Stephen Buckbee, taught students in the wide ranging field called "Human Services" for twenty three years at Bay College in Escanaba, Michigan. He taught Sociology, Social Problems, Marriage and Family and related courses. He was selected as outstanding person in education by the regional Michigan Education Association and received several honors as an outstanding faculty member. He retired from teaching and is now working with BDD Training as a partner and trainer. He is also involved with helping various organizations with online education projects. Prior to teaching he worked as a counselor for families with addictions at Delta Family Services, then for the Delta Menominee Public Health as Substance Abuse Program Director. Later he moved to Community Mental health and developed a pilot program to provide coordination of social services and crisis intervention to the Delta County courts, jail and local law enforcement. He then moved to Kalamazoo Michigan worked in inpatient treatment a Borgess Hospital. He is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan. He is a member of The Satir Institute of the Pacific and The Virginia Satir Global Network and a former board member of Avanta now called the Virginia Satir Network.
Daniel Doyle is a partner in BDD Training Associates. He holds his
Master's Social Worker Clinical and Macro License from the state of
Michigan. He has a BA Degree from Lake Superor State University, and a
M.Ed from Boston University. He was a Regular Army Officer and received
an Honorable Discharge having served from 1972 to 1981. Dan was an
Outpatient Counselor in the substance abuse and mental health field and
was Director of the Tipton County Mental Health Center, Howard
Community Hospital, Indiana. From 1985-2001 Dan coordinated Mental
Health Emergency Services, and practiced as an outpatient therapist in
Delta County Michigan. He is an Adjunct Instructor with Bay College and
Lake Superior State University in Escanaba, Michigan. He also serves on
the Delta County Task Force for the Alliance Against Violence and
Abuse, and the Suicide Prevention Task Force.
Michael Dupont is employed as an outpatient therapist by Pathways Mental Health Center in Escanaba, Michigan. He is also an adjunct instructor at Bay de Noc Community College. He has a M.Ed. in Counseling and Guidance from Northern Michigan University. Mike is licensed as a Master's Social Worker(6801009812) and a Licensed Professional Counselor(6401004021) by the State of Michigan. Michael has over 35 years of clinical experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. Michael has worked as a Program Director and Outpatient Therapist in the substance abuse field for 16 years. Michael is licensed as a Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor (C-00790) by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals and has demonstrated knowledge, skills and professional competencies for an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor(200865). Mike currently provides individual, group and family therapy services to individuals with severe mental illness with a major focus on co-occuring services. As a partner of BDD Training Associates, Michael has been conducting workshops on the models of Virginia Satir for the past 21 years. He has presented at the annual Satir conference for a number of years. He is a member and past board member of The Satir Global Network. He is a clinical member of the Satir Institute of the Pacific.
Our company spends time on are various models, to teach and explore systems We call them; The Mandala (dimensions of being human), The Process
of Change, the Iceberg, Temperature Reading, and Styles of Communication. We discuss and explore the application of these
models/concepts to a wide number of work contexts. For example, our
longest contract has been with the state of Michigan training community
volunteers to be with children who are in what is called non secure
holding settings. Often in the children are in crisis and we help
communities develop alternative to jail settings because of the nature
of the events. We also have a program which was developed by a
community team called the "End of life protocals." It has been well
received. It addresses the process of aging using all of the models
above. It is a one day program. Our hope is that the reader can see that the concepts are adaptable and universal at a human level.
The following is a brief history of service since 1988
The Virginia Satir Global Network 2011 Annual Conference and Meeting. Topic an overview of the Satir Mandala
Wisconsin Serving Victims of Crime Conference - August 23-25, 2011- Wisconsin Dells, WI "Bringing Light Into Dark and Surviving, an Exploration of Human Services and Self Care.” US Department of Justice.
Great Lakes Recovery Recovery Centers, Program with managers about the Process of Change.
Escanaba and Rapid River students for a program called "End the Silence" a program about suicide awareness.
Sault Ste Marie Stay Alive Progarm EMPOWERING LIVES EMPOWERING
COMMUNITIES
ELECTED LEADERS ~ SCHOOL STAFF ~
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ~ COMMUNITY AGENCIES ~ JUVENILE JUSTICE ~ FOSTER CARE ~
SPIRITUAL HELPERS ~ PARENTS ~ YOUTH EMPOWERING LIVES EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES
CONFERENCE
17th Annual Great Lakes Native American Conference 2010 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan "Bringing Light Into Dark and Surviving, an Exploration of Human Services and Self Care.” This program focused on the process of change and coping with the demands of working with people, young and old, caught up in chaos and change. They will explore the costs of high stress occupations and finding the resources to prevent and recognize burnout.
SATIR WORLD CONFERENCE 2010 Hong Kong, Synergy for a Peaceful World Healthy Individual, Happy Family, Harmonious Workplace
The world Family Conference Prague 2007 "The self Mandala, dimensions of being human" A model about the self and family systems. "Prague
2006 Crime Victims Workshop, Crime Victims Fund and Federal Service Awards Grant.
Seattle, Washington Conference Celebrating the 90th Birthday of Virginia Satir.
Delta Force chamber of Commerce Delta County Leaders Program 2003-07 Sponsored by The Delta County Chamber, the Delta County Economic Development Alliance, Michigan Works!, the Daily Press and Bay College.
Council on Aging(Mandala and The Process of Change) - May 13 2005
Adoptive Parents, for Child and Family Services - March 19, 2005
Michigan Regional Detention Support Services Training - May 19-20 2005
"Satir in Today's World" Avanta's Satir Conference & Annual Meeting - July 29 - August 1, 2005 Mike Dupont presenter.
Order of St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba Michigan. Focuses on dealing with violence in the workplace.
The Michigan Office of Children and Youth Services, Regional Detention Support Services (Ongoing)
Balance and Restorative Justice Volunteer Training "Connecting Hearts- Restoring Hope" Ogemaw County, Michigan
Delta County, Michigan, Department of Social Services (Now known as Families First of Michigan)
The Upper Peninsula Magistrates and Probation Officers Luce, Alger, Mackinaw and Schoolcraft Michigan Public Health Department
The Sault Ste. Marie Inter-Tribal Council, the Keweenaw Bay Tribe.
Community Research Associates of Indiana,
Trainer of trainers from twenty seven states for a program about alternatives to incarceration of minors. We focused on training the people who are working in non-secure holding facilities. The contract was from the Michigan Dept. of Social Services working with local Probate Judges.
Alger-Marquette Community Action Agency
Annual meeting for parents of child with special needs. Marquette-Alger Intermediate School District
Fox Valley Technical College School Liaison Officers Grant from the Office Of Juvenile Justice
The Warren and Detroit Michigan Police Juvenile officers
Cook County Ill. Probation and Parole Officers, Chicago Ill.
University Of Waterloo Canada Avanta Annual meeting(Computing and Process of Change)
The Manitoba Satir Institute (Family Therapy Models of Satir)
The Satir Learning Centers of Ontario Inc. Upper Michigan Emergency Medical Services Corporation
Michigan Job Training Partnership Family Education Program Managers Intermediate Schools Provided services under contract for "Avanta The Virginia Satir Network" Israel, Myrtle Beach, San Jose, Waterloo, Canada.
The Proudfoot School of Hypnotherapy / Annual General Meeting of the British Society of Hypnotherapeutic Examiners, 1993,1997,1999 and 2004
Upper Peninsula Emergency Medical Technicians Conferences
Northern Michigan University Student Social Work Organization
Michigan Conference for parents of children with special needs.
Upper Peninsula Health Education Corporation, Michigan State University. Topic Dimensions of family systems.
Upper Peninsula School Nurses Association 2002
Delta Force Project sponsored by The Delta County Chamber, the Delta County Economic Development Alliance, Michigan Works!, the Daily Press, Bay College and Mead Westvaco, this community development program is designed to identify, nurture, educate and motivate emerging leaders and to involve them more actively in community affairs. What we offer is a fast paced program often presented by three trainers in a powerful and humorous fashion. Programs will be tailored to the needs of the contractor.
'The style of three men presenting the content together is like watching a dance. I have never enjoyed a training like this'. (RDSS Attendant 2000)
2002 Award from the State of Michigan "In Appreciation for your years of outstanding service and dedication to the youth of Michigan" Regional Detention Support Services
"These guys should be in every school" RDSS Attendant
References are available.
This is a picture of Stephen Buckbee working with a group in Shanghai, China in 2008.
In 2010 BDD presented a three hour program in Hong Kong to the world conference promoting the work of Virginia Satir.
