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SUMMARY:Children Who Act Out Their Pain
DESCRIPTION:Children who act out sexually can present a challenging and complex diagnostic picture. This workshop will present a typology of sexual behavior problems in children\, contrasting each category to what would be developmentally usual and expected.  Implications for placements and treatment planning will be discussed for impulsive\, attachment-seeking\, neuro-atypical\, trauma reactive\, compulsive and exploitative sexual behaviors. We will focus on children in alternative care such as foster care\, special school settings\, residential treatment centers and inpatient hospitals. \nObjectives:  \n\nto differentiate types of sexual behavior problems based on motivation and history\nto make appropriate treatment planning and placement decisions for each type\nto understand the role of past trauma in children who engage in sexual behavior problems\n\nCE Credits: 3.5 \nPresenter: \nLinda T. (Lynn) Sanford\, LICSW \nLinda T. (Lynn) Sanford\, LICSW is currently the Visiting Professor of Trauma Informed Social Work at Wheelock College. She began her career 40 years ago working with victims of sexual assault. She has also worked for twenty years with youth who have been convicted of crimes against people (homicide\, attempted homicide\, and multiple sexual assaults). \nShe is the author of Strong at the Broken Places: Building Resiliency in the Lives of Survivors (1990\, 2004) and The Silent Children (1980). Sanford is also co-author of Women and Self-Esteem (1984) and In Defense of Ourselves (1978). \nSanford currently works as a Military Family Life Consultant on Marine Corps Air Station at Iwakuni\, Japan. She has also recently worked with children whose parents were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq at Ramstein Air Base in Germany and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. \nIn 2010\, Sanford was an invited speaker to the American Society of Child Abuse Professionals National Conference speaking to civilians and officers in the Air Force Medical Wing on resiliency as they developed the Air Force Comprehensive Airmen Fitness Program. \nSanford received the Massachusetts National Association of Social Workers “Outstanding Contribution to Social Work Practice Award” and the Devereux Foundation “Legacy of Caring Award” in 2010.
URL:https://bridgewell.org/event/children-who-act-out-their-pain/
LOCATION:Virtual Live Workshop
CATEGORIES:Half Day Workshop,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Professional Development":MAILTO:kjanjar@bridgewell.org
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SUMMARY:Betting on Behavioral Healthcare Professionals: Recognizing and Responding to Problem Gambling
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify and address gambling-related concerns with confidence! This engaging training equips behavioral health professionals with practical tools\, culturally responsive strategies\, and evidence-based approaches to assess and intervene effectively. \nThis training emphasizes integrating gambling screening across healthcare settings utilizing both individual and systemic strategies to support recovery and wellness in every setting. \nObjectives: \n\nDefine key terms related to gambling\, problem gambling\, and gambling disorder.\nDescribe prevalence\, comorbidities\, and populations most at risk.\nStrengthen screening and assessment practices by identifying and using validated tools (e.g.\, BBGS\, SOGS) and applying culturally responsive approaches.\nDemonstrate communication and intervention strategies using CBT\, DBT\, motivational interviewing\, and recovery-oriented tools.\nLearn about individual and systemic interventions\, including peer support\, financial literacy\, and recovery pathways.\nAccess and share clinical\, community\, and culturally relevant resources to support clients and families impacted by gambling.\n\nCE Credits: 3.5 \nPresenter: \nGlimar “Glee” Rodriguez Parrilla\, LADCI\, LICSW\, MA PGSII \nGlimar “Glee” Rodriguez Parrilla is a bilingual educator and licensed clinician committed to advancing health equity and supporting marginalized communities. With over a decade of experience in behavioral health\, she is a compassionate advocate and a valued member of a collective of professionals dedicated to improving care for underserved populations. \nAs a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)\, Glimar specializes in treating individuals with co-occurring disorders and complex\, intersecting care needs across diverse clinical and non clinical settings. Identifying as a professional in recovery and a trained recovery coach\, she integrates her lived experience into her practice\, empowering clients and fostering resilience within the communities she serves. \nGlimar earned her Master of Social Work from Simmons University\, where she received advanced training in through the SIMPACT-SOWEP Grant. This foundation informs her innovative\, trauma-informed approach to integrated behavioral healthcare. \nOver the past four years\, Glimar has focused her efforts on addressing problem gambling. Through direct\, clinical work\, consultation and education\, she has contributed to the Commonwealth’s capacity-building initiatives for behavioral health professionals and organizations. Her work not only addresses the immediate needs of individuals in recovery but also advocates for systemic change\, aiming to create sustainable\, long-term solutions within the broader healthcare landscape. \n 
URL:https://bridgewell.org/event/betting-on-behavioral-healthcare-professionals-recognizing-and-responding-to-problem-gambling/
LOCATION:Virtual Live Workshop
CATEGORIES:Half Day Workshop,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Professional Development":MAILTO:kjanjar@bridgewell.org
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