EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
March 5-6, 2025
Quincy, Illinois
Our annual conference is designed to build the capacity of professionals to create and sustain system-wide, trauma-informed support for all individuals. From exciting keynote speakers, to breakout sessions and surprise activities, our conference is jam-packed with engaging content. Our hope is that you will walk away ready to implement new strategies, while feeling supported in building a professional network of those who just get it!
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME!
Free Series: Addressing Children's Mental Health
The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, in partnership with The Tracy Family Foundation is pleased to present 10, FREE, in-person, community presentations.
CE's Available for Social Workers and Counselors
Session 1: Understanding Trauma, Developmental Trauma and ACEs
Presented By: Kaylee Morford
February 13th, 12pm - 1pm
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will provide an overview of trauma, developmental trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Attendees will develop an understanding of the impact of trauma on brain development and the body and how this can manifest in challenging behaviors.
Session 2: Understanding Attachment
Presented By: Kirsty Nolan
February 27th, 4pm - 5pm
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will provide attendees with a brief history of Attachment Theory, including a definition of Attachment in the context of child development, and explain attachment classifications are and how they develop. The session will end with an overview of how attachment and developmental trauma are interconnected to create an individual’s internal working model.
Other Exciting Learning Opportunities
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
THURSDAY, February 6th 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
United Methodist Church - Carthage, Illinois
Cost $30 per Person
Presented by Cassie Ransom, the Chaddock Developmental Trauma & Attachment Program Quality Improvement Manager and Erin Flesner, Counselor for Chaddock Foster & Adoption Services.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a skills-based training that teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors and health and human services workers and any other adult how to identify, understand and respond to an adolescent (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
