JANUARY 2005 TRAINING SCHEDULE
RSVP is necessary for ALL trainings. Call (520) 318-6950 ext. 3000
Sessions marked with an asterisk(*) may be viewed via video teleconference, from participating locations.
Unless otherwise noted, all trainings will be held at CPSA Training Center, 2502 N. Dodge Blvd.
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Monday
10
General Assessment & Intake Training
8:30a.m - 4:30p.m.
Tuesday
Presented by: Joe Hasler, Dani Vince - CODAC, Sandy Loomis - SEABHS, Cyndi Deines - CPSA
This session provides a detailed overview of the strengths-based assessment and service planning
process. This training is for people becoming a clinical liaison, as well as for anyone interested in
learning this new process.
11
Bridging the Information Gap: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and
Their Effects on Native Americans
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Presented by: Teresa Kellerman - FAS Community Resource Center
Together, we'll develop solutions to the barriers which prevent us from connecting families, providers
and policy makers as we strive to help people affected by alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy.
Learn the invisible symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their effects on children and
adults.
Wednesday 12
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities in Arizona
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Presented by: Jennifer Nye - Arizona Center for Disability Law
This presentation will provide an overview of the services and mandates of the Arizona Center
for Disability Law. The role of mental health advocacy and how the Center may be able to assist your
clients with other disability related problems will be discussed.
Wednesday 12
Arizona Vision and the Twelve Principles
Presented by: Jim Cates - CPSA
This interactive workshop is designed to give participants an in depth and practical understanding
of the Arizona Vision, 12 Principles and Child & Family Teams.
1:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Thursday
13
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10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Crisis Intervention Presented by: Dick Janney - SAMHC
Participants will learn about a model of crisis intervention and how it can be used as a “beginning”
towards a successful service and recovery plan. 
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Tuesday
18
Cruelty in Common: Animals, People & Violence
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Wednesday 19
Presented by: Marsh Myers - Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Information about animal cruelty and its link to interpersonal violence such as physical assault,
homicide and child molestation will be provided. Understand the seriousness of animal cruelty and
the tools to intervene when necessary.
* Overview of Mental Illness
Presented by: Frank McGinty - CPSA
Learn the symptoms of several adult thought and mood disorders. 
9:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Wednesday 19
ASAM 201 Presented by: Robert Moore - CPSA
This interactive session is intended for clinicians and case managers who participate in the placement
of clients being treated for substance use disorders. Using special tools based on the A.S.A.M. PPC2R, participants are introduced to concepts of Risk Assessment and Intensity of Service.
1:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Thursday
20
1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
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Children and Adolescents with Mental Illness
Presented by: Sandy Stein - CPSA
Learn the symptoms of several child/youth thought and mood disorders. 
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Friday
8:30a.m - 4:30p.m.
21
BHT Enhanced Assessment Training
Presented by: Ryan Blanton, Al Samorano - COPE
This training will cover strengths-based clinical interviewing, psychiatric mental status examinations,
DSM-IV-TR criteria and service planning. This part of the assessment training is needed for
Behavioral Heath Technicians to become a clinical liaison.
 This training is required for personnel working in a Community Service Agency.
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