Events

Substance use is a complex issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ community. Unfortunately, members of this community often face unique challenges when it comes to seeking help for addiction. Stigma, shame, and a lack of family support can all make it difficult for LGBTQ individuals to access the resources…
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is the most empirically supported intervention for children exposed to trauma. In this advanced presentation, Dr. Kliethermes will use a case study to help participants to step through this well-established, evidenced-based practice for childhood trauma. This program will be interactive for participants including discussion and polls. Objectives: Presenter: Matt Kliethermes, Ph.D.,…
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CBT and Exposure Therapy are best practices when it comes to treating anxious kids. However, treatment outcomes for kids often improve when the clinician collaborates with a child’s parents and school. In this program, Ms. Growe will present a complex case of an anxious child and help participants navigate the process of treating the child’s…
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Clients facing a myriad of life’s challenges can show up in our organizations and practices as frustrated and agitated. When we as practitioners are also on-edge, tensions can escalate quickly. This workshop uses trauma-informed concepts to explore safety in our organizations and explores how we can increase practitioner well-being as a strategy to decrease tension…
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Speaker: Kamina Ballard, BA Speaker Bio: Kamina Ballard, began her career in 1996 volunteering at Camp Hope which is a worry-free weekend retreat for children living with HIV and their entire family under the umbrella of Project ARK, a HIV/AIDS service organization dedicated to support the needs of women, children and youth impacted by HIV/AIDS.…
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This seminar will focus on providing an overview of Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing trauma disorder symptoms. In this presentation, we review the overall structure of the manualized treatment protocol, providing case example highlights throughout to better illustrate important points. Objectives: After completing this program, social workers, program administrators, and other…
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