We
will be holding another 2- Day Why Try
experiential hands on activity training on June 24th - 25th, 2008 inAdrian, MI. The training will focus on the
two different hands-on group experiential activities
for
each Why
Try visual metaphor. The training will cover materials
needed, safety rules, set-up, the activity, and processing
the activity back to the visual metaphor. The hands-on
learning activities are particularly helpful in group
environments for increasing participation and learning
among those involved. If you run groups, or teach a
class, you won’t want to miss this training opportunity..
(more details) (directions
and Map)
Training for:
- School Counselors
- Social Workers
- Resource Teachers
- Classroom Teachers
- Anyone who uses the Why Try Program in groups or the classroom
What
will be covered in the training?
Experiential
Activities -
See the experiential activities demonstrated and
get first hand training and ideas on how you can
increase participation and learning for everyone
involved.
We
will cover the following activities:
The
Reality Ride
“
The
Game of Life”
“The
Keys for staying on Track”
Tearing
of Labels
“ The Can / Target”
“Panning
for Gold”
Defense
Mechanisms
“ Frustration Squares”
“The
Creative Pyramid”
Climbing
Out
“
Peer Pressure”
“The
Pot”
Jumping
Hurdles
“
The Acid River”
“The
Electric Hurdle”
Desire
Time Effort
“ Ring Challenge”
“Stumbling
Blocks or Stepping Stones”
Lift the
Weight
“ Power Lift”
“Weight
Lifter”
Getting
Plugged
“ Connections”
“Dowels
and Strings”
“Spider
Web”
The Wall
“
Mouse
Traps”
“Perception
Board”
Channeling
Challenges
“ Nuclear Fallout”
Continuing Education Units – You can receive .9 SB-CEU's through the Lenawee Intermediate School District. There is a $5 fee for non LISD Consortium members.
Graduate Credit- There is 1 Graduate Credit (12 hrs) being offered through Siena Heights University (SHU). To receive credit you will be required to attend both days of training, write a check to SHU for $200 submit a 2-4 page reflection paper within the following two weeks to the Instructor/Facilitator of Record (Keila Kilgore, MA, NCC, LLPC via this email address kiknbkk@aol.com). For more information contact Keila at the email above.
Register
Here
Training
Details:
| Where: |
Training
will be held at, and be sponsored by:
Lenawee Intermediate School District
ESC Community Room
4107 N. Adrian Hwy
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-2119
Click
for Directions/ Map |
| When: |
Tuesday and Wednesday June 24th - 25th, 2008
from 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Cost: |
$210./
person (Training
Only - For attendees that already have
the Materials)
$699. Hands-on Kit – (purchase the WhyTry Hands-on activities kit with this training and save $100.)
Please send in registration forms as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate
count. |
| Map
and Lodging Info: |
Click
here for driving directions
and lodging information. |
| Questions: |
If
you have any questions please feel free to
contact us via e-mail at: info@whytry.org or
phone 801-724-9879
or visit our web site www.whytry.org |
|
Lodging Nearby
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Days Inn
1575 W Maumee St, Adrian, MI (4.27 miles away)
517-263-5741
Super 8
1091 W US Highway 223, Adrian, MI (5.05 miles away)
517-265-8888
Holiday Inn Express Adrian
1077 West Us 223, Adrian, MI (5.05 miles away)
877-410-6681
Pine Motel
3895 S Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI (5.94 miles away)
517-263-2444
Clinton Inn
104 W Michigan Ave, Clinton, MI (9.07 miles away)
517-456-4151
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