Trauma-Informed, Attachment-Based Training & Consultation Program
The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, in partnership with The Tracy Family Foundation is accepting applications from eligible non-profit organizations, government agencies and/or schools who wish to develop or expand their trauma-informed practices.
Available in Illinois: Adams, Brown, Cass, Greene, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Pike, Scott and Schuyler Counties.
This comprehensive plan, valued at $7,500, is available to selected organizations for just $500 - a small investment toward creating lasting, meaningful change. Application deadline is April 11th.
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
Responding to the Mid-Brain: The Importance of Play
Presented By: Kaylee Morford, MA, LCPC
Thursday, April 10th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will introduce attendees to the Mid-Brain, providing them with a brief overview of assumptions we make when children are working from their Mid-Brain. This session will then help attendees understand the importance of play when working with children who have experienced trauma and attachment disruptions, including types of play, and what play actually looks like in the therapeutic setting.
Mid-Brain: Verbal Responses/De-Escalation
Presented By: Cassie Ransom
Thursday, April 24th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will help attendees understand the purpose of verbal responses and de-escalation strategies as they relate to Mid-Brain functioning. Attendees will also learn basic verbal responses and de-escalation strategies to use to support children and young people during times of dysregulation.
Responding to the Cortex: Problem-Solving and Abstract Thinking
Presented By: Heather Stille, MA, LPC
Thursday, May 8th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will introduce attendees to the Cortex, or “front-brain” behavior and characteristics. Attendees will also learn how to recognize and collaborate with young people when they are working from their cortex.
Responding to the Cortex: Natural & Logical Consequences
Presented By: Kirsty Nolan, MS
Thursday, May 22nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will explore with attendees how to respond when challenging behaviors occur, including the reason and purpose of natural and logical consequences vs. punishment.
Engaging and Working with Family and Caregivers
Presented By: Kazden Genenbacher
Thursday, June 5th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will provide attendees with a high-level overview of considerations to make when seeking to engage caregivers. Attendees will also explore how caregiver history and attachment style can impact their engagement in their child’s treatment process.
Understanding Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue
Presented By: Kirsty Nolan, MS
Thursday, June 19th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence | 205 S. 24th St Quincy, Illinois
This session will provide attendees with a high-level overview of the concepts of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue (including secondary traumatic stress and burnout). Attendees will also explore resources that will enable them to identify and address symptoms of compassion fatigue in their own lives.
