In Community

Throughout New England, there are many opportunities for trainings, student, parent support and social support groups. Professional development is an expectation among the faculty at New England Academy and we are committed providing information regarding current community offerings and making it available to staff, students and parents. Check regularly for opportunities near you!

Community Program Innovations (CPI)
34 Castle View Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
978.283.2727
www.communityprograminnovations.com

Community Program Innovations (CPI) offers continuing education for mental health professionals, educators and parents. The work-shops are located in Northern Massachusetts at the Boston University Corporate Education Center in Tyngsboro. CPI offers workshops on various clinical and management topics relevant to children and families. For more information and for the 2007/2008 schedule please visit their web site.

November 2-3, 2007
Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Childhood through Adults
The Hyatt Regency Hotel at Downtown Crossing
1 Avenue De Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
617.451.2600

The objective of this course is to offer an update on the latest research findings and clinical applications in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. As a result of attending this course, participants will be able to identify what is known about the biology and genetics of ASD and define different treatment modalities. They will be able to differentiate how Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related disorders impact different age groups and different family members. They will be able to identify factors contributing to resiliency in patients; medications that work and don't work; examples of best practices; and risk factors associated with the spectrum. The central themes are treatment, education, and advocacy. Material will be presented through lectures, case studies, and discussions. The course is intended for mental health and medical practitioners, researchers, educators, and others interested in Autism Spectrum Disorders. For registration information please visits www.cambridgecme.org

November 30 and December 1, 2007
Anxiety Disorders: Children/Adults/Adolescents
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617.267.5300

The objective of this course is to present the latest research findings and clinical applications for the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders throughout the lifecycle. As a result of attending this course, participants will be able to describe the biological, psychological, and sociological influences impacting anxiety. They will be able to explain different treatment approaches to patient care, including psychopharmacology, complementary, cognitive-behavioral, biofeedback, psycho-social, psychodynamic, spiritual, and integrative interventions. Material will be presented through lectures, case studies, panel discussions, and question/answer periods. For Registration information please visit www.cambridgecme.org

December 14-15, 2007:
Practicing Positive Psychotherapy: Applying the Science of Happiness
Boston Park Plaza
50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
617.426.2000

What does it take to be truly happy? Until recently, mental health professionals have focused almost exclusively on treating psychopathology- helping people move from states of unusual distress to ordinary levels of well-being. The objective of this course is to introduce clinicians to the growing field of positive psychology and its clinical applications. Positive psychology seeks to identify through empirical research what makes people genuinely flourish. Participants will gain an understanding of the core findings of the science of happiness and its application in psychotherapy. They will learn specific interventions that have been shown to increase happiness, and how to adapt these interventions to various age groups and settings - all with the goal of helping patients live more fulfilled lives. This course is intended for mental health and health clinicians, researchers, educators, and others interested in practicing positive psychotherapy. For Registration information please visit www.cambridgecme.org

Psychosocial Support Groups

Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617.355.6000
Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

For current groups and times please visit:

For girls:   http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1996/mainpageS1996P4.html

For boys:   http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1996/mainpageS1996P5.html

For Parents:   http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1996/mainpageS1996P7.html