Spring Conference
Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress on Development
This program is approved by the
National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter
(Provider Number: NASWTN 2015-0029) for 4.0 continuing education units.
Presenters: Patti Van Eys, Ph.D.,
Chief Clinical Officer, Omni Visions, Inc.
and Loraine Lusinski,
Administrator of Early Childhood Initiatives,
Tennessee Department of Health
and
Lunch Speaker: Hannah Bobinger
Miss Nashville 2015
Workshop Title: Early Brain Development: What Matters
Workshop Summary: This session will deliver the current science on how both adverse and positive factors dramatically affect the developing brain and set the foundation for very different developmental outcomes. Adverse factors such as toxic stress, maltreatment, disrupted attachment, general effects of poverty and maternal depression will be discussed along with positive factors such as nurturing caregiver interaction, and maternal well-being, solid attachment, and reading to babies/toddlers positively affect the developing brain. This talk aims to inspire participants to continue their good work with high risk families and policy development for high risk families.
Workshop Learning Objectives:
- Learn how quickly and intensely the early brain develops neuronal connections
- Learn the important connection between healthy attachment and brain development
- Understand the data on how adverse factors (such as toxic stress) impair early brain development
- Understand the data on how positive factors (such as caregiver nurture) support brain development
Workshop Title : Adverse Childhood Experiences:
A Powerful Determinant of Future Wellness and Success
Workshop Summary: Stressful events during childhood can have critical implications throughout the lifespan. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study looked at categories of childhood trauma including abuse and family dysfunction and found exposure to ACEs is correlated with a multitude of negative outcomes. In 2012, Tennessee studied how ACEs affected the State’s population. We will review the findings of the associations between ACES and outcomes among Tennesseans, including educational obtainment and discuss ways to minimize ACEs.
Workshop Learning Objectives:
- Participants will increase their understanding of the critical implications that exposure to traumatic events have on the developing brain.
- Participants will increase their understanding of the impact of ACEs on several categories including physical and mental health, educational obtainment, and economic stability in Tennessee.
- Participants will examine the findings and develop strategies, policy, and practice changes to increase the wellness of children and families they serve.
Lunch Speaker: Miss Nashville 2015
Ms Bobinger will speak about her personal platform:
Aiding Underprivileged Children in the United States
This conference will be held at:
TriStar Skyline Madison Campus: Office Plaza
501 Hospital Drive
Madison, TN 37115
Magnolia Room
4th Floor
Parking and entrance directions:
Complimentary visitor parking is located across the street from the Office Plaza Entrance. After the guests park, walk across the street to the main entrance of the Office Plaza Building, come through the main entrance, walk straight ahead to the bank of elevators, go to the 4th floor, turn left and the Magnolia Room is located on the right hand side.
Seating is Limited: Register Early
Certificates will provided after the event!
Don't miss this great training opportunity!
Cost for this event includes MCCY 2015 membership and training, therefore no refunds will be available for this training.
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