Educational Programs

NASW-Colorado CEU Workshops for social workers and helping professions

Collardey Counseling & Consulting is endorsed by the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to provide Continuing Education Workshops and Seminars. Please see our 2008 calendar of workshops for specific dates and topics.

Post-placement workshops for foster and adoptive families

Collardey Counseling and Consulting offers workshops to foster/adoptive families on specific topics related to parenting and child growth and development. Please see our 2008 calendar of workshops for specific dates and topics.

Spiritual Growth and Development Classes

Collardey Counseling and Consulting offers workshops and retreats to the public on various topics supporting individuals’ and families’ spiritual growth and development. Please see our 2008 calendar of workshops for specific dates and topics.

Children’s Peace-Making Skills Classes

Originally offered in 2006 as a pilot program for the Boys & Girls Club of Dubuque, Iowa, Collardey Counseling & Consulting partners with area agencies in offering weekly program for children centered on teaching and strengthening peace-making skills within their families, schools, and communities. Each group of students has the task of folding 100 origami peace cranes throughout the school year. The curriculum is structured around topics and activities that empower children to identify, discover, and strengthen peace-making skills. For more information, please contact us.

2008 Schedule of
Retreats and Workshops

February 9am-12noon	A Valentine’s Day Spa for the Parent’s Soul (for foster and adoptive parents)
March 9am-12noon	Strength in numbers? Culturally competent evaluation in the human services 3.0 CEUs through NASW-Colorado
April 9am-12noon	What is “normal”? Childhood sexuality for foster and adoptive parents
May 9am-12noon	Focused play with children: Strengthening children’s resilience and changing behaviors through play (for foster and adoptive parents)
July 9am-3pm	Self-Care Strategies for Social Workers Experiential activities in the Rocky Mountains 4.0 CEUs through NASW-Colorado
September 9am-12noon	Talking with your child about adoption
October 9am-4pm	Transforming Fear: Strategies for Families
November 9am-12noon	Growing Gratitude through Re-connecting with community
December 9am-12noon	Imagining a world: Origami peace crane folding

Please contact the office for specific dates, times, and fees. A minimum number of 10 registrations must be received to avoid cancellation of the retreat or workshop.