2012 Advanced ABI Training Workshops

ABI Advanced Training Workshops encourage providers to expand their knowledge of the issues impacting individuals with brain injury and they explore one specific area of brain injury in great detail. The training is free of charge and you must register directly through Allied Community Resources. We will send you directions and a confirmation at that time. All trainings begin promptly at 10:30 am.

March 21, 2012
Location: University of Connecticut, Torrington Branch
Presented by: Tariq Abdulaziz, PhD MS MBA
Topic: The Development of Behavioral Management Programs

May 16, 2012
Location: Hospital for Special Care Research & Education Center, New Britain
(NOT THE SAME LOCATION AS HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE)
Presented by: Timothy Belliveau, PhD, ABPP
Topic: "The Reconstruction of Identity after Brain Injury"

July 18, 2012
Location: The Brain Injury Association of CT, Windsor
Presented by: Deb Shulansky, Director of Community Outreach & Support, BIAC
Joe Damon, Brain Injury Survivor
Topic: "Understanding Brain Injury: Impairment vs. Attitude?"

September 19, 2012
Location: Goodwill Industries, Bridgeport
Presented by: Rachel Sampson, PsyD.
Topic: “Limitations in Self-Awareness in Post Traumatic Brain Injury”

November 6, 2012
Location: Backus Hospital, Norwich
Presented by: Jennifer Selden, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Topic: To Be Determined

Registration is requested at least one week prior to the training. You may register by calling Allied Community Resources at (860) 627-9500 or toll free at (877) 722-8833 and speaking with the ABI Program Assistant at extension 114. Registrations are accepted via email also. You are encouraged to attend as many advanced training workshops as you would like and you may register early. Reminder calls will be made approximately 5 business days prior to the training date.

2012 ABI BASIC VIDEO MONTHLY TRAINING SCHEDULE

Allied Community Resources in East Windsor – 2nd Wednesday and last Tuesday @ 9:00 AM
Project Genesis in Willimantic – 1st and 3rd Thursday @ 10:00 AM
Goodwill Industries in Bridgeport – 1st Wednesday @ 10:00 AM
Goodwill Industries in Cheshire – 3rd Tuesday @ 1:30 PM
Recovery Resources in Norwich – 2nd Wednesday @ 10:00 AM
Recovery Resources in Norwich – 3rd Wednesday @ 4:00 PM
Recovery Resources in Norwich – 4th Wednesday @ 10:00 AM
Futures in Middletown – 2nd Friday @ 10:00 AM
Marrakech in Woodbridge – 2nd Thursday @ 10:00 AM
Marrakech in Woodbridge – 2nd Tuesday @ 4:00 (March only)
Marrakech in Torrington – 3rd Tuesday @ 4:00 PM (May, July, September, November only)
Brain Injury Association of CT in Windsor – 3rd Friday @ 9:00 AM
Independent Living Solutions in Waterbury – 2nd Monday @ 10:00 AM

This is an informational session on what a brain injury is and how it affects people. Upon successful completion, which includes a short quiz, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. It does not train you or certify you in anything and it is simply part of the application process. If you are a private provider, you may not begin working until you have successfully completed the basic training, gained approval as a provider, are named to a participant’s service plan, completed the new hire paperwork, and have been given a start date. If you are an agency employee, your supervisor will get information regarding your status from Allied Community Resources.

You must register for a training by calling Allied Community Resources (ACR) directly at the number at the top of this page and ask for the ABI Program Assistant. You will be sent directions and a confirmation at that time. If you have not registered properly through ACR, you will not be allowed into the training.

IT IS NECESSARY FOR YOU TO PRESENT A VALID ID FROM THE LIST BELOW IN ORDER TO GAIN ENTRANCE INTO THE TRAINING. IF YOU DO NOT COME WITH AN ID FROM THE BELOW LIST YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND.
• DRIVER’S LICENSE (any state)
• CT NON-DRIVER’S IDENTIFICATION CARD (CT only)
• U.S. PASSPORT
• U.S. NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE
• U.S. ARMED FORCES IDENTIFICATION CARD
• U.S. IMMIGRATION CARD-RESIDENT ALIEN (GREEN CARD)
• STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RECIPIENT CARD

There will be no training on business holidays or in the event of inclement weather. Please call Allied Community Resources if you have any questions regarding these trainings.