BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Children's Alliance - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Children's Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20250804T185350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T185350Z UID:10001276-1760702400-1760706000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Screening Youth for Symptoms of Trauma and Suicidal Ideation DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Center for Safe and Healthy Children\, a child maltreatment program at the University of Minnesota\, has implemented a screening tool to identify symptoms of childhood traumatic stress and suicidal ideation.  The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS) was developed by the University of Utah and is expanding to Child Advocacy Centers throughout the country.  Based on the results of the screening tool\, youth will receive a referral for the appropriate level of therapeutic support which may include ongoing evidence-based therapy or an urgent mental health assessment.  All families will receive an in-office intervention (i.e.\, education\, mindfulness\, meditation\, square breathing\, journaling) to address their primary trauma symptom.  Communication between youth and caregiver will also be strengthened.  Today’s presentation will provide an overview of the CPM-PTS and how it can improve service delivery to children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. \nAbout the Trainer\nRebecca Foell\, LICSW | Program Coordinator\, Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children \nRebecca Foell\, LICSW obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Kansas and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin—Madison.  Rebecca has dedicated her career to working with children and families impacted by trauma.  She has provided outpatient mental health services\, victim advocacy\,  and crisis support and has most recently focused on program development.  Rebecca is currently the Program Coordinator for the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children\, working with the multidisciplinary team to address issues related to child abuse and neglect through direct service\, research\, prevention\, and education. \nRegister Here\n  URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/screening-youth-for-symptoms-of-trauma-and-suicidal-ideation/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Mental Health ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20250929T203637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T194313Z UID:10001315-1760536800-1760544000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Addressing the Systemic Needs of Children and Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin Geoff Sidoli\, MSW\, LCSW\, for a live\, virtual training on children and youth who exhibit problematic sexual behaviors (PSB). The presentation will address historical beliefs that inappropriately labeled\, criminalized\, and pathologized these kids while providing more accurate details about the nature and origins of their sexual behaviors. \nThese behaviors between children can range from experimentation and exploration that are developmentally normal\, to unwanted\, exploitive\, and abusive in nature. Distinguishing between appropriate and problematic sexual behavior can be difficult. These cases often warrant a thorough approach to understand the unique qualities of children and youth that cause sexual harm. \nThe session will cover the best practices for this population\, empirically supported services to address sexualized behaviors\, ongoing challenges for CAC and MDT leadership\, and supports to improve the overall lives of these kids. Participants will receive guidance on suitable services and resources to improve the coordinated response to children and families. In addition\, the training will discuss the need to train\, develop\, and sustain treatment resources for children and youth with PSB. Participants will learn about implementation strategies at the macro and micro levels and access relevant resources. \nLearning objectives\nAs a result of participating in this training\, participants will… \n\nIdentify methods that multidisciplinary teams can use to address the needs of youth with sexualized behaviors.\nIdentify and develop discipline-specific intervention strategies for youth with sexualized behaviors.\nCreate “takeaways” to develop and improve how CACs/MDTs can serve youth and children with PSB.\n\nContinuing Education\nTwo social work continuing education credits. \nAbout the Trainer\n \nGeoff Sidoli MSW\, LCSW\, trains CAC staff around the country to develop\, implement\, and sustain mental health services\, including an enhancement of TF-CBT for PSB. \nHe is NCA’s TTA for PSB and facilitates NCA’s YPSB national work group. Geoff enjoys traveling\, running in the mountains\, and cooking. \nRegister\nRegistration has closed for this training. \n  URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/addressing-the-systemic-needs-of-children-and-youth-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-psb/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Geoff-Sidoli-PSB-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20250512T201635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201635Z UID:10001152-1750075200-1750078800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Trauma Therapy Interventions for Older Children and Adolescents DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to present our second mental health training series with Danielle Vrieze\, PhD\, LP\, a licensed child & Adolescent psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Minnesota Medical School. \nThis training session will help clinicians identify when trauma-focused therapy is the appropriate intervention for children and adolescents\, as opposed to other treatment approaches. It will provide practical guidance on tailoring therapeutic skills and activities to fit the developmental needs of younger children\, school-age youth\, and teens. The session will also explore the essential role of parents and caregivers in treatment\, including how they can support their child through the joint witnessing of the trauma narrative. \nAbout the Trainer\nDr. Vrieze is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist and associate professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. I attended Stanford University for undergrad and received my PhD at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development. In my current faculty position\, I balance direct clinical care of children and families\, and teaching/supervision of advanced graduate psychology students. I specialize in evidence-based treatment of children and adolescents with acute and complex trauma. I am committed to providing culturally-affirming care to diverse patients and families\, including racially/ethnically diverse individuals\, members of the LGBTQ+ community\, and other historically marginalized groups. \n  \nRegister Here\nThis training is free for all attendees. \n*Participants will be emailed a Zoom link one week prior and the day of the training. \nContinuing Education\nOne social work continuing education is provided. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-therapy-interventions-for-older-children-and-adolescents/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20250303T203217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T205748Z UID:10001117-1745582400-1745586000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Helping Children Thrive: Therapeutic Modalities for Young Children Exposed to Adversity DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to present our first mental health training series with Dr.Kathaleen Stone\, the clinical child psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics\, Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School. \nTrauma exposure can have a cascading effect on numerous domains of development in early childhood\, particularly brain functioning\, attachment\, mental health\, and interpersonal skills. Early intervention can reduce the effects of adversity. To advance the care of children\, this session will provide strategies to promote the social-emotional development of young children and introduce evidence-based interventions for trauma-exposed children. \nAbout the Trainer\nDr. Katie Stone is a clinical child psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics\, Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She received her PhD in clinical child psychology from the University of Kansas. Her predoctoral internship was completed at the Medical University of South Carolina\, and her postdoctoral fellowship was at the University of Minnesota Medical School. In line with a systems-based framework\, her research and clinical work focus on the influence of interpersonal trauma and caregiver disruptions on neurodevelopment and self-regulation during early childhood. \nRegister Here\nThis training is free for all attendees. \n*Participants will be emailed a Zoom link one week prior and the day of the training. \nContinuing Education\nOne social work continuing education is provided. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/changing-the-narrative-on-suicide-and-mental-health-2/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20250212T220650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T221249Z UID:10001094-1740564000-1740567600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Network Referral Process Training DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to refer children and adolescents to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance Mental Health Network for TF-CBT therapy. \nThis free training is appropriate for CAC staff and team members who are charged with providing mental health referrals for children and adolescents receiving service at a CAC. The session will be offered twice\, please select the date you plan to attend when registering.\nDates\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025\, from 2 – 3 p.m.\nOR\nWednesday\, February 26\, 2025\, from 10 – 11 a.m. \nLocation\nZoom: You will receive a link upon registering! \nRegister for the Training\n\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Organization*Professional Role*AdvocateAdvocate/Forensic Interviewer (Joint role)DirectorMental Health ProviderAnother rolePlease select the role that most closely aligns with your daily work.Another rolePlease specify your professional role.What questions do you have about the Mental Health Network Referral Process?Which session will you attend?*Thursday\, February 20 from 2 – 3 p.m.Wednesday\, February 26 from 10 - 11 a.m. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mental-health-network-referral-process-training/2025-02-26/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-MHN-Referral-Process-Feature.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20250212T220650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T221249Z UID:10001093-1740060000-1740063600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Network Referral Process Training DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to refer children and adolescents to the Minnesota Children’s Alliance Mental Health Network for TF-CBT therapy. \nThis free training is appropriate for CAC staff and team members who are charged with providing mental health referrals for children and adolescents receiving service at a CAC. The session will be offered twice\, please select the date you plan to attend when registering.\nDates\nThursday\, February 20\, 2025\, from 2 – 3 p.m.\nOR\nWednesday\, February 26\, 2025\, from 10 – 11 a.m. \nLocation\nZoom: You will receive a link upon registering! \nRegister for the Training\n\n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Organization*Professional Role*AdvocateAdvocate/Forensic Interviewer (Joint role)DirectorMental Health ProviderAnother rolePlease select the role that most closely aligns with your daily work.Another rolePlease specify your professional role.What questions do you have about the Mental Health Network Referral Process?Which session will you attend?*Thursday\, February 20 from 2 – 3 p.m.Wednesday\, February 26 from 10 - 11 a.m. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mental-health-network-referral-process-training/2025-02-20/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-MHN-Referral-Process-Feature.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20241204T204534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T165630Z UID:10001007-1737115200-1737118800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Changing the Narrative on Suicide and Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nTalking about mental health and suicide can be an uncomfortable and uncertain topic that brings up different feelings\, beliefs\, and attitudes for everyone. Changing the Narrative is an interactive conversation that empowers participants to change perceptions of mental health towards hope and resilience. The goal is to know that individuals are not alone\, help is available\, and healing is possible. \nThroughout the session\, participants will engage in dialog about being intentional in the words we are using. Certain ways of talking about mental health and suicide can alienate members of any community\, sensationalize the issue\, contribute to a decrease in help-seeking behavior\, or even present suicide as a glamorous\, preferred way of dealing with problems. Having healthy conversations about mental health and suicide avoids harmful messages that might increase suicide risk in individuals or undermine suicide prevention goals. By doing this safely\, it reduces stigma\, mitigates risks\, promotes help-seeking\, and respects all individuals. \nAbout the Trainer\n \nTanya Carter is the Suicide Prevention Unit Supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Health. Ms. Carter has 20 plus years of experience in community education programs\, program development\, and crisis intervention. She is passionate about suicide prevention and reducing the stigma related to mental illness. Prior to joining the Minnesota Department of Health\, Ms. Carter worked in tribal and county government\, coordinating and leading mental health\, mobile crisis\, and suicide prevention efforts in rural Minnesota. Ms. Carter is a safeTALK\, ASIST\, Postvention and CALM trainer. In her free time Ms. Carter enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children\, in the winter time you will find her on the ski slopes with her kids\, and in the summer months enjoying time at the lake\, the in-between seasons are spent biking the beautiful Minnesota bike trails. \nRegister Here\nThis training is free for all attendees. \n*Participants will be emailed a Zoom link one week prior and the day of the training. \nContinuing Education\nOne social work continuing education is provided. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/changing-the-narrative-on-suicide-and-mental-health/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240516T195605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T173121Z UID:10000863-1733835600-1733842800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ 101 DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will cover general terms relating to gender and sexuality\, respecting pronouns and how to be an ally to gender non-conforming people. We will dive into thinking about our own experiences with gender and learn about the differences between gender identity\, biological sex\, gender expression and sexual orientation. \nAbout the Trainer\n \nHannah Edwards (she/her) is the Training Manager for Minnesota’s largest LGBTQ organization – Outfront MN. She is also a former public school teacher. In her role with Outfront Hannah enjoys getting to continue in her role as a facilitator of lifelong learning. She believes that when we all know better we all can do better. When she’s not working\, Hannah loves to spend time with her two daughters and her husband\, Dave. \nRegistration Here!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nCancellation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact Info\nDon’t hesitate to get in touch with MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2slgbtqia-101/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mental-Health-Network-1280-x-872-px-1280-x-853-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240522T180404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T183928Z UID:10000864-1731416400-1731423600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Integrating Racial Socialization in TF-CBT Therapy for Black Youth & Family DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe negative consequences of trauma (e.g.\, physical abuse) take a disproportionate toll on Black youth due to the compounding stress of unique race related stressors (e.g.\, witnessing police brutality in the media\, microaggressions). This workshop provides an overview of interpersonal and racial trauma; presents research on systemic\, organizational\, client\, and provider barriers and facilitators to mental health service utilization; and discusses strategies clinicians can PRACTICE (Psychoeducation\, Relaxation\, Affect identification and modulation\, Cognitive restructuring\, Trauma narrative\, In-vivo exposure\, Conjoint parent-child sessions\, Enhancing safety) to integrate racial socialization into treatment to help Black clients heal from interpersonal and racial stress and trauma.\nAbout the Trainer\nDr. Isha Metzger is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia and Visiting Research Faculty at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS’ at Yale University. Dr. Metzger earned her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina\, she completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Medical University of South Carolina\, and she received postdoctoral training both at the National Crime Victims Center and at Yale University. As Director of The EMPOWER Lab at UGA\, Dr. Metzger focuses on reducing mental health disparities through “Engaging Minorities in Prevention\, Outreach\, Wellness\, Education\, & Research.” Dr. Metzger’s systematic research program is aimed at elucidating the role of culturally specific risk (e.g.\, racial discrimination) and protective (e.g.\, racial socialization) factors to better inform cognitive-behavioral outcomes for Black youth receiving evidence-based services for interpersonal and racial stress and trauma in “real world” settings. Dr. Metzger is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers award-winning instruction\, supervision\, training\, and consultation to students\, professionals\, and organizations across the nation on the delivery of evidence-based treatments for underserved individuals seeking mental health treatment for a range of problems. Additionally\, Dr. Metzger is an advocate for Black youth and families in the local community\, and she is both personally and professionally committed to illuminating and utilizing the individual and communal ability of Black Americans to heal from and thrive in spite of anti-Black racism.\nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts.\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers.\nContinuing Education Credits\nSocial Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US.\nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/integrating-racial-socialization-in-tf-cbt-therapy-for-black-youth-family/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Forensic Interview,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/11-2024-Cutlural-training.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240920T210110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T200536Z UID:10000928-1730377800-1730388600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Combating Child Trafficking Through Multi-Agency Partnerships DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (The Alliance)\, DHS/DCYF\, and MDH Safe Harbor are partnering to provide a training session for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Minnesota. This training will offer an in-depth review and update on the new Minnesota statutes relevant to child welfare’s mandated response to reports of exploitation and trafficking of minors\, as well as their implications for CACs. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the state-wide response to Human Trafficking and how CACs can access and collaborate with providers and resources in the Safe Harbor Network. \nThis training will dedicate one hour to interactive group work. Participants will collaborate in small groups with their Regional Navigator to explore how each agency can collaborate and improve its coordinated response to child trafficking and exploitation. This group discussion will allow for practical discussions on leveraging each agency’s strengths\, fostering communication\, and building partnerships to protect vulnerable children more effectively. \nRegister Here\nAfter registering\, the Alliance will email you the Zoom link one week before and the day of the training. \nContinuing Education\nThe Alliance will be providing two social work continuing education upon completion of this training. All attendees are expected to attend the entirety of this training. If you are unable to or called away at the last minute to accommodate your client’s needs\, please let MaiXi know.\n\nContact\nIf you have any further questions/concerns\, please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/combating-child-trafficking-through-multi-agency-partnerships/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Statute,Trafficking ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240516T184205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T203036Z UID:10000862-1729245600-1729252800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Building Cultural Competency & Treating Mental Health Among Hmong Americans DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Hmong are a growing population in the United States\, with approximately 90\,000 living in Minnesota. Most have immigrated since the mid-1970s from Southeast Asia to escape the effects of the Vietnam War. Historically\, the Hmong people struggle with intergenerational trauma\, poverty\, and persecution. This workshop is a comprehensive\, in-depth assessment of the Hmong American community\, their uniqueness as a culture\, their societal struggles\, and their mental health issues. Furthermore\, this course will also invite participants to become multilingual in their ability to treat patients\, as they also become more self-aware of their own cultural biases along with the biases of others. This workshop will advocate for cultural humility\, recognizing the value in each culture’s strengths\, utilizing them in the appropriate opportunities to endorse collaboration across all races\, ethnicities and nationalities. Finally\, effective and culturally competent applicational strategies will be introduced and discussed. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo gain an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and awareness of the unique cultural/societal issues that the Hmong community in the Unites States has\, which also impacts their mental health.\nTo be able to identify strengths in the Hmong community with regards to addressing mental health concerns.\nTo be able to provide effective and culturally competent strategies in helping the Hmong and their families to appropriately deal with mental health\, relational\, and societal issues.\n\nAbout the Trainer\n \nMaria Moua is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a certified perinatal/postpartum counselor. Being a first-generation born in the United States\, a daughter of Hmong refugee immigrants\, she is passionate about working in the community\, helping people strive and grow into becoming their best potential. She’s been practicing in the mental health field for over 14 years\, with a foundation of her work being in intensive in-home family-systems therapy\, multi-systemic therapy\, and in Children’s Crisis. Maria is also the coordinator for the Hmong MFT Support Group. Maria currently runs her private practice\, Maria Moua Therapy LLC. \n  \nRegistration Here For Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \n\nCancellation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact InfoPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/building-cultural-competency-treating-mental-health-among-hmong-americans/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mental-Health-Network-1280-x-853-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240911T215807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T220206Z UID:10000924-1727870400-1727875800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Using Cultural Intelligence to Enhance Trauma-Informed Care and Healing-Centered Engagements DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to have Brandon Jones\, executive director at the Minnesota Association of Children’s Mental Health and chair of the Alliance’s board of directors.\, to present on Leadership Training Series to explore the dimensions of strong leadership and develop or strengthen your skills to guide your team.\n\nThis training will provide participants with a learning opportunity to move forward with Understanding\, Equity\, and Diversity Inclusion work. Most have had training and learning opportunities in “Cultural Competence\,” but there continue to be struggles and issues finding the best ways to connect and treat our client populations. This training will provide participants with a learning opportunity to move forward with understanding Equity and Diversity Inclusion work in a Trauma-Informed Framework.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nBrandon Jones\, serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\, brings a wealth of expertise in consulting and therapy. His focus areas encompass Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon’s academic journey boasts a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a master’s in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a master’s in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. His distinction as a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow also speaks to his dedication to leadership excellence. His life ethos is encapsulated in the motto: “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”.\n\n\nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nThe Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nSocial Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/leadership-training/ CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240515T164106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T210718Z UID:10000857-1725973200-1725980400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Working with Latinx Children & Families within the MDT Process DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nParticipants will examine the role of cultural responsiveness among the larger Latino experiences within the context of the North American system. Through the trauma-informed care approach\, participants will be introduced to common misconceptions when working with members of Latino communities\, in order to promote further healing. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand ways in which culture and privilege impact provider\, organization\, and system functioning.\nDiscuss individuals and systems practices to improve access to care.\nExplore options for delivering evidence-based models such as TF-CBT in more culturally resonant ways.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nElizabeth (Liz)\, Franklin MSW\, LICSW\, received her BAs from the University of Kansas in Spanish and in American Studies\, and her MSW from the University of Minnesota. Liz has worked as an elementary school Latino family liaison\, a children’s mental health case manager\, a school-based therapist\, and an outpatient therapist in private practice. She is currently the senior manager of community based mental health services at Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES). Liz also teaches the Advanced Clinical Practice with Children and Adolescents course in the School of Social Work’s graduate program at the University of Minnesota. Throughout her career\, she has focused on working with kids and families\, often in under-served communities\, who have experienced complex trauma and/or symptoms of anxiety\, depression\, Autism\, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, and other learning or developmental differences. Liz is fluent in Spanish and primarily works with first\, second\, and subsequent generations of Latina/o/x immigrants. Reducing barriers to inclusive\, culturally responsive services through provider development has been a core part of Liz’s work. Her professional experiences have demonstrated to her the importance and difficulty of navigating mental health\, educational\, and social service systems\, and she is passionate about helping families and caregivers understand and work with the multiple systems that impact their children in a more empowered way. \nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits \nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact Info \nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-latinx-children-families-within-the-mdt-process/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/3-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240515T165606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T195109Z UID:10000860-1724155200-1724160600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Leadership Training Series DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to have Brandon Jones\, executive director at the Minnesota Association of Children’s Mental Health and chair of the Alliance’s board of directors.\, to present on Leadership Training Series to explore the dimensions of strong leadership and develope or strengthen your skills to guide your team. \nRethinking Trauma-Informed Care to Support Sustainable Wellness\nThis training will give participants a learning opportunity to be trauma-informed and sustain themselves in their professions and lifestyles. Often\, providers tend to put others’ needs before their own. Unfortunately\, we are regularly exposed to circumstances that impact youth\, affecting their ability to continue on their road to success. Due to the demands and difficulties we are currently facing\, it is not uncommon to question our abilities to help youth and community members move forward. Since we are in the helping profession\, we begin to doubt ourselves. However\, your impact is still essential.\nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will understand strategies and approaches that can be used to improve their ability to connect and serve youth during these challenging times.\nParticipants will learn strategies to help youth and families in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.\nParticipants will share their perceptions of self-care in social services and education.\nParticipants will discuss what institutional strategies should be promoted to lower burnout rates\, compassion fatigue\, and secondary traumatic stress.\nParticipants will be able to develop a sustainable plan to improve their self-care around issues of secondary trauma\, vicarious trauma\, and parallel trauma.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nBrandon Jones\, serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\, brings a wealth of expertise in consulting and therapy. His focus areas encompass Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon’s academic journey boasts a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a master’s in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a master’s in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. His distinction as a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow also speaks to his dedication to leadership excellence. His life ethos is encapsulated in the motto: “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”.\n\n\n\nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts.\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers.\n\nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST\, Legal Education\, and Social Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US.\nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.\n\n\n  URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/leadership-training-series-3/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Training-Series.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240813T185505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T194745Z UID:10000922-1723730400-1723737600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Historical Trauma\, Toxic Stress\, and Indigenous Communities DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin us as we “Connect the Dots” in understanding how ongoing Historical Trauma and Toxic Stress not only directly impact our Indigenous Communities\, but our broader society as well. As helping professionals\, it is our duty to understand the neuroscience and epigenetics behind toxic stress\, to understand the current day implications\, and to find ways to make paradigm shifts in the way we do the work as well as in the way our systems and policies are impacting our community members. The impact of colonization\, historical trauma\, intergenerational adversities\, childhood trauma\, ongoing racism and discriminatory practices continue to challenge us; it is only when we look holistically at what our society\, communities\, families and individuals need that we will be able to overcome these challenges.\nAbout the Trainer\nLinsey McMurrin\, a citizen of the Leech Lake Nation of Ojibwe\, is committed to the ongoing process of integrating trauma-sensitive\, equity driven\, restoratively based and culturally responsive approaches into the organizations\, institutions\, systems and policies throughout our communities and beyond in order to cultivate environments in which everyone can find pathways to healing and success. She believes a firm understanding of the root causes of the contemporary issues we face as a society today is paramount to making true and lasting change that is necessary for individuals\, families and communities to thrive. Linsey centers her approach around the importance of building relationship through authentic connection and empathetic listening\, as these are the building blocks of cultivating the thriving and inclusive communities we all want for our children\, both now and for generations to come.\nRegistration is Free!\n\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \n\nContinuing Education Credits\nSocial work continuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US.\nCancellation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/historical-trauma-toxic-stress-and-indigenous-communities/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/f981335112e1adf96b456f1bef5e83ad-w8LbR7.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240617T154304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T212806Z UID:10000886-1721124000-1721131200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:The Intersection of Culture and Trauma: Working with Children and Families DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIn this interactive 2-hour workshop\, we will explore the meaning and the value of the terms culture and trauma and how they intersect. We will explore how this intersection informs how we work within multidisciplinary teams to strengthen our systems that keep our children safe. Further\, we will examine our personal values and how they inform our biases that may impact how we deliver services. Finally\, we will identify strategies that will allow us to mitigate the unconscious biases that might influence our training\, research\, and advocacy efforts.\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\nIdentify a common language around culture and trauma.\nDiscuss the meaning of culture beyond race and ethnicity.\nUnderstand that a holistic approach to care requires the integration of culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.\n\n\nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nSocial Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nContact Info\nDon’t hesitate to get in touch with MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-intersection-of-culture-and-trauma-working-with-children-and-families-3/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Mental Health Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mental-Health-Network-1280-x-853-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240515T160604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T212904Z UID:10000856-1718704800-1718712000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:CAC Model: Working with Children & Non-Offending Family Members DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhen authorities suspect a child may be experiencing abuse\, the child is brought to a Child Advocacy Center (CAC)\, a safe and child-focused environment. At the CAC\, the child recounts their experience once to a trained forensic interviewer who employs sensitive questioning techniques to avoid retraumatizing the child. Subsequently\, a team comprising medical professionals\, law enforcement\, mental health experts\, legal representatives\, child protective services personnel\, victim advocates\, and other relevant professionals collaborates to determine the best course of action for assisting the child\, guided by the information gathered during the interview. CACs provide a range of services including therapy\, medical examinations\, courtroom preparation\, victim advocacy\, case management\, and more. This collective approach\, known as the multidisciplinary team (MDT) response\, constitutes a fundamental aspect of CAC operations. \nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link one week and one day before this training event starts. \nThe Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits \nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nCancelation Policy \nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact Info \nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cac-model-working-with-children-non-offending-family-members/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240515T165605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T214625Z UID:10000859-1718280000-1718285400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Leadership Training Series DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to have Brandon Jones\, executive director at the Minnesota Association of Children’s Mental Health and chair of the Alliance’s board of directors\, present on the Leadership Training Series. Jones will explore the dimensions of strong leadership and develop or strengthen your skills to guide your team.\nLeading from Within: Empower Your Leadership with Emotional Intelligence\nThis training on emotional intelligence and leadership aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate their emotional intelligence and apply it effectively in leadership roles. Through interactive sessions\, practical exercises\, and real-world examples\, participants will learn how to leverage emotional intelligence to become more influential\, empathetic\, and resilient leaders.\nLearning Objectives\n\nRecognize the impact of emotional intelligence on team dynamics and organizational success\nCultivate mindfulness and resilience to navigate leadership complexities effectively.\nExplore the importance of fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging in leadership.\nUnderstand the role of trust and authenticity in building strong relationships with team members.\nApply emotional intelligence principles to real-world leadership scenarios.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nBrandon Jones\, serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\, brings a wealth of expertise in consulting and therapy. His focus areas encompass Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon’s academic journey boasts a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a master’s in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a master’s in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. His distinction as a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow also speaks to his dedication to leadership excellence. His life ethos is encapsulated in the motto: “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”.\n\nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts.\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers.\nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST\, Legal Education\, and Social Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US.\nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.\n\n\n  URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/leadership-training-series-2/ CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Training-Series.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20240515T165605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T142614Z UID:10000858-1716292800-1716298200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Leadership Training Series DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (the Alliance) is excited to have Brandon Jones\, executive director at the Minnesota Association of Children’s Mental Health and chair of the Alliance’s board of directors.\, to present on Leadership Training Series to explore the dimensions of strong leadership and develope or strengthen your skills to guide your team.\nAdaptive Leadership in a Complex World: Reassuring Reassurances\nIn today’s rapidly changing and interconnected world\, traditional leadership models often need to address the multifaceted challenges that organizations and individuals face. The Adaptive Leadership in a Complex World workshop is designed to equip participants with the mindset\, skills\, and strategies needed to thrive in an environment where complexity\, ambiguity\, and uncertainty are the norm.\nLearning Objectives\n\nDevelop a mindset that embraces complexity and uncertainty as opportunities for growth\, employing strategies to navigate intricate systems and interconnected factors effectively.\nArticulate the importance of cultivating a culture that values adaptability\, experimentation\, and continuous learning\, and propose actionable strategies to encourage innovation within teams and organizations.\nApply adaptive decision-making frameworks to complex situations\, integrating diverse perspectives\, evaluating risks\, and making timely decisions aligned with organizational goals.\nReflect on personal leadership styles and growth areas\, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing self-improvement and development as an adaptive leader.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nBrandon Jones\, serving as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\, brings a wealth of expertise in consulting and therapy. His focus areas encompass Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon’s academic journey boasts a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a master’s in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a master’s in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. His distinction as a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow also speaks to his dedication to leadership excellence. His life ethos is encapsulated in the motto: “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”\n\nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts.\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest-quality training with nationally renowned speakers.\nContinuing Education Credits\nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US.\nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.\n\n\n  URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/leadership-training-series/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Multidisciplinary teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Leadership-Training-Series.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20231214T210600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T211416Z UID:10000621-1705399200-1705410000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Identifying and Responding to Child Labor Trafficking: What is the Role of CACs? DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Alliance is excited to host this training with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. This training will focus on developing an understanding of what labor trafficking of children looks like in Minnesota. This includes an overview of existing responses\, services\, and protocols for response. Participants will learn skills for identifying labor trafficking among other types of child abuse\, and we will spend time discussing possible roles and resources for serving labor trafficking children and youth in CACs. \nThis training will be recorded. \nRegister Here\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/identifying-and-responding-to-child-labor-trafficking-what-is-the-role-of-cacs/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trafficking ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20230522T164605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T171839Z UID:10000458-1689255000-1689262200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces for Victims & Families Throughout the Justice System DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host this training with Zero Abuse Project on trauma-informed care across the justice system.\nAfter learning about Adverse Child Experiences (The ACE Study)\, most professionals want the next steps. Creating trauma-informed space and training staff to respond to behaviors linked to trauma will strengthen relationships. Throughout the justice system\, from disclosure to verdict\, it can be triggering\, traumatizing\, and re-traumatizing for victims and families. This session will share steps to improve the environment in order to create safe spaces\, recognize and identify behaviors that impact disclosure to testimony\, and ensure that clients feel listened to and their experiences acknowledged.\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nUnderstand how trauma may impact disclosure and cooperation with the justice system.\nLearn ways to create/change or update environments to become trauma safe.\nCreate strategies and tools to enhance relationships with victims and families\n\nAbout the Presenter\nTomiko Mackey is a licensed clinical social worker who has provided services to children\, adolescents\, and adults for more than 20. Tomiko worked at Family Crisis Services\, a children’s advocacy and rape crisis center\, in Oxford\, Mississippi for 22 years as a therapist\, forensic interviewer and clinical director\, supervising the forensic interview\, family advocate and the mental health programs. Tomiko has trained countless professionals in the art of forensic interviewing using the ChildFirst Forensic Interview Protocol. Through the National Children’s Alliance and Baylor University\, Tomiko trains mental health providers throughout the nation in the use of evidence-based assessments. \nTomiko Mackey earned her Master of Social Work degree\, with a concentration in children\, youth and families\, from California State University\, Long Beach. She is an EMDR trained and certified TF-CBT clinician. Tomiko has a private therapy practice in California and Mississippi. \nRegistration is Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nPOST and Social Work credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nContact Info\nPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-informed-spaces-for-victims-families-throughout-the-justice-system/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/9dba7fc63e19771cd2b122ec2359928f-k4l6DO.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T153000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20230522T165805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T193413Z UID:10000459-1686659400-1686670200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: Fulfilling the 2023 Victim Advocacy Standards DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance is excited to host this training with First Witness on Victim Advocacy Standard for Accreditation set by NCA.\n\n\nDesigned for advocates who have already completed a full 24-hour Advocacy Training\, Mind the Gap adds to the fundamentals of victim advocacy as laid out in the 2023 Victim Advocacy Standard for Accreditation set forth by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). \nDuring the training\, advocates will learn about Victim Rights and Compensation\, Cultural Responsiveness and Addressing Explicit Bias\, Caregiver Resilience\, Domestic Violence and Polyvictimization\, and Referral methods. Trainers will teach participants how to put these principles into action through hands-on activities\, real-life examples\, and discussion. \nMind the Gap was developed by Family Advocates and Trainers at First Witness Child Advocacy Center in Duluth\, MN. First Witness’ 24-hour Training for Advocates Working with a CAC is available for advocates who have not yet received the fundamental advocacy training as laid out by the NCA. For more information about the First Witness training program and to register\, please visit www.firstwitness.org/training or contact Madeline Kvale at mkvale@firstwitness.org. \nPre-Readings Recommended\nAdvocates will read the above articles and state specific victims’ rights and victim compensation information and answer questions provided \n\nResearch Foundations of Greenbook Interventions to Address the Co-Occurance of Child Maltreatment and Adult Domestic Violence by Megan R. Holmes\, Anna E. Bender\, David S. Crampton\, Laura A. Voith\, and Dana M Prince. (Designed to meet the domestic violence and polyvictimization training requirement for advocates)\nThe Greenbook and the Overrepresentation of African American\, Hispanic\, and Native American Families in the Child Welfare System by Judge Karen Aileen Howze (Ret.) and Associate Justice Anne K. McKeig (Designed to meet NCA cultural responsiveness and addressing explicit bias training requirement for advocates)\nState Specific Victim Rights and Compensation (Designed to meet NCA victim rights training requirement for advocates) https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/611A (MN)\n\nGoals for these readings\n\nAdvocates will develop an understanding of how race\, culture\, and polyvictimization dynamics impact how advocates and systems interact with families during the investigation and within the court system.\nAdvocates will understand what rights are afforded to victims of a crime in their state and understand how to assist in completing an application for victim compensation with the families that they serve.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nAlly Washenesky graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a focus in Mental Health and Criminal Justice Studies in May of 2020. She then became licensed through the Minnesota Board of Social Work with her LSW in December of 2020. Before joining the First Witness Advocacy Program\, Ally worked as the Case Manager for the YWCA’s Young Mothers Program\, working with Young Mothers who faced barriers to stable housing\, develop independent living skills\, parenting skills\, and complete their educations as well as managing the transitional housing Advocacy Staff. \nAs the Family Advocacy and Prevention Program Coordinator\, Ally strives to always amplify the voices of the families and children that she serves by holding systems accountable to the standards that they have set. Ally is passionate about her work with children and families on an individual level and on a larger scale as an advocate pushing for systemic changes and broader prevention education standards. As a trainer\, Ally has presented lectures on advocacy perspective for child advocacy center advocates\, as well as advanced advocacy topics such as the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child maltreatment on both a regional and national level. \nRegistration is $100.\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mind-the-gap-fulfilling-the-2023-victim-advocacy-standards/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/f8472ce99e1fa7fba280c81ccb070fb2-foD37L.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20230201T203911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T224950Z UID:10000401-1682503200-1682510400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Clinical Considerations for Transgender & Non-Binary (TGNB) Youth DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nThis is a deeper look into advocacy for Transgender & Non-Binary (TGNB)youth. This training covers the various ways TGNB youth transition – socially\, and/or physically\, how structural cisheterosexism impacts minority stress\, national and state trends in legislation surrounding TGNB healthcare access\, gender dysphoria\, WPATH standards of care\, and more. This training is intended for youth-serving social workers with an emphasis on clinical providers. \nAbout the Presenters\n \n\n\nEthan Hibbard is a Senior Family Advocate\, Forensic Interviewer\, and Marketing Coordinator from Voices for Children Advocacy Center in Flint\, MI. Ethan started as a volunteer and\, as a result of his service\, was hired to build the Victim Advocacy program for the center serving Genesee and Shiawassee Counties in Michigan. Alongside Sarah\, Ethan provides community training on Queer Youth Advocacy and Clinical Considerations for Transgender and Non-binary Youth. \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n Sarah Zyburtis the VP of Advocacy and Advancement at Voices for Children Advocacy Center. She is honored to support Ethan in providing community training on Queer Youth Advocacy\, and Clinical Considerations for Transgender and Non-binary Youth. When not having honest and open conversations about supporting Queeryouth\, Sarah also oversees prevention education\, advocacy\, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)Program\, the Family Resource Center\, and events at Voices for Children. Sarah wants those receiving the training to understand the critical role they can play in saving the lives of the queer youth and teens they serve. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Voices for Children Advocacy Center\nVoices for Children Advocacy Center works to intervene in the alarming number of children who are survivors of abuse by educating\, empowering\, and enlightening the community\, school-aged children\, and parents about prevention factors. Voices for Children leads the community in responding to victims of child abuse violence and works to break the cycle of abuse via the prevention\, and intervention programming\, as well as community education. Voices for Children is dedicated to building healthy relationships and provides a continuum of services for persons of all ages who have been or are at risk of being\, victims of child abuse or neglect. Our agency’s model is grounded in a strengths-based\, empowerment philosophy and incorporates best practices and evidence-based strategies. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is Free\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/clinical-considerations-for-transgender-non-binary-tgnb-youth/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Clinical-Considerations-for-TGNB-Youth-Alliance-Wordpress.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20230201T203909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T225441Z UID:10000400-1680084000-1680091200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Youth Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nIn this intro-level training\, we’ll discuss the most common vocab and identities in the LGBTQIA+ community. We’ll walk through understanding the difference between sex\, gender identity\, gender expression\, and attraction (SOGIE). Explore health outcomes and disparities queer youth face and intersectionality. This training examines minority stress and resilience factors\, the critical role of family acceptance\, and ways Child Advocacy Centers and MDT Partners can create safe and inclusive spaces for queer youth. \nAbout the Presenters\n \nEthan Hibbard is a Senior Family Advocate\, Forensic Interviewer\, and Marketing Coordinator from Voices for Children Advocacy Center in Flint\, MI. Ethan started as a volunteer and\, as a result of his service\, was hired to build the Victim Advocacy program for the center serving Genesee and Shiawassee Counties in Michigan. Alongside Sarah\, Ethan provides community training on Queer Youth Advocacy and Clinical Considerations for Transgender and Non-binary Youth. \n  \n  \n  \n \nSarah Zyburtis the VP of Advocacy and Advancement at Voices for Children Advocacy Center. She is honored to support Ethan in providing community training on Queer Youth Advocacy\, and Clinical Considerations for Transgender and Non-binary Youth. When not having honest and open conversations about supporting Queeryouth\, Sarah also oversees prevention education\, advocacy\, the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)Program\, the Family Resource Center\, and events at Voices for Children. Sarah wants those receiving the training to understand the critical role they can play in saving the lives of the queer youth and teens they serve. \n\n\n\nAbout Voices for Children Advocacy Center\nVoices for Children Advocacy Center works to intervene in the alarming number of children who are survivors of abuse by educating\, empowering\, and enlightening the community\, school-aged children\, and parents about prevention factors. Voices for Children leads the community in responding to victims of child abuse violence and works to break the cycle of abuse via the prevention\, and intervention programming\, as well as community education. Voices for Children is dedicated to building healthy relationships and provides a continuum of services for persons of all ages who have been or are at risk of being\, victims of child abuse or neglect. Our agency’s model is grounded in a strengths-based\, empowerment philosophy and incorporates best practices and evidence-based strategies. \nRegistration is Free\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/lgbtqia-youth-advocacy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LGBTQIA-Youth-Advocacy-Alliance-Wordpress.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20230201T203908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T184029Z UID:10000399-1676552400-1676563200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Medical for Non-Medical DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nDr. Mark Hudson raises awareness of medical evaluations and findings associated with child maltreatment\, primarily physical abuse. Dr. Hudson will provide an overview of skin\, bone\, and head injuries that are most concerning for physical abuse\, including basic anatomy and psychiatry. Additionally\, he will discuss the importance of considering a child’s developmental abilities and review literature related to shortfalls in children. The target audiences for this training include non-medical professionals who have frequent contact with children or participate in child abuse investigations\, evaluations\, or legal proceedings related to maltreatment concerns. \n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\nMark Hudson\, MD\, received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota and completed a Pediatrics residency at the University of Minnesota. Following residency\, he completed a Child Abuse Fellowship and is Board Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics. Dr. Hudson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Ray Helfer Society. He is the Medical Director of Midwest Children’s Resource Center\, a medically based Child Advocacy Center at Children’s Minnesota. He is the Executive Director of the Midwest Regional Child Advocacy Center. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Midwest Children’s Resource Center and Midwest Regional Children’s Advocacy Center\nThe Midwest Children’s Resource Center (MCRC) is an accredited child advocacy center by the National Children’s Alliance and a clinic with Children’s Minnesota that offers medical evaluation and case management in alleged child abuse cases\, serious neglect\, and witness to violence. \nRegistration – $10\nWe are excited to host this training for this month. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nCancelation/Refund Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnestachildrensalliance.org to cancel or refund your ticket(s). URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/medical-for-non-medical/ CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Medical-for-Non-Medical-Alliance-Wordpress.png ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20221206T224008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T154836Z UID:10000367-1674639000-1674648000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Growing Beyond ACEs - A Framework for all to Reach Optimum Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:Training Summary\n\n\nThis training will explore the link between historical\, intergenerational\, and current trauma-related issues in our communities. Participants will understand the connection between trauma\, Mental Health\, and contemporary challenges in social justice. We will explore NEAR science (Neurobiology\, Epigenetics\, ACEs\, & Resilience) and cultural intelligence as essential growth factors. We will explore our experiences\, perceptions\, beliefs\, and behaviors that may challenge constructive relationship development. We will discuss practical\, culturally Intelligent\, trauma-responsive strategies to keep our work moving forward within our society. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe participants will learn how to modify their position to understand individuals and their adaptive response(s) to environmental circumstances and toxic stress.\nThe participants will recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs of various mental health challenges common among individuals\, including depression\, anxiety\, disruptive behavioral disorders\, and substance use disorders.\nThe participants will interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need to reduce negative attitudes in their communities.\nThe participants will identify methods practitioners\, providers\, mediators\, parents\, and caregivers can use to build meaningful connections with community members.\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nBrandon is the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health Executive Director & consultant. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)\, Historical and Intergenerational trauma\, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Leadership\, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota\, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University\, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose.” \n\n\nAbout the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH)\, provides education and resources to professionals\, families and youth throughout Minnesota and beyond. MACMH mission is to promote positive mental health for all infants\, children\, adolescents and their families. \n\n\nRegistration – $10\nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact Brittney Forrest at brittney@minnestachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nThis session will be recorded. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/growing-beyond-aces-a-framework-for-all-to-reach-optimum-wellbeing/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/9ed74339b14401d65208000d404a51f3-W2n8aN.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20211223T152705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T222423Z UID:10000294-1658394000-1658399400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Emerging Issues in the Field of Forensic Interviewing 2022 DESCRIPTION:Training Details\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Emerging Issues in the Field of Forensic Interviewing 2022\, with Rita Farrell with ChildFirst\, and Zero Abuse Project\, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\, Thursday\, July 21\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nThis presentation will discuss the emerging issues in the field of forensic interviewing\, discuss new research\, best practices and provide an opportunity for an open forum of questions from forensic interviewers and investigators. \n2022 Emerging Topics to be Discussed\n\nFollow-up\, Expanded\, and different types of forensic interviews\nThe importance of question formation in our forensic interviews\nPolyvictimization and exploring other forms of maltreatment\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will discuss best practices in the field of forensic interviewing\nParticipants will understand the new and emerging issues in the field of forensic interviewing\nParticipants will have a forum to discuss practices\, questions and discuss concrete solutions\n\nPresenter Bio\nRita Farrell serves as the director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project. Rita manages the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training Program\, ChildFirst® Arkansas state program\, and the development of advanced training courses and programs for forensic interviewers. Rita is a certified law enforcement instructor and provides training and technical assistance for child protection professionals. \nRita currently conducts forensic interviews and has interviewed more than 2\,500 children. She serves as an expert witness on child sexual abuse\, authored many peer-reviewed articles specific to forensic interviewing\, and continues to champion the cause of child advocacy and the field of forensic interviewing. Rita graduated from Ball State University with a degree in secondary education and was the founding executive director of Chaucie’s Place\, a child advocacy center in Hamilton County\, Indiana. \nRegistration – $30 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Some sessions are recorded and can be viewed up to two weeks after the training date. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/emerging-issues-in-the-field-of-forensic-interviewing-2022/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar,Research ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/453a9c9b2b4048c61759f952efcb759b-PjD5qt.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T103000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20211223T152706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T205756Z UID:10000295-1656579600-1656585000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:Overcoming Difficult Situations in Forensic Interviews DESCRIPTION:Training Details\nMinnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host Overcoming Difficult Situations in Forensic Interviews\, with Rita Farrell with ChildFirst\, and Zero Abuse Project\, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\, Thursday\, June 30\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nThe training provides both lecture and group discussion. Participants will learn how to overcome difficult situations during forensic interviews and handle those tough questions. Upon entering the workshop\, participants will have a chance to write down difficult situations they have encountered\, and the presenter and participants will work to find solutions and practical tools that can be used in the future. Participants will have an opportunity to watch interview clips of difficult situations. \nLearning Objectives\n\nStudents will learn how to overcome difficult situations in forensic interviews.\nStudents will discuss situations they have encountered and find solutions and practical tools to use.\nStudents will view and discuss videos of forensic interviews and difficult situations.\n\nPresenter Bio\nRita Farrell serves as the director of ChildFirst® for Zero Abuse Project. Rita manages the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Training Program\, ChildFirst® Arkansas state program\, and the development of advanced training courses and programs for forensic interviewers. Rita is a certified law enforcement instructor and provides training and technical assistance for child protection professionals. Rita currently conducts forensic interviews and has interviewed more than 2\,500 children. She serves as an expert witness on child sexual abuse\, authored many peer-reviewed articles specific to forensic interviewing\, and continues to champion the cause of child advocacy and the field of forensic interviewing. Rita graduated from Ball State University with a degree in secondary education and was the founding executive director of Chaucie’s Place\, a child advocacy center in Hamilton County\, Indiana. \nRegistration – $30 \nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Some sessions are recorded and can be viewed up to two weeks after the training date. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/overcoming-difficult-situations-in-forensic-interviews/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/c66f567775439ccfb7660c357f46c49e-uhc988.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20220316T214303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T215549Z UID:10000317-1653471000-1653476400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host 2SLGBTQ+ Youth and Violence: How to Provide Better Care\, with C Michael Menge\, community advocacy and training specialist with OutFront Minnesota 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.\, Wednesday\, May 25\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nThis training will cover a broad spectrum overview of how ongoing discrimination and violence affect members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities\, practical harm-reduction skills for working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth\, and an assessment of the personal sphere of influence to enact systemic change. \nLearning Objectives\n\nA better sense of the scope of violence within and against 2SLGBTQ+ communities.\nPractical skills for harm reduction when working with 2SLGBTQ+ youth.\nAction steps for making organizational change to better support 2SLGBTQ+ communities.\n\n\nPresenter Bio\nC Michael Menge (They & He) is the community advocacy & training specialist at OutFront Minnesota’s Anti-Violence Program (AVP). AVP is a broad-based effort to end violence and harassment against and within LGBTQ+ communities in Minnesota. We work in collaboration with survivors and community members to build safety and power – as well as opportunities for support and healing – through the provision of crisis intervention services\, systems advocacy\, counseling\, community education\, and outreach. \nRegistration – $30\nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist\, culturally responsive\, and trauma-informed services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact Brittney Forrest at brittney@minnestachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nSome sessions are recorded for organization use. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2slgbtq-youth-violence-how-to-provide-better-care/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/66da756f4352e82c801b0f2232641d9b-5ytCn2.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T080526 CREATED:20220215T154003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T162836Z UID:10000304-1650445200-1650452400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org SUMMARY:CAC Advocacy with Vulnerable Adult Populations DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Children’s Alliance (Alliance) is excited to host CAC Advocacy with Vulnerable Adult Populations\, with Kylee Pass\, advocacy and prevention program coordinator with First Witness 9 – 11 a.m.\, Thursday\, April 20\, 2022\, via Zoom HealthCare. \nTraining Overview\nChildren’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) historically provide developmentally appropriate\, trauma-informed care to children and adolescents\, and their families. Vulnerable adults who report sexual abuse or assault also benefit from this holistic model of care. This training supports victim advocates working in CAC’s that currently or are considering supporting vulnerable adults in a multidisciplinary team response. Using the Six Core Principles of Social Change Advocacy\, participants will learn how to meet the unique needs of this population. The training will cover institutional supports and barriers\, and how to implement the systems change model within the CAC model. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will gain knowledge and understanding of the history of advocating for vulnerable adult populations.\nParticipants will learn how to ground advocacy for vulnerable adult populations in the Six Core Principles of Social Change Advocacy.\nParticipants will gain an understanding of how to advocate for the inclusion of vulnerable adults into their multidisciplinary team’s CAC model.\n\nPresenter Bio\nKylee Pass currently serves as the advocacy and prevention program coordinator for First Witness Child Advocacy Center (CAC). Kylee also serves as a national level trainer and facilitates various advocacy training opportunities including a National Children’s Alliance accredited training created to help other families and child advocates around the nation build upon their advocacy skills and perspectives. \nShe holds a Bachelor’s and Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota- Duluth. In her education\, Kylee had a special interest in working with survivors of violence and a focus on Women\, Gender\, and Sexuality studies as well as LGBTQIA+ studies. Kylee highly values self-determination and provides holistic support while walking alongside families through their journey to healing and justice. \nRegistration – $30\nWe are excited to bring this training to you. The Alliance believes anti-racist\, culturally responsive\, and trauma-informed services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers\, virtually. \nContinuing Education Credits: POST and Social Work credits will be available. \nMembership Discount\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance recognizes the role our members play in keeping Minnesota kids safe. In order to promote the success of our members in their work\, we offer a 50 percent discount on all training opportunities. If you are not yet a member of the Minnesota Children’s Alliance\, you can sign-up for a free individual membership by completing this form. \nCancelation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. The Alliance offers a full refund\, minus any Eventbrite fees\, for cancellation notices received 24 hours in advance of the training. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received within 24 hours of the training start time. Please contact Stephanie Kimble at stephanie@minnesotachildrensalliance.org to cancel or request a copy of the recorded training. \nSome sessions are recorded for organization use. URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cac-advocacy-with-vulnerable-adult-populations/ LOCATION:Online Webinar CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Online Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fcc2b02b2985dfb643264fd3985fb0f9-DLztOz.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR