TRAUMA SERIES WORKSHOPS AT SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY
THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS ARE INTENDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PROVIDERS
WORKING WITH FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS
AND YOUTH WITH PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIORS. DIRECT CARE COUNSELORS,
BACHELOR’S LEVEL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CLINICIANS WHO ARE NEW TO
THIS POPULATION WILL BENEFIT FROM THE WORKSHOPS.
EACH SPRING 2020 WORKSHOP COSTS $80 IF CEUS ARE OFFERED, OR $70
WITHOUT.
WORKSHOP CEUS ARE APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFIED
COUNSELORS (NBCC). ACEP NO. 4507
DESCRIPTIONS AND DATES
Involving Families Affected by Sexual Abuse
WED., FEB 12, 2020, 9 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
_Presented by Melissa Santoro, LICSW, Director of the Outpatient
Department, St. Mary’s Home for Children_
This workshop will focus on how sexual abuse affects families and ways
service providers can provide support and education to assist these
families with their needs. This workshop would benefit therapists as
well as family service/direct care workers/care coordinators that
support children, youth with problematic sexual behaviors and families
impacted by sexual abuse.
ASPECTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: REPORTING, RESPONSE, RECOVERY
WED., FEB 12, 2020, 1 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
_Presented by JoAnne Waite, LMFT, Clinical Director, Day One_
Learn signs and general characteristics of child sexual abuse. Develop
a sense of the nature of the impact of the abuse and concrete ways to
manage disclosures and respond in a trauma informed manner to child
sexual abuse.
AN INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH EXHIBITING PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
WED., MAR 11, 2020, 9 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
_Presented by Rick Ford, LICSW, Clinical Director, CCAP and Adrienne
McGowan, LICSW_, Clinician, CPC of America
Participants will receive an introductory/intermediate training on
Youth with Sexual Behavioral Problems. Participants will be provided a
Trauma-Informed approach to treating YPSB addressing developmental
stages, common myths/facts about YPSB, common characteristics of YPSB
and core assessment and treatment interventions when working with
YPSB.
USING A TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH
WED., MAR 11, 2020, 1 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
_Presented by Linzi Rae Matta, LCSW, VOCA Clinician, and Rick Ford,
LICSW, Clinical Director, Comprehensive Community Action Program
_People who are survivors of traumatic events may experience,
throughout the lifespan, a multitude of difficulties in various areas
of functioning such as social, occupational, emotional and physical
health. This training will be an overview of strategies to employ
while working with survivors of trauma in either a clinical or case
management role. Not only will we discuss how to best approach our
work with this population, but how to also take care of ourselves in
the process.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
WED., APR 8, 2020, 9 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
_Presented by Adam Cable, LICSW, Clinical Outpatient Supervisor, St.
Mary’s Home for Children_
LGBTQ+ youth are at increased risk of sexual abuse and other forms of
abuse and discrimination. This training will explain some of the
common terminology and concepts used in the LGBTQ+ community as well
as basic, concrete tips to improve cultural awareness with this
population and increase knowledge of service providers.
COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE SEXUALLY ABUSIVE BEHAVIORS
WED., APR 8, 2020, 1 P.M. - 4:15 P.M.
_Presented by Chris Hebert, LMHC, Juvenile Probation, DCYF_
This workshop will focus on supervision of youth who display sexually
abusive behaviors in an inclusive, two-tier approach to assess risk
within the community. Topics include factors that contribute to
problematic sexual behaviors as well as what normal development looks
like within this population. The risk, need, and responsivity
principals as it relates to the Juvenile population as well as
different treatment modalities and what to look for will also be
discussed. The stages of a case of this nature, both clinically and
legally, will be explored in depth. Included are the legal
ramifications a juvenile may experience in the Juvenile Justice System
as well as the levels of supervision and conditions of probation.
Another topic of discussion is the statistic, dynamic, and protective
factors that exist in these types of cases. Lastly, we will discuss
and explore ways treatment providers and the Juvenile Justice System
can work together to increase the chance of success in each individual
case.
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ABOUT THE CONTINUITY OF CARE GROUP
The mission of the Continuity of Care Group is providing education,
advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote safety,
stability, and well-being for youth and families impacted by sexual
abuse while utilizing best practices in treatment and support
services.
ABOUT SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY
Salve Regina University is a coeducational, non-profit Catholic
university of distinction. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1947, we
have grown to a community of more than 2,700 undergraduate and
graduate students who proudly carry forward our mission of responsible
citizenship and public service in their personal and professional
lives. Salve Regina is fully accredited by the New England Commission
of Higher Education.
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