Date: October 31st 2007

Effective Interventions Across the Lifespan: Trauma, Loss and Grief Summary: December 14, 2007 Many people live the psychological impact of traumatic experiences, loss and grief. This seminar will target the psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of living with trauma for individuals across the lifespan. A combination of lecture, case study, group discussion and interaction will be used to explore: The impact of trauma, loss and grief on daily functioning The effect of trauma on relationships in family systems Intervention strategies for several case examples. The lifespan implication of unresolved issues Learning Objectives: Participants will: - Recognize the effects of trauma, loss and grief for children, adolescents, adults, and those nearing end of life. Identify the impact of the shadows of these past events on current functioning and symptoms. Engage in relationships that acknowledge the uniqueness of these challenges, and offer assistance in moving toward health and wholeness. Conceptualize and construct interventions strategies for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Target Audience: Psychologists Mental health counselors Marriage and family therapists Substance abuse counselors Clinical social workers Pastoral counselors Chaplains Cost: Members: $50.00 Affiliate and Panel Providers: $100.00 Non-Members: $150. Ken Weaver MA, M Div, LCSW,LMFT,CADAC IV has 30 years experience in the mental health/substance abuse fields, as well as in the clergy. In two Indiana community mental health centers, he has held a variety of positions, including staff therapist, substance abuse counselor, pastoral counselor, area director, and senior clinical director. Ken is currently Hospice Chaplain for Parkview Health Systems, Fort Wayne, an adjunct faculty in Purdue University’s graduate counselor education program at Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne teaching Family Systems Theory and Technique, Beginning Clinical Practice, and Advanced Clinical Practice, and a Clinical Consultant and Trainer for Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative, and several other organizations, churches, families and individuals. Also, Ken is Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, LaGrange, Indiana. Ken has earned his Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, an d his Master of Divinity degree in Pastoral Counseling and Biblical Studies from the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. Registration Deadline: Monday, December 10, 2007 - $10 late registration fee. Click here to register online or call 317-471-0000 to register by phone Refund/Cancellation Policy: No refunds for cancellations after the registration deadline or for no shows. ASPIN reserves the right to cancel for low enrollments.