Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model: Empowering Youth & Young Adults with Emotional/Behavioral Difficulties

Marya Wright, MSW, ASW 

Training Description

This training session aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model and its application in supporting system involved youth and young adults with emotional/behavioral difficulties (EBD). Participants will learn about the core principles and components of the TIP Model, explore strategies for implementation, and gain practical insights through case studies and interactive discussions.

Learning Objectives

● Participants will be able to identify at least 2 core principles and 2 key components of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model.

● Participants will acquire at least 2 strategies for engaging relevant stakeholders in the TIP Model implementation for system involved youth and young adults with EBD.

● Participants will build a plan for applying the TIP Model within their efforts to support system involved youth and young adults.

Agenda

10:00-10:05am  Welcome, Agenda, Objectives and Learning Goals

10:05-10:15am  Introduction to the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Model

10:15-10:20am  Importance of TIP Model for youth and young adults with emotional/behavioral difficulties (EBD)

10:20-10:30am  Understanding Emotional/Behavioral Difficulties (EBD)

10:30-10:40am  Definition and characteristics of EBD

10:40-10:50am  Common challenges faced by youth and young adults with EBD

10:50-11:00am  BREAK (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

11:00-11:10am  Impact of EBD on transitional periods and independent living

11:10-11:25am  History and development of the TIP Model

11:25-11:35am  Core Principles and values of the TIP Model

11:35-11:45am  Key components of the TIP Model

11:45am-12pm  Youth-driven approach

12:00-1:00pm  LUNCH BREAK (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

1:00-1:15pm  Strength-based perspective

1:15-1:30pm  Interagency collaboration

1:30-1:45pm  Individualized planning

1:45-2:00pm  Individualized support

2:00-2:15pm  The role of the stakeholders in the TIP Model

2:15-2:35pm  BREAK (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

2:35-2:50pm  Implementing the TIP Model

2:50-3:05pm  Ethical Considerations in TIP Model Implementation

3:05-3:20pm  Resources for TIP Model Implementation

3:20-3:35pm  Support for TIP Model Implementation

3:35-3:50pm  Questions/Answers

3:50-4:00pm  Closing

Meet Our Trainer

Marya Wright, MSW, is a nationally distinguished social worker, consultant, educator, international trainer, and facilitator with experience in organizational leadership, child welfare services, and curriculum development. She is the President and CEO of Wright Community Services LLC, a company that strives to empower system-involved families through awareness, services, and education while also providing consultation, training, and system specific facilitation to the agencies that services these communities. She is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (#81167) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences working to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

 

Marya holds a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, East Bay with a focus on Child Welfare Policy and Research and a Bachelor’s in Social Work with a focus on Child Welfare Services and Motivational Interviewing from San Diego State University.

 

Marya is a qualified expert witness and private dependency investigator for children, youth, and family services as it relates to family law court, juvenile and dependency court. She is an elected Board of Director for the California Society of Clinical Social Work (CSCSW).

 

Marya has conducted considerable research on Child Sexual Exploitation, Foster Care, and published an article on the use of algorithmic decision-making in child welfare. In addition to her clinical social work, Marya is a seasoned lecturer. She has taught in the Sociology Department at Cal State East Bay since Spring 2020. Her course load includes Sociology of Sexualities, Child Welfare Policy, Sociology of Family, and Sexual Violence.

This course meets the qualifications for (4.5) BBS CE hours for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center, CAMFT Provider #045295.