NC Children with Complex Need Ask the Expert Series 2024
This interactive session will help participants increase their knowledge of behavior support planning in addition to exploring ways to integrate positive behavior strategies into these plans in the support of dually diagnosed youth. Our subject matter expert will support participants with identifying key components of behavior support plans as well as provide a space to address questions and talk through examples for use of these plans supporting children with complex needs.
All training sessions will occur in 2 parts for a total of 3.5 hours
| Date | Session Title | Speaker |
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3/26/2024 |
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for Support | Amy Hendricks & Dr. Yasmin Senturias |
| 4/30/24 & 5/21/24 | Supporting Youth with IDD and Substance Use | Dr. Wanda Brown Ramseur |
| 5/14/24 & 5/28/24 | Genetic Disorders and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities | Dr Anne Wheeler |
Modality: This is a two-part training consisting of a 2 hour long instruction, followed by a 1.5 hour long Q&A portion at a later date. Both parts will be conducted virtually via Zoom
Registration: This training is free to attend but pre-registration is required. Registrants will be required to submit at least one question at the time of registration to ask the expert during the Q&A portion of the training. Questions will be reviewed and approved before the training. The training is funded by the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, as a project of the Children with Complex Needs statewide administration. The capacity for each training will be set at 80.
Target Audience: This training series targets behavioral health professionals, LME-MCO staff, medical professionals, nursing professionals, school staff, state, local child serving agencies, and parents of youth who are dually diagnosed with mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Inclement Weather Policy:
Any announcements regarding changes to the schedule due to inclement weather will be posted on https://bhs.unc.edu. Registered participants will also be notified by email.
ADA Statement:
If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in this program, please call us at (919) 843-6083 no later than ten business days before the program.
Contact for Questions:
For questions, further information, or concerns, contact bhs-support@unc.edu
Confirmation Notices and Certificates of Completion:
Registration is free, but participants must pre-register for each webinar. We will confirm your registration by email. Closer to your training date, you will receive an email that includes your Zoom link. Successful completion includes being logged in and virtually participating for the entire webinar. Within 7 days of the conclusion of the event, you will receive an email notifying you that the evaluations and certificates are ready. The email will include a link to https://bhs.unc.edu where you can login using the username and password you chose at registration. Once you have logged in, you will see the training titles listed under "My Courses" on the left side. After clicking on the link, you will be taken to another page where you can click the link to the event evaluation. Once you have completed and submitted your evaluation, you can click on the link to access the Certificate of Completion. You will be able to print or save your Certificate as a PDF document.
Children with Complex Need Ask the Expert Series 2024
Title of Training: Supporting Youth with IDD and Substance Use
Participants will learn and practice strategies to address substance use in youth with IDD in addition to exploring resources to support caregivers and families of these youth.
Speakers: Dr Wanda Brown Ramseur
Training Dates & Times:
Part 1: 4/30/24
12:00pm – 2:00pm Total Hours: 2 hours
Part 2: 5/21/24
12:00pm – 1:30pm Total Hours: 1.5 hours
Please Note: This training will occur as a two-part series. You must attend both sessions in this series to receive a certificate with contact hours.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of early intervention/detection of substance use in youth
- Learn strategies for supporting caregivers of youth experiencing substance misuse
- Identify treatment and recovery resources
Agenda:
Part 1:
12:12:10pm - Welcome/introduction of speaker/housekeeping items
12:10-1:45pm - Presentation/instruction
1:45-2pm - Q& A/closing remarks
2:00pm - Conclusion of training
Part 2:
12:00-12:05pm- Welcome and housekeeping
12:05-12:20pm- Short review/presentation of topic
12:20-1:30pm- Q&A/closing remarks
1:30pm- conclusion of training
Title of Training: Genetic Disorders and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Participants will explore common genetic disorders that result in IDD and discuss the impact of these diagnoses for youth in regard to their mental health needs and access to resources.
Speakers: Dr Anne Wheeler
Training dates & Times:
Part 1: 5/14/24
12:00pm – 2:00pm Total Hours: 2 hours
Part 2: 5/28/24
12:00pm – 1:30pm Total Hours: 1.5 hours
Please Note: This training will occur as a two-part series. You must attend both sessions in this series to receive a certificate with contact hours.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify 3 common genetic disorders that result in I/DD
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Examine how a genetic diagnosis can impact mental health and access to services
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Weigh the pros and cons of condition-modifying gene therapies for genetic disorders that result primarily in neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Agenda:
Part 1:
12:12:10pm - Welcome/introduction of speaker/housekeeping items
12:10-1:45pm - Presentation/instruction
1:45-2pm - Q& A/closing remarks
2:00pm - Conclusion of training
Part 2:
12:00-12:05pm- Welcome and housekeeping
12:05-12:20pm- Short review/presentation of topic
12:20-1:30pm- Q&A/closing remarks
1:30pm- conclusion of training
| Title | Starts |
|---|---|
| Genetic Disorders and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities May 15 and 28, 2024 | 05-14-24 |
Dr. Wanda Brown-Ramseur, Ed.D, specializing in Psychology of Counseling, operates as a Trauma and Addiction Professional within the private practice setting of STEPS TOWARD SUCCESS, PLLC, situated in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Brown- Ramseur boasts a comprehensive background across diverse Human Service disciplines, showcasing profound proficiency in the realms of the addictive process and intergenerational unresolved trauma issues. Her focal area of expertise revolves around comprehending the traumatic impact on development and addressing the impediments to envisioning a balanced and prosperous future for children. Having resided in Washington DC and Austin, Texas, Dr. Brown-Ramseur has returned to North Carolina, engaging in the application of transdisciplinary competencies pivotal for effective professional practice. These competencies encompass a nuanced grasp of Addiction, Treatment of Knowledge, Application to Practice, and Professional Readiness.
Dr. Wanda adopts a broad-spectrum understanding of Human Development, surpassing the constraints of singular specialties. Demonstrating unwavering commitment to the mental health profession, she extends therapeutic options for Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Trauma Reactive Behaviors, Attachment Disorders, Substance Abuse/Addiction Disorder, Complex, and Secondary Trauma. Employing cutting-edge methodologies, Dr. Brown-Ramseur integrates EMDR as a comprehensive psychotherapeutic approach, alongside Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) for addressing depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Her therapeutic program encompasses preventative services, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, while introducing innovative approaches such as Trauma Refocus Camps tailored for adolescents and their families. Beyond individualized therapy, Dr. Brown-Ramseur extends her professional contributions by offering Clinical Supervision, Continuing Education Units seminars, Professional Development Coaching, and Test Preparation assistance for counselors pursuing certification or licensure. Her multifaceted professional portfolio reflects a commitment to advancing mental health practices and fostering the growth of counseling professionals.
Dr.Anne Wheele
r, PhD is a neurodevelopmental psychologist and senior research analyst at RTI International, where she conducts multiple research projects focused on the development of tools and strategies to improve outcomes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, especially those with rare monogenetic/neurogenetic conditions. She is the Follow-Up core lead for Early Check and works on efforts to identify and improve outcome measures used to determine change in clinical trials for rare conditions like Angelman syndrome; and leads activities to reduce the age of diagnosis and provide targeted early intervention and support services for children diagnosed in infancy.
Dr. Wheeler is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry and School Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a practicing licensed psychologist at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities where she provides developmental and behavioral consultation for individuals with Angelman and Dup15q syndromes. She has been involved in clinical service provision and research focused on developmental and familial outcomes for children with genetic diagnoses for over 20 years.
NC Children with Complex Needs Training Series
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Successfully completing the course (both part one and two) qualifies for up to 3.5 contact hours.
The completion of this course has been approved by the North Carolina Specialist Addiction Professional Practice Board for up to 3.5 credit hours.