Calendar of Events

 

Fairmount Behavioral Health System and The Philmont Guidance Center
present
Fall 2009 Lecture Series:

All Lectures held at:
The Horsham Clinic
722 East Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002

Cost:
$55 per lecture (if received 10 days before lecture date)
$70 per lecture (late registration and at the door)
$95 discount for both lectures (if paid in advance)

Please make check out to: The Philmont Guidance Center
Please mail checks to the attention of Megan Early, Fairmount Behavioral Health System,
561 Fairthorne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

The program is offered for three (3) hours of continuing education for psychologists. According to the Rules and Regulations for Continuing Education (49 PA Code 48.36) promulgated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors on December 23, 2006, The Philmont Guidance Center, as an approved American Psychological Association training provider, is approved to offer this program for three (3) hours of continuing education for social workers and counselors.

"Health Psychology: Non-medical techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, strengthen the immune system, increase wellness, and stabilize moods. "
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Program: 9:00am-12:00pm
Presented By: Ruth Hoskins, Ph.D., HHS, LCSW
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"Understanding The Sex Offender "
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Program: 9:00am-12:00pm
Presented By: Bob Bair, LCSW
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Family Involvement Program

These are informational meetings where people can learn how to deal with the impact of mental illness. Our Family Involvement Program is facilitated by one of our Masters level Allied Therapists and is open to all family members as well as the community. These are informational meetings where people can learn how to deal with the impact of mental illness. Education is provided about diagnoses, treatment options, and aftercare as well as support to those who are being impacted by their loved ones illness. This program also serves as a liason between families and treatment teams. The Family Involvement Program is geared towards families, friends and caregivers of adult patients.

Adult Program Session: Every Thursday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Parent Education and Support Group - Fairmount F.O.C.U.S.
(Family Opportunity for Communication, Unity and Success) - For Parents of Child or Adolescent Patients Only
Facilitated by a family therapist, social worker or other qualified staff who specialized in child and adolescent psychiatric issues. This group provides opportunities to educate parents about their childs' developmental level, appropriate behavioral expectations, and limit setting techniques, and to provide emotional support for the youth's caretaker(s). (For Parents of Child or Adolescent Patients Only)

Family Focus Group Schedule:

Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm (Tuesday Group is also followed by a half hour of Medication Education from 6:00-6:30pm)
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Sunday 2:00-3:00pm