The 2024 Alaska Advanced Rural Child Trauma Training Institute is designed to enhance the understanding and implementation of trauma-informed care for children in rural areas. This virtual event will feature presentations from local and national experts on topics such as the neurobiology of traumatic stress, trauma-informed systems, and clinical interventions for complex trauma. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in networking sessions and workshops focusing on rural engagement and cultural competency. The conference aims to provide valuable insights and tools for behavioral health and social service providers working with children in rural communities.
Mental Health Conferences
2024 Alaska Advanced Rural Child Trauma Training Institute
The 2024 Alaska Advanced Rural Child Trauma Training Institute is a virtual conference focusing on trauma-informed care for children in rural communities. It will address challenges such as access to care, telehealth, and cultural competency.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: December 04, 2024
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Alaska Behavioral Health
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: trainingteam@akbh.org
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | General | No fee to attend. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference will take place on December 4th, 2024, from 7am to 3pm AKST via Zoom. It includes sessions on topics such as Rural Child Trauma Toolkit Development and Navigating the Impact of Military Service on Rural Child Trauma, along with networking opportunities.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Joshua Arvidson, MSS, LCSW
Joshua Arvidson is an expert in trauma-informed care for children and established the Alaska Child Trauma Center at Alaska Behavioral Health.
Jessica Passini, MPH
Jessica Passini is a Healthcare Analyst at Alaska Behavioral Health with expertise in population health and culturally responsive research practices.
Jenn Hurtig, LMSW
Jenn Hurtig is a Clinician at the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Wasilla for Alaska Behavioral Health, specializing in CBT techniques.
Teresa Gomez, MA
Teresa Gomez is a faculty member of UNM’s Division of Community Behavioral Health, focusing on Tribal-State relations and collaboration.
Mary Beth Goodman, MA, LPC, NCC
Mary Beth Goodman is the Director of the Cohen Clinics at Alaska Behavioral Health, with 28 years of clinical experience.
Kandis Paskell, MSc, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Kandis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and US Air Force veteran, specializing in evidence-based therapeutic counseling techniques.
Deidre Yellowhair, PhD
Deidre Yellowhair is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico, focusing on Historical Trauma and cultural safety.
Jennifer S. Nanez, MSW, LMSW
Jennifer S. Nanez is a Lecturer II at the University of New Mexico, focusing on suicide prevention and mental health treatment support.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Alaska Behavioral Health is applying for CEUs with the State of Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners and the State of Alaska Board of Professional Counselors.
Other Links and Information
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