Advanced Practitioner Credential Program 2022
Friends & Colleagues,
I was introduced to social work, counseling, youth development services, volunteerism, and more in 1989. I was just two months shy of six years of active duty services in the armed forces when I because a counselor. I was, as they say, "raw" with no experience (academically), but there was something that stirred my spirit to help others. I started my professional career as an army combat medic, and I was involved in many community volunteer programs. However, in 1989, I decided to receive formal training as a substance abuse counselor. Wow, I learned the hard way about what is or not the skills to be the best practitioner. Over thirty years later, I continue in professional development and education to ensure I sharpen my skills and additional resources to share with others.
Since 1993, I have been so curious about how we can help family service workers in Head Start programs, working with others, we created a 13-college credit course, Family Preservation. The Advanced Practitioner Credential's genesis is in that course with those I respected at Arizona State University, Central Arizona College, and Head Start executives. Since designing the studies in 1994, I have instructed tens of thousands of professionals, giving away lessons learned and learning from over ninety nations with so many diverse professionals. I am very fortunate to consider myself a teacher, social worker, leader, and colleague who wants to help others go to the next level.
I want to give a mini introduction to what I believe is a fantastic opportunity for all levels of professionals and, over the years, many parents who have participated in the Advanced Practitioner Credential Course. Over the decades, the spirit of learning and help has advanced but still, deep within my essence, is a desire to be part of something that makes a difference in the lives of others. The instructional design is something I am honored to create. However, the many strategies from founding theorists and practitioners such as Aristotle, Viktor Frankl, Shoma Morita, Shlomo Breznitz, Maria Napoli, even the Art of Flow by Steve Jobs, and many more are incorporated in this unique eleven module opportunity to know you better.
At the end of 2021, I started the process of a complete transformation of the curricula presented by the Fathers and Families Coalition of America. The three curriculum manuals include: "Unlocking Possibilities Globally, I Am Going Anyway, and Discovering The Best Of You." The depth of these programs is you! When you take these courses, they are not just another lecture or didactic approach to instruction. Yes, there are many research and practicum principles in each module. However, you become the constant knower together as we explore possibilities to help others, starting with ourselves.
