WISR SEMINARS ~ MAY, 2005

I. INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR

Social Change: Means vs. Ends Dilemma                                       Thursday, May 19, 6:30-8:30pm 

Cynthia Lawrence, PhD & Marilyn Jackson, PhD, Faculty Facilitators. When war is chosen over other strategies, there are ethical questions related to whether the end goal justifies the means used to get there.  We will watch excerpts from 55 Days at Peking about the Boxer Rebellion in China, when peasants resisted the attempted takeover by foreigners.  Likewise in social change movements, means and ends considerations are at issue. Where does practicality stand in relation to moral ethics? Recommended reading: Saul Alinsky's chapter on Means and Ends in Rules for Radicals.  Contact WISR if you would like a copy.

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                        II. MARRIAGE  FAMILY THERAPY (MFT) SEMINARS

These seminars, though designed for students pursuing an MFT license, are open to all students.

MFT Faculty request that nonstudents planning to attend MFT seminars let them know in advance.

Family Therapy Theory and Practice, Part III                       Saturday, May 14, 10:00am-3:00pm

Michael McGlathery, MA, MFT, WISR Faculty. In this final episode, we will summarize and discuss where to go from here.  Participation in role play is required for this class.  Come prepared with questions, practice and fun.  Family Theory and Practice Papers will be due.  (Michael McGlathery’s upcoming seminars: 6/18 & 7/16-Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, I & II.)

Child Abuse and CPS Reporting, Part II                              Saturday, May 28, 10:00am-1:00pm

Ronald Mah, MA, MFT, WISR Faculty. Please note: This two part series fulfills seven hour contact hours of training or coursework.  MFT student attendance of at least 7 contact hours is required by the BSE and by WISR for MFT graduation.  This series is offered about every two years at WISR.  This presentation continues with the basic Child Abuse Reporting Laws and a conceptual process for mandated reporters to understand the criteria for distinguishing among Legal, Ethical, Moral and Practical/Program requirements; We will do some simple experiential activities to help distinguish among ineffective and poor discipline, harm, and child abuse that mandates reporting.  Definitions and guidance for recognizing the different categories of child abuse: physical, sexual, neglect, emotional, etc. will be provided as well as for how to handle problematic discipline techniques of parents for prevention.  Cross-cultural and multi-cultural issues in child abuse reporting and discipline issues will be addressed as well as historical and multi-cultural aspects of corporal punishment, sexual boundaries and their relationship to legal child abuse definitions.  (Ronald Mah’s upcoming seminars: 6/11 & 7/9-Child & Teen Therapy, I & II)

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III. ANNOUNCEMENTS

www.wisr.edu: WISR’S Web Site is new and expanded! The following categories of web pages have been added and expanded:  About WISR, Catalogue/Enrollment, Newsletter, Academic Guidance, Publications, How to Help WISR, and Site Navigation.  In the next month we expect to have web pages under Bulletin Board and Learning Resources.

?Prospective students and others wishing to learn more about WISR are invited to attend WISR seminars. WISR is on Sacramento at Harmon Street, one block north of Alcatraz, Fax: (510) 655-2831, email: mail@wisr.edu