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SUMMARY:41st Annual St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference is celebrating 41 years! Their theme for 2023 is Courageous Connections: Leading with Curiosity & Compassion. This conference will feature Mónica Guzmán and Anne Bonney as keynote speakers and offer a variety of workshops: \n\nBrain Injury Basics\nA Father’s Place: The Importance of Male Involvement in Early Childhood Development\nFinding Humor in Social Work\nMedia and Pop Culture: How Our Culture Impacts Perceptions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment\nhealing our Wounds: A While Family Approach to Fostering Resilience\nDetox your Life – Escaping the Negativity Trap!\nUnmasking the Mass Incarceration System\nperson Centered Employee Management and Retention\nFrom Cell to Street: What Offenders Need When They Return to the Community\nAnd so much more!\n\nAbout Keynote Speakers\nMónica Guzmán is a bridge builder\, journalist\, and author who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. Her new book\, “I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times” was featured on the Glenn Beck Podcast and named a New York Times recommended read. She’s Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels\, the nation’s largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity\, an organization working to build a more curious world; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation\, where she studied social and political division\, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University\, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle\, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes\, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties’ Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant\, Latina\, and dual US/Mexico citizen\, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. \nAnne Bonney is a fun\, energetic international keynote speaker and courage ignitor. She is an authority on Change Management\, twotime author\, host and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast and an experienced virtual\, in-person and hybrid workshop facilitator. After 20 years in highly successful corporate and nonprofit leadership positions\, Anne\, now uses her experience\, education\, and expertise to ignite YOUR ability to embrace the discomfort of change\, courageous communication and emotional intelligence. \nRegister here!\nOnline registration ends Friday\, September 30\, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. \n\n\nNo registration refunds after Friday September 15\, 2022. \n\n\nMake your check payable\nSLC Human Service Conference Fund\nMail checks to:\n320 West 2nd Street\nGSC 4 West\, Attn: HHS Conference\nDuluth\, MN 55802-1495
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/41st-annual-st-louis-county-health-human-services-conference/
LOCATION:Duluth Entertainment Convention Center\, 350 Harbor Drive\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Research,Special Events,Technology,Trafficking,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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SUMMARY:Anger Control in Parents: Implications for Reducing the Use of Verbal and Physical Violence with their Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Over\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is presenting this training opportunity with Dr. Don Meichenbaum\, a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo\, Ontario Cananda. \nParents were asked to keep track of when they became angry with their children and to note when their anger escalated to their use of verbal and physical  forms of punishment. Cluster analysis indicated that there were eight categories of perceived provocations that can be summarized with the mnemonic II CE HOPE. This presentation will provide examples of each of these triggers and consider the implications for parent training. Repetitive non-compliance and the attribution of intentionality (“did it on purpose”) were key features contributing to the use of hitting behaviors. \nAbout Trainer\nDr. Don Meichenbaum is a distinguished professor emeritus from the University of Waterloo in  Ontario Canada  from which he took early retirement 25 years ago. Since that time he has been Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami (www.melissainstitute.org). He is one of the founders of Cognitive behavior therapy  and in a survey of clinician she was voted “One of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century.” He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association and  was Honorary President  of the Canadian Psychological Association. He has presented in all 50 U.S. states and internationally and he has published extensively. His latest book is entitled “Treating individuals with addictive disorders.” He has placed his book Roadmap to resilience on the Internet for FREE. His book has been downloaded by 43\, 000 + visitors from 167 countries worldwide\, visit roadmaptoresilience.wordpress.com for a FREE copy. Dr. Meichenbaum has just celebrated his 82nd birthday. He has four children and seven grandchildren. \nRegister through APSAC\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff General Admission: Free\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology): $25.00\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) for APSAC Members and New York Foundling Staff: $15.00 \n*If you are in New York and would like social work\, mental health or psychology CE credits please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org \nAPSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering.\nThe New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/anger-control-in-parents-implications-for-reducing-the-use-of-verbal-and-physical-violence-with-their-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training for the MDT
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin in-person at Beltrami County\, MN for a full day of training on special topics on the systemic response to allegation of child abuse and maltreatment. This training will cover topics such as Dynamics of Child Abuse\, Understanding Child Abuse and the CAC & MDT Response\, and Your FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment. \nThis training is designed for child abuse multidisciplinary professionals and youth-serving professionals including\, but not limited to\, child protection workers\, law enforcement officers\, prosecutors\, mental health workers\, advocacy professionals\, medical team members\, guardian ad litems\, supportive services workers\, cultural liaisons\, teachers\, school staff and administrative professionals\, child care staff\, and youth programming professionals. We encourage you to share this opportunity with other professionals you feel will find it beneficial! \nAbout the Trainers\nRachel Johnson is the Lead Forensic Interview Specialist with Zero Abuse Project. She most recently served as the Program Director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance and has fourteen years of experience in work related to forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, advocacy\, child abuse\, prevention education\, and intimate partner violence\, both domestically and abroad. \nPrior to her work at the Alliance\, Rachel served as a forensic interviewer and the Forensic Program Coordinator at First Witness Child Advocacy Center in Duluth\, Minn. She is trained in multiple forensic interview protocols and received Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Service\, Sociology and Spanish at Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minn. \nRachel is passionate about working directly with children and families\, supporting frontline professionals and improving the institutional response to victimization by centering the experiences of victims at all levels of consideration and decision-making. \nCaitie Dahl is a Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer with Zero Abuse Project. Prior to joining Zero Abuse\, Caitie served as a Forensic Interviewer\, Forensic Program Coordinator\, Trainer\, and Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator with First Witness Child Advocacy Center in Duluth\, Minnesota. \nCaitie enjoys working with children\, and providing a trauma-friendly\, and legally defensible opportunity for victims of abuse to share their experience. Additionally\, she enjoys training professionals in the field to strengthen their response to reports of child maltreatment\, and collaborate with other multidisciplinary professionals when working with children and families throughout the investigative process. \nCaitie received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Superior\, where she also studied and conducted research on topics such as coercive interviewing\, false confessions\, wrongful convictions\, and suggestibility and memory errors. Caitie also served as the Program Manager at the campus Gender Equity Resource Center\, and is passionate about recognizing and addressing the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ youth who have experienced maltreatment. \n  \nRegister through ZAP\nLunch: Lunch is not being provided. \nThis training is being conducted free of charge for participants under grant funding provided by the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs. \nCertificates: A certificate of attendance will be provided for all attendees that complete the entire day of training.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-child-abuse-and-maltreatment-training-for-the-mdt/
LOCATION:Beltrami County Administration Building\, 701 Minnesota Ave NW\, Suite 102\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Keeping Faith 2-Day Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course empowers faith communities to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, emotional abuse\, and neglect. Included are discussions detailing the impact of child abuse on a victim’s sense of spirituality and offering concrete suggestions for working with medical and mental health professionals to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The course also discusses ideal child protection policies for a faith-based institution\, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation. A review of various child abuse case scenarios and a discussion on appropriate and inappropriate responses allows for real-life problem-solving and feedback. \n*This training will be conducted virtually* \nWhy is this training important for every faith community? \n\n93% of sex offenders describe themselves as being ‘religious’\n\n\n20% of 2864 church leaders knew of at least one convicted sex offender who was attending or was a member of their church (Christianity Today 2010)\nChild abuse Survivor Quote: “I went online to every faith community in my area trying to find a place in which I felt safe to worship. None of them gave me any information about safety policies in their community so I just gave up trying.”\n\nIntended Audience \nClergy\, chaplains\, youth ministers\, faith leaders\, counselors and other members of a faith community who may work with children or families impacted by child abuse. \nPresented by: \n\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research\, Zero Abuse Project\nAlison Feigh\, Director\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nPete Singer\, Executive Director\, G.R.A.C.E.; Founding Director\, Care in Action\, Minnesota\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project!\nTo pay by credit/debit card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option ( “Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”). \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee. \n***Group Discount: Buy 4 registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230627T162752Z
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SUMMARY:Key Warning Signs of Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention Best Practices in Children & Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Assiociation for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a workshop with Deborah Cavitt\, MS. \nAttendees will learn strategies\, interventions\, accommodations and modifications to help students flourish emotionally and socially in school settings and in the community. The presenter will describe signs and symptoms of mental illness in children and youth\, including developmental differences from infant and early childhood through transition age youth. Resources will be shared to help educators\, families and other professionals connect children and youth with appropriate levels of care when needed. A comprehensive school wide toolkit for prevention\, intervention and postvention of suicide will be discussed and shared with participants. \nThis workshop meets the state requirements for educator re-licensure. This workshop is for educators\, parents/caregivers\, other professionals working directly with children & youths and will address children and youths between prenatal to young adults. \nAbout the Presenter\nDeborah Cavitt is an advocate\, trainer\, and project director for Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH). Cavitt gives presentations and works on projects with schools\, children\, youth\, parents and professionals to increase understanding and reduce the stigma related to mental health disorders. As a parent coach and advocate\, she helps families navigate systems on their journey of raising a child with mental health challenges. Deborah has a master’s degree in human services with specializations in mental health and substance use counseling and a bachelor’s degree in education. Before joining MACMH\, she worked as a prevention specialist and grant coordinator for a substance abuse treatment agency in Iowa City. Preceding her mental health and substance use prevention work\, she was a teacher for over twenty years\, working on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota. \nRegister through MACMH\n3 CEHs.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/key-warning-signs-of-mental-illness-and-suicide-prevention-best-practices-in-children-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Self-Esteem in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a in-person training opprotunity with Julie Koritz on enhaving self-esteem in young children. This training will explore self-esteem and learn how we have an impact on it\,  examine various ways to enhance and strengthen the self-worth of children and recognize tools for understanding self-concept dos and don’ts to increase children’s self-esteem. This training is for early childhood professional/educators\, education professionals\, family members\, healthcare professionals\, social services professionals\, and students\, and will address children ages between 0 to eight. \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will be able to define self-esteem.\nParticipants will be able to identify 3 self concepts dos and don’ts.\nParticipants will be able to describe 3 ideas that they can use in their teaching.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nJulie Koritz is an early childhood specialist who has several years of experience working with young families and children. Her work has focused on working with diverse families who have young children with multiple risk factors. She has her M.Ed in family education\, her undergraduate degree in child and family studies\, is a licensed parent educator and has her infant-early childhood mental health endorsement.  Some of her experience includes facilitating parenting groups and parent-child interaction\, leading home visits\, training early childhood professionals and devising and teaching classes. \nRegister through MACMH\nOnly 40 seats are avialable. 2 CEHs.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/enhancing-self-esteem-in-young-children/
LOCATION:Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health\, 23 Empire Drive\, Suite 1000\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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SUMMARY:Providing Mental Health Services to Sub-Saharan African Families & Refugee Families in USA
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a training with Dr. Richard Oni and Dr. Toulope Ola. \nPeople from sub-Saharan Africa throughout the world experience certain universal mental health disorders. What differs is the nature of their symptoms and the way these disorders are expressed. Providers need to see mental health disorders through the eyes of African cultural perspective. This training is for any professionals. \nLearning Objectives\n\nBe able to identify three sources of stress that many African immigrants and refugees experience that affect their mental health.\nIdentify five components of culturally responsive assessment strategies of African migrants and refugees’ mental health disorders.\nIdentify three ways in which immigration processes affect the mental health of African immigrants and refugees in the United States of America.\n\nAbout our Presenters\nDr. Richard Oni\, Director of Training & Services\, Progressive Individual Resources Inc\, received his Ph.D. in Mental Health Management from the Union Institute & University\, Cincinnati\, Ohio\, 1994. He is currently a private consultant\, and the Clinical Director and Co-founder of Progressive Individual Resources providing multicultural mental health services to families of new immigrants in the State of Minnesota. His areas of proficiencies include training\, evaluation\, assessment and public policy. Dr. Oni has developed and given numerous workshops and lectures nationally and internationally on mental health and special education. He has worked extensively to support Behavioral Aide services in Minnesota and has developed a leading training curriculum in the field. He has held numerous appointments. He was appointed by the Governor Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities from 1995 to 2001\, Member of the State of Minnesota Children’s Subcommittee\, Member of the Cultural Advisory Council on State Special Education\, Member of Minnesota Task Force on Refugees and Immigrants Issues\, and Member of the Quality Peer Review of the State of Minnesota Day Treatment Programs. Finally\, Dr. Oni has developed and presented many trainings to new African immigrant parents on Social Services/Welfare issues and corrections. Dr. Oni has been an active member of the American Correctional Association since April 1996 till date. \nTolulope Monisola Ola\, PhD\, MPH; Founder & Executive Director\, Restoration for All (REFA) Inc.\, MN\, is the Founder and Executive Director of Restoration for All Inc\, a nonprofit organization with the mission to nurture and empower individuals\, organizations\, and communities to renew\, discover and restore their culture of well-being. She is a Mental Health Practitioner\, African Storyteller\, and an advocate for cultural healing through mind\, body\, and spirit practices. She is a Co-chair for the Mental Health and Wellness Action Team of Ramsey County Public Health. She is an entrepreneur and a social researcher with several journal articles\, book chapters\, and two books to her credit and has presented extensively on the role of culture in improving mental health and well-being at local\, state\, national\, and international conferences. She has expertise in public health and rights-based responses to chronic diseases and their psychosocial impacts on immigrants and refugees from Africa. She is a public health expert with experience in empowering and mobilizing communities to bring about social change through health education\, sensitization\, and advocacy to create an environment that is physically\, socially\, and culturally inclusive. \nRegister through MACMH\nThis training is approved for 2 hours of Cultural Competence\, 2 hours of Ethics\, and is anticipated to be approved for 2 hours of Clinical Content
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/providing-mental-health-services-to-sub-saharan-african-families-refugee-families-in-usa/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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SUMMARY:Adoptive Youth & Parents in Therapy: Wisdom and Skills for Respectful Practice
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training event on adoptive youth and parents in therapy: wisdom and skills for respectful practice with Krista Nelson\, LICSW\, LMFT\, and Wenedy Baker\, Co-founder of Family Circle Counseling. \nTherapy for adoptive children and their parents is not generic. It takes specific knowledge of and sensitivity to the lived challenge of being an adopted person in Minnesota. This workshop is a three-part dialogue about what makes the adoption of mental health unique; clinical decisions in specific case examples; and what modalities to use and when. \nOur dialogue will highlight how to navigate relational expectations through developmental stages; address grief and loss that both child and adult face in forming a family; work with differences in class\, culture\, race\, and mismatch of expectations; build emotional safety; move through attachment rupture and repair; and finally when and how to “talk about” adoption and identity as youth claim their own while remaining loyal to many. \nThis training is for mental health professionals with family members\, educational and social service professionals\, and students are welcome to participate. This training will address \nLearning Objectives\n\nParticipants will be able to identify unique/specialized aspects and clinical themes of adoption-focused therapy and how to work with these.\nParticipants will understand the reasoning behind the use of various therapeutic modalities.\nParticipants will develop an understanding of the unique aspects of the use of self in adoption-specific therapy in supporting relational repair\, identity development\, cultural diversity\, trauma reprocessing\, and felt sense of safety.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nKrista Nelson\, LICSW\, LMFT has thirty years of post-master’s experience working with children and parents who are coping with attachment loss\, trauma and family changes\, especially with youth who entered a family through adoption.  She is co-founder of Family Circle Counseling in St. Paul\, MN and led the Wilder Foundation’s Attachment and Trauma Training program from 2001 to 2017.  Krista is a frequent speaker at statewide mental health conferences on issues of attachment and trauma. She continues to co-facilitate the popular MN ADOPT parent workshop Surviving and Thriving Beyond the RAD Diagnosis.  Krista is an attachment focused family therapist with advanced training in EMDR\, Theraplay and Emotion Focused Couples Counseling who loves the balance of doing therapy with playful children\, teens\, adult adoptees\, parents and couples in their quest for healing. \nWendy Baker is the co-founder of Family Circle Counseling\, in St. Paul\, MN\, a family focused group practice\, with particular dedication to adoptive and foster care families and their unique and potentially complex\, intensive therapeutic needs. Prior to her founding of Family Circle Counseling\, Wendy worked within Wilder Foundation Residential Treatment\, providing individual and family therapy and supervising direct care staff.  She is a graduate of the University of Washington’s Developmental Psychology program and received her MSW from the University of Minnesota. Wendy has over 40 years of clinical experience with children\, families and individuals of all ages. She specializes in clinical work with survivors of complex trauma healing from developmental and relational wounds such as childhood neglect\, physical & sexual abuse and attachment traumas/disruptions. She has advanced professional training in the areas of attachment; complex trauma; child development; play therapy; infant-early child therapy; expressive and family therapies. Specifically in the use of EMDR\, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy\, Theraplay\, Play Therapy\, Art Therapy\, Sandtray and Emotion Focused therapy methods. \nWendy is also a seasoned educator. She has been the lead trainer for the post-graduate certification course at the University of Minnesota (PACC) Permanency and Adoption Clinical Competency (PACC) for the past 13 years. She also provides professional supervision and consultation around adoption\, attachment and complex trauma work and conducts parent and professional training through NACAC and MACMH and in the schools on attachment; trauma; approaches for working with attachment challenged adolescents; and attachment assessment. Wendy has also conducted seminars for members of the judiciary on the impact of divorce on children and the best interests of the child in adversarial divorce/custody proceedings. She has also been an adjunct faculty member at University of St. Thomas teaching Master’s Level Graduate School courses in Clinical Social Work. \nRegister through MACMH\nThis training is approved for one hour of cultural competence and is anticipated to be approved for three hours of clinical content. \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/adoptive-youth-parents-in-therapy-wisdom-and-skills-for-respectful-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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SUMMARY:2023 Child Abuse Summit: Tips from the Team
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nOtto Bremer Trust and the University of Minnesota Center for Safe and Health Children are presenting this summit where participants get to learn about the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect from both regional and national experts.  The Summit is designed to provide professionals from all disciplines with the knowledge\, tools\, and skills to identify and treat all types of child maltreatment\, including physical abuse\, sexual abuse\, and neglect.  The summit will be hosted in-person and on demand. \nThe Audience this summit is for: \n\nMedical Professionals\nSocial Workers\nLaw Enforcement\nChild Protective Services\nPsychologists\nCounselors\nAttorneys\nTrauma Surgeons and Teams\nStudents and Trainees\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2023-child-abuse-summit-tips-from-the-team/
LOCATION:Huntington Bank Stadium\, 420 23rd Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accreditation,Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Special Events,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230522T205252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T205252Z
UID:10000448-1689856200-1689863400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Teens\, Depression & Self-Harm: What We Know and What We Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training presented by Sam Marzouk\, PhD\, LP\, Clinical Psychologist and Owner at Promethean Psychology. Given the compelling evidence that depression prevalence rates are rising among teenagers\, there is a stronger than ever-need for public awareness and support. This training will begin by providing a closer look at the precise nature of adolescent depression\, differentiating between normal mood fluctuations and clinically significant depression among teens. Common signs across multiple domains (e.g.\, home\, school\, etc.) will also be explored and discussed. An overview will be provided of the treatment approaches for adolescent depression with the most empirical support. In line with this\, this presentation will also describe “quick tips” providers can supply to families to help alleviate symptoms\, especially while waiting for more specialized treatment. Finally\, ample time will be spent demystifying non-suicidal self-injurious behavior (e.g.\, cutting) and discussing what the research tells us is the best way for parents to respond to this frightening behavior. This training is open to all professions and addresses adolescents ages 12 – 19. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDifferentiate between normal adolescent mood fluctuations and clinically significant depression\nContrast adolescent depression with adult depression for the purpose of illuminating the unique signs and symptoms of adolescent depression\nDescribe the evidence base for current depression treatment approaches for adolescents\nDefine non-suicidal self-injuries behavior and provide strategies for providers to share with families\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Sam Marzouk is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist and owner of Promethean Psychology\, a private psychology practice in the Edina\, Minnesota area. Dr. Sam sees children and adolescents of all ages for a variety of psychosocial concerns\, although he primarily specializes in working with adolescent males. In addition to his routine clinical work\, Dr. Sam regularly provides workshops\, trainings and talks to mental health professionals\, schools\, pediatricians and other pediatric medical providers on topics relevant to child and adolescent mental health. He is also a contributing author to the Minnesota Pediatrician\, a quarterly educational newsletter of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Sam has written on a variety of topics including pediatric depression\, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). \nRegister via MACMH\nThis training is anticipated to be approved for two hours of Cultural Competence Content and two hours of Clinical Content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/teens-depression-self-harm-what-we-know-and-what-we-can-do/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230621T214900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T214900Z
UID:10000461-1689076800-1689082200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Working with Victims with Severe Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Alliance on Crime (MAC) is presenting a training opportunity on working with victims with severe mental illness. \nViolence and crime are systemic problems that impact all members of a community\, either directly or indirectly. Crime victims may experience new or exacerbated mental health issues as the result of being the victim of a crime\, and research shows that people with mental health issues are also statistically more likely to be victimized themselves. Advocates working with victims of crimes should be educated and trained in basic information regarding mental health symptoms and causes\, as well as strategies to effectively advocate and work with a victim experiencing severe mental health issues. Advocates must also be aware of the impacts of vicarious trauma on their own mental health and have the tools and support needed to succeed sustainably in their roles. \nLearning objectives\n1) Understand correlations between crime victimization and mental health\, including differences and similarities between short-term trauma responses and long-term chronic mental health diagnoses. \n2) Differentiate between the role of an advocate versus other criminal justice system partners and how to effectively advocate for victims experiencing mental health symptoms\, including sample language and de-escalation techniques advocates can use to mediate a mental health crisis. \n3) Learn the impacts of vicarious trauma on advocates and review strategies to improve the health and well-being of frontline providers working with crime victims. \nRegister via MAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/working-with-victims-with-severe-mental-illness/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230428T190557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190557Z
UID:10000444-1688115600-1688126400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training opportunity presented by Arielle Handevidt\, MA\, IMH-E\, Director of Early Childhood at Northside Achievement Zone and Lauren Moberg\, MA\, LMFT\, IMH-E\, Infant & Early Childhood Director at Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. \nWhen infants are born into this world\, they come with a brain that is ready to learn through relationships. For those of us that choose to work with these infants and young children\, we must understand the importance of holding a specialized set of skills to support their development through the context of relationships with their families. During this workshop\, the presenters will dive into the definition of Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)\, begin to understand how IECMH principles inform our work\, and better understand the importance of reflection in our work. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nLearn the definition of infant/early childhood mental health\nName at least 3 guiding principles of infant/early childhood mental health\nUnderstand the necessity of reflection in infant/early childhood work\n\nRegister via MACMH\nThis training is anticipated to be approved for Develop Credit and approved for 3 CEHs.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/introduction-to-infant-early-childhood-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230428T190535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T190535Z
UID:10000435-1687437000-1687444200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:The Shift From Control to Connection: Parental Mediation Strategies That Support Digital Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is hosting a training presented by Erin Walsh\, CO-Founder at Spark & Stitch Institute. \nWhile dominant media narratives paint a simple equation that teens + screens = negative outcomes\, the latest data point to a much more complicated picture. Unfortunately\, this simplistic messaging too often positions parents simply as “on-off” regulators of adolescent media use and can lead to restrictive mediation strategies that backfire as children grow older. The nuances in the relationship between screen time and mental health require that helping professionals\, caring adults and caregivers increase their knowledge of these issues and build a mediation toolkit that responds to the developmental needs of adolescents as well as the complexity of the digital world that young people are growing up in. \nThis workshop will briefly review some of the key takeaways in the research about screen time and mental health and explore why restrictive mediation strategies alone are insufficient to reduce harm and strengthen resilience. Participants will be asked to connect the dots between the developmental tasks of adolescents and the digital dilemmas and opportunities they navigate daily. Time will be spent reviewing additional effective mediation strategies that center adult-child connections\, communication and compassion. Reflection prompts and Q&A will help participants make meaning of their learning. \nThis training is for everyone from all professions and will address early childhood to adolescence age. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview key research takeaways on the relationship between screen time and adolescent mental health and wellbeing.\nExplain parental mediation strategies and their impact on exposure to risk and adolescent risk behaviors.\nIdentify strategies associated with successful parental/adult mediation that are developmentally appropriate for tweens and teens.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nErin Walsh is a parent\, speaker\, educator and writer. She has worked with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. Erin and her father\, Dr. David Walsh\, started together at the National Institute on Media and the Family before creating Spark & Stitch Institute in 2019. In addition to writing articles for several organizations including Bolster Collaborative and Psychology Today\, she co-authored the 10th Anniversary Edition of the national bestseller Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen. Her signature down-to-earth approach and sense of humor helps families and educators engage in complicated topics and leave feeling capable and motivated. She has consulted with schools\, school districts\, parent groups and other youth serving organizations throughout North America on issues related to digital media\, parenting\, and social emotional development. \nRegister via MACMH\nThis training is anticipated to be approved for 0.5 hours of Cultural Competence Content and approved for 2 CEHs.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-shift-from-control-to-connection-parental-mediation-strategies-that-support-digital-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230327T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T185403Z
UID:10000424-1684713600-1685145599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:APSAC 30th Colloquium: Soaring to New Heights
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC’s 30th Colloquium will bring high-quality interdisciplinary learning opportunities to child maltreatment researchers and practitioners across experience levels and professions. Extraordinary plenary speakers will join us and more than 130 sessions will be available! Sessions will be offered at beginning\, intermediate\, or advanced levels for professionals in mental health\, social work\, medicine\, nursing\, law\, education\, law enforcement\, prevention\, research\, advocacy\, child protective services\, and allied fields. \nRegister via APSAC\n​Location/Lodging ​\nThe 2023 APSAC Colloquium will be held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO 80202.   The discounted rate for conference attendees is $219 per night. These rates are available until April 1\, 2023\, or until the block is exhausted\, whichever comes first. Reservations can be made here or by calling Sheraton Reservations at 1-303-893-3333. Please be sure to ask for the APSAC special rate! We urge you to make your hotel reservations early. \nGroup Registration Discounts\nAPSAC is pleased to offer a discount for groups of five or more at a savings of 10% off the regular registration rate for each attendee in the group. Use the discount code GROUPREG to activate this discount. \nCancellations\nAPSAC will honor all written cancellations and change requests received by April 1\, 2023. A $50 processing fee will apply. Refunds will be processed after June 15\, 2023. Registrations can be transferred to another party at any time without penalty\, as long as APSAC is notified by May 12\, 2023.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-30th-colloquium-soaring-to-new-heights/
LOCATION:Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230519
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230222T230820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T184711Z
UID:10000412-1684195200-1684454399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCAC Components for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nCompassion Fatigue. Burnout. Vicarious Trauma. Secondary Trauma. Terms that overlap and yet are somewhat different. However\, all these concepts have one thing in common – they describe the emotional toll exacted upon workers in the human services who deal intensively and empathically with children and adults who are in engaged in an emotional personal struggle. It is a privilege to work in a profession in which caring about those who suffer is the main tool of our work. But caring also takes a toll. Being close to ground zero when people struggle affects the emotional life of those of us who care. \nComponents for Enhancing Career Experience and Reducing Trauma\, or CE-CERT\, is a suite of skills designed to support well-being in professionals who are exposed to secondary trauma. The goal of CE-CERT is not merely to help professionals survive this work. Rather\, the goal is to support professionals to have a vocation that is uniquely and deeply satisfying. CE-CERT goes beyond the usual discussion of secondary traumatic stress and burnout to provide specific\, practical skills that can be applied to the very real stress that is produced by this work. \nCE-CERT training is designed for professionals and supervisors who work in child abuse and neglect\, such as those at Children’s Advocacy Centers\, members of multidisciplinary teams\, and their partners. CE-CERT training is provided in two parts: \n\nPart 1 – Foundations in CE-CERT is a two-day foundational training in the principles and skills of CE-CERT and is intended for all professionals working in child abuse and neglect. This will be held on May 16-17.\nPart 2 – CE-CERT for Supervisors is a one-day training specifically for supervisors of child maltreatment professionals. Supervisors will learn how to incorporate CE-CERT into their supervision model with staff. In addition to the one-day training\, supervisors are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in 10 one-hour consultation calls scheduled once or twice a month with the CE-CERT trainer. Supervisors who want to participate in Part 2 must have attended the Part 1 training. This will be held on May 18.\nLocation: Westminster\, CO.\n\nCE-CERT training is funded by a federal grant awarded to the NCAC. The training is offered at no cost to participants in the United States\, U.S. territories\, and local Tribal Nations. \nRegister via NCAC\nApplications are open until May 1\, 2023. \nThere is no cost to attend this training. These trainings are being offered nationally and in-person.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncac-components-for-enhancing-career-experience-and-reducing-trauma-3/
LOCATION:Westminster\, CO
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Mental Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230306T193023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T193023Z
UID:10000418-1683676800-1683849599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Spring Conference: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Child Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nRed River Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting a spring conference with a multi-disciplinary approach to child maltreatment. There will be speakers from various multidisciplinary professions that will discuss topics on Making a Difference in Cases of Children and Teens who Initiate Problematic Sexual Behaviors\, Safety Planning for Children and Adolescents with Problematic or Illegal Sexual Behavior\, Understanding and Responding to Cultural Needs of Indigenous Families\, Strangulation\, Drug trends\, Building Rapport and Maintaining Safe Relationships with At-Risk and Vulnerable Youth\, and Science of Happiness at Work. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nAdvocates\nCPS/Social Workers\nSchool Personnel\nCase Management\nForensic Interviewers\nMental Health Providers\nHealth CaseL Advanced Practice Providers\, Physicians\, and Nurses\nLaw Enforcement\nParole and Probabtion\nProsecution/Attorneys\nJudges\n\nRegister via Red River CAC\nEarly Bird Pricing – $125\nMarch 1st – April 14th\, 2023\n\nGeneral Conference Pricing – $150\nApril 14th – May 5th\, 2023\nHotel Accommodations\nHomewood Suites by Hilton\n\nKing Suite $102/night\nDouble Queen Suite #119/night\n\nReserve here online or call 701-235-3150. Group Code is RRC. \n  \n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/16th-annual-spring-conference-a-multi-disciplinary-approach-to-child-maltreatment/
LOCATION:FargoDome\, 1800 North University Drive\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230222T230252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T230252Z
UID:10000415-1682514000-1682517600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem-Solving
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) is presenting a training event with Ross W. Greene\, Ph. D. \nThis is the innovative\, evidence-based\, trauma-informed model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. The model represents a significant departure from discipline-as-usual:  it focuses on solving problems rather than modifying behavior\, emphasizes collaborative rather than unilateral solutions\, encourages proactive rather than reactive intervention\, de-emphasizes diagnostic categories\, and provides practical\, research-based tools for assessment and intervention. \nAbout the Presenter\nRoss W. Greene\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical psychologist and the originator of the innovative\, evidence-based approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)\, as described in his influential books The Explosive Child\, Lost at School\, Lost & Found\, and Raising Human Beings. He also developed\, and executive produced the award-winning documentary film The Kids We Lose\, released in 2018. Dr. Greene was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School for over 20 years\, and is now founding director of the non-profit Lives in the Balance. He is also currently adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech and adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology in Sydney\, Australia. Dr. Greene has worked with several thousand kids with concerning behaviors and their caregivers\, and he and his colleagues have overseen implementation and evaluation of the CPS model in countless schools\, inpatient psychiatric units\, and residential and juvenile detention facilities\, with dramatic effect: significant reductions in recidivism\, discipline referrals\, detentions\, suspensions\, and use of restraint and seclusion. Dr. Greene lectures throughout the world and lives in Freeport\, Maine. \nRegister via APSAC\nGeneral Admission: $25.00\nAPSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff General Admission: Free\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology): $25.00\n1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) for APSAC Members and New York Foundling Staff: $15.00 \n*If you are in New York and would like social work\, mental health or psychology CE credits please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org \nAPSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering.\nThe New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/collaborative-proactive-solutions-moving-from-power-and-control-to-collaboration-and-problem-solving/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230207T201917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T224722Z
UID:10000406-1681389000-1681403400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Behaviorism: Shifting the Lens When Assessing and Supporting Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) will present a live webinar with Connie Persike\, MS\, CCC/SLP\, Speech Pathologist and Educational Consultant at Supportable Solutions. Many professionals are working tirelessly to shift the behavioral paradigm away from the traditional behavioral approach and toward what current relational and neuroscience research has taught us. When we know better\, we do better! Let’s use that information to redesign tools we frequently use in schools and community settings today – functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral intervention plans. If you are struggling with these processes and if they do not align with your current philosophy and belief system\, then this workshop is for you! Participants will get a deep dive into how to make these common processes more trauma-sensitive\, neurodiversity-affirming\, and aligned with current research. The intended audience is for administrators\, occupational therapists\, speech pathologists\, educators\, clinicians\, community support members\, parents\, schools\, psychologists\, and social workers. \nThree Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will describe what a functional behavioral assessment is and when it is needed.\nParticipants will describe the brief history of the functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral intervention plan.\nParticipants will describe at least 5 shifts to align functional behavioral assessments and behavior support plans with current knowledge and research.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nConnie Persike is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Educational Consultant. As founder of Supportable Solutions\, she brings 20+ years of experience in educational settings to provide insight\, guidance\, coaching\, and support to school districts\, agencies\, and families across Wisconsin — and throughout the country. Connie holds a certificate in instructional coaching\, positive education\, and applied educational neuroscience. She created an innovative process to assess behavior\, which deviates from the traditional behaviorism approach and aligns with neuroscience while maintaining a trauma-sensitive and neurodiversity-affirming approach. Connie works from the guiding mission that Connection + Collaboration = Endless Possibilities. \nRegister via MACMH\n4 CEHs and includes 3 hours of clinical content.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/beyond-behavorism-shifting-the-lens-when-assessing-and-supporting-behaviors/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230322T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T183048Z
UID:10000420-1680771600-1680782400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Serving LGBTQIA+ Children and Families in the Child Abuse MDT Process
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course will provide an overview of affirmative practices for all multidisciplinary team (MDT) professionals supporting and serving LGBTQIA+ children\, youth and families when responding to child abuse and maltreatment. In addition to providing an overview of gender and sexuality terminology\, some of the topics covered will include cultural considerations when working with LGBQTIA+ children\, youth and families\, working with caregivers that are not supportive of LGBTQIA+ youth\, preparing the team\, family and child for the process\, allyship\, pronouns\, engaging community partners\, vetting resources for LGBQTIA+ families\, considerations for the forensic protocol and the use of interview aids. While considerations for the forensic interview will be discussed in this course\, the primary focus of this training is on the MDT\, as a whole. \nThis training is appropriate for law enforcement\, prosecuting attorneys\, child protection workers\, forensic interviewers\, mental health professionals\, medical providers\, advocates\, community liaisons\, and youth serving professionals that may interact with LGBTQIA+ children and youth. \nThis event will be held virtually via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent out to registrants prior to the training. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscuss considerations for engaging meaningfully with LGBQTIA+ victim/survivors and their families in the MDT process\, including work with non-supportive parents and caregivers.\nIncrease understanding of LGBTQIA+ culture\, including the issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community.\nRecognize how LGBTQIA+ victim/survivor’s experiences with systems providers and polyvictimzations can affect interactions child abuse professionals may have with LGBTQIA+ victims and their families.\nOffer tools for professionals to examine current practices and suggestions for practice to create more affirmative interactions and environments for LGBTQIA+ children and families.\n\nTrainers\nRachel Johnson is the Lead Forensic Interview Specialist with Zero Abuse Project. Rachel most recently served as the Program Director for the Minnesota Children’s Alliance and has fourteen years of experience in work related to forensic interviewing\, multidisciplinary teams\, advocacy\, child abuse\, prevention education\, sexual assault and family violence\, both domestically and abroad. Bettering the systemic response to LGBTQIA+ victim/survivors of sexual abuse and abuse has been an on-going focus of their academic\, professional\, and community-based work. \nCaitie Dahl is a Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer with Zero Abuse Project. Prior to joining Zero Abuse\, Caitie served as a Forensic Interviewer\, Forensic Program Coordinator\, Trainer\, and Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator with First Witness Child Advocacy Center in Duluth\, Minnesota. Caitie also served as the Program Manager at the campus Gender Equity Resource Center\, and is passionate about recognizing and addressing the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ youth who have experienced maltreatment. \nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nThis training is being offered to professionals in and residents of Minnesota free of charge under a grant funded by MN OJP.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/serving-lgbtqia-children-and-families-in-the-child-abuse-mdt-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230327T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230207T202106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T202106Z
UID:10000405-1679920200-1679927400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Social Emotional Developmental and a Way to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) will present a live webinar with Tiffany Grant\, Business Development Manager\, Trainer\, and Coach at First Children’s Finance. During this presentation\, participants will learn to define stages of social-emotional development and how to support children through each stage. The presenter will explore ways to foster healing by focusing on each child’s needs and examining how to support families by exploring resources that help families support children at home. This training is intended for early childhood professionals\, family members\, and social services professionals. \nThree Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will be able to recognize and identify Social Emotional Development and how to foster healing.\nParticipants will learn Social Emotional Strategies that help children with self-regulation.\nParticipants will gain access to a field of resources on fostering healing with children and families.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nTiffany Grant is currently working to fortify the ECE business model as a Business Development Manager at First Children’s Finance. As a continuing advocate for equity and inclusion\, she helped establish a peer networking resource group for entrepreneurs of color called Community Conversations for Early Childhood Entrepreneurs. Tiffany’s expertise lies in bridging the gaps between childcare business\, advocacy\, and equity where she has sought to help BOPIC business owners navigate the structural and systemic barriers they encounter every day. Tiffany has a talent for identifying areas of the Early Childhood Field where discrepancies exist and has worked to specifically target those areas of need. Her work in coaching and training\, as well as in compliance and curriculum development has helped to highlight these needs. Knowing the importance of continuing education\, Tiffany also works as a trainer in the subjects of early childhood trauma\, African American Language. Additional examples of meaningful contributions to the field include co-founding an ECE branch within the Excell Academy for Higher Learning charter school. Tiffany attended Metropolitan State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies with a focus on psychology and leadership. \nRegister via MACMH\n2 CEHs
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/understanding-social-emotional-developmental-and-a-way-to-healing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230207T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T202013Z
UID:10000404-1678710600-1678717800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Trauma and Sensory Processing: Definitions\, Examples and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nMinnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) is presenting a live webinar with Alyssa Madon\, Occupational Therapist at the M Health Fairview. This presentation is an introduction to sensory processing and its relationship with children that have experienced trauma. It will cover pertinent definitions and evidence-based connections to the outward responses (i.e. behaviors\, emotional difficulties\, etc) that are often seen in children that are having difficulty with sensory processing. The training will provide examples to increase comprehension and demonstrate appropriate strategies for immediate use in working with children. \nFour Learning Objectives:\n\nAttendees will be able to define basic sensory processing-related terminology\nAttendees will be able to identify the relationship between sensory processing and children who have experienced trauma.\nAttendees will be able to recognize the signs of sensory dysregulation in children who have experienced trauma.\nAttendees will be able to implement at least 5 sensory-based strategies to increase sensory regulation.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nAlyssa Mason is a pediatric occupational therapist. She received her undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on child development and a master’s degree in occupational therapy with certificates in equity and diversity\, and disability and policy. Alyssa has experience working as an early childhood educator\, and a Children’s Mental Health Targeted Case Manager before starting work as a pediatric occupational therapist across multiple settings including schools\, inpatient hospitals and outpatient clinics. She completed 2 years as a fellow with MNLEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) which consisted of interdisciplinary leadership\, policy and advocacy training. \nRegister via MACMH\n2 CEHs and includes 2 hours of clinical content
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/trauma-and-sensory-processing-definitions-examples-and-strategies/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health":MAILTO:info@macmh.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20230130T184234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184234Z
UID:10000396-1678233600-1678406399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project: Adverse Childhood Experiences & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\nStudies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting\, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skills needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. \nThe training will be presented between 2 half-days (note the different ending times each day): \n\nWednesday\, March 8\, 2023: 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (Central)\nThursday\, March 9\, 2023: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Central)\n\nPart of an organization?\nZero Abuse Project understands that changing the environment and implementing policies on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) can be a difficult task. By sending a team to this training\, your organization will have the benefit of multiple professionals receiving expert knowledge to bring back to your agency. Zero Abuse Project believes this is instrumental to agency change. Therefore\, ZAP offers one FREE registration for every four registrations purchased. \nWhat participants told us they learned:\n\nTIC is a philosophical shift and not a diagnosis for PTSD\nACEs are prevalent across all economic levels\nTrauma manifests into different behaviors than expected\nTeachers should teach as if all students have ACE scores\n\nIntended Audience\nThis training is designed for professionals who work with children and families\, including educators and administrators\, childcare providers\, law enforcement\, youth-serving organizations\, health and human service providers\, faith-based organizations\, healthcare\, and victim advocates. \nObjectives:\n\nIncrease awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and impact on well-being.\nExplain the physiological effect of trauma on the brain.\nImprove knowledge on ACEs\, Trauma\, and Trauma-Informed Care.\nDescribe Trauma-Informed Care and its impact on your work.\nGenerate actionable ideas for applying knowledge to your work with youth and adults.\nEnhance the community’s ability to prevent and respond to trauma.\n\n\n\n\n\nView Course Agenda\n\n\n\n\nRegister via Zero Abuse Project\nTO PAY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD\nFor registrations paying with a credit card\, please select PayPal as your payment method – we use PayPal’s system to handle our credit card payments\, but you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to use this payment method. When you click “Place your Order\,” you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. \nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option (“Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. The system will then take you to the credit card processing page. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay with Invoice”) \nTO PAY BY INVOICE\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within two weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than three working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within six months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-adverse-childhood-experiences-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20221216T210830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T210830Z
UID:10000373-1675159200-1675164600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Children with Disabilities and Abuse Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session from APSAC\, participants will learn the appropriate use of language when referring to children with disabilities\, historical treatment of individuals with disabilities\, statistics/incident rates related to individuals with disabilities\, and common biases and assumptions related to children with disabilities. \nPresenter: Staci Whitney \nRegister through APSAC\nMember Registration: $50\nNon-Member Registration: $65\nMember CEs: $10\nNon-Member CEs: $25
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/children-with-disabilities-and-abuse-dynamics/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20221010T151910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T151910Z
UID:10000331-1674259200-1674863999@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:38th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Conference Overview\nThe objective of the San Diego Conference is to develop and enhance professional skills and knowledge in the prevention\, recognition\, assessment\, and treatment of all forms of maltreatment including those related to family violence as well as to enhance investigative and legal skills. Issues concerning support for families\, prevention\, leadership\, policy making\, secondary\, and translating the latest research into action are also addressed. \nThe conference will address a range of important multidisciplinary topics in the fields of child maltreatment\, human trafficking\, and domestic violence. We are inviting proposals for workshop/interactive sessions addressing one of the following topics: \n\nChild Welfare & Diverse Issues\nForensic Interview\nGlobal Perspectives\nInfant & Early Childhood Mental Health\nInvestigations\nLegal\nMedical for Medical Professionals\nMedical for the MDT\nMental Health/Trauma Counseling\nPrevention & Family Strengthening\nScientific Sessions\nSecondary Traumatic Stress\nTrauma-Informed Systems\nVictim Support and Advocacy\n\nEarly Bird Rate available through October 21\, 2022. Register online.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/38th-annual-san-diego-international-conference-on-child-and-family-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Town and Country Hotel\, 500 Hotel Circle N.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors,Research,Trafficking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20221222T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T173511Z
UID:10000366-1673510400-1673542800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Together Faith and Child Protection Communities to End Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nJoin this all-day virtual conference of learning to bring faith and child protection communities together to end child abuse and neglect in the US. Participants will get to hear from various presenters in sessions that range from How Houses of Worship Can “Bless” Babies\, Strengthen  Families\, and Address the Social Determinants of Health to Implementing Chaplaincy Programs in CACs. \nFor more information about the conference\, see the agenda here. \nRegister here\nSponsored By\n\nAPSAC (American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)\nCAPSAC (The California Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)\nCenter of Theological Inquiry\nF.A.I.T.H (Faith-Leaders Against Abuse in the Home)\nHOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)\nLiberia Council of Churches\nNew Jersey Coalition of Religious Leaders\nNIECP (National Initiative to End Corporal Punishment)\nSacred Spaces\nSHILOH\nThe Faithful City\nThe New York Foundling\nZero Abuse Project
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/bringing-together-faith-and-child-protection-communities-to-end-child-abuse-and-neglect-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20221104T201222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T174343Z
UID:10000349-1670315400-1670416200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project ACEs & Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStudies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting\, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skills needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. \nThe training will be presented between 2 half-days and conducted virtually: \n\nTuesday\, December 6\, 2022: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time\nWednesday\, December 7\, 2022: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time\n\nRegister online via Zero Abuse Project\nPart of an organization?\nWe understand that changing the environment and implementing policies on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) can be a difficult task. By sending a team to this training\, your organization will have the benefit of multiple professionals receiving expert knowledge to bring back to your agency. We believe this is instrumental to agency change\, therefore we are offering one FREE registration for every four registrations purchased. \nWhat participants told us they learned:\n\nTIC is a philosophical shift and not a diagnosis for PTSD\nACEs are prevalent across all economic levels\nTrauma manifests into different behaviors than expected\nTeachers should teach as if all students have ACE scores\n\nIntended Audience\nThis training is designed for professionals who work with children and families\, including educators and administrators\, childcare providers\, law enforcement\, youth-serving organizations\, health and human service providers\, faith-based organizations\, healthcare\, and victim advocates. \nObjectives\n\nIncrease awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and impact on well-being.\nExplain the physiological effect of trauma on the brain.\nImprove knowledge on ACEs\, Trauma\, and Trauma-Informed Care.\nDescribe Trauma-Informed Care and its impact on your work.\nGenerate actionable ideas for applying knowledge to your work with youth and adults.\nEnhance the community’s ability to prevent and respond to trauma.\n\nClick HERE for Course Agenda\nAgenda\nDAY 1:\n8:30 – 9:15 am: Welcome\, Learning Objectives\, and Participant Introductions\n9:15 – 10:00 am: In-Depth Knowledge of Trauma\, 20 years of the ACE Study and Understanding Neural Connections (Part 1)\n10:00 – 10:10 am: BREAK\n10:10- 11:30 am: In-Depth Knowledge of Trauma\, 20 years of the ACE Study and Understanding Neural Connections (Part 2)\n11:30-11:40am: BREAK\n11:40am – 12:30 pm: Impact on Brain Development\, Stress Response System and Neurobiology of Trauma (Part 1) \nDAY 2:\n8:30 – 8:45 am: Welcome Day 2\, Discussion\n8:45 – 9:15 am: Impact on brain development\, Stress Response System and Neurobiology of trauma (Part 2)\n9:15 – 10:00 am Impact of trauma/victimization on behaviors\, Trigger reminders\, Introduction to Trauma Informed Care\n10:00-10:10 am: BREAK\n10:10- 10:45 am: Impact of trauma/victimization on behaviors\, Trigger reminders\, Introduction to Trauma Informed Care (Cont.)\n10:45 – 11:30 Trauma Informed Components and Systems\, Resiliency\, Reflective Listening\n11:30-11:35 BREAK\n11:35-12:20 pm: Self Care\n12:20 am-12:30 pm: Discussion and Wrap Up
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-aces-comprehensive-trauma-informed-care-training/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T082427
CREATED:20221107T174756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T174756Z
UID:10000335-1667995200-1668000600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy and Mental Health Therapy: A Cross-Training for Advocates and Therapists
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Alliance on Crime and the Minnesota Center for Psychology (MCP) present a cross-training for both advocates and therapists. Victims and Others Impacted by Crime-Services (VOIC-S)\, is a new program of the Minnesota Center for Psychology that offers mental health therapy services to victims impacted by crime. VOIC-S consists of mental health professionals who are specially trained to work with victims of crime and trauma focused therapies. The program was designed with input from victim advocates who will work in partnership with the therapists to ensure that barriers to care are reduced. \nThis training is for advocates who would like to learn about the process of making a referral to MCP and how best to prepare a survivor for the therapeutic process. The training is also for therapists who will learn about the criminal\, legal\, and emotional processes the survivor must go through after the crime. The goal of the training is to share information between advocates and therapists to reduce barriers to therapy and improve outcomes. \nThis training is free for all to attend live\, the recording of the event will be available exclusively for MAC members. \nRegister Online via Minnesota Alliance on Crime
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/advocacy-and-mental-health-therapy-a-cross-training-for-advocates-and-therapists/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
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