About The Course


Date: Friday August 19th, 2022   

Location:  Remotely via Zoom (Access to the link will be given once enrolled into course)

Time: 2:00PM-4:00pm

Course Description: Empowering clients to develop and maintain positive relationships and self-respect are paramount components of interpersonal effectiveness. Join this training to increase your familiarity of the objectives of interpersonal effectiveness and how to counsel clients on the use of these skills to manage relationships. Discover therapeutic methods for encouraging skill development in this area. Gain perspective on building interpersonal effectiveness into client treatment goals.


Participants will be able to:

  • Develop awareness of the value of interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Explore therapeutic tools and worksheets for clients.
  • Reflect on one’s own professional skill at interpersonal effectiveness.


Meet The Presenter


Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of psychology, social work and mental health.

Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, for over 10 years. She obtained her master’s degree in Social Work from KU in 2006, with clinical concentrations in Children & Families and Mental Health. Diane taught classes in the Clinical Master’s program, which included: Clinical Social Work Practice, Loss and Grief, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, Advanced Standing Practice, and Mental Health & Psychopathology. Diane was also a practicum Field Instructor, Field Liaison and Community Education trainer for the School of Social Welfare.

Diane has facilitated hundreds of trainings to mental health professionals, physicians and nurses, teachers, police officers, business personnel, and local City Council members. Diane enjoys the creativity that comes with envisioning and designing trainings, and aims to provide trainings that are informative, engaging and skill-building. She has customized and facilitated leadership and corporate trainings to EAP clients on wellness and business topics.

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