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Northeast Region RFC host Thinking for a Change in Dover Delaware Sept 8-12. Training Announcement: NORTHEAST REGION National Institute of Corrections Presents: THINKING for a CHANGE This is a 32 hour advanced level training program that will prepare participants to facilitate offender groups utilizing the Thinking for a Change program. Thinking for a Change (T4C) is an integrated, cognitive behavior change program designed for offenders and delivered in small group settings. It includes cognitive restructuring, and the development of social and problem solving skills over 22 basic lessons with the capacity for unlimited continuing lessons to meet the particular needs of each group of participants. Target: Probation Officers &/or Counselors responsible for leading offender groups in the Thinking for Change program When: Sept. 8-Sept. 11 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm) Where: Delaware Department of Correction Administration Building 245 McKee Rd. Dover, DE 19904 Registration: fill out the NIC form A application and fax or email to Beth Reidy at: Fax- 302-739-5751 or email elizabeth.reidy@state.de.us Lodging and meals are the responsibility of the participants. Lodging is available at: Dover Downs Hotel 1131 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 1-800-711-5882 When making reservations ask for the group rate for Delaware Department of Correction. If further info is needed contact Beth Reidy @ 302-857-5298 or Louise Layton @ 302-857-5291.

Would anyony have any information on this program in California?

At this time I am unaware of anyone on the west coast delivering this program. I would suggest you contact NIC directly, they may be able to help you identify someone. thanks Louise

Can anyone tell me who to contact in the state of Texas for "Thinking for a Change" facilitator training? I need to find somewhere to attend and the closer the better, but I have not identified a training provider in Texas.

Paul,

I know Dallas County has had tremendous success with T4C, they might be a promising resource for you.

Good luck,

George

Paul,

 Dallas County Probation  has been a big and successful user of the T4C program.  Both of my contacts from that agency have moved on to different jobs in different states, so I can not give you a current lead on whom to contact, but, I am sure if you call their offices in Dallas someone can direct you to the correct individual.  I do know that Tarrant County Probation has also used the program.  Someone from there, Cynthia Williams, cwilliams@tarrantcounty.com, may be able to tell you what is going on.  She is qualified to train.  I know she was tied in with the Dallas group doing some training around the state at one time-- I believe.  At one point, the CJAD unit out of Austin was equipped to train staff and I believe were doing so.  My primary contact with that group has also moved on, but, you may want to try them?

 Hope this gives you some leads.  Sorry, I could not be more specific.

 

Steve Swisher

Paul, just to confirm previous response. CJAD does provided annual training on T4C. I have participated in that training twice in the past five years and highly recommend it. Raymond Cruthis BA, LCDC, CCJP. Senior Counselor Central Texas Treatment Center Granger Texas

Thank you for your informative reply about training providers and leads for training in Texas. I wished I learned of this web site sooner. I will post actual information as to who to contact as soon as I get the information for providers in Texas. Thank you all again. Paul

Hi- I am wondering if anyone knows of a T4C Facilitator training scheduled for the Northeast region in early 2009? Thanks, Tracy

Hi- Just another quick inquiry to see if anything has been scheduled for the Northeast area - facilatator training for T4C? Late May was mentioned so I am just checking back to see if a date has been set. Tracy

There is a Thinking for a Change Facilitator Training scheduled in Philadelphia, PA for May 11-15. I don't know if spaces are available at this time. The person to contact is Louise Layton at: louise.layton@state.de.us Bernie Iszler