Group 101

Presenter: Charissa Happe, LISW-CP, LAC, CACII, MAC Description:

While groups can often be full of complexities, it is helpful to focus on maintaining basic group best practices. This training will provide participants an overview of various types of groups and discuss the similarities and differences between each. This training will provide understanding of group fundamentals, and also provide opportunity to discuss various ways to overcome common group challenges. This training will also include role play opportunities and an introduction of potential ways to include experimental activities into groups.

Objectives:

1. Gain an understanding of the various types of groups and fundamental basics of each type.

2. Gain insight into helpful techniques and interventions to utilize for groups.

3. Develop a deeper understanding of good best practices for groups.

4. Discuss common group challenges and helpful techniques to overcome them.

Charissa Happe, LISW-CP, LAC, CACII, MAC, Charissa Happe, LISW-CP, LAC, AADC, MAC is a Clinical Supervisor for the Phoenix Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Charissa also currently provides crisis counseling services for Palmetto Employee Assistance Program. She is an alumna of the University of South Carolina where she received a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology, a Master of Social Work degree, and a Certificate of Graduate study in Drug and Addiction Studies. Charissa has worked in the Alcohol and Drug Treatment field for the past 13 years. She has worked previously with medication assisted treatment programs and other various populations including incarcerated youth and adults, and domestic violence survivors. Other notable work has included being a member of the Leadership Academy, which has been a South Carolina statewide initiative supported by DAODAS in efforts to produce a streamlined approach to Alcohol and Drug Treatment.

Credit: 6 Hours

Audience:  Art Therapists, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, School Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Medical Professionals

Fee: Subject to agency of employement. See below.

Employees of agencies not part of Region 1: Please purchase a Standard $75 Ticket

Employees of Region 1 301 Agencies: Please purchase a Region 1 Employee Ticket (A/OBHS, BHSPC, CCCADA, The Forrester Center, HealthyU, Phoenix Center, Cornerstone, Westview, Gateway, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center and Anderson/Oconee/Pickens Mental Health) 

Payment options:

         Offline payment (Preferred): 

 Checks made out to BHSA Region 1 and mailed to:

                                      Attn. Stephanie Bentley PO Box 1948 Greenville, SC 29602. 

          Pay online with credit card

 (refunds subject to 2.9% + 0.30 processing fee and will be refunded via check)