We need your help in identifying potential recipients from the membership of the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association. Within your organization, there are undoubtedly individuals who are outstanding professionals and community leaders. FADAA encourages you to review and complete the online nomination form to let us know who should be recognized for their dedication and professionalism in the field of substance abuse treatment and prevention.
Act now so you don't miss this opportunity to recognize high performers in your agency. Visit FADAA's Awards of Excellence to view the criteria and submit a nomination online today. Nominations are requested by May 14, 2013.
Silvernail Consultant Services mission is to provide a newsletter that promotes educational content for professionals in the industry of healthcare services. It's our goal to network with the community in an effort to improve system collaboration and the lives of the people we serve. We welcome our readers comments and we hope that you will share our news letter with colleges.
Qualities of a Leader
Organizations invest a large amount of money and resources to select managerial personnel with leadership qualities and to train employees to be more effective leaders. If an employee is not properly trained to become a leader, he or she will lack vision and might find it difficult to face challenges in the workplace. What does it take to be an effective leader?
The main qualities required of a leader are self-management and social and work facilitation. Let's look at a few qualities that leaders
should possess:
Leaders should be aware of their strengths and weaknesses. They should know in which situations they function at their best and what situations they find difficult to handle.
In an organizational environment, employees deal with functional and dysfunctional conflicts caused by different priorities, personalities, ideas, and stresses. Therefore, leaders should be able to understand the causes of conflicts. They should also be able to balance between conflicting demands and find strategies to solve the conflicts.
Leaders should have the ability to recognize when new behaviors,
attitudes, or skills are necessary. They should embrace change and get involved in activities that will promote the acquisition of skills or behaviors needed for change.
Leaders should take initiative, have entrepreneurial drive, possess
strong communication skills, and have an optimistic attitude. They
should be able to work effectively with team members, build and
maintain relationships and effective work groups, and help develop
others.
Organizations consist of many individuals and groups, and everyone has to work together toward reaching common organizational goals. To accomplish these goals, leaders should have the management skills necessary to implement and coordinate work. They should also set up team goals and monitor the progress toward accomplishing goals.
Leaders should have the ability to think creatively and take risks in
implementing innovations. They should also be able to influence team members to participate in a change, if required.
Silvernail Consultant Services offers Leadership Coaching, team building and conflict resolutions tips contact us at 561-642-3103, docsilvernail@aol.com or visit www.silvernailconsultantservices.com
PWN International Conference '13
99% Sold Out
The Seelbach Hotel, Louisville
August 2-4, 2013
The Power of a Woman
Attend this exciting three-day international conference on women's empowerment. Thirteen internationally recognized speakers will provide you with powerful strategies to build self-confidence in women while providing the tools to increase self-esteem, overcome toxic relationships, develop leadership skills and innovative thinking to build confidence personally and professionally.
Registration includes all meals, beverages, conference material, reception buffet, author reception and dinner/dancing at Whitehall Mansion & Gardens. Special discounted room rates will be provided to PWN International Conference '13 guests at the elegant Seelbach Hotel.
Sun Life to award $220,000 in grants & scholarships to nonprofits that are committed to encouraging under-served youth to continue their education.Applications are due by June 7. For additional information, please visit sunliferisingstar.com
Making Sense of the DSM 5
May 29
5:30 - 7 p.m. JFK Medical Center Kennedy Conference Room 1 5301 South Congress Ave. Atlantis
Presenter - Dr. Christopher Kye. Light Refreshments will be served. Learn about the important changes in the new edition of the DSM 5. Please RSVP to (800) 616-1927, by Friday, May 20th.
In May, 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) will be published by the American Psychiatric Association. While much is not know about the exact specifics related to the new diagnostic criteria, what is know is that everything that clinicians once knew about diagnosis will change. This session will provide participants with the latest information on the DSM-5, including changes to the multiaxial system, changes in personality disorders, and changes related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The session will also allow for participants to ask questions about the various changes to the diagnostic criteria. 2 CEUs
Click here to register
What to Include in Your Market Analysis
How to promote your business and increase census and utilization
Industry Description and Outlook - Describe your industry, including its current size and historic growth rate as well as other trends and characteristics Next, list the major customer groups within your industry.Many new business's try to capture an "I can do all attitude" Narrow your target market to a manageable size. Many businesses make the mistake of trying to appeal to too many target markets. Research and include the following information about your market: Look at the gaps in services and evaluate the critical needs of your potential customers? Are those needs being met? What are the demographics of the group and where are they located? Are there any seasonal or cyclical purchasing trends that may impact your business?
Hire a good social media person, consider an experienced marketing firm. Join network groups let people know you are there! Consider a Business Coach or a Mentor. One resource for small businesses is SCORE , volunteers are able to deliver mentoring services to you at no charge or at very low cost.
Juggling how to fit in required CEU's and annual trainings?
Time management and geographic issues? Our programs are geared around your busy schedule. Silvernail Consultant Services is pleased to announce in addition to our On-Site workshops we now offer Interactive Webinars, Computer base courses, Home Study Courses.
We have been approved for CEU's. The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number BAP #_CE Provider #: 50-9339 The Certification Board of Addictions Professionals CE provider #5090-P
Reduce your stress and prepare early by maintaining regular internal quality enhancement and quality improvement protocol. An intact QA/QI system will help you pass your annual site visit.
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits organizations providing mental health and chemical dependency services. Accreditation is available for a wide range of behavioral health care services and programs. If you are in need of a consultant feel free to contact www.SAMHBusiness.com
Livescan Level II Fingerprint Screenings In the Glades
The Glades Initiative, Inc. has been offering Level II Livescan Fingerprint screening in our community since October 2012 for introductory rates. This service is offered to eliminate a barrier to health and human service providers who had no local access to background screening services until the launch of our program. We will increase our rates as of May 1, 2013. In spite of this increase, we are still offering the lowest costs in the county for this service according to our research. Not only do we save you the drive to the coast to get your background screens completed, but we are saving you in fees charged.
In addition, if your organization becomes a member of the Glades Initiative for an annual $50 fee, you will receive our reduced rates as well as other benefits. See membership information on the link below.
Our new rates are as follows: Member Rates: Non-Member Rates: DCF Child Care Facilities/Summer Camps $40 $45 ACHA/DOH (software upgrade pending) $75 $80 VECHS Nonprofit Agency Employee $55 $60 VECHS Nonprofit Agency Volunteer $45 $50 All others $75 $80
To view the Membership Application, please click here.
For Church Summer Camps who are not required to complete fingerprint screens, you can complete this additional security measure through The Glades Initiative, Inc. Call Carol Rodriguez at 561-996-3310 or email crodriguez@gladesinitaitive.org for more information.
Pathways to Wellness Resource Fair
May 16, 20139:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wellness-it's essential to living a full and productive life. We may have different ideas about what wellness means, but it involves a set of skills and strategies that prevent the onset or shorten the duration of illness and promote recovery and well-being. It's about keeping healthy as well as getting healthy.
Pathways to Wellness- this year's theme of May is Mental Health Month-calls attention to strategies and approaches that help all Americans achieve wellness and good mental and overall health.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
LEARN ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES IN YOUR COMMUNITY
In celebration of Mental Health Month, On May 16, 2013, the Mental Health Association of PBC, in collaboration with community based agencies, will sponsor a resource fair highlighting the services in Palm Beach County that are available to assist individuals to develop a lifestyle of recovery.
Substance abuse and mental health disorders not only take a toll on the people suffering from them, but also on their loved ones and entire communities. By sponsoring a Mental Health Month event, Palm Beach County has the opportunity to raise awareness, educate, and lead to positive change within our community.
We want to make sure you have the first opportunity to become a sponsor for this event. Your generous support positions your company as one that cares about its community. As we are a 501 (c) (3) organization, your contributions are tax-deductible.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County at (561) 832-3755. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. We look forward to your participation, and welcoming you as a friend of the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County.
"Wellness is about general, mental, emotional and social well-being. It is essential to living a full and productive life," said Pam Gionfriddo, CEO of The Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. "It is about developing a set of skills to prevent the onset or shorten the duration of illness and promote recovery and well-being."
If you are a service provider and would like to reserve a table, please contact us at 561-832-3755.
Looking to Start Your Own Treatment Center or Private Practice?
Silvernail Consultant Services has developed an informative and streamlined website to help assist you in your venture. For more information please visit www.samhbusiness.com
GORSKI Relapse Prevention School (44 CEUs, In 5 Days, for $695)
Instructed By: Terence T. Gorski and Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead
November 4-8, 2013 (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
Terence T. Gorski's advanced relapse prevention training has been "a turning point" in both the professional and personal lives of many former participants. The Gorski schools began in 1982 in Chicago, IL. Since that time, over sixty schools have been conducted with over 4,000 people completing the training.
This advanced clinical skills training experience is designed for professional therapists who are good and want to get better. It may be the most challenging and effective training that you have ever attended.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to develop comprehensive Relapse Prevention Plans for identifying and managing both high risk situations in early recovery and the core personality and lifestyle problems that lead to relapse in latter recovery, after initial stabilization.
The Gorski Relapse Prevention School is continuously updated with the latest research and uses a proven training method that includes:
Brief Lectures that explain the purpose of each technique and why it is important;
Clinical Demonstrations of each RP technique,
Role Play to practice and receive feedback on your use of each technique,
Small Groups to discuss progress, problems, and applications to your personal style;
Discussions of how to apply the techniques in your professional setting.
Do you want to take your current clinical skills and integrate them with new and powerful approaches for identifying and managing the high-risk situations and core personality and life-style patterns that lead to relapse? If you do, this is the training for you!
Important Notice: An optional RPT Competency Certification that requires the completion of a competency portfolio and an additional fee.
Terence T. Gorski and Dr. Steve Grinstead personally conduct the five-day training experience.
Training Fee: The cost of the training is $695 for the five day training experience (travel, meals, and lodging are not included in this fee).
Florida Location: Ocean Manor Hotel, 4040 Galt Ocean Mile, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 on November 4-8, 2013 (Special hotel rates will be available for those who register early). This is an ideal training location with beautiful grounds and excellent amenities located on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
For information and Registration: Tresa Watson at 1-352-596-8000 or tresa@cenaps.com.
Aggression Control Home Study!
Aggression Control: Dealing with Difficult Clients & Client Resistance Home Study - Includes 3 CEU's and stimulating workbook!
This Home Study Will Cover:
Dealing with Difficult Clients and Resistance
Intervention Techniques
De-Escalation Techniques
Tactics for Aggression Control
Dealing with Confrontation
Best Practices, Policies, and Procedures
About SCS
Dr. Darlene Silvernail can be described as an individual who has the propensity to build trusting relationships and connections with just about anyone she meets. Once that tie is created, she then acts as an agent to these relationships and links people together, creating partnerships and alliances while motivating them to move forward to achieve personal and professional success.
Our mission is to provide you and your company with an ongoing motivating relationship. A powerful alliance which is built on action and goal-planning. We believe that you are naturally creative and resourceful. We agree to provide support to enhance your skills/ assets and resources. Our Coaching is solution focused and future focused helping you to make your dreams a reality.
Sun Life to award $220,000 in grants & scholarships to nonprofits that are committed to encouraging under-served youth to continue their education.Applications are due by June 7. For additional information, please visit 
In May, 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) will be published by the American Psychiatric Association. While much is not know about the exact specifics related to the new diagnostic criteria, what is know is that everything that clinicians once knew about diagnosis will change. This session will provide participants with the latest information on the DSM-5, including changes to the multiaxial system, changes in personality disorders, and changes related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. The session will also allow for participants to ask questions about the various changes to the diagnostic criteria. 2 CEUs
The Glades Initiative, Inc. has been offering Level II Livescan Fingerprint screening in our community since October 2012 for introductory rates. This service is offered to eliminate a barrier to health and human service providers who had no local access to background screening services until the launch of our program. We will increase our rates as of May 1, 2013. In spite of this increase, we are still offering the lowest costs in the county for this service according to our research. Not only do we save you the drive to the coast to get your background screens completed, but we are saving you in fees charged.
Aggression Control: Dealing with Difficult Clients & Client Resistance Home Study - Includes 3 CEU's and stimulating workbook!
