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SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual | 2nd Thursday of the month\, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm – January 9\, 2025 through December 11\, 2025 | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS.\nThis is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA.\nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \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.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/a-trauma-informed-approach-virtual-3/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:MHB Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:MHB Building Closed in Observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-closed-33/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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SUMMARY:MHB Special Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-special-board-meeting-8-2/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T153000
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SUMMARY:World Trauma Day - From Shadow to Light: Reclaiming Your Story | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:World Trauma Day – From Shadow to Light: Reclaiming Your Story | In-Person | Friday\, October 17\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 5.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists and IAODAPCA \nSUMMARY\n \nPlease join us for World Trauma Day as we explore how to identify\, understand\, and re-author the stories that define us. We’ll look at the role of self-talk in shaping these stories and how our experiences impact the narratives we carry. \nWe’ll also dive into techniques for reshaping self-limiting beliefs\, drawing from the practices of narrative therapy\, mindfulness\, and self-compassion. \nImagine the freedom and growth possible when we and our clients can consciously craft an identity that empowers us\, and aligns with our true values\, strengths\, and potential. \nPRESENTER \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, 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.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/world-trauma-day-from-shadow-to-light-reclaiming-your-story-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T200107Z
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SUMMARY:Implicit Bias Awareness | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Implicit Bias Awareness | Virtual | Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Presented by Shira Greenfield\, LCPC. \nREGISTER HERE\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\nImplicit Bias is an unconscious belief system based on stereotypes (e.g. racial\, gender) that inadvertently influences one’s attitudes and behaviors towards members of certain groups in ways in which one may not be aware. \nOBJECTIVES\nAt the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine implicit bias and explain the difference between explicit bias and implicit bias\nDiscuss the ways implicit biases are formed\nExplain the negative impact of implicit bias on healthcare recipients\nList ways to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in their personal and professional roles\n\nPRESENTER \nShira Greenfield\, LCPC\, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 1985.  In the past 38 years\, she has worked as a therapist\, a crisis intervention worker\, a group facilitator\, and an educator.  She has also held several leadership positions in behavioral health care providing oversight to both inpatient and outpatient programs and teams.  She currently serves as the Clinical Director for Pivotal Counseling Center with offices in Lake in the Hills and Woodstock.  Shira is an experienced and sought-after speaker who is known for her down to earth style and relatability.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/implicit-bias-awareness-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20241029T183656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T135803Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-9/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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SUMMARY:MHB Ethics and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-ethics-and-compliance-committee-meeting-5/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000
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SUMMARY:Fueling Wellness: Supporting Students and Athletes with Disordered Eating and Body Image Concerns — Proactive Strategies for School Professionals\, Coaches\, and Families  | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Board and the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs have partnered to offer this training opportunity for our BH network.\n\n\n\n\nFueling Wellness: Supporting Students and Athletes with Disordered Eating and Body Image Concerns — Proactive Strategies for School Professionals\, Coaches\, and Families | Virtual | Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Presented by Jacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, Robin Choquette\, LCPC\, and Katie Primak\, Registered Dietician. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and ISBE CPDU’s for School Professionals (Pending) \nSUMMARY \nDisordered eating and body image concerns are significant challenges affecting many students and athletes\, impacting their physical health\, mental well-being\, and overall performance. This session offers school professionals\, coaches\, and mental health practitioners practical\, proactive strategies to identify early warning signs and respond with empathy and effectiveness. Participants will explore how societal pressures\, perfectionism\, and sport- or activity-specific demands contribute to these issues and learn trauma-informed\, culturally sensitive approaches to support healthy relationships with food\, body\, and self-esteem. The focus is on creating collaborative\, nurturing environments that prioritize wellness\, resilience\, and long-term recovery. \nPRESENTERS \nJacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, is the co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs. She is an expert in her field and is called upon by hundreds of school districts\, family agencies and mental health facilities — locally and nationally — for consulting staff to better serve their youth. Jacqueline served as a Clinical Consultant for AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital for many years\, and previously served as Assistant Director for the School Anxiety/School Refusal Program — a program she was instrumental in creating and developing. She has facilitated 300-plus workshops for professionals and parents — locally and nationally — on topics ranging from anxiety\, school refusal\, parenting\, and self-injury. \nRobin Choquette\, Psy.D\, is the founder of Elite Performance Counseling\, where she provides psychological services to individuals\, couples\, and families in Illinois\, Iowa\, and Kansas. \nShe is the co-author of The Successful Parenting Workbook: Create Your Custom Plan for Raising Independent Children into Adulthood and co-host of the Successful Parenting Podcast. Dr. Choquette also delivers trainings and presentations for schools and private sports organizations at both local and national levels. \nPassionate about community involvement\, she serves on the board of directors for New Horizon Ranch\, where she combines her love for volunteering with her dedication to supporting families and communities. \n Katie Primak\, is a Registered Dietitian with over 19 years of experience specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from San Diego State University and completed her Dietetic Internship through Sodexo. Katie has worked extensively in both inpatient and outpatient settings\, including 18 years at Alexian Brothers/Amita Health and over 2 years as a consultant for the Eating Recovery Center (ERC). \nCurrently\, she runs a private practice in Crystal Lake and Hoffman Estates\, IL\, offering nutritional counseling for eating disorders\, weight management\, food allergies\, pregnancy\, diabetes\, and more. A Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD)\, Katie is passionate about helping people of all ages build a healthy relationship with food and their bodies through education\, therapy\, and a collaborative care approach.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/fueling-wellness/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20250115T191942Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:MHB Building Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-closed-34/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
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SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual | 2nd Thursday of the month\, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm – January 9\, 2025 through December 11\, 2025 | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS.\nThis is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA.\nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \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.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/a-trauma-informed-approach-virtual-3/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251110T150313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T150315Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-5-5/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20241029T183656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T135803Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-9/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20250115T192104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T192104Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:MHB Building Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Day
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-closed-35/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20250722T181833Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Boundaries: Promoting Well-being in Schools and Communities  | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Board and the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs have partnered to offer this training opportunity for our BH network.\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Boundaries: Promoting Well-being in Schools and Communities | Virtual | Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Presented by Jacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and ISBE CPDU’s for School Professionals \nSUMMARY \nIn educational and community settings\, clear and compassionate boundaries are essential for fostering safety\, trust\, and resilience. This session explores the critical role boundaries play in the emotional and relational development of students and their families. Participants will learn how to model\, communicate\, and reinforce healthy boundaries in ways that support student autonomy\, improve engagement\, and reduce burnout among caregivers and professionals. Grounded in trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices\, this presentation offers practical tools and reflective strategies to strengthen relationships and promote well-being. \nPRESENTERS \nJacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, is the co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs. She is an expert in her field and is called upon by hundreds of school districts\, family agencies and mental health facilities — locally and nationally — for consulting staff to better serve their youth. Jacqueline served as a Clinical Consultant for AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital for many years\, and previously served as Assistant Director for the School Anxiety/School Refusal Program — a program she was instrumental in creating and developing. She has facilitated 300-plus workshops for professionals and parents — locally and nationally — on topics ranging from anxiety\, school refusal\, parenting\, and self-injury.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/the-power-of-boundaries/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251008T150406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195437Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Self Compassion to Your Clients (And Yourself) | In-Person | Presented by Shira Greenfield\, LCPC
DESCRIPTION:FREE: 3 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nREGISTER HERE!\nSUMMARY\n \nPeople often seek therapy when they realize they have spent much time caring for others and have consistently put themselves last.   Others present with anxiety and constant self judgement that comes from perfectionism. Others carry guilt and shame that has created a burden that feels too heavy to carry.  All of these people (and maybe you too) can benefit from self compassion. \nThis training will utilize both didactic and experiential learning styles. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDefine self compassion and the difference between self esteem and self compassion.\nDescribe the components of the yin and yang of self compassion.\nDescribe the five myths of self compassion.\nDiscuss the connection between mindfulness and self compassion.\nLearn and practice concrete self compassion skills.\n\nPRESENTER \nShira Greenfield\, LCPC\, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 1985.  In the past 38 years\, she has worked as a therapist\, a crisis intervention worker\, a group facilitator\, and an educator.  She has also held several leadership positions in behavioral health care providing oversight to both inpatient and outpatient programs and teams.  She currently serves as the Clinical Director for Pivotal Counseling Center with offices in Lake in the Hills and Woodstock.  Shira is an experienced and sought-after speaker who is known for her down to earth style and relatability.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/teaching-self-compassion-to-your-clients-and-yourself-in-person/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20241101T144052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T193909Z
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SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual | 2nd Thursday of the month\, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm – January 9\, 2025 through December 11\, 2025 | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS.\nThis is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA.\nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \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.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/a-trauma-informed-approach-virtual-3/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20241029T183656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T135803Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-9/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20250115T192147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T193141Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Building Closed
DESCRIPTION:MHB Building Closed in Observance of Christmas Day
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-closed-36/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251230T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T161138Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Special Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-special-board-meeting-12/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20241220T154715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T215406Z
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SUMMARY:Overdose Education and Naloxone Training | In-person | Presented by Teagan Ferraresi of Liv4Lali
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nSummary \nAttendees will learn what opioids are and how they work\, the opioid overdose epidemic\, identify the signs of an opioid overdose & learn how to respond and reverse it\, all about Naloxone\, a little about Harm Reduction\, and overdose prevention and policies. \nPresenter \nTeagan Ferraresi (she/her) is an Outreach Coordinator in McHenry County. With personal experience with Substance Use Disorder\, her desire to make a change locally brought her to Live4Lali. After volunteering for a year\, she joined the team as a SMART Recovery Facilitator and Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution (OEND) trainer. She’s a fierce believer in harm reduction and destigmatization through community education\, and is passionate about helping others with anything from peer support to treatment navigation. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/overdose-education-and-naloxone-training-in-person-8/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251201T192013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214014Z
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SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS
DESCRIPTION:This is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\n  \nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA. \n  \nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \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.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/9701-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20241029T184359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T212026Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-5/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251020T185321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210423Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Ethics and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-ethics-and-compliance-committee-meeting-6/2026-01-27/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251020T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152747Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-10/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251117T194057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195244Z
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SUMMARY:Suicide Assessment and Management | Virtual | Presented by Jason Washburn\, PhD\, ABPP
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\nThis webinar will focus on understanding the current suicide epidemic facing the United States\, including how risk varies across different populations. The webinar will also discuss general risk factors\, theoretical models for understanding how suicidal ideation escalates to suicidal behavior\, as well as best practices for assessing suicide risk. Finally\, the webinar will discuss interventions for ongoing assessment and management of suicide risk. \nOBJECTIVES \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIncrease appreciation of the trends and current rates of suicide across populations\nUnderstand current theoretical models for understanding how suicide risk escalates to suicidal behavior\nDevelop skills in screening and assessing for suicide risk\nReview science-based treatments for monitoring and managing suicide risk\n\nPRESENTER\nJason J. Washburn\, PhD\, ABPP\, is a Professor and Chief of the Division of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is also the Director of Graduate Studies for the MA and PhD programs in Clinical Psychology and the Director of Northwestern University’s Faculty Wellness Program. He is a licensed clinical psychologist (IL) and boarded in clinical child psychology. He conducts inpatient and outpatient assessments within Northwestern Medicine’s Neuropsychological Service. His interests include non-suicidal self-injury\, suicide\, and other high-risk behaviors\, as well as measurement-based care\, innovative science-based practices\, and education and training in clinical psychology.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/suicide-assessment-and-management-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251020T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T190148Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Board Development Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-board-development-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251106T204226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162926Z
UID:10001842-1770906600-1770912000@mc708.org
SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual | Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS
DESCRIPTION:This is not a series. The same session is repeated monthly.\nREGISTER HERE!\nFree: 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nSummary: \nThe presentation\, A Trauma Informed Approach\, is replacing the monthly ACE Interface Trainings provided by the McHenry County Mental Health Board and differs in several respects. While it  incorporates information from the ACE Study conducted by Kaiser Permanente and the Center for Disease Control\, it also explores other causes of childhood and adult adverse experiences. These include the role of genetics and epigenetics in transmission of trauma reactions from one generation to the next\, environments in which violence is commonplace\, behaviors which result from trauma\, and begins to delve into ways to mitigate these reactions\, and how we can do better as individuals\, organizations\, and as a society. \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.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/9701/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251223T212107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T161133Z
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SUMMARY:Boundaries and Ethics in Supervision | In-Person| Presented by Katherine ("Katie") Atkins\, PhD\, LCPC\, NCC\, ACS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE!\n1 hour lunch on your own. \nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\n \nThis 6-hour intensive training is designed for Illinois-licensed counselors and supervisors seeking to strengthen ethical decision-making and boundary management in clinical supervision. Grounded in the ACA Code of Ethics (2014)\, Sections F.1–F.10 and aligned with CACREP 2024 supervision competencies and Illinois supervisor requirements\, this workshop addresses power dynamics\, dual relationships\, documentation\, gatekeeping\, and technology-related boundary risks. Through applied case analysis\, ethical decision-making models\, and supervision contract development\, participants will gain practical tools to support ethical\, legally sound\, and effective supervision practice. \nOBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common ethical and boundary risks in clinical supervision.\nApply an ethical decision-making model to supervision dilemmas.\nDevelop supervision contracts and documentation aligned with Illinois standards.\n\n  \nPRESENTER \nKatherine (“Katie”) Atkins\, PhD\, LCPC\, NCC\, ACS is a licensed professional counselor in Illinois and Wisconsin\, a National Certified Counselor\, an Approved Clinical Supervisor\, and holds a Professional Educator License in School Counseling. Katie holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has extensive experience in clinical practice\, supervision\, and counselor education. She has authored or co-authored a textbook for counselors\, numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters\, delivered over 65 professional presentations\, and is the recipient of multiple teaching awards. She is also the co-founder of Blooming Life Institute\, LLC. \n 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/boundaries-and-ethics-in-supervision/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251020T190009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210022Z
UID:10001815-1771347600-1771351200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB By-Laws Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-by-laws-committee-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125249
CREATED:20251020T185824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210144Z
UID:10001814-1771351200-1771354800@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Building and Grounds Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-building-and-grounds-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:McHenry County Mental Health Board\, 620 Dakota Street\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,MHB Internal Business
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