DLM University

Helping your Clients Cope With Divorce and Separation Course Description DIVORCE TRAINING INSTITUTE presents: The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation and framework for clinicians who are interested in working with clients, both individuals and families, who are going through all stages of separation and divorce. Become a divorce specialist, learn hands-on clinical skills and obtain practical tools that you can utilize with clients immediately. Course Description:  This course will help clinicians to work with clients to help them better manage their stress, conflict, and relationships due to experiencing separation and divorce.  With approximately 50% of the population in the US experiencing divorce, many clinicians find that they are struggling to manage client’s presentation surrounding the myriad of issues  when they emerge in the clinical process. This course will provide practical skills such as co-parent counseling, reunification counseling, and parenting support, to address the many facets that this transition presents with, when working with clients of all ages.  Specific new skills that will be taught include: How to help clients and their families prepare and cope with all the facets of the divorce process. Learning about the unique dynamics of blended families and new partners, and how to help clients gain success when bringing different families together. Understanding the importance and implications of parenting plans for both parents and children. Effective co-parenting counseling principles and skills. Understanding how parental alienation can occur and how to help clients understand it and prevent it. Understanding how to help clients manage their anger and emotions when dealing with their ex-partner. Understanding how to help clients deal with the multiple losses that come from the divorce process. Understanding the complexities of the divorce process and the myriad of issues that relate to it. Instruction on how to implement techniques and interventions which will address the many aspects that the client and the family needs when going through a separation and or divorce. Learning Objectives:  Participants will be able to: Identify all the aspects of what the divorce process entails. Identify & assess how the specific components of divorce (such as single parenting, communication with ex partner) effect the whole family system. Explain how co-parent counseling and reunification therapy are important components of skill building. Identify & assess how the specific components of divorce (such as single parenting, communication with ex partner) effect the whole family system and how co-parent counseling and reunification therapy  are important components of skill building. Teaching Methods: This course will be taught with a combination of methods including didactic lecture and interactive activities which will: Offer participants the opportunity to practice the skills, techniques and strategies that prepare them for working with families who are separated or divorced. Engage participants in experiencing the client perspective through hands on experiential exercises. Discussion of how to apply clinical issues of divorce and separation to specific cases, as well as  provide case examples throughout.  

Managing Parenting and Divorce Amidst COVID-19 Course Description Co-presented by Tammy Salzman, Esq. and Alyse November, LCSW We will discuss some of the challenges that parents encounter in following the parenting plans during COVID-19 and offer education, tips and suggestions.  We will also discuss some everyday parenting tips and tricks as well.  You will have an opportunity to share your concerns and get questions answered.      

Dementia Activity- Missing Features Course Description This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity ”Missing Features”, provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need paper and a pen for this activity.

Dementia Activity: Spare Change Course Description Available On Demand Now  This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity ”Spare Change”, provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, four paper bags and a pen for this activity.

Dementia Activity: Where Have You Bean Course Description This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity “Where have you BEAN?”, provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need a piece of paper and something to write with for this activity.

Dementia Activity: Copy Design Course Description This short video will provide caregivers with interactive hands-on activities designed to stimulate cognitive processes and foster a positive interaction with the person they are caring for. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter. Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Activity “Copy Design” provides mentally stimulating activities that promote positive interactions between caregivers and people with any stage of memory loss. For these activities we will give you ideas for objects that are commonly found around the house, but you can always improvise. The activities will be offered at three different skill levels and you can modify as needed.  You will need a piece of paper and something to write with for this activity. Can be used with someone who has Alzheimer’s or any type of dementia.

Dementia and Wandering Course Description This short video will cover some basic safety issues about dementia and wandering. Why do people wander? People wander for all different reasons, maybe they are bored, maybe they want to go for a walk, or maybe they think they must be somewhere. In any case, wandering can be a major safety concern for someone with Dementia/ Alzheimer’s.  Not all people with a cognitive disorder wander, but many do. You always want to make sure someone is safe even if they have never wandered before. We know this is an ever-changing disease and wandering behavior can occur at any time even if it has never occurred in the past.  We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has a cognitive disorder. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Dementia and Repeating Questions Course Description This short video will address challenges that caregivers have when asked the same question over and over again by someone who has dementia. When someone has dementia, they may ask the same question over and over again.  Do you feel frustrated, overwhelmed and not sure how to respond? This is a common occurrence when someone has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s and there are multiple suggestions that may help. We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Dementia and Driving Course Description This short video will cover some basic safety issues about dementia and driving safety. When your family member has a cognitive disorder at what point they should no longer be able to drive.  How do you take away the car keys? We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Dementia and Cooking Safety Course Description This short video will cover some basic safety issues about dementia and cooking safety. When a person has a memory disorder should they still be able to use the stove? What safety issues may arise? Do they forget that they are cooking and go into another room? How do you effectively and safely manage this issue? We provide instructions and suggestions to caregivers on how to manage a variety of challenges and difficult behaviors presented by someone who has Dementia/ Alzheimer’s. Caring for someone who has dementia is one of the most challenging and complicated experiences a person will encounter.

Marriage and Dementia Course Description When a spouse or partner has dementia, everything changes.  Roles, the relationship, intimacy, family dynamics, hopes for the future, safety issues, planning and more.  This course will help you as a professional address the marital and partners needs of this growing population.  Information is based on research as well as therapeutic experience. This course will provide you with information, instruction and therapeutic techniques you can utilize in your practice. Course Outline and Objectives Understand dementia and the different diagnosis Presentation of challenges for spouses and partners Intimacy redefined Managing safety concerns addressing capacity issues and challenges Managing the relationship with home health care in the home or placement