Westbridge Academy
Presents
Supporting and Working with Caregivers of Challenging Students
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is designed for teachers, child study team members, social workers, school directors, principals and counselors.
3 FREE CEU Credits will be awarded to each attendee.
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The Workshop:
In this workshop, Dr. Buzz will describe how best to work with, engage, support, and manage caregivers – parents, grandparents, foster parents and others. He will focus on the unique challenges associated with working with families living with added challenges of mental illness, homelessness, domestic abuse, poverty, language and cultural differences, extended family/foster care and other situations. The workshop will also include information on how to defuse/reduce conflict, communicate effectively, and use active listening skills.
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The Presenter:
Dr. Buzz is a recognized national speaker specializing in children and adolescents with Behavioral and Emotional Disorders. He has several published books, is the president of Buzz’s Bookworm, Inc., a comprehensive support center for students with behavioral and emotional afflictions, and the director of World Karate Studio, a comprehensive martial arts program that teaches social skills and behavioral management to disabled children and adolescents. Dr. Buzz has his Master’s Degree in Psychology and his Ph.D. in Education, is a New Jersey Certified School Social Worker, a professional development provider for New Jersey Department of Education, a qualified expert witness for New Jersey Superior Courts, a Certified Forensic Counselor by the American Board of Forensic Counselors International and contracted with many public and private schools throughout New Jersey.
For additional information, contact Jessica Dunston at 973.429.8110 ext. 110 or email info@westbridgeacademy
or
Click this link to register online.
