Fall Professional Development Opportunities from YIPA

It’s the time of year again when professional development opportunities are lurking around every corner. We are very excited to be offering some of our most impactful, most timely and most relevant training opportunities to date. We are pleased to be able to bring internationally known speakers directly to you, and look forward to the insight and experience they bring to the world of Minnesota youth work. Mark your calendars now - we hope to see you this fall in St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth or Mankato!

Boys Adrift & Girls on the Edge

Leonard Sax, Ph.D.

October 26, 2010 · 8:30-4:00 p.m.

St. Paul, MN

Why Gender Matters: The Importance of Gender in Early Interventions with At-Risk Youth

Leonard Sax, Ph.D.

October 27, 2010 · 8:30-4:00 p.m.

Rochester, MN

For a sneak peek of Dr Leonard Sax in action, take a look at some of his recent appearances on CNN and the TODAY show! Dr. Sax discusses Boys Adrift with Matt Lauer and Why Gender Matters with Al Roker! Dr. Sax was also invited to discuss Girls on the Edge with Kiran Chetry on CNN's American morning.

Giving a Fish a Bath: The Untold Story of the Adolescent Mind

Frank Kros, Upside Down Organization

November 2, 2010 · 8:30-4:00 p.m.

Duluth, MN

Workshop attendees and third parties have been vocal about their positive experiences with The Upside Down Organization (UDO) and its programs.

Underage Alcohol Use is Not a Rite of Passage and Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Use and Youth: A two-part training detailing modern challenges youth face

Jay Jaffee, Minnesota Department of Health

November 9, 2010 – 9:00-12:00 p.m.

Mankato, MN

Survival Strategies for the Youth Service Provider: Strategies for detecting and coping with stress in staff, volunteers and the youth you serve

Steve Zvonar, DC, CWC, Northwoods Natural Healing Center

December 3, 2010 - 1:00-3:30 p.m.

St. Paul, MN