is proud to presenta professional seminar on

Using The Secrets of Modern Parenting™ in Clinical Practice

Friday, August 24, 9:00am-4:30pm

at the Hampton Inn, 151 N. Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL32714, (407) 869-9000

Seminar Description:

This seminar is based on a successful DVD series for parents struggling with common behavior problems of their children. The developers of the DVD series will present vignettes, lead discussion, and conduct demonstration and practice sessions of parenting techniques that you can teach to parents you work with. (Includes 7 CEUs)

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

Identify and discuss the philosophy of the SMP model

Explain the six core SMP strategies used to change common behavior problems

Name the operational steps to SMP behavior change techniques

Demonstrate use of SMP strategies for proactive parenting and positive discipline

Demonstrate how to teach parents SMP strategies that change the environment to change child behavior in a methodical pattern

Summarize the outcome data from the study of the SMP model

List and compare techniques for home-based interventions and live-class teaching

Explain the utility and application of the supplemental materials that are available to accompany the SMP instructive DVD’s

Continuing Education Units (7 CEUs)

Adapt Behavioral Services is approved to provide continuing education units by:

Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, & Marriage & Family Therapy (CE Broker #50-9127)

Florida Board of Psychology (CE Broker #50-9127

BACB for BCBA and BCABA (ACE Provider #OP-08-0163)

Seminar Schedule:

8:30 - 9:00Registration

9:00 Welcome & Introductions

9:30 Background of SMP

10:00 Technique: Building Relationships

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Technique: Gaining Compliance

Technique: End Arguing

12:00 - 12:45Lunch (on your own)

12:45 Technique: Extinguishing Tantrums

Technique: Eliminate Lying

Technique:End Backtalk/Disrespect

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2:00 Demonstration and Practice of SMP

4:30 Wrap-up & Distribution of Certificates

Directions to the Hotel:

Take Interstate 4 to Exit #92 (Altamonte Springs, SR 436-Semoran Ave.) Go West off of the exit, and turn right at the next stoplight onto Douglas Rd. Hampton Inn is immediately on the right.

About the Speakers:

Karin Torsiello, M.S., B.C.B.A.

Karin achieved her Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology in 2000 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst that same year. She currently is the President of Behavior Basics Inc., a consulting firm in Florida, and is also the Director of Operations for Advantage Behavioral Group. For seven years she served as the Senior Behavior Analyst with the USF Behavior Analysis Services Program, in partnership with the Department of Children and Families. She has over 12 years experience working with caregivers of clients with mental health, behavioral, and developmental issues.

Angelique Walsh, M.A., B.C.B.A.

Angelique Walsh received her M.A. in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada in 2003. She worked seven years for USF on the state-wide Behavior Analysis Services Program, providing parent training for DCF-involved families and conducting research on program effectiveness. She enjoys her current work as an online instructor for FL Tech and her dual role at Behavior Basics, Inc.as a Behavior Analyst, consulting with community agencies and families, and as Director of Instructional Design. She also recently joined the team at Advantage Behavioral Group.

About Us:

ADAPT BEHAVIORAL SERVICESis a community mental health provider, serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia & Flagler counties. We are committed to inspiring children, adults, and families to find ways of improving their relationships and leading happier, more fulfilled lives. Services provided include in-home, in-school, and in-clinic behavior analysis and individual and family counseling. NOW HIRING: Counselors (license- eligible preferred) and Behavior Analysts (Board-certified preferred) email resume to or fax to (407) 699-0444

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ADAPT BEHAVIORAL SERVICES PRESENTS: Using The Secrets of Modern Parenting™ in Clinical Practice

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Adapt Behavioral Services$80 – Registration (postmarked on or prior to 8/17/12)

225 S. Swoope Ave. #211$90 – Late registration (postmarked after 8/17/12)

Maitland, FL 32751$10 – Adapt Behavioral Services staff

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