Welcome to the Central Georgia Unit of the National Association of Social Workers! This is the place to post announcements of upcoming meetings, trainings, events, or any other information that may be of use to social workers and allied professionals in the Central Georgia area. You can receive updates in your email inbox by subscribing to the NASW Central Georgia Unit email list at http://groups.google.com/group/naswcentralga.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Lunch and Learn, 8/21/09 12noon "Understanding Alzheimer's"
Monday, August 03, 2009
9/18 Free CEU in Marietta
In Honor of “Healthy Aging Month”
Winnwood Retirement Community
with Blue Skies CCH present:
Free! CEU Event with lunch following-
“Laugh for the Health of It!”
Where: Winnwood Retirement Community- off of Marietta Square
100 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA 30064, (In the “Teem Building”)
When: Sep 18th, 2009, 11am-1pm, with complimentary buffet style lunch-1pm-2pm
CEUS: 2 Core CEUS from NASW-GA and LPCA-GA pending
RSVP to: Kelly Walker, Community Relations at Winnwood Retirement Community
Tel (770) 428-6200 Fax (770) 428-1791
or email kelly@winnwoodretire.com
Workshop Description:
- Learn about the history and relevance of the worldwide laughter club movement
- Learn about the scientific research supporting the numerous healing benefits of laughter
- Participants will experience a typical therapeutic laughter session including a “laughter meditation”
- An overview of applications for Social Work and allied helping professions will be discussed-
Active Seniors, Alzheimer’s, Cancer and Cardiac patients, Mental Health settings, Schools, etc.
Come experience the joy with Blue Skies, CCH, Inc. and Winnwood Retirement Community. Helen and Craig Whitley are Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers. Helen is also a licensed clinical social worker in full-time private practice. Craig Whitley is a happiness coach, certified hypnotherapist and a dynamic, entertaining speaker. They conduct two-day leader certification trainings approved for 11 CEUS as well as numerous other professional and corporate events. Their laughter website is www.addlaughter.com.
9/11 Free CEU in Lawrenceville
In Honor of Healthy Aging Month
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville
and Blue Skies CCH, Inc. present:
Free! CEU Event with lunch following-
“Laugh for the Health of It!”
Where: Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville- A Senior Living Community
230 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
When: Sep 11th, 2009, 10am-12pm, with complimentary buffet style lunch-12pm-1pm
CEUS: 2 Core CEUS from NASW-GA and LPCA-GA pending approval
RSVP to: Heather Ratliff at Garden Plaza
Cell (678) 353-4100 Fax (770) 236-8334
or email Heather at hratliff@centurypa.com
Workshop Description:
- Learn about the history and relevance of the worldwide laughter club movement
- Learn about the scientific research supporting the numerous healing benefits of laughter
- Participants will experience a typical therapeutic laughter session including a “laughter meditation”
- An overview of applications for Social Work and allied helping professions will be discussed-
Active Seniors, Alzheimer’s, Cancer and Cardiac patients, Mental Health settings, Schools, etc.
Come experience the joy with Blue Skies, CCH, Inc. and Garden Plaza. Helen and Craig Whitley are Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers. Helen is also a licensed clinical social worker in full-time private practice. Craig Whitley is a happiness coach, certified hypnotherapist and an entertaining speaker.
They conduct two-day leader certification trainings approved for 11 CEUS as well as numerous other professional and corporate events. Their laughter website is www.addlaughter.com.