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SUMMARY:Trauma 101: Key Principles and Practical Approaches | Virtual | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis training covers basic trauma-informed principles. It distinguishes developmental trauma—chronic\, relational\, and attachment-based—from shock trauma\, caused by sudden overwhelming events. Participants learn how each influences emotional\, cognitive\, and physiological functioning. \nThe presentation covers the normal stress-response system and how trauma disrupts it\, leading to hyperarousal\, hypoarousal\, and dissociation. It highlights the roles of biology\, genetics\, epigenetics\, and environment\, emphasizing that trauma reactions stem from neurobiology rather than character or willpower. \nAttendees are introduced to mindful\, expressive\, and somatic interventions that support stabilization and nervous-system regulation. The training concludes with an overview of effective and evidence-based trauma therapies. \nParticipants leave with an understanding of trauma foundations and some practical tools to support clients safely and effectively. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDifferentiate between developmental trauma and shock trauma\, including their origins and clinical presentations.\nExplain the functions of the normal stress-response system and its role in maintaining safety and regulation.\nDescribe how the stress-response system becomes altered under traumatic conditions.\nDiscuss how biology\, genetics\, epigenetics\, and environment interact to shape trauma responses.\nApply mindful\, expressive\, and somatic-based interventions to support trauma recovery in clinical settings.\nIdentify evidence-based therapeutic approaches effective in treating both shock and developmental trauma.\n\nPRESENTER \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS\, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past thirteen years. He serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board\, and has presented trainings on Dialectical Behavior Therapy\, Understanding Psychosis\, Understanding and Treating Emotional Trauma\, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Thresholds\, The Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Conference\, Northwestern University Hospital\, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/trauma_101/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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SUMMARY:Building Emotional Resilience: Teaching Regulation Skills and Strengthening School-Family Partnerships | Virtual | Presented by Dr. Melissa Katz and Andrew Sanchez\, LCPC\, LCPC
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Board and the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs have partnered to offer this training opportunity for our Behavioral Health network.\nREGISTER HERE! \nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and ISBE CPDU’s for School Professionals \nSUMMARY\n \nThis interactive session equips educators\, counselors\, and mental health professionals with strategies to teach emotional regulation skills using grounding tools\, coping skill toolkits\, and mindfulness techniques. Participants will explore ways to engage students managing emotional or behavioral challenges\, strengthen school–family communication\, and collaborate with therapists and community supports. The focus is on creating cohesive systems that nurture emotional health\, strengthen relationships\, and build resilience among children and adolescents. \nOBJECTIVES \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nTeach and integrate emotional regulation strategies that build coping\, self-awareness\, and resilience in students.\nPartner with families and caregivers to reinforce emotional learning and support students experiencing stress\, behavioral challenges\, or low engagement.\nCollaborate with educators and mental health providers to design coordinated support systems that promote the well-being of students\, families\, and schools.\n\nPRESENTERS \nDr. Melissa Katz\, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a child and adolescent specialization from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She is proud to provide excellent clinical training to graduate students through our residency program at the Center. Her areas of expertise include youth with neurodevelopment disorders such as ADHD and ASD\, early childhood interventions\, pediatric anxiety and mood disorders\, OCD\, parenting work and school consultation. Melissa combines evidence-based practices with systemic and dynamic approaches that focus on the unique needs and strengths of every child and family. In addition to clinical work\, Melissa leads the charge towards integrative behavioral health care in our community. She is active in reducing barriers that might inhibit services and expanding the behavioral health care network into medical\, school and community settings. She is a member of our clinical training team and has served as adjunct faculty at several clinical programs throughout the Chicagoland region. Melissa serves on the McHenry County Board of Health\, the NAMI Board (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and is a founder of the Youth Empower Alliance (YEA). \nAndrew Sanchez\, LCPC\, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from DePaul University and a Master’s Degree in community counseling from National Louis University. Andrew has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with mental health and substance abuse issues. Andrew speaks Spanish fluently and has worked in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings\, treating children\, adolescents\, and adults. He empowers individuals to overcome obstacles and improve their lives by using an empathetic and collaborative approach to therapy. \n\n\nAndrew has also developed a particular expertise in working with adolescents struggling with academic\, social\, and family problems through his experience in school\, mental health\, and hospital-based settings. Adolescents and adults find Andrew to be compassionate\, caring and easy to open up to during the therapeutic process. \nAs Clinical Director\, Andrew also provides training and support to staff.  He is involved in the supervision and training of Master’s level students during their internship at The Center.  Andrew regularly connects and networks with community leaders\, businesses schools\, doctor’s offices\, and other members within the community.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/building-emotional-resilience-teaching-regulation-skills-and-strengthening-school-family-partnerships-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
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