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Caring for the Caregiver – Let’s Battle Addiction

March 7, 2023

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $10

2.0 social work CEUs available*

This webinar is made possible through Perry County

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Description: This training will not only help participants learn how to care for the caregiver but will equip them with the knowledge and understanding of how addiction occurs and the signs to look for. This training will provide insight into what their loved one is going through and offer suggestions on how to help their loved one and themselves. Participants will learn stress-relieving practices they can implement in their everyday lives.
Objectives:

  • To learn to recognize addiction,
  • To learn and adapt coping skills
  • To learn and manage stress-relieving practices

*CEU’s:
*”NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 2 CEUs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.”

Facilitator:
Lauren Krebs is a native to the Harrisburg area with a passion for public speaking with experience in the field of prevention. Most recently, Lauren worked as a Prevention Specialist at a non-profit in Philadelphia to educate communities, students and professionals about various topics related to bullying, drugs, alcohol, and violence. In that role, Lauren developed her own social-emotional learning curriculum for both students and adults that is now being taught at several facilities in Philadelphia.

Lauren has a B.A. in Theatre Arts and Psychology from Bloomsburg University. Lauren founded and continues to manage Elephant Room Productions, a non-profit theatre company that raises awareness on societal issues through the arts in New York and Philadelphia. Lauren worked with Compass Mark in Lancaster, PA as their Youth Leadership Advocate bringing prevention curriculum to local schools in the area. She is currently employed by the Dauphin County Drugs & Alcohol Department as a Prevention Specialist. In addition, as a trainer for PennCares, Lauren presents on various prevention topics across the Commonwealth.

Details

Date:
March 7, 2023
Time:
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Cost:
$10.00
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Venue

Webinar via Video Conferencing

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  • PennCares Support Services reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. 
  • PennCares reserves the right to substitute course instructors as necessary.
  • If PennCares cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund.

Postponement: Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date.
Substitutions and Transfers: We understand that circumstances may occur to prevent you from attending a training. If you find that you are unable to attend one of PennCares’ trainings, you have several options:

  • Send a substitute: Substitutions are accepted as long as a written request is received. Substitutions may be made without penalty provided the original registrant contacts PennCares at trainings@penncares.org to request this change.
  • Transfer to another course: Transfers are accepted up to the day of the event as long as a written request is received. In the event the registrant cannot attend a scheduled course for which he or she is enrolled, registration can be transferred to another course. 
  • Refund of monies: Requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by the training refund deadline stated on the training registration form. (See below for cancellation policy).

Registration Cancellation by Participant

  • Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to request a refund for your registration is 5 business days before the event. 
  • Registration cancellations requested prior to the deadline will be eligible to receive a refund less a 5% administration fee. *
  • Cancellations received less than 5 business days before the event will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed for the total cost. 
  • Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed the total cost.
  • Cancellations will be accepted via e-mail to trainings@penncares.org and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.
  • All refund requests must be made by the attendee/payee.
  • Refund requests must include the name of the attendee, the training date, and payment method. 

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