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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_101/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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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
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T160000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Best Practices for Supporting Students returning to School After Extended Leave | Virtual | Presented by Dr. Shelley Fisher\, LCSW and Jacqueline Rhew\, 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 session provides a comprehensive framework for helping students successfully transition back to school following hospitalization\, illness\, medical leave\, or school refusal. Attendees will explore strategies to re-engage students\, create supportive transition plans\, and collaborate effectively with families and teachers. The session emphasizes emotional safety\, academic readiness\, and sustained support through intentional planning\, follow-up\, and teamwork. \nOBJECTIVES \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDevelop individualized transition plans with appropriate accommodations and supports for students returning from extended absences.\nCollaborate with teachers\, families\, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent communication and shared responsibility.\nImplement ongoing follow-up and aftercare systems to monitor progress\, address barriers\, and promote long-term reintegration and success.\n\nPRESENTERS \nDr. Michelle (Shelley) Fisher\, LCSW\, earned her Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University\, a Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston College\, and a Doctorate in Social Work from George Williams College of Aurora University.  Her 25+ year social work career includes child protective services\, adoption\, medical and forensic social work\, teaching at the Master’s level\, private practice\, and\, since 2009\, school social work. \nDr. Fisher’s passion for advocating for vulnerable children and adolescents led to her doctoral research\, which focused on supporting transgender students and their families within the academic setting.  She continues to provide professional development and consultation around accommodating transgender students within the educational environment to administrators\, teachers\, and staff members in multiple school districts.  Additionally\, Dr. Fisher has presented on a variety of topics focused on the mental health and social-emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents\, both virtually and in-person\, to parents\, administrators\, teachers\, coaches\, executive directors\, camp directors\, and camp counselors. \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 
URL:https://mc708.org/event/bridging-the-gap-best-practices-for-supporting-students-returning-to-school-after-extended-leave-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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SUMMARY:Understanding ADHD and Executive Functioning: Practical Strategies for Children\, Teens\, and Adults – Part 2 | Virtual | Presented by Jacqueline Rhew\, LCPC and Lauren Hart\, MA\, LB1
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 \nAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects individuals across all stages of life\, influencing attention\, organization\, emotional regulation\, and daily functioning. Central to ADHD are challenges with executive functioning—the skills that allow us to plan\, prioritize\, initiate\, and sustain effort toward goals. This session provides a comprehensive look at ADHD and executive functioning in children\, adolescents\, and adults\, offering insight into how symptoms may appear differently across ages and environments. Participants will learn practical\, evidence-based tools to help individuals strengthen executive skills\, improve focus and organization\, and build confidence through a strengths-based\, neurodiverse-informed lens. \nOBJECTIVES \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the relationship between ADHD and executive functioning and how challenges manifest across developmental stages and settings.\nApply practical\, evidence-based interventions to improve organization\, attention\, emotional regulation\, and self-management in individuals with ADHD.\nUtilize strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming strategies that promote self-awareness\, independence\, and success at school\, home\, and work.\n\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. \nLauren Hart\, 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-part-2-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T100000
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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
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000
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SUMMARY:Untethered Connections: Navigating Emotional Regulation\, Parenting\, and the Path to Healing  | Virtual | Presented by Doug Bolton\, PhD
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!\n\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and ISBE CPDU’s for School Professionals\nSUMMARY \nJoin Dr. Doug Bolton\, clinical psychologist\, educational leader\, and author of Untethered: Creating Connected Families\, Schools\, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation\, for an interactive exploration of the emotional challenges children and families face today. Through personal stories and practical strategies\, Dr. Bolton highlights how understanding stress responses—not just behavior—can transform relationships at home and in schools. Participants will learn tools to foster emotional regulation\, resilience\, and connection throughout life’s transitions\, including parenting. \nOBJECTIVES \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the impact of stress and emotional dysregulation on children’s behavior and relationships within family and school systems.\nApply practical strategies to foster emotional regulation and resilience in children and families.\nPromote healing and connection by integrating stress-responsive approaches into parenting\, education\, and community relationships.\n\nPRESENTER \nDoug Bolton\, PhD\, is a clinical psychologist and educational leader who has focused his career on supporting students with social\, emotional\, and behavioral challenges since 1987. Dr. Bolton worked in therapeutic schools as a school psychologist before spending the next fourteen years as principal of North Shore Academy\, a K−12 public therapeutic school on the north shore of Chicago. He currently maintains a private practice and consults in schools with leaders that want to enhance their ability to support their students with mental health issues. Through keynote addresses\, professional development workshops\, and individual consultations with teachers and students\, Dr. Bolton empowers educational teams to create school communities that foster resilience for our most vulnerable students.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/untethered-connections/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000
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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:20260619T051346
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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:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T100000
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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:20260619T051346
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:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250722T165213Z
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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:20260619T051346
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:20250612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250612T165152Z
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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:20250827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250512T190847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T205256Z
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SUMMARY:Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | Virtual | Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Claire Openshaw-McGrotty. \nREGISTER HERE\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \n\nSUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES\nThe U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report that they have received over 12\,000 charges of sex-based harassment allegations every year since 2010. This highlights a significant issue in workplace culture. In order to address this in Illinois\, it was signed into law that all employers are required to train their employees on sexual harassment. This training will define sexual harassment and examine the options available to those who experience it. \n\nDiscuss conduct that constitutes as sexual harassment\nExamine options available to report allegations of sexual harassment\nIdentify protections for retaliation\n\nPRESENTER \n \nDr. Claire Openshaw-McGrotty is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a Professor in the Addictions and Behavioral Health department at Governors State University\, as well as a QPR and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Dr. Openshaw-McGrotty has conducted research on the topic of fear of flying and human trafficking and has presented nationally as well as internationally in areas of ethics\, sexual misconduct\, human rights\, trafficking\, addiction\, and youth suicide.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/8443/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250502T185543Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250414T185622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T211211Z
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SUMMARY:Assisted Outpatient Treatment: Transforming Care for Individuals Living with Psychosis | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Assisted Outpatient Treatment: Transforming Care for Individuals Living with Psychosis | Virtual | Monday\, June 16\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | Presented by Dr. Robert Laitman. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 1 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis training will focus on improving understanding and care for individuals living with psychosis. It begins by defining psychosis in a meaningful way\, highlighting how it affects perception\, thinking\, and behavior\, and underscores the profound suffering it can cause for individuals and their support systems. The training introduces the EASE model—an effective and compassionate approach to treatment that emphasizes engagement\, support\, and evidence-based care. Through this framework\, the training explores how Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) can play a vital role in promoting recovery\, stability\, and improved quality of life. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDefine psychosis in a meaningful way.\nDefine the magnitude of the suffering from psychosis.\nExplain an effective psychosis treatment approach: EASE\n\nPRESENTER \nDr. Robert Laitman is an internist who specializes in the use of clozapine in an optimal fashion for individuals with schizophrenia or other psychotic spectrum disorders. When his son was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2006\, Dr. Laitman became an expert on the treatment of psychosis and expanded his practice to include taking care of people with psychotic disorders. Dr. Laitman uses a biopsychosocial approach in his treatment and prescription of the antipsychotic clozapine and he works to mitigate medication side effects with a wraparound approach that includes other medications. His treatment team includes a social worker\, who provides case management and other support services. Dr. Laitman emphasizes the importance of diet and exercise\, and he and his staff try to help individuals with housing\, education\, and vocational training.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/assisted-outpatient-treatment-transforming-care-for-individuals-living-with-psychosis-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250324T163123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212244Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Mental Health and Alcohol Use | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Teen Mental Health and Alcohol Use  | Virtual | Thursday\, April 17\, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Presented by Dr. Caitlyn McClure*. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 2 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA  \nSUMMARY\n \nThis presentation aims to equip counselors and mental health professionals with advanced knowledge\, assessment techniques\, and intervention strategies for addressing the dual issues of teen mental health and alcohol use.   \nOBJECTIVES \n1. Attendee will understand and be able to assess for dual diagnosis including alcohol use with teens using DSM-V and other tools. \n2. Attendee will understand the interplay of dual diagnosis and be able to identify at least two overlaps of alcohol use exacerbating mental health. \n3. Attendees will be able to identify at least three solutions to navigating the nuances of working with teens with alcohol use disorders in terms of rapport building\, treatment planning\, and working within their support systems.  \nPRESENTER \nDr. Caitlyn McClure is the Vice President of Clinical Services at Northern Illinois Recovery\, where she leads a clinical team focused on trauma-informed\, evidence-based practices in addiction recovery. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work\, with research published on burnout\, secondary traumatic stress\, and compassion satisfaction\, and serves on the editorial committee of a peer-reviewed journal. Dr. McClure has presented at local and state conferences on trauma\, addiction\, and mental health crises\, and her work aims to improve both client outcomes and clinician well-being in high-stress environments. \n*There is a change in presenters due to a family emergency.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/teen-mental-health-and-alcohol-use-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250114T184026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212727Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Supervision:  Strategies to Avoid Burnout | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Trauma Informed Supervision: Strategies to Avoid Burnout  | Virtual | Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Presented by Toni Tollerud\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, NC\, NCS\, ACS. \nREGISTER HERE!       There will be a 1 hour lunch break.\nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\n \nTherapists who work with populations experiencing high levels of trauma need intentional supervision that will help them address the complex issues of their clients as well as how they may be reacting psychologically and emotionally in the situations. Supervisors have a responsibility to assess these reactions in the supervisee\, and\, if necessary\, to offer strategies and referrals that will maintain wellness and effectiveness. \nThis workshop will review the critical factors of a trauma-informed system of care and how supervisors can infuse this into their clinical supervision. It will explore alternative theoretical approaches to trauma-informed supervision including changes in language\, being strength-based\, and using a reflective supervision model.  Additionally\, participants will consider trauma within the intersectionality of gender\, race\, and class\, and how it needs to align with the mission of social justice. Finally\, participants will review the psychoeducational aspects of vicarious trauma and compassion-fatigue\, and look at evidence-based strategies to promote self-care and wellness with supervisees. \nOBJECTIVES \nAs a result of participating in this workshop\, professionals will: \n\nAssess the counselor’s own Adverse Childhood Experiences to consider the impact these traumatic experiences have on brain development and behavior\nConsider the impact of trauma on the brain development and behavior\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of the effects and complexity of trauma\, its potential behavioral manifestations\, and best practices to address the needs of clients and supervisees\nReview the critical factors of language\, strength-based\, and reflective supervision components in a trauma-informed supervision approach\nUnderstand and recognize trauma as an interpersonal and sociopolitical agent in supervision\, and how the creation of a trauma-informed system of care aligns with the mission of social justice in clinical supervision\nConsider the impact of working with highly traumatized clients on supervisees and the role of the supervisor to monitor the effects\nReview strategies used in supervision to reduce psychological distress including emotional exhaustion\, vicarious traumatization\, compassion fatigue\, and secondary traumatic stress.\nUse a series of assessments to consider levels of personal burnout\, compassion fatigue\, self-soothing\, work burnout\, and secondary traumatic stress and consider interventions supervisors can use to promote awareness and wellness.\n\nPRESENTER \nToni R. Tollerud\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, NC\, NCS\, ACS\, is a professor in the Department of Counseling\, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. She received a Presidential Teaching Professorship Award in 2008. In her 25 years at NIU\, she has coordinated and served as Director of Internship and the School Counseling Program. She is an accomplished counselor educator and consults all over the state on issues related to supervision\, career development\, and school counseling.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/trauma-informed-supervision-strategies-to-avoid-burnout-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20250114T182640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213517Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing Boundaries and Building the Supervisory Relationship | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Assessing Boundaries and Building the Supervisory Relationship | Virtual | Friday\, February 14\, 2025 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Presented by Toni Tollerud\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, NC\, NCS\, ACS. \nREGISTER HERE!       There will be a 1 hour lunch break.\nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, and Psychologists \nSUMMARY\n \nThe supervisor/supervisee relationship is a critical variable in the overall success of supervision. The responsibility for the quality of this relationship is weighted toward the supervisor.  There are several factors that you will want to consider as you enter the role of supervisor. \nThis workshop examines the theory and strategies that focus on the supervisor/supervisee relationship.  It offers specific examples of ways to enhance the relationship and presents issues representing good boundaries in supervision.  Specific attention will be given to how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted supervision and the barriers sometimes created by telehealth and technology. \nOBJECTIVES \nAs a result of participating in this workshop\, professionals will: \n\nReview the legal and ethical concerns governing the supervisor/supervisee relationship\nConsider strategies to establish an effective supervisory relationship\nReview and assess factors that impact the supervisory working alliance\nLearn about games played in supervision\nReview research on why supervisees fail to disclose in supervision\nAssess the constructs of role conflict and role ambiguity in supervision\nDiscuss Issues regarding multiculturalism and diversity in the supervisory relationship\nDefine and review the elements of healthy boundaries and dual relationships\nLearn strategies regarding the importance of feedback and how to give effective feedback\nRole play and hands-on opportunities are used to practice the skills.\n\nPRESENTER \nToni R. Tollerud\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, NC\, NCS\, ACS\, is a professor in the Department of Counseling\, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. She received a Presidential Teaching Professorship Award in 2008. In her 25 years at NIU\, she has coordinated and served as Director of Internship and the School Counseling Program. She is an accomplished counselor educator and consults all over the state on issues related to supervision\, career development\, and school counseling.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/assessing-boundaries-and-building-the-supervisory-relationship-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20241213T191805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T213016Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity Made Simple: Positive & Shame-Free Strategies for Reducing Cultural Offenses & Repairing Cross-Cultural Relationships | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Diversity Made Simple: Positive & Shame-Free Strategies for Reducing Cultural Offenses & Repairing Cross-Cultural Relationships | Virtual | Friday\, March 7\, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Presented by Lambers Fisher\, LMFT\, MDiv.\nREGISTER HERE! There will be a 1 hour lunch break.\nFREE: 6 IDFPR CEUs for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nSUMMARY\n \nUnintentional cultural offenses and misunderstandings often contribute to disconnected personal and professional relationships. Unfortunately\, helping professionals often feel paralyzed by the fear that we don’t know enough about other cultures to try to effectively support those different than themselves. This training will help reduce those fears by providing an attainable goal for increasing cultural competence\, as well as reducing the negative impact of unavoidable cultural misunderstandings on professional rapport and effectiveness. This relationship-focused training will provide practical language and strategies that can help reduce tensions and perceived barriers\, and help strengthen cross-cultural relationships. \n*This training will satisfy the 3-hour Cultural Competency and 3-hour Ethics Professional Development requirements. \nOBJECTIVES\n \n\nBroaden professional perspective on what diversity includes and its potential impact on building and maintaining rapport with clients\nIdentify strategies for increasing professional cultural self-awareness to assist in helping increase client cultural self-awareness\nDemonstrate the use of clinical strategies for reducing unintentional cultural offenses and repairing professional relationships damaged by cultural offenses\nLearn healthy diversity language to avoid division and increase cohesion among culturally diverse families and communities.\n\nPRESENTER \nLambers Fisher\, LMFT\, MDiv\, is a licensed marriage and family therapist\, author\, and national speaker on the topic of multicultural awareness and diversity. For over 20 years\, Lambers has counseled individuals\, couples\, and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds\, in private practice\, non-profit\, and ministry environments. Lambers has helped thousands of professionals around the country increase their cultural competence and strengthen cross-cultural relationships. Lambers helps professionals in various fields feel more comfortable\, competent\, and confident in their ability to meet the needs of whomever they have the opportunity to serve. For more information visit www.DiversityMadeSimple.com.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/diversity-made-simple-positive-shame-free-strategies-for-reducing-cultural-offenses-repairing-cross-cultural-relationships-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
CREATED:20241212T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T212831Z
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SUMMARY:Gambling\, Vaping\, and Drinking\, Oh My! Addressing Underage Risky Behaviors | Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Gambling\, Vaping\, and Drinking\, Oh My! Addressing Underage Risky Behaviors | Virtual | Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Presented by Elizabeth Thielen\, LPC\, PCGC. \nREGISTER HERE!\nFREE: 2 IDFPR CEU for LSW/LCSW\, LPC/LCPC\, Psychologists\, and IAODAPCA \nSUMMARY\n \nWith vaping\, underage drinking\, marijuana use and other concerns\, many helping professionals might be overwhelmed to consider “yet another thing to worry about” with underage gambling. However\, there is much we can do in our professional and personal lives to better respond to the risk underage gambling poses to youth in our community. We can learn from what has worked and what has not worked to tackle other problems facing teens and young adults\, and recognize some unique challenges faced by this specific behavior.  This workshop will look at the swiftly changing landscape of gambling\, it’s impact on youth and young adults\, and will outline ways we can all play a role in preventing and mitigating gambling-related harm in youth and young adults.  With timely news articles and stats\, video content sharing a lived experience perspective\, and innovative educational programs\, this workshop will keep attendees’ attention. \nOBJECTIVES \n\nAttendees will be able to identify at least 3 signs a young person may be gambling.\nAttendees will be able to list at least 3 possible consequences to underage gambling.\nAttendees will be able to list at least 2 resources to turn to\, if they encounter a young person with gambling-related concerns.\n\nPRESENTER \nElizabeth Thielen\, LPC\, PCGC\, is a Senior Director at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services in Lake County\, IL\, with over 20 years in the addictions field. As a Licensed Professional Counselor\, she is one of only about 70 certified gambling counselors in Illinois.  Elizabeth is passionate about increasing awareness of gambling disorder in the community and among helping professionals. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling.  Elizabeth co-chairs the Gambling Disorder Committee\, which makes recommendations to the Illinois Department of Human Services\, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. Having spoken at the local\, State\, and National levels\, Elizabeth is recognized as an engaging speaker on the subject of gambling disorder and prevention. A former amateur athlete\, Elizabeth is also committed to helping athletes avoid disordered gambling as our state adjusts to recently legalized sports betting.
URL:https://mc708.org/event/gambling-vaping-and-drinking-oh-my-addressing-underage-risky-behaviors-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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-3/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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-3/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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-3/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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-3/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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-3/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T051346
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-3/2025-08-14/
LOCATION:Virtual\, IL
CATEGORIES:Training
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