Counseling and Behavior (Act 48)

Positive Psychology

There is an alternative to thinking about people and the world as needing to be fixed. This new and rapidly growing field of Positive Psychology is shedding light on what makes us happy, the pursuit of happiness, and how we can lead more fulfilling, satisfying lives. We will discuss these ideas and notions that can bring real happiness and inner peace to people. Michael Saraceno, M.B.A., M.A. in Counseling candidate

Newtown Campus/$65/OCOUN 2273 C01/
Sa, 5/8, 9 am-4 pm
Approved Hours: 6 (Act 48, CAC)

Self-Defeating Behaviors

Learn to identify self-defeating behaviors -- those behaviors that hold you back both personally and professionally. Identify your own self-defeating behaviors, why they occur and what to do about them. (Core area: #6 Counseling) Michael Saraceno, M.B.A., M.A. in Counseling candidate

Newtown Campus/$49/OCOUN 2272 C01/
Sa, 3/20, 9 am-noon
Approved Hours: 3 (Social Worker, hours pending/ CAC/Act 48)

Personal Strategies for Managing Stress

Stress is inevitable at work, at home, and in all environments, but you can turn this to your advantage! Identify and recognize different types of stress and utilize techniques to manage problems and challenges without stress. Respond productively without getting "stressed out." Michael Saraceno, M.B.A.

Newtown Campus/ WSMCE 3583 C01/
$299 (includes materials)/ 2 Sa, 4/17-4/24, 9 am-5 pm
Approved Hours: 15 (Act 48)

Autism: Building Bridges for Successful Communications

Discover developmental, relational approaches to help children with autism engage and learn. Gain a basic understanding of autism spectrum disorders and typical and atypical development in the areas of self regulation, attention, and engagement. Learn how development is impacted by individual differences and how relationships support development. Explore specific relational techniques and ideas for using these skills. Charlotte Collier, Ph.D.

Upper Bucks Campus/ $49/ OCPED 0566 C70/
2 Tu, 4/13-4/20, 6-8:30 pm
Approved Hours: 5 (Act 48, CDA, CAC)

Learning Centers - They do Make a Difference!

Learning Centers directly impact and enrich the education of a young child. Learn how and why to create exciting, interactive centers, that spark the imaginations and creativity of your preschool students. See which room arrangements and grouping work best for optimum participation and learning. Discover new and exciting center activities for art, literacy, manipulatives, math, science, dramatic play and much more, and take these ideas back to your own classrooms, and watch your students flourish! Mary Lou Tantum, B.A.

Lower Bucks Campus/$99/ OCPED 0604 C50
5 W, 2/17-3/17, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 15 (CDA, Act 48)

Enhancing Language Development in Childhood

Follow your child's lead and have fun while enhancing language development! In this fun and user-friendly course for parents, teachers, and caregivers, you will discover how children learn to process language and how they become proficient speakers and thinkers. This course will help you enrich your child's life by stimulating his or her continued speech, brain, and language development in an enjoyable, age-appropriate, and natural way.

Online/ $95/ ECPED 0021
Approved Hours: 24 (CDA, Act 48)

Observing Children - It's More Than Just Watching

Observation is one of the oldest and best methods for learning about children. It provides crucial information about the child's interests, abilities, and learning styles, and shows caregivers and teachers the best way to care for and educate the young child. Discover what behaviors to look for in young children, and explore observational techniques such as narrative descriptions, time sampling, event sampling, diary description, anecdotal records, frequency counts and duration records, and checklists and rating scales with an emphasis on the preschool child. Mary Lou Tantum, B.A

Lower Bucks Campus/$99/ OCPED 0605 C50
5 W, 4/7-5/5, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 15 (CDA, Act 48)

Ready, Set, Read!

Take this opportunity to find out how children really learn to read and write. Explore current research that cuts through the media messages about reading wars and the right way to teach children. Learn by reading stories about children, doing interactive assignments, and exploring the latest in parent and childcare information. You will see everyday children's play with a new eye as you understand how play can connect to literacy.

Online/ $95/ ECPED 0020
Approved Hours: 24 (CDA, Act 48)