Monday, January 19, 2009

IAMFT Conference Brochures are out

The IAMFT Conference is quickly approaching. The brochure is ready and can be viewed as a pdf. If you're looking at this blog then you have likely already gotten a look at the brochure from the email sent out by Derek Ball, David Van Dyke and Curt Keller.

If you haven't gotten the email, then please contact Derek DEREK968@aol.com for a copy of the brochure. It sounds like a wonderful conference with Susan Johnson and John Rolland key-noting.

I was unable to download the pdf to the blog. If you know how to do this, don't hesitate to contact me so I can get it on here. Thanks. -Josh

CEU's for The February Meeting!!

Hi Marriage and Family Therapists. We've figured out how to get CEU's for Dr. Mudita Rastogi's talk. They will cost $10, so bring cash or a check. This will be an option for all coming meetings as well.

If you haven't RSVP'd for the February 2th 3-5pm meeting at Argosy U, 225 N. Michigan, please send an email to David Van Dyke at dvandyke@argosy.edu.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Supervision Training Opportunity

If you want to become an AAMFT approved supervisor take a look at the following offering from the Family Institute:

AAMFT Approved Supervision Fundamentals Course
This winter we will be offering the required supervisor’s training for prospective LMFT supervisors. The 30 hour Marriage and Family Therapy supervision workshop has been approved by AAMFT for the Approved Supervisor Designation. If you know of any other prospective participants in the FI – or alums that we might want to make special appeal to attend this course, please forward this on to them. Due to the nature of the training, enrollment will be limited, please contact Kristen Catuara, Education Manager at 847-733-4300 x206 or by email at k-catuara@northwestern.edu to register for the course.
Instructor: Timothy Dwyer, Ph.D.
When: February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, April 17, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where : Training will be held on NU's Campus (across the street) at:
Walter Annenberg Hall
Classroom G02
2120 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois, 60208

Registration Information: Please contact Kristen for registration fee's.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Happy New Year

Well the holiday season is over and, if you're like me, you're back at work making the best of it. Maybe that's a bit too down. Hopefully, you're looking at the new year and seeing all the potential for greatness and opportunities. You're shoving the gray, cold, snowy environment out of your conciousness and you're reminding yourself of all the great things that Chicago has to offer. Maybe there will be some cross country skiing? Or a trip to the mighty Wilmott Mountain? Maybe you're paying attention to the Cubs off season trades and realize that we've just acquired Milton Bradley, and lost Mark DeRosa? Maybe it's not sports, but a trip to the Garfield Conservatory that will keep you afloat? Whatever it is, take care of yourself and you'll do a better job of taking care of your clients.

At any rate, the IAMFT Chicago Chapter has some offerings for the winter. Come and see Mudita Rastogi at our February meeting. She'll present on her new book. That is something stimulating to look forward to.

Blogs often remind me of when I was a college DJ and had no idea if anyone was actually listening. Please feel free to leave comments. It's a nice way to connect and feel like you're part of a community. I look forward to seeing you all at the February meeting.

-Josh