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Pre-Doc Professional Development: Utilizing Development to Expand Research

December 8 2009 at 9:30 AM

71 E. Ferry St., (Freer House, next door to IOG)

Pre-Doc Professional Development Utilizing Development to Expand Research (Although the public is welcome to attend, these sessions are student targeted) Wayne State University'sTerry Bailey, Development OfficerInstitute of GerontologyandLisa Whitmore Davis, Development DirectorCollege of Pharmacy & Health Sciences  Presented courtesy of the Mary Thompson Foundation- Please Attend To subscribe to our distribution list, please visit: www.iog.wayne.edu/list.php

MPSI Fall 2009 Colloquium Series: The Hidden Effects of Temperament: Influence on Behavior and Physiology

December 10 2009 at 12:30 PM

71 E. Ferry St. (Freer House), Detroit MI 48202

MERRILL PALMER SKILLMAN INSTITUTEFall 2009 Colloquium Series Research Enhancing the Well-Being of Children and Families: The Hidden Effects of Temperament: Influence on Behavior and Physiology Speaker: Nancy Snidman, Ph.D.Director of ResearchChild Development UnitChildren's HospitalHarvard University Colloquium Talk and Lunch:  12:00 pm - 1:30 pmInformal Discussion to follow:  1:30-2:30 p.mParking:  Located Behind The Freer House RSVP: Please call 313-872-1790 or email mpsi@wayne.edu

MPSI Professional Development Seminar: Substance Abuse in Parents & Long-Term Effects of Prenatal Exposure in Children

January 27 2010 at 9:00 AM

71 East Ferry, Detroit, MI 48202

Professional Development Seminar Series 2009-2010Substance Abuse in Parents & Long-Term Effects of Prenatal Exposure in Children* The Mission of the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute of Wayne State University is to promote the optimal development of children and families in urban and large metropolitan areas by stimulating and facilitating interdisciplinary research, education and engagement with communities. We have a long history of providing seminars and training for professionals, and believe that the 2009-2010 series offering addresses many issues encountered by professionals working with families. All seminars are scheduled to be held at the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute of Wayne State University from 9:00am-12:30pm. SummaryThis seminar will examine the importance of properly assessing maternal drug use and abuse risk-levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, as well as the long-term physical, cognitive and behavioral impact of those exposures on infants and children. The difference between substance dependency and addiction will be explored as well as signs of substance use. PresentersLisa Ficker, MA LLP is a Motivational Interviewer for the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project. She has conducted cognitive and clinical assessments of children affected by pre-term alcohol and cocaine consumption and has worked as a substance abuse therapist for opiate, alcohol, and cocaine addiction. Registration fee$55 per seminar, multiple seminar discounts available.  *3CE hours pending   Download Brochure for additional information, directions or Multiple Seminar Discount!  

MPSI Professional Development Seminar: Grief and Loss in Children

March 9 2010 at 9:00 AM

71 East Ferry, Detroit, MI 48202

Professional Development Seminar Series 2009-2010Grief and Loss in Children* The Mission of the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute of Wayne State University is to promote the optimal development of children and families in urban and large metropolitan areas by stimulating and facilitating interdisciplinary research, education and engagement with communities. We have a long history of providing seminars and training for professionals, and believe that the 2009-2010 series offering addresses many issues encountered by professionals working with families. All seminars are scheduled to be held at the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute of Wayne State University from 9:00am-12:30pm. SummaryThis seminar will explore the impact of grief and loss, especially loss due to community violence, on children’s cognitive, emotional and psychological functioning. Examine ways in which children and youth express loss and techniques that encourage a healthy expression. PresenterFelicia Berry LMSW is a psychiatric social worker at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. She has many years of experience in the area of grief and loss including counseling individuals, families and children in a family bereavement program as well as training professionals from community organizations, faith-based programs, and schools. Registration fee$55 per seminar, multiple seminar discounts available.  *3CE hours pending   Download Brochure for additional information, directions or Multiple Seminar Discount!  

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