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Substance Abuse Prevention Services

Feb 8th, 2008 • Category: Education

 


1117 E. Morehead Street

Charlotte, NC 28204

704 375-DRUG (3784)

 

Please join us for professional development offerings in February 2008  (calendar and registration attached)

 

Our Winter-Spring calendar of professional development offerings has new topics and some updates we’ve offered in the past. All trainings are from 9:00 – 12:15 at Substance Abuse Prevention Services office unless otherwise indicated.

 

 

February 1                 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder – FASD Committee of the Mecklenburg County Drug Free Coalition will emphasize the importance of knowledge of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The training will identify the physical and behavioral characteristics of individuals who are affected by alcohol pre-natally. A review of the life trajectory of affected persons and the importance of intervention during childhood will be addressed.

 

February 8                 Music, Power and Action: Using Music & Video as Powerful Learning Tools With Youth, Eric Rowles

What’s the connection between Akon, Sean Kingston, Gwen Stefani, Wyclef, Shakira, T. Pain, and Cowboy Troy? What’s the connection between movies like Freedom Writers, American Gangster, Surfs Up, PRIDE, and even High School Musical?  And most  importantly, how can you use over 20 songs and 10 videos in your work with young people?  Come to this session ready to laugh, play, and     move to the rhythm!

 

February 22              Cultural Competency in Working with Latinos, Carlos Martinez

Participants will understand the importance of cultural competence in service delivery and gain awareness of how certain stereotypes affect the quality of services. Participants will learn how to more effectively interact with and understand Latino families in Mecklenburg county

 

February 29              Prescription Drug Abuse, Ernie Kirchin, CMPD

            A look at prescription drugs and their abuse by adolescents and adults.  

 

 

Helen Harrill, M.Ed., CSAPC

Assistant Director

Substance Abuse Prevention Services

1117 E. Morehead Street

Charlotte, NC 28204

704 375-3784, ext. 14

704 333-3784 (fax)

 

register for training online www.preventionservices.org

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