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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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SUMMARY:Building the Supervisory Relationship | In-Person| Presented by Sonya Lorelle\, PhD\, LCPC\, RPT-S\, NCC and 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 workshop supports Illinois-licensed counselors and supervisors in developing effective\, ethical\, and culturally responsive supervisory relationships. Aligned with the ACA Code of Ethics (2014)\, Sections F.1–F.10\, CACREP 2024 supervision standards\, and Illinois supervision expectations\, the training focuses on supervisory alliance development\, feedback delivery\, rupture-repair strategies\, and parallel process awareness. Participants engage in skills practice\, role-plays\, and structured observation to enhance relational safety\, accountability\, and supervisee growth across diverse clinical contexts. \nOBJECTIVES \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nDescribe key components of the supervisory alliance.\nDemonstrate effective feedback and rupture-repair strategies.\nApply multicultural and power-aware approaches to supervision.\n\nPRESENTERS \nSonya Lorelle\, PhD\, LCPC\, RPT-S\, NCC\, is a licensed clinical professional counselor\, registered play therapist-supervisor\, and counseling professor with a deep passion for human development\, healing\, and creative expression. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education from Old Dominion University and her MS in Counseling from Missouri State University. With over 25 years of experience in clinical and academic settings\, Sonya specializes in grief and loss\, play therapy\, clinical supervision\, and integrating neuroscience into the counseling process. She is the co-developer of the Transcending Model of Loss\, a developmental\, lifelong approach to understanding grief in all its forms\, including invisible losses like identity shifts\, divorce\, and estrangement. She is also the co-founder of Blooming Life Institute\, LLC. \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/building-the-supervisory-relationship-in-person-presented-by-katherine-katie-atkins-phd-lcpc-ncc-acs/
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:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251222T194311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T190056Z
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SUMMARY:The Shadow’s Gift: Healing Shame and Reclaiming Your True Self | In-Person| Presented by Gary Rukin\, LPC
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED – To be put on the Waitlist\, Email Kris Doherty at kdoherty@mc708.org.\nFREE: 5.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \n  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis transformative presentation guides participants through the complex landscape of shame—an emotion that shapes identity\, relationships\, and mental health\, yet often remains hidden and unspoken. Drawing on the pioneering work of Carl Jung and contemporary neuroscience\, the session explores how shame creates the shadow self\, influencing behavior and perpetuating cycles of self-rejection. \nThrough vivid imagery\, practical exercises\, and compassionate guidance\, attendees learn to recognize and integrate their shadow\, transforming shame from a source of pain into a pathway for healing and authenticity. The presentation offers actionable strategies for therapists and individuals alike\, including somatic grounding\, vulnerability practices\, self-compassion exercises\, and guided imagery. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding of shame’s origins\, its impact on the psyche\, and a toolkit for fostering resilience\, connection\, and wholeness. Whether you are a clinician\, educator\, or someone seeking personal growth\, this presentation provides a roadmap for turning the darkness of shame into the gold of self-acceptance. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDefine shame and distinguish it from guilt in psychological contexts.\nExplore the developmental origins and social factors contributing to shame.\nAnalyze the impact of shame on mental health and trauma responses.\nSummarize Jung’s concept of the shadow self and its clinical relevance.\nExplain neurobiological mechanisms underlying shame and its physical manifestations.\nIllustrate the interactive cycle between shame and the shadow self.\nIdentify evidence-based healing practices for addressing and transforming shame.\nDiscuss the therapeutic importance of vulnerability\, empathy\, and compassion.\nApply strategies for integrating shame resilience into personal and professional practice.\nEvaluate methods for reclaiming strengths and “harvesting gold” from the shadow.\n\nPRESENTER \nGary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS\, has worked in Community Mental Health for the past fourteen 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/the-shadows-gift-healing-shame-and-reclaiming-your-true-self/
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:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T143000
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CREATED:20251215T173355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T215629Z
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SUMMARY:Opioid Overdose Prevention & Reversal: Overdose Responder 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 \n  \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/opioid-overdose-prevention/
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:20260604T203028
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:20251118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251106T204226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162926Z
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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!\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251106T204226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162926Z
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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!\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/9701/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251020T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T190148Z
UID:10001816-1770453000-1770472800@mc708.org
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:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251020T190009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210022Z
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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:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251020T185824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210144Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251020T185321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T210423Z
UID:10001811-1777395600-1777399200@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Ethics and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-ethics-and-compliance-committee-meeting-6/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:MHB Internal Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251020T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152747Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-10/2026-02-24/
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:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251020T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152747Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-10/2026-03-24/
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:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251020T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152747Z
UID:10001900-1779818400-1779818400@mc708.org
SUMMARY:MHB Regular Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-regular-board-meeting-10/2026-05-26/
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:20251015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20251010T155734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T155735Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20250812T170643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T202101Z
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SUMMARY:Educación Sobre Sobredosis y Capacitación en Naloxona | Presencial
DESCRIPTION:Educación Sobre Sobredosis y Formación en Naloxona | Presencial | Miércoles\, 24 de Septiembre de 2025 | 1:00 pm a 2:30 pm | Junta de Salud Mental del Condado de McHenry\, 620 Dakota Street en Crystal Lake | Presentado por Monica Andrade de Liv4Lali.\n¡REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ!\nGRATIS: 1.5 CEU IDFPR para LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psicólogos y IAODAPCA (Pendiente)\n \nResumen \nLos asistentes aprenderán qué son los opioides y cómo funcionan\, la epidemia de sobredosis de opioides\, identificarán las señales de una sobredosis de opioides y aprenderán cómo responder y revertirla\, todo sobre la Naloxona\, un poco sobre la Reducción de Daños y la prevención de sobredosis y políticas. \nPresentado por: \nMonica Andrade trabaja para Live4Lali en el condado de McHenry proveyendo la naloxona\, educación\, y su apoyo a las personas que consumen sustancias y sus comunidades. Monica es muy apasionada por la reducción de riesgos y daños respecto al consumo de las sustancias. Monica se ha recuperado de sus propios trastornos con el consumo de sustancias y la salud mental\, y está agradecida por poder apoyar a su comunidad.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/educacion-sobre-sobredosis-y-capacitacion-en-naloxona-presencial-2/
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:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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SUMMARY:From Compulsion to Connection | In-Person
DESCRIPTION:From Compulsion to Connection | In-Person | Friday\, September 19\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Presented by Laura Miller\, LCPC\, R-DMT. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists and IAODAPCA  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis six-hour workshop is tailored for clinicians who want to expand their understanding of Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD)\, a subtype of OCD that involves intrusive doubts and compulsive behaviors centered around romantic relationships. ROCD can also extend beyond romantic relationships\, affecting familial or work dynamics through similar patterns of doubt and compulsion. Participants will examine the defining features of ROCD\, how it affects individuals and their partners\, and effective approaches for treatment. \nOBJECTIVES \nBy the conclusion of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the OCD cycle\nDefine ROCD: Explain the features of ROCD and how it differs from other OCD subtypes and general relationship concerns\nIdentify Symptoms: Recognize thought patterns and behaviors associated with ROCD\, including persistent doubts about the relationship\, the partner\, and personal emotions.\nUnderstand the Effects: Explore how ROCD impacts individuals and their relationships\, including potential emotional strain and relational conflict.\nConduct Assessments: Use effective tools and methods to assess ROCD\, distinguishing it from conditions like anxiety disorders and attachment issues.\nIntroduce Evidence-Based Techniques: Gain an overview of key interventions from therapies like ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Learn 3 specific techniques to help clients manage intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsive behaviors.\nAddress Partner Involvement: Discuss how partners can play a supportive role in treatment and strategies for including them in the therapy process.\nConceptualize Treatment Plans: Understand the key features of effective treatment plans\, including psychoeducation\, practical interventions\, and curated resources tailored for clients with ROCD.\nIdentify interventions that can make OCD symptoms worse. Validation vs reassurance\, co-ruminating.\nIdentify When to Refer Out\nPrioritize Clinician Well-Being: Acknowledge the importance of self-care and professional support to prevent burnout and maintain effectiveness in treating ROCD.\n\nKey Takeaways \nThrough this training\, clinicians will gain a deeper understanding of the OCD cycle\, in particular\,  ROCD\, and learn practical approaches for addressing its challenges. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies and tools for improving outcomes for clients while fostering healthier relationships. \nPRESENTER \n \nLaura Miller\, MS\, LCPC\, R-DMT\, is a licensed clinical therapist\, private practice owner\, group facilitator\, and aerial arts enthusiast. She specializes in helping anxious minds transform fear and self-doubt into confident\, purposeful action and healthier relationships. Through her unique blend of skills and passions\, Laura connects deeply with her clients\, empowering them to embrace their strengths and live boldly.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/from-compulsion-to-connection/
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:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20250722T170817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195910Z
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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;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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SUMMARY:Understanding ADHD and Executive Functioning: Practical Strategies for Children\, Teens\, and Adults | 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\nUnderstanding ADHD and Executive Functioning: Practical Strategies for Children\, Teens\, and Adults | Virtual | Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Presented by Jacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC and Lauren Bilbrey\, MA\, LBS1. \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 \nAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts individuals across the lifespan\, influencing academic performance\, emotional regulation\, relationships\, and daily functioning. Central to ADHD are challenges with executive functioning—skills such as planning\, organizing\, focusing\, and self-regulating behavior. This session provides a comprehensive overview of ADHD and executive functioning in children\, adolescents\, and adults. Participants will gain insight into how ADHD presents differently across ages and settings and will leave with practical\, evidence-based tools to support individuals in managing executive function challenges. The training emphasizes strengths-based\, neurodiverse-informed approaches that foster self-awareness\, independence\, and success at school\, home\, and work. \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. \n Lauren Bilbrey\, MA\, LBS1\, has been a teacher for the past 18 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education\, a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and a Learning Behavior Specialist Certification (LBS1). Before choosing to invest her time fully into building the company in response to community need\, she spent the 12 years prior as the Clinical Supervisor of Patient Education at Ascension- Alexian Brothers Behavioral Medicine\, overseeing nine programs at two locations. Before leading her team at the hospital\, she taught at the middle school and high school level\, in the general education setting as well as in a therapeutic day school and alternative high school program.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/understanding-adhd-and-executive-functioning-practical-strategies-for-children-teens-and-adults-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20250722T145434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T202908Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Students with Anxiety\, OCD\, and School Refusal: Effective Assessment and Intervention Strategies at School and Home | 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.\nSupporting Students with Anxiety\, OCD\, and School Refusal: Effective Assessment and Intervention Strategies at School and Home | Virtual | Friday\, September 5\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | Presented by Jacqueline Rhew\, CADC\, LCPC\, Patrick McGrath\, PhD\, and Kathleen Torres\, LCSW. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 3 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and ISBE CPDU’s for School Professionals (Pending) \nSUMMARY \nAn increasing number of students are struggling with anxiety-related challenges that affect their ability to learn\, engage\, and thrive in school. Beyond general stress\, many students also cope with perfectionism\, obsessive-compulsive tendencies\, and specific phobias—issues that often go unrecognized or misunderstood in educational settings. This session is designed for school-based mental health professionals to deepen their understanding of how these challenges present across age groups and to respond with practical\, effective strategies. \nGrounded in trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate practices\, the training provides tools to reduce anxiety triggers\, support emotional regulation\, and address patterns of avoidance\, reassurance-seeking\, and rigidity often seen in students with OCD or perfectionism. Emphasis is also placed on collaboration with educators and families to create consistent\, compassionate support across home and school environments. The goal is to promote safe\, responsive school cultures where students feel seen\, supported\, and equipped to manage emotional and behavioral challenges. \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. \nPatrick McGrath\, PhD\, serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for NOCD\, where he oversees the company’s clinical protocols and team of OCD specialists. As the world’s leading provider of virtual therapy for OCD\, NOCD offers evidenced-based treatment for adults and children around the world struggling with OCD and related conditions\, with a network of licensed therapists who are trained\, led\, and supervised by Dr. McGrath. \nDr. McGrath is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of OCD treatment experience. He is a member of the Scientific and Clinical Advisory Boards of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)\, a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies\, and the Past President of OCD Midwest\, an affiliate of the IOCDF. \nHe authored the books “Don’t Try Harder\, Try Different\,” and “The OCD Answer Book” and was featured on the Discovery Health Channel’s documentary “Panic” and on three episodes of “Hoarding; Buried Alive” on TLC. \n Kathleen Torres\, LCSW\, is a licensed clinical social worker\, with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Katie received her undergraduate and MSW from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Katie currently serves as a Director of the Center of Excellence at Compass Health Center\, focusing on OCD and Anxiety Disorders. Prior to joining Compass in 2024\, Katie worked at a Chicagoland Hospital leading their PHP/IOP programs. Katie has spent her entire career treating children\, adolescents and adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders and is passionate about utilizing exposure response prevention to help patients decrease avoidance and live a value aligned life!
URL:https://mc708.org/event/supporting-students-with-anxiety-ocd-and-school-refusal-effective-assessment-and-intervention-strategies-at-school-and-home-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20250701T200848Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
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URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-5-4/
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:20250707T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20250701T170418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T170617Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Special Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-special-board-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Community,MHB Internal Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
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SUMMARY:A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:2nd Thursday of the month\, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm – January 9\, 2025 through December 11\, 2025\nPresented by Gary Rukin\, LPC\, MA\, MS.\n\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-3-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250610T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20250530T192826Z
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SUMMARY:MHB Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mc708.org/event/mhb-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting-9/
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:20250827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203028
CREATED:20250521T185739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T203234Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia Training for Healthcare Professionals | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Training for Healthcare Professionals | Virtual | Wednesday\, August 27\, 2025 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm | Presented by Chris Petrik\, RN\, BSN. \nREGISTER HERE\nFREE: 1.5 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\n \nA new IDPH requirement\, HB 158\, Public Act 102-004\, for dementia training. Attend this virtual presentation to meet the requirement. Chris Petrik will discuss the signs\, symptoms\, diagnosis criteria\, and assessments for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of Dementia. Attendees will learn the most common forms of Dementia\, how they are treated\, effective communication strategies for engaging with a person living with Dementia. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDefine mild cognitive impairment\, Alzheimer’s disease\, and other dementias.\nUnderstand how Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADRD) affect a person.\nHow ADRDs are assessed and diagnosed.\nChanges in communication related to ADRDs.\nEffective strategies to communicate and care for a Person Living with Dementia (PLWD).\nBehaviors: the why’s and how’s of management.\n\nPRESENTER \nChris Petrik\, RN\, BSN\, comes to Elderwerks with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. From bedside nursing to education\, Chris brings a cross section of experience. As past adjunct faculty at a local community college\, Chris helped develop and implement curriculum. Holding positions of Director of Staff education and Resident wellness\, Chris soon learned her passion surrounded the arena of education of Dementia\, and became a certified dementia educator so that staff could learn about the disease\, leading to a more positive interactions between staff and the person living with dementia. In Chris’s spare time\, she enjoys spending time with her husband\, Russ\, and her seven grandchildren who fondly call her “GiGi”. 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/dementia-training-for-healthcare-professionals-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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