Children with Complex Need Ask the Expert Series 2025
Title of Training: ACEs Uncovered: Understanding Trauma and It’s Impacts on Dually Diagnosed Youth
Part 1 of the training session will provide an in-depth understanding of how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact youth with dual diagnoses (e.g., developmental and behavioral disorders). Drawing from both scientific research and lived experience as a parent and advocate, the presentation will explore how trauma affects brain development, emotional regulation, and overall behavior in children with complex needs. The session will highlight the connection between ACEs, trauma, and dual diagnoses, offering a framework for supporting these children effectively.
In the follow up session (part 2) participants will engage in an ECHO-style dialogue with invited panelists, furthering the discussion on trauma-informed practices and how they can be tailored for youth with dual diagnoses. The session will focus on resilience-building strategies, community support, and practical approaches for engaging with families and educators to foster a holistic, inclusive approach to care. Through lived experiences and professional insights, this session will empower participants to better understand the complexities of dual diagnoses and implement strategies that promote healing and resilience.
Speaker: Amy Dickey
Training Dates & Times:
Training dates: February 6th, 2025 Part 1 Total Hours: 2 hours
Part 1 Training Time: 12:00pm – 2pm
Training dates: February 20th, 2025 Part 2 Total Hours: 1.5 hours
Part 2 Training Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
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:
Define Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term effects on brain development.
Explain the relationship between trauma and dual diagnoses in youth with complex needs.
Recognize the neurobiological effects of trauma and how they contribute to complex behaviors in children.
Identify evidence-based strategies to support youth with dual diagnoses in a trauma-sensitive, family-driven manner while reducing compassion fatigue and building systemic support
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: Supporting Children with Complex Needs Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence/Commercial Trafficking
This training is intended to provide perspective on the lived experience as well as the multidimensional strengths and needs of children and adolescents with complex needs who have encountered commercial sexual exploitation. With this perspective, caregivers and stakeholders in systems of care can be empowered to resource and support these youth to embrace effective, sustainable, empowering healing and resiliency.
Speaker: Dr Tiona Praylow
Training Dates & Times:
Training dates: February 13th, 2025 Part 1 Total Hours: 2 hours
Part 1 Training Time: 12:00pm – 2pm
Training dates: February 27th, 2025 Part 2 Total Hours: 1.5 hours
Part 2 Training Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
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:
Identify risk and protective factors that increase/decrease vulnerability to commercial sexual exploitation.
Highlight effective intervention strategies and important treatment considerations.
Discuss strategies for prevention of commercial sexual exploitation of children with complex needs.
Locate resources within the local systems of care to ensure holistic, restorative, trauma cognizant responses to commercial sexual exploitation of youth.
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