STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Exercise Programs for Frail Elderly
2015-02-22 | Exercise Programs for Frail Elderly, Tempe, AZ, United States
This course is both fun & practical highlighting the evidence-based practice in the use of therapeutic exercise with the frail population. Attendees will learn how to incorporate evidence-based practice into current therapy interventions.

Functional Testing & Skilled Documentation in Geriatric Therapy
2015-02-21 | Functional Testing & Skilled Documentation in Geriatric Therapy, Tempe, AZ, United States
Functional tests can aid in justification of & continued need for skilled therapy services. Learn to perform evidence-based validated tests & determine which tests are appropriate for certain patient populations. This course will improve your patient documentation & enable you to show patient progress with objective functional testing.

Section 504 in Arizona - Tucson
2015-02-20 | Section 504 in Arizona – Tucson, Tucson, AZ, United States
In one short day, you will gain new insight to regulations, laws & issues that significantly affect your K-12 district compliance. Join school law expert Todd Jaeger as he provides the essential information & practical guidance on what it means to your school.

Positive Psychology Interventions that Work: Applying the Science of Happiness - Scottsdale
2015-02-18
Positive psychology provides effective, evidence-based tools for recovery from anxiety, depression, substance abuse, & distressing relational patterns. This experiential seminar demonstrates how to harness the power of positive psychotherapy to increase your happiness & the happiness of your clients. Through lectures, clinical examples, & small group work you will learn brief, easily implemented interventions.

AAC in the Desert
2015-02-17 - 2015-02-19
AAC in the Desert is a 3-day conference supporting students with complex communication needs. The theme is Emergent Reading, Writing, AAC, & Apps!

Positive Psychology Interventions That Work: Applying the Science of Happiness - Phoenix
2015-02-17

Positive Psychology Interventions That Work: Applying the Science of Happiness - Tucson
2015-02-16

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Children & Adolescents - Scottsdale
2015-02-13
Attend this seminar & you will discover how powerful, & proven, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is for treating challenging child & adolescent disorders. Learn how to implement the DBT skills you need to be more effective in treatment, avoid burnout, & achieve positive outcomes.

Women's Health Seminar: The Myofascial Release Approach
2015-02-12 - 2015-02-15
Increase your knowledge, skill & income by adding this important dimension to your practice. In this seminar you will receive extensive treatment for your own pelvic problems. Many times chronic, persistent headaches, neck & back pain can be resolved with Myofascial Release to the pelvic area.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Children & Adolescents - Phoenix
2015-02-12

Parkinson's Disease: Predictably Unpredictable
2015-02-12
This interactive seminar is designed to educate clinicians working with PD clients about current treatment strategies. This includes examining what medications are commonly used & potential side effects, evidence-based tests, & measurements applicable to setting function-related goals & therapeutic strategies to improve function among PD patients.

Stroke Recovery: Techniques & Therapies to Rewire the Brain After Stroke - Phoenix 2
2015-02-12
This workshop delivers leading-edge treatment options including the most effective, reimbursable, research-driven recovery program now available to stroke patients – Modified Constraint-Induced Therapy.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training for Children & Adolescents - Tucson
2015-02-11

Stroke Recovery: Techniques & Therapies to Rewire the Brain After Stroke - Flagstaff
2015-02-11

Stroke Recovery: Techniques & Therapies to Rewire the Brain After Stroke - Phoenix 1
2015-02-10

Section 504 in Arizona - Phoenix
2015-02-10

Section 504 in Arizona - Scottsdale
2015-02-09

Pediatric Myofascial Release
2015-02-07 - 2015-02-08
This introductory hands-on workshop is designed for therapists whose primary focus is on the pediatric population. Myofascial Release will be presented for the evaluation & treatment of head injuries, cerebral palsy, birth trauma, scoliosis, movement dysfunction, neurological dysfunction, trauma, pain, & headaches.

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Best Practice Standards for Evaluation & Management
2015-01-31
In this course you will learn differential diagnostic techniques that identify the contributor of a patient’s dizziness. Participants will understand the pathophysiology of the dizziness & treat the condition accordingly. In addition, lab components which analyze patients’ compensatory functional movement patterns & balance strategies will be reviewed.

Therapeutic Taping - Phoenix
2015-01-29
This one-day seminar will provide participants with the opportunity to develop effective taping treatment techniques to the musculoskeletal system to reduce pain; promote active range of movement, facilitation, or inhibition of a muscle/group; & stimulate the neuromuscular & immune systems to function dynamically.

Therapeutic Taping - Tucson
2015-01-28

Improving Executive Function - Scottsdale
2015-01-28
This seminar addresses the assessment & intervention of children & adolescents with difficulties in their executive functions. You will leave with strategies for your office, home, & school to help children & adolescents achieve their full behavioral, academic, & social potential.

Improving Executive Function - Phoenix
2015-01-27

Improving Executive Function - Tucson
2015-01-26

K-5 Handwriting Workshop
2015-01-24
Gain the skills & knowledge to easily teach printing & cursive in classroom & 1:1 settings. Come away with practical teaching tips that succeed with all learning styles.

Pre-K Literacy & Math Workshop
2015-01-23
Learn how multisensory teaching strategies & playful manipulatives can liven up your early math & literacy lessons. Also available as combo workshop with K-5 Handwriting: http://shopping.hwtears.com/product/ZAZ012315K/K.

Pre-K Readiness & Writing Workshop
2015-01-23
Learn to use new strategies & hands-on materials to teach children about letters, numbers, body awareness, motor skills, teamwork, & sharing. Also available as combo workshop with Pre-K Literacy & Math: http://shopping.hwtears.com/product/ZAZ012315G/G, or with K-5 Handwriting: http://shopping.hwtears.com/product/ZAZ012315C/C.

Therapeutic Tai Chi for Falls Prevention - Phoenix
2015-01-23
This lab-intensive & hands on one-day workshop offers you the opportunity to experience the practice & principles of Therapeutic Tai Chi as they apply to balance & functional rehabilitation. Upon completion, you will have new, effective, evidence based, & insurance reimbursable treatment tools that can be immediately employed with clients resulting in improved functional outcomes, higher program compliance, & greater patient satisfaction.

Practical Sensory Motor Strategies to Help OTs & PTs Support Student Success
2015-01-22
This seminar will provide you with many practical & effective sensory motor strategies to support student success in preschool through grade 12. Experienced, practicing occupational therapist, Greg Santucci, will share realistic strategies, techniques, & insights that work in effectively meeting various students needs in an educational setting.

Therapeutic Tai Chi for Falls Prevention - Tucson
2015-01-22
