| Description | The focus of this Intensive is the challenging problems of childhood and youth: aggression, resistance, oppositionality, anxiety, dominance problems, bullying, compulsiveness, attachment problems, attention problems and more. The objective is to make sense of these problems and from this foundation of insight, to outline strategies for treatment and intervention. |
| Participants | This Intensive is appropriate for all those who work with children or the adults responsible for them. Typical participants include psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, university professors, play therapists, marriage and family therapists, teachers, school administrators, day-care providers, clergy, youth workers, probation officers and staff of residential programs for troubled kids. Parents who are comfortable with a university level approach to the subject are also invited to attend. |
| Prerequisites | The basic prerequisite for this course is the Neufeld Intensive Level One which is available through Distance Education as well as taught onsite in Vancouver every summer. Even though a person may have had broad exposure to Dr. Neufeld's teaching, the Intensive One puts the pieces together in a way that can lead to universal application. This theoretical foundation is essential for the Level II focus on challenging childhood problems. Please consult the courses page (button at bottom right-hand corner of this window) for more information. The Intensive II on the other hand, opens the door for authorization opportunities as well as faculty internship with Dr. Neufeld. For more information about training opportunities, consult the training page. |
| Time and Place | 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. The event is held in the conference facilities of the Vancouver Museum located in the Planetarium complex which sits on beautiful waterfront grounds at the southern end of the Burrard Bridge. The conference room is truly a 'room with a view' and is conducive to contemplation. The grounds and seawall walk provide ample opportunities for strolling and reflection. |
| Fees and Registration | Tuition is $850 (includes refreshments and course material). Tuition fees will be fully refundable if cancellation is made prior to 2 weeks before the course begins. A $100 deposit is required upon registration to hold a space. |
| Host/Sponsor | This course is being hosted by the Neufeld Institute, a nonprofit organization with a world-wide reach, devoted to applying developmental science to the raising of children. For more information about the Institute, go to the about pages on this website. |
| Accreditation | Credit is granted for the Neufeld Intensive Two by some universities and continuing education credit is granted by various institutions, school districts and professional bodies. For information concerning graduate credit from Vancouver Island University, contact Lis Kroeker by email, a faculty member of both the Neufeld Institute and Vancouver Island University. Those seeking continuing education credits should apply to their own professional association. |
| Lodging | The conference facilities are within easy access to hotels and B & B's. It is about a four-block walk from the transit system and a five minute walk from the False Creek mini ferry system that connects to Granville Island and downtown. |
| Further Information | For information regarding the course - content, objectives, topics, outline, suitability, etc. - please go to course details (button on the bottom right hand corner of this window). For more information about the event itself, please contact the Neufeld Institute office. |
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