MAC, CADC III

Location:  St. Louis Park, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3461

Mastering Dialectical Behavior Therapy Advanced Strategies and Techniques

Date:  May 21, 22, 2008

Presenter:  Cathy Moonshine, Ph.D., MAC, CADC III

Location:  St. Louis Park, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3461

The Psychiatric Interview of Children and Adolescents

Date:  May 20, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Richard Nunes, M.D.

Location:  Prairie St. John's (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  1  Approval #:  CE:3450

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Date:  May 19, 20, 21, 2008

Presenter:  Josh Smith, MSW, LMSW, Clinical

Location:  Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3460

Suicide Across the Lifespan:  Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention

Date:  May 16, 2008

Presenter:  David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP

Location:  Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North

Sponsor:  St. Mary's Grief Support Center (218) 786-4402

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3450

Minnesota Family Law - An Introduction to Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Metro Area

Date:  May 16, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  Eden Prairie, MN

Sponsor:  Olup & Associations, LLC (952) 835-4070

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3452

Rescue Us:  Providing Mental Health Services to Those Who Protect Us

Date:  May 16, 2008

Presenter:  Sue Johnston, LICSW; Chris Caulkins, MPH, FF, EMT-P, EMS

Location:  Century College (White Bear Lake, MN)

Sponsor:  Century College (651) 779-3976

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3403     

Ethics in Action

Date:  May 15, 2008

Presenter:  David Jobes, Ph.D.

Location: 

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3442

Basic Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy for Couples

Date:  May, 2003, and 8 more training dates yet to be scheduled

Presenter:  Kathleen S. Powell, MSW, ACSW, LCSW

Location:  2301 Como Ave (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Imago Relationships International (212) 240-7433

Hours:  16 hours for each 2 day segment  Approval #:  CE:3459

Self-Healing Practices of Yoga and Mediation:  A Prescription for Anxiety and Depression

Date:  May 14, 15, 16, 2008

Presenter:  Mary Nurrie Stearns, MSW, LCSW, E-RYT

Location:  Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3459

Mindfulness:  Enhance Your Therapeutic Skills

Date:  May 14-16, 2008

Presenter:  Shelly Young, MA, LPC, CACIII

Location:  Duluth, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3478

START:  Social Skills Training and Aggression Replacement

Date:  May 12-13, 2008

Presenter:  Sheldon Braaten, Ph.D.

Location:  Metropolitan State University (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3420

Series on the Relationship Between Spirituality and Mental Health "Global Perspectives"

Date:  May 9, 2008

Presenter:  Immaculee Illibagiza

Location:  University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  University of St. Thomas (651) 962-4657

Hours:  5  Approval #:  CE:3483

Cognitive Behavioral Treatment

Date:  May 7, 8, 9, 2008

Presenter:  Barry Gregory, M.Ed., Ed.D.

Location:  Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3458

2007-2008 Lessons From the Field:  Intergenerational Consequences of Attachment

Date:  May 7, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Miriam Steele

Location:  U of MN, Great Hall, Coffman Union (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Center for Excellence (612) 625-6527

Hours:  3 (morning session) Approval #:  CE:3488

2007-2008 Lessons From the Field:  Advanced Practice Seminar

Date:  May 7, 2008

Presenter:  Miriam Steele, Ph.D., and Anne Gearity, Ph.D., LICSW

Location:  U of MN, Great Hall, Coffman Union (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Center for Excellence (612) 625-6527

Hours:  3 (afternoon session) Approval #:  CE:3489

Program Denied:  Seclusion / Restraint Reduction and Verbal De-escalation

Date:  May, 2008 and by video

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's

Couple Communication I & II and Core Communication Instructor Training Workshop

Date:  May 2-3, 2008

Presenter:  Sherod Miller, Ph.D.

Location:  Hilton Garden Inn (Eagan, MN)

Sponsor:  Interpersonal Communication Programs, Inc.  (800) 328-5099

Hours:  16  Approval #:  CE:3484

Unlocking Impasses in Couples Therapy

Date:  May 2, 2008

Presenter:  Terrence Real, Psy.

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  R. Cassidy Seminars (866) 992-9399

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3450

Adolescents and Mood Altering Chemical Substances:  Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence

Date:  May 2, 2008

Presenter:  Clayton Houff, LMFT, LADC, MAC

Location:  Model Cities (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  MAMFT (612) 716-6795

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3456

Advances in the Integrated Treatment of Complex Trauma

Date:  May 2, 2008

Presenter:  John Briere, Ph.D.

Location:  Park Plaza Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  The Institute for Continuing Education (251) 990-5030

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3452

EMDR and EMDR Related Techniques for Effective Trauma Treatment

Date:  May 1, 2, 2008

Presenter:  Linda Curran, MA, Ph. LPC, CACD

Location:   Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  12  Approval #:  CE:3457

HIV / AIDS in 2008

Date:  May 1, 2008

Presenter:  Dave Rompa            

Location:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN (651) 662-4166

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3458

Personality Disorders in Social Work and Health Care

Date:  April 29, 30, and May 1, 2008

Presenter:  Greg Lester, Ph.D.

Location:  Duluth, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3463

MACMH's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference

Date:  April 27-29, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (Duluth, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health (651) 644-7333

Hours:  16.25 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3485

Couples Therapy from the Inter-Subject with Theory:  Bridging Systems and Psychoanalytic Approaches

Date:  April 27, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Carla Leone

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Minnetonka, MN)

Sponsor:  Society for Psychoanalytic Studies (612) 317-0665   Dr. Gary Perrin

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3472

Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life:  Using Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Powerful Life Change

Date:  April 24, 25, 2008

Presenter:  Robyn Walser, Ph.D.

Location:  Roseville, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3455

Practical Psychopharmacology

Date:  April 22, 24, 25, 2008

Presenter:  Joseph Wegmann, PD, LCSW

Location:  Appleton, WI; Madison, WI; Brookfield, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3456

Integrating Emerging Practices and Traditions:  A Path to the Future

Date:  April 22-24, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  Mystic Lake Casino Hotel (Prior Lake, MN)

Sponsor:  University of Nebraska-Lincoln (402) 472-5565

Hours:  17 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3482

Accompanying the Dying

Date:  April 22, 23, 24, 2008

Presenter:  Lores Vlaminch, RN, BSN, MA

Location:     Eau Claire, WI; St. Louis Park, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC   (800) 843-7763

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3401

Turning Them Around:  Developing Motivation, Responsibility and Self-Discipline in At-Risk Youth

Date:  April 22, 2008

Presenter:  Vicki Philips

Location:  Holiday Inn (Alexandria, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3419

25th Upper Midwest Conference

Date:  April 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  Ramada Hotel (Minneapolis, MN

Sponsor:  CE&D (320) 629-1307

Hours:  11  Approval #:  CE:3462

DBT & Suicidal Behaviors

Date:  April 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  Scott Spradline, MA, LPC

Location:  Minneapolis, MN; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3454

Aging & Cognition

Date:  April 16, 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  Susan McPherson, Ph.D.

Location  Fargo, St. Cloud, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (800) 839-4584

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3423

Motivational Interviewing

Date:  April 16, 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  Ann Fields, MSW, CADC III, CGAC II

Location:  Appleton, Madison, Brookfield, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3453

Self-Mutilation Behavior in Youth and Adults:  Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Date:  April 15, 16, 17, 18, 2008

Presenter:  Joseph Shannon, Ph.D.

Location:  Fargo, ND; St. Cloud, MN; St. Paul, MN; Duluth, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6   Approval #:  CE:3464

Attachment & Trauma Issues:  Treating Children in Clinical , Family & School Settings

Date:  April 16, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Terry Levy & Michael Orlans

Location:  Radisson Hotel (Roseville, MN)

Sponsor:  Educational Services (800) 724-9866

Hours:  7.5  Approval #:  CE:3408

Gottman's Theory in Practice - Effective Skills for Couples

Date:  April 12, 2008

Presenter:  Jeb Sawyer, MA, LMFT, LPC; Theresa Benoit, MA, LMFT, LPC

Location:  The Relationship Therapy Center of MN (St. Louis Park, MN )

Sponsor:  The Relationship Therapy Center of MN (612) 483-4994

Hours:  4  Approval #:  CE:3465

The Power of Play in Family Therapy:  The Filial Therapy Approach

Date:  April 11, 2008

Presenter:  Rise VanFleet, Ph.D., RPT-S

Location:  Embassy Suites Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  MAMFT (651) 278-8463

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3425

A Buddhist Perspective on Psychotherapy

Date:  April 11, 2008

Presenter:  Mark Epstein, MD

Location:  St. Paul College (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic (651) 224-0614

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3404

Community Development Forum:  Youth Violence Prevention

Date:  April 11-12, 2008

Presenter:  Delbert S. Elliott, Ph.D.

Location:  Park Avenue Foundation (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3429

Grief and Loss

Date:  April 11, 2008

Presenter:  Angeles Arrien, Anthropologist

Location:  U of MN Continuing Education and Conference Center (St. Paul Campus)

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3447

Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Date:  April 10-11, 2008

Presenter:  Reid Wilson, Ph.D.

Location:  St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)

Sponsor:  St. Olaf College (507) 646-3042

Hours:  15  Approval #:  CE:3325

12th Annual MNATSA Conference

Date:  April 9-11, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous Presenters

Location:  Northland Inn (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  MNATSA (218) 727-5400

Hours:  16  Approval #:  CE:3470

Over 100 Quick Techniques for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Problems

Date:  April 9, 10, 11, 2008

Presenter:  Jennifer Craig, LCSW, BCD

Location:  St. Louis Park, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3451

Let the Healing Begin:  Engaging African American Adolescent Males Around Life Choices

Date:  April 8, 2008

Presenter:  David Miller, M.Ed.

Location:  Earle Brown Heritage Center (Brooklyn Center, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3419

Psychological Footprint of Disasters

Date:  April 8-9, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Earl Brown Heritage Center (Brooklyn Center, MN)

Sponsor:  Hennepin County Medical Center (612) 873-7128

Hours:  12.5  Approval #:  CE:3479

Comprehensive DBT Training:  Implement DBT in Any Setting

Date:  April 7-10, 2008

Presenter:  Josh Smith, MSW, LMSW; Reed Stewart, MSW, LMSW

Location:  Chicago, IL

Sponsor:  PESI (800) 844-8260

Hours:  28  Approval #:  CE:3443

Transforming Trauma Through Play

Date:  April 4-8, 2008

Presenter:  Maggie Kline, LMFT; Byron Norton, EdD., LP                                                                                                   

Location:  Sheraton Hotel (Minnetonka, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Association for Play Therapy (651) 649-4434

Hours:  13.5  Approval #:  CE:3383

Mandala of Being - Discovering the Power of Awareness, A Transformational Map for Therapists

Date:  April 4, 2008

Presenter:  Richard Moss, M.D.

Location:  Minnesota Landscape Arberetum (Chaska, MN)

Sponsor:  Richard Moss Seminars (800) 647-0755

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3467

Child Abuse/Neglect from Report to Court

Date:  April 4, 2008

Presenter:  Tom Harbinson, Senior Attorney with the National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse

Location:  Territory Golf Club (St. Cloud, MN)

Stearns/Benton Child Protection Team (320) 251-2700

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3431

Incorporating the Language of Nutrition Into Your Practice

Date:  April 2, July 18, October 17, 2008, January 25, 2008

Presenter:  Michelle Gorman, MS, RD, LD

Location:  The Zurah Shrine Center

Sponsor:  Twin City Nutrition, LLC (612) 240-4196

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3400

Evidence Based Practices:  A Closer Look

Date:  April 2, 2008

Presenter:  Linda Fox, MA, LADC

Location:  Holiday Inn (Fargo, ND)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (701) 476-7837

Hours:  7.5  Approval #:  CE:3466

Breaking Cycles, Building Circles

Date:  April 1, 2008

Presenter:  Terry Tello

Location:  Best Western Marshall Inn (Marshall, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  5  Approval #:  CE:3418

Journal Therapy:  Writing as a Therapeutic Tool

Date:  March 31, April 1 & 2, 2008

Presenter:  Kathleen Adams, LPC, RPT

Location: Duluth, St. Cloud, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3441

Latina/Latino Spiritual and Cultural Perspectives and Clinical Implications

Date:  March 30, 2008

Presenter:  Melissa Flores, LMFT and Rober Van Noord, LP

Location:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (Eagan, MN)

Sponsor:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (651) 662-6328

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3448

Prescription Drug Misuse, Abuse, & Addiction

Date:  March 26, 27, 28, 2008

Presenter:  David O'Connell

Location:  Appleton, WI, Madison, WI, Brookfield, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3416

Mastering the Clinical Interview:  Conduct More Effective Interviews with Greater Satisfaction & Less Effort

Date:  March 26, 27, 28, 2008

Presenter:  David Nowell, Ph.D.

Location:  La Crosse, WI, Roseville, MN, Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3415

Overindulged Children and Conduct Disorder

Date:  March 26, 27, 28, 2008

Presenter:  James A. Fogarty, Ed.D.

Location:  Edgewater Resort, Duluth, MN; Radisson Suites, St. Cloud, MN; Holiday Inn Hotel, St. Cloud, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:34333

The Ten Best Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques

Date:  March 26, 27, 28, 2008

Presenter:  Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D.

Location:  Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3414

Attention & Behavior Problems Addressing the Bio-psychosocial Challenges for Individuals and Families

Date:  March 26, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Gary Johnson, LP, LMFT

Location:  Salvation Army Building (Maplewood, MN)

Sponsor:  Family Innovations, Inc.  (651) 748-5019

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3438

Proud of Who We Are, Annual Conference & Expo

Date:  March 25-28, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  MCIT (St. Paul, MN)

Sponsor:  MSSA (651) 644-0556

Hours:  Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE:  3428

Lessons from the Field:  Impact of Family Violence

Date:  March 24, 2008

Presenter:  Dr. Oliver Williams, Ph.D.

Location:  U of MN Great Hall, Coffman Union, Minneapolis Campus

Sponsor:  Center for Excellence in Children's Mental Health (612) 625-6527

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3444

In-Home Family Therapy:  Models and Best Practices

Date:  March 14, 2008

Presenter:  Hans Skulstad, MS, LMFT

Location:  Minnesota State University, Centennial Student Union (Mankato, MN)

Sponsor:  Academy for Child and Family Studies, Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN)

Hours:  7  Approval #:  CE:3373

Psychotherapy Net Worker Symposium

Date:  March 13-16, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  The Omni Shoreham Hotel (Washington, DC)

Sponsor:  Psychotherapy Networker, Inc. (202) 885-5272

Hours:  26 (Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance)

Approval #:  CE:3388

Weighing in on Eating Disorders, Honoring Sacred Spaces Shared Between Therapist & Client

Date:  March 13, 2008

Presenter:  Leah Walls, MA, LMFT

Location:  Adler Graduate School (Richfield, MN)

Sponsor:  MAMFT

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3469

Art Therapy and Anxiety

Date:  March 12, 13, 14, 2008

Presenter:  Pamela Hayes, MFT, LMHC, ATR-BC

Location:  Radisson Hotel, Duluth, MN; Holiday Inn Hotel, St. Cloud, MN; Holiday Inn, St. Paul, MN

Sponsor:  Cross Country Education (800) 397-0180

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3432

Integrating Faith Based Principles with Clinical Mental Health Issues:  A Christian Approach for Improving Treatment Outcomes

Date:  March 12, 13, 14, 2008

Presenter:  Craig Miller, MS, LMSW, ACSW

Location:  Appleton, Madison, Brookfield, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3413

Minnesota Mental Health and the Law 2008

Date:  March 7, 2008

Presenter:  Brenda Coady, Coord MH Court; Deboral Strasser, Case Mgr. MH Court; Jesse A. Berg, JD; Bill Neiman, JD; Greg Bulinski, JD

Location:  Radisson Hotel (Roseville, MN)

Sponsor:  Health Education Network, LLC (715) 839-8055

Hours:  6.5 Approval #:  CE:3398

Dialectical Behavioral Tech, LLC

Date:  March 6-7, 2008

Presenter:  Anthony DuBose, Psy.D.; Adam Payne, Ph.D.

Location:  Millennium Hotel (Minneapolis, MN)

Sponsor:  Behavioral Tech, LLC (206) 675-8588

Hours:  12.5  Approval #:  CE:3439

Prairie St. John's Professional Education Series

Date:  First Thursday of each month, beginning in February, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Healtheast Woodwinds (Woodbury, MN) and Southdale Center (Edina, MN)

Sponsor:  Prairie St. John's (651) 259-9707

Hours:  1 hour per session Approval #:  CE:3427

Music & the Internet:  Understanding the Challenging Issues that Youth Face

Date:  February 29, 2008

Presenter:  Sergeant Mark Middleton

Location:  Marriott Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (888) 945-9472

Hours:  3  Approval #:  CE:3417

Art Works:  Using Art as a Therapeutic Tool for Clinical Practice

Date:  February 27, 28, 2008

Presenter:  Patricia Isis, Ph.D., LMHC, ATR-BC

Location: Roseville, MN and Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3390

Feeling Good Now:  New Rapid Recovery Techniques for Depression and Low Self Esteem

Date:  February 22, 23, 2008

Presenter:  David Burns, MD

Location:  Park Plaza Hotel (Bloomington, MN)

Sponsor:  Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (650) 851-8411

Hours:  13  Approval #:  CE:3394

Evidence Based Practices in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Treatment

Date:  February 22, 2008

Presenter:  Edward Taylor, Ph.D., LICSW

Location:  Edina Country Club

Sponsor:  Behavioral Healthcare Providers (BHP) (763) 529-9919

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3410

From Crisis to Crisis:  Effective Strategies with Chronically Stressed Families

Date:  February 22, 2008

Presenter:  M. Casey Ladd, LICSW, LMFT

Location:  Continuing Education Conference Center, U of MN St. Paul Campus

Sponsor:  NASW (651) 293-1935

Hours:  6.5  Approval #:  CE:3402

MFBSA 26th Annual Conference

Date:  February 20-22, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Holiday Inn (St. Cloud, MN)

Sponsor:  Minnesota Family Based Services (651) 319-3818

Hours:  Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Child and Adolescent Risk Assessment

Date:  February 20, 21, 2008

Presenter:  Brooks Baer, MA, LCPC, CMHP

Location:  Appleton, WI, and Madison, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  2  Approval #:  CE:3392

Trauma, PTST, and Traumatic Grief

Date:  February 20, 21, 22, 2008

Presenter:  Duane T. Bowers, LPC

Location:  Roseville, MN; Eau Claire, WI; Bloomington, MN

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  6  Approval #:  CE:3386

Risk Assessment & Mental Status Exam

Date:  February 20, 21, 22, 2008

Presenter:  Brooks Baer, MA, LCPC, CMHP

Location:  Appleton, WI, and Madison, WI

Sponsor:  PESI, LLC (800) 844-8260

Hours:  5  Approval #:  CE: 3391

AGPA Annual Meeting - Passion, Power and Politics:  Dynamic Interplay in Groups

Date:  February 18-23, 2008

Presenter:  Numerous presenters

Location:  Hilton Washington Hotel (Washington, DC)

Sponsor:  AGPA (877) 668-2472

Hours:  Licensees may earn credit for actual hours of attendance

Approval #:  CE: 3406