William James College
Adapting DBT & Thought Field Therapy Strategies to Clients with I/DD
In this workshop, there will be a review of 2 evidence based treatment methodologies that have been adapted for use with individuals with developmental disabilities that can be helpful in emotion regulation and managing symptoms related to trauma. The fundamentals of The Skills System, Julie Brown’s adaptation of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, ...
Certificate Program in Trauma Treatment within Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Populations
William James College, through support from the Disabled Persons Protection Commission, is pleased to announce a new online Certificate Program in Trauma Treatment within I/DD Populations. Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities experience abuse, specifically sexual assault, at rates higher than other populations, but there are ...Clinical Treatment & Risk Reduction for Adults with I/DD in an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
In this workshop, Meg Stone will discuss trauma-informed abuse prevention for both individuals and institutions. Meg will review the risk that can be posed to individuals with disabilities and will focus on ways that programs can help individuals protect themselves. Meg strongly believes in ensuring safety without restricting or limiting ...
Community of Practice - August 21
A one-hour lunch and learn session to put your learnings from the workshops into practice!
Community of Practice - August 7
A one-hour lunch and learn session to put your learnings from the workshops into practice!
Community of Practice - July 10
A one-hour lunch and learn session to put your learnings from the workshops into practice!
Community of Practice - July 24
A one-hour lunch and learn session to put your learnings from the workshops into practice!
Community of Practice - September 18
A one-hour lunch and learn session to put your learnings from the workshops into practice!
Community of Practice - September 4
A one-hour lunch and learn session to put your learnings from the workshops into practice!
Introduction to Sexuality and People with I/DD & Organizational Strategies to Prevent Abuse
In this workshop, participants will learn about how to discuss healthy sexuality, including adaptations to assist individuals with developmental disability, and how education can help mitigate this population’s vulnerability to abuse. In addition, presenters Meg Stone and Jeanine Wood will discuss their program Ability: Impact and how providing ...
