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Substance Use, Trauma and Homelessness: Tools for Prevention & Support with Toni Lovell (MSW, LCSW, Lutheran Social Services) and Nate Moellering (Vice President, Fort Wayne Recovery) 

Substance misuse and abuse wreak havoc on individuals, families, and communities, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. At the individual level, substance abuse often leads to physical and mental health issues, strained relationships, and diminished quality of life. Families bear the burden of watching their loved ones struggle, facing emotional turmoil, financial strain, and fractured relational dynamics. Communities suffer from increased crime rates, healthcare costs, and loss of productivity. Moreover, trauma, whether from childhood experiences or adult life events, frequently underlies substance abuse disorders, serving as a coping mechanism for pain and distress. This cycle can spiral further, with substance abuse contributing to homelessness, exacerbating vulnerability, and perpetuating the cycle of trauma and addiction. Addressing substance misuse and its consequences must involve comprehensive strategies that encompass prevention, treatment, and support, recognizing the interconnectedness of individual struggles with broader societal issues.

Two (2) CEUs offered to participants. 

Please join us for this professional development training (followed by a Question and Answer session) about the MBF Child Safety Matters®! This is a great opportunity to become educated and empowered about some very real, very concerning issues faced by all children today, including bullying, cyberbullying, all types of child abuse, digital abuse, and other digital dangers. During the presentation, you will learn how being proactive and using a primary prevention program is beneficial not only to students, but to their families, our school, and the community as well.

Morning Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the need for child abuse prevention education.

• Discuss the impact of ACES on youth.

• Understand the research and evidence behind the MBF Child Safety Curriculum

• Review the basics of the MBF Child Safety Curriculum

• For each of the following: child abuse, bullying & cyberbullying, digital safety & citizenship, develop an understanding of what children are taught and how you can support victimized youth

• Review the reporting process for each type of victimization

Afternoon Learning Objectives:

• Define human trafficking

• Outline key components of the Actions, Means & Purpose (AMP) model

• Identify youth populations most vulnerable to human trafficking

• List common red flags and risk factors for human trafficking

• Know what to do after identifying a suspected victim of trafficking or sexual exploitation

There (3) CEUs will be offered to participants who attend this session and complete the training evaluation.

This is a Virtual Event.
Cost: $5

In this round-table discussion, we will examine stressors and triggers and unravel the complicated layers of adolescent anxiety, shedding light on its biological and environmental roots. Practical steps will be outlined for youth & teens to nurture their emotional well-being, alongside guidance for caregivers and educators to foster supportive atmospheres. By fostering open communication and facilitating access to resources, we aim to cultivate a community that prioritizes mental health awareness, empowering youth & teens to flourish in the face of adversity.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the Factors Contributing to Youth Anxiety

• Developing Coping Strategies and Resilience in Youth

• Enhancing Support Systems and Communication Channels

Learn about the five social-emotional factors that can lead to unwanted behaviors in school-age children. This session will discuss the five social-emotional factors of attention, protection, control and justice and how they impact school-age children. Learners will reflect upon their responses to challenging behaviors and discover strategies that can be applied.

Learning Objectives:

1.Identify the social‐emotional factors that may impact unwanted behaviors.
2. Apply a problem‐solving approach to address unwanted behaviors.
3. Use techniques to reduce feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by unwanted behaviors.

Indiana Youth are in crisis and the rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide are continuing to increase. The Bowen Center, Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, and RemedyLIVE will be sharing and discussing information on the current crisis that we are experiencing around youth mental health in our own communities. 

Clinton Faupel, Co-founder/executive director for RemedyLive
Laura Murphy, LHC, MHA, FACHE-Director of Outpatient Services for the Parkview Behavioral Health Institute
Siquilla Liebetrau, Psy.D., HSPP-Vice President of Clinical Services for Bowen Center

Indiana Youth are in crisis and the rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide are continuing to increase. The Bowen Center, Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, and RemedyLive will be sharing and discussing information on the current crisis that we are experiencing around youth mental health in our own communities. Data from the most recent community needs assessment will be shared, as youth mental health has been identified as a top need that our communities are not well positioned to respond to. Information will be shared regarding the statewide strategic plan and the local Youth Mental Health Task Force that has been created to respond to these needs. Additional information will be shared about the future of community mental health as well as the services that are available to respond in crisis situations, including mobile crisis response teams. This training is designed for everyone in the community who has an interest in being part of the solution around youth mental health.

Learning Objectives:

1. Increase awareness around the crisis that we are facing with youth mental health

2. Understand the statewide and local strategic plans to address this crisis.

3. Increase awareness of crisis services that are available

4. Promote hope that as a community we are responding to this need

Two (2) CEUs provided to attendees

Unable to attend in person?
No problem! Great Kids is partnering with RemedyLIVE to offer this session virtually as well! Virtual cost is $7.

Join Amanda Miller (Great KIDS Director), Jessica Gervais (Great KIDS Training Coordinator), Richele Groeneweg (LMFT) and Nichole Suvar (Author & Intentional-living Strategist) for a conversation around ANXIETY. These days, most of us can relate to the familiar feelings of stress, anxiousness, worry, and just feeling flat out overwhelmed. Often times, many of these feelings can intensify with the stress and pressure related to the upcoming holiday season. Join us in conversation around what anxiety can look like and how it often manifests itself, how we can help identify signs of anxiety and depression in the youth and family we serve, and what tools and practices we can use to help ourselves and others manage feelings of stress and anxiety.

Throughout the conversation, the following topics will be covered:

• Identify areas of your life that could be the root cause of your anxiety.

• Provide practical tools to help manage anxiety.

• Understand the positive and negative connections between an anxious individual and their family members.

• Identify rhythms that can be cultivated to enhance those relationships.

Two (2) CEUs will be offered to attendees who participate in this session.

This session will cover red flags and stats regarding human trafficking both in Indiana and abroad, how mental health challenges can lead to vulnerability, and how we as communities can work to end trafficking and provide necessary resources to survivors. This informational session will be presented by Jeremy Greenlee (Indiana Trafficking Victim Assistance Program) and Amy Johns (Destiney Rescue) and be followed up by a panel discussion with Special Agent Andrew Bonneau (Homeland Security Investigations), Cameron Shakelford (Safe Place/ YSB), and Ann Boyer (Juvenile Probation). Come learn how you can help put an end to human trafficking while engaging in a community conversation lead by local experts and advocates in Indiana.

Two (2) CEUs will be provided to attendees who attend this session and complete a training evaluation.

Lunch provided!

Have you ever stopped and sat with yourself? Have you ever really paid attention to your thoughts or behaviors? You already know that self-image issues can be caused by a variety of factors, such as past traumas, abuse, negative societal messages and cultural expectations, and negative influences from family and friends. Tisha and Katherine will take you through clinical and practical tools to help the youth you work with to understand their thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors to celebrate their unique self image to enhance high self worth.

Two (2) CEUs available to participants who complete a training evaluation.

Two (2) CEUs will be available to those who attend and complete the training evaluation.

As behavior issues in early childhood classrooms continue to interrupt learning, we need to find new ways to build connections and calm in our early childhood spaces. Dr. Herron will share definitions and data related to early childhood mental health and offer practical strategies for preventing dysregulation. As we begin to see behavior as not just a method of communication but also a symptom of underlying brain activation, we can work to shift our assumptions and responses to align. Dr. Herron will also emphasize the need for teachers to have opportunities to self-regulate in challenging moments and encourage leaders to consider how to support these opportunities.

Katie Herron, PhD has spent the last nine years as an Assistant Research Scientist with the Early Childhood Center (ECC), Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University before being named Interim Director in 2022. Katie has a background in Clinical Psychology and completed her PhD in a program that emphasized research. Her focus shifted to disability and early intervention during graduate school when her son was born with a disability. Since then, she has worked within Indiana’s early intervention system in multiple roles and has also trained families to become effective advocates. For the past eight years at the ECC her focus has been on improving the quality of early intervention and early education systems using evidence-based family-centered practices, including the promotion of high-quality family engagement, the promotion of high family expectations for young children with disabilities and the use of Universal Design for Learning. She currently serves as Chair of Bloomington’s city-supported Council for Community Accessibility.

This two hour training covers the following topics through evidence based research findings, demonstrations, and interactive discussion:

-Mental Health Problems and Mental Illness Definitions

-Differences in Mental Illness Presentation in Individuals with IDD

-Psychological Trauma Defined

-Trauma Symptom Presentation in People with IDD

-Neurobiology of Trauma

-Vulnerability Factors• Vulnerability to Stress

-Behavior Management

-Understanding the Causes of Behavior

-Attune, Validate, Co-create, Assign Tasks & Follow-up

-Top Down vs. Bottom Up Therapy

-Empowerment

-Including Support Staff in Planning

-Positive Support Strategies and Wellness

-Contributors to Problem Behaviors

-Verbal Strategies

-Crisis Prevention and Planning

-Nonverbal De-Escalation Strategies

-How To Promote Wellness

Two (2) CEUs are provided to those who attend this session and complete the training evaluation

($10 registration fee - includes lunch)

Kruse Plaza
5634 Opportunity Blvd.
Auburn, IN 46706

Four (4) CEUs will be offered.

Featured Keynote: Victor Pacini
Victor Pacini understands the delicate nature of abuse. Not only is he a survivor of sexual abuse, but his sister was murdered in 2001 due to domestic violence. His dynamic Erin's Law curriculum has been delivered to over 950,000 children and parents. He’s been referred by school administrators as, “The most unique and effective presenter of sexual abuse awareness.”

He is the author of Winning Within, There’s Only One You, Be Seen and Heard (Erin’s Law Content), Your VOICE, My Dreams, and has recorded two music CD’s. His ultimate goal is to help children and parents increase their knowledge and awareness about the topic of sexual abuse and domestic violence. He does this by delivering it from a fresh and positive perspective. Victor is the proud father of Mimmi, Angelo, and Luca.
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Featured Keynote: Deanna Hynes
Deanna Hynes is a survivor of child sexual abuse at the hands of her biological father. While she found the courage to tell at 13 years old, she was ignored by her mother. At 20 years old, she found the courage to tell her husband. After disclosing, Deanna graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in Family Social Services. Since 2014, she has presented to over 250,000 individuals on sexual abuse. She is currently a national public speaker with Childhood Victories.  

In November of 2018, her father was convicted and sentenced to a total of 60 years for the abuse against Deanna's sister. In April of 2019 he accepted a 6-year plea agreement for the abuse against Deanna. While being a fierce advocate for victims and survivors, Deanna is also a mom, wife, and makeup enthusiast.

Featured Keynote: Stacey Gagnon, Director of Trauma Lens Care

Event in Partnership with the YMCA, SCAN, Indiana Department of Child Services, Children First, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, & Garrett-Keyser-Butler School District.

Sponsored in part by:

Community Foundation DeKalb County
Wible Realty
ProFed Credit Union
Kruse Plaza

This series is funded by The Lutheran Foundation.

Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

• Location: Virtually on RemedyLIVE

Two (2) CEUs will be available to those who attend and complete a session evaluation.

ATTENDEES WILL:

• Have a better understanding of how to work with youth who have experienced death and other losses.

• Understand developmentally how children grieve.

• Understand secondary trauma and how to navigate through its impact. 

Have concrete takeaways/tools to effectively communicate with youth who have experienced loss.

Richele Groeneweg, MS Ed, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist working very part-time at both RemedyLIVE and The Aberdeen Group. In her role as Mental Health Advocate at RemedyLIVE, she seeks to provide mental health support to SoulMedics, crisis helpline specialists who serve on a 24-hour chatline, and facilitates conversations surrounding mental health in organizations within our community through the WIRED Experience, desiring to break the stigma surrounding mental health. As a client-centered clinician at The Aberdeen Group, Richele takes an integrative approach to working with clients utilizing EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Restoration Therapy, Gottman Couples Counseling approach, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  She is trained in EMDR, is a Level II Gottman Trained Therapist, and a Prepare Enrich marriage assessment facilitator.  Richele believes it is an honor to walk alongside others as they pursue wholeness individually or within relationships and is inspired by the courage, strength, and perseverance she views within her clients. Richele joins with her clients through securing a solid therapeutic relationship and encourages them to live more wholeheartedly. 

Cindy Maldonado-Schaefer, MS, MHRM has been working with the children, teens and families at Erin’s House for Grieving Children for fifteen years.  In her time, she has had the pleasure of supporting those families in their grief journeys to integrate grief into their everyday lives.  While it may sound odd, she has had a lot of fun doing so; reminding those youth, that it is okay to have fun in pain, feel joy in sadness and most importantly to not feel guilty in doing so!    In addition to working with the families, Cindy additionally has the pleasure of helping this amazing community become grief informed.  When tragedy hits school communities and youth serving organizations-Erin’s House can oftentimes be called in for support and educational guidance and assistance.   Cindy enjoys spending time with her 3 boys and husband; they can most times be found playing games, trialing activities for Erin’s House and always goofing around outdoors whenever possible. It’s never a dull moment at home for sure!  When she has a moment to herself, she tries to dabble in baking and is very much trying to understand this whole workout thing!

This series is funded by The Lutheran Foundation.

Women's Historic Club
402 W Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Presented by Ben Rheinheimer and Tyler Huston (ULEAD)

Join us for a dynamic learning experience that empowers you to see your authentic self with new eyes, to reconnect with your purpose, and to gain tools to help you sustain a healthy and empowered life. In this session, you will be invited to look into the mirror and embrace the power in you that is dynamic, generative, and spectacular.

Two (2) CEUs to participants who attend and complete a training evaluation.

SEL: Understanding Misconceptions, Finding Common Ground and Putting Kids First

Dr. Sandy Washburn & Ms. Deanna Nibarger (Indiana University Center on Education and Lifelong Learning)

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been under attack in the news, classrooms, and communities throughout Indiana and our country. But what is SEL and what about SEL specifically is under attack? SEL focuses on creating inclusive, affirming, and welcoming classrooms where all people thrive. Additionally, social skills and emotional wellness– recognized as integral to all learning– are intentionally taught and developed. Highly effective teachers and mentors have always done these things. Dr. Washburn and Ms. Nibarger will offer practical advice in an effort to create better understanding of the goals and outcomes of SEL. They invite you to join the conversation in this session as an opportunity to invest in collaborative solutions.

Lunch provided!

Two (2) CEUs offered to attendees who complete the training evaluation

VIRTUAL EVENT

In this Great KIDS Community Conversation we will be joined by Nichole Suvar, Matt Konow, and Raphael Bosley.

From 1979 to 2009, the level of empathy among Americans fell by 48%. In a world screaming for acknowledgment of personal pain or hiding their shame behind closed doors for fear of judgment, compassion and empathy are needed but hard to find. The rise in materialism among Americans and the distraction caused by smartphones have contributed to the fall in empathy. In this country, we are more likely to hear the mantras of close-minded, self-centered individuals than ones of selflessness and empathy. So what do we do? We change our culture by modeling empathy for our children and the next generation. It comes through small, intentional moments, each built upon the other, to bring about a life full of compassion and empathy.

Throughout this discussion, participants will:

*Explore why empathy is important and why it is needed

*Learn how mental health correlates with our level of compassion and empathy

*Discuss skills to strengthen our empathy towards others

Two (2) CEUs will be offered to those who participant in this session and complete the training evaluation

Stillwater Hospice- Community Grief Center
5920 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Two (2) CEUs will be provided to attendees upon completion of the evaluation

Cameron Shackelford, MSW, Allen County Safe Place Coordinator for the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne Youth Service Bureau will define the unique population breakdowns of homeless youth, the overlap of homeless youth definitions, what resources are available, the disconnect between service providers and homeless youth population, and how to make services accessible for each population.

This is the second session of a two-part series which will be spent applying all the material from the first session to real life scenarios that we will role-play out together. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in one of the most effective methods to learn and gain experience. By role-playing, participants are much more likely to remember the essential verbiage of de-escalation and will be more prepared to make quick decisions that will provide the appropriate level of support during a crisis. The role-playing exercises will help participants analyze how people behave in a certain situation, how to evaluate and predict possible reactions.

In this first session, you will experience an interactive behavioral management training course that will focus on de-escalation techniques to implement at every level of escalation, starting from anxiety all the way to physical risk behavior. The goal of this training is to be able to quickly access the level of escalation presented by an individual in crisis so the appropriate verbal/supportive intervention will be administered, effectively maintaining their welfare and safety. The long-term goal is prevention and/or overall decrease of maladaptive behavior.

The second session will be spent applying all the material from the first session to real life scenarios that we will role-play out together. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in one of the most effective methods to learn and gain experience. By role-playing, participants are much more likely to remember the essential verbiage of de-escalation and will be more prepared to make quick decisions that will provide the appropriate level of support during a crisis. The role-playing exercises will help participants analyze how people behave in a certain situation, how to evaluate and predict possible reactions.

Thursday, April 21
10:00am-12:00pm

PFW International Ballroom
Walb Student Union
2101 E Coliseum Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Light breakfast provided. Limited seating available.
Two (2) CEUs will be available to those who attend.

Presented by:

Sandy Runkle, MSW, Program Director

Sandy is currently the Director of Programs at Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, a Division of The Villages, and has been since 2000. She has both teaching and training experience, as well as experience working with youth and working in the Child Welfare System. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University, and her master’s degree in Social Work from Marywood University. She has provided many trainings in topics related to child abuse prevention and currently serves on the Children’s Policy and Law Initiative Board of Directors, the Children’s Justice Act Task Force, and the State Child Fatality Review Team.

Learning Objectives:

• How to understand both behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment

• Reporting responsibilities

• Prevention strategies

• The consequences of maltreatment and violence on children during the early years of their development

• Problematic vs. natural sexual behavior in children

• How to integrate and adapt prevention activities

• How to incorporate national standards regarding prevention of child abuse and neglect

• Reporting responsibilities

Pills, heroin, and a deadly self medication trend is in full motion in our country. In a world where people fill their time with scrolling, eating and anything else that helps us escape discomfort, what is really going on at the root of our mental health and our culture’s desire to escape pain at any cost? Join us for this interactive event to hear from law enforcement, education, and the personal stories from two people who have fought the brave battle against addiction.

Participants will have the option to attend in person or watch the live session virtually.

Two (2) CEUs will be available to those who attend the session and complete the training evaluation. A light breakfast will be provided to attendees to who attend in person.

VIRTUAL EVENT

The stigma surrounding mental health is a barrier for those that are struggling. This training offers participants an opportunity to build their awareness around the topic mental health stigma by identifying common misperceptions about mental illness, looking at the impact of stigma on the community; and identifying ways to reduce stigma and discrimination. Through education, community participation; and personal testimony we will discuss the how and why stigma keeps individuals from reaching out for professional mental health support.

Learning Objectives:
- Identify common misperceptions about mental illness
- Impact of stigma in your community
- Identify ways to reduce stigma and discrimination

One (1) CEU offered to participants who complete the training evaluation

Jeremy Greenlee
Regional Coalition Coordinator
Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program
Indiana Youth Services Association

New Covenant - Impact Center
3420 E Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816

Two (2) CEUs will be provided to attendees upon completion of the evaluation
Jeremy brings over a decade of experience working with youth who have experienced complex trauma. Prior to joining IYSA, Jeremy was a clinical team supervisor at Oaklawn Psychiatric Center’s child & adolescent residential program. Jeremy is a member of the steering committee of the Anti-Trafficking Network of Northeast Indiana and co-chairs the Anti-Demand Working Group for Indiana’s statewide human trafficking taskforce, IPATH. Jeremy is a certified training instructor for the Interdiction for the Protection of Children training, which was developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety and is designed to make patrol officers aware of the variety of resources available to assist them in establishing the status of a child who may be missing, exploited, or at risk of exploitation and what courses of action are immediately available. Jeremy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Anderson University and a Master’s Degree from Wheaton Graduate School.

Reducing demand is an essential component of a long-term strategy to end sex trafficking and exploitation. This session examines the dynamics that drive exploitation in the sex trade and identifies proactive initiatives to disrupt this industry.

Learning Objectives

• Define the need for demand reduction and disruption initiatives

• Highlight the benefits of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to demand reduction

• Outline successful strategies that have been utilized to disrupt the demand for commercial sexual exploitation

• Identify the anti-demand resources available for local communities

Appreciative Inquiry (A.I.) is an evidenced, strengths-based model that assumes all people, organizations and systems have something that works right – things that give it life and vitality. It begins by identifying this positive core and connects it in ways that animate energy within oneself, families, teams, and communities. Innovative solutions replace problems as one shifts toward noticing the positive core.

Using A.I. along with Mindfulness & Self Compassion helps individuals and teams reduce reactivity within our bodies and systems. The purpose of this workshop is to reflect and BUILD upon one’s personal attitude and skill sets to use A.I., Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion to enter the new year a bit more refreshed with a positive attitude.

Learning Objectives:

-Adopt a basic AI model for building resilience in self and systems (work, family, and communities)
-Outline factors related to coping with rapid change, the stress response, & compassion fatigue
-Integrate the skill sets of mindfulness and self-compassion practice
-Appreciate the use of asking positive questions, storytelling, and journaling as practical means to enhance one’s self-care, team effectiveness, and systems resiliency
-Identify additional resources to assist with continuation of these skill sets.

Two (2) CEUs offered to participants who complete the evaluation.

Thu, December 9, 2021
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Women's Historic Club
402 W Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Staying positive and committed to building self-efficacy and resilience in youth is not an easy task, even on a good day. Staff shortages, personal struggles, and uncertain times all continue to feel like they are piling up and creating a daunting uphill battle. On top of that, it can often feel as though you are being asked to climb this mountain with no ropes, no harnesses, no support. This experience invites each of you to join us as we work at rediscovering our passion for youth work and find a glimmer of hope through fun interaction, personal reflection, and encouraging practices to help us continue this great work.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand some of the struggles that these past two years as we work at rediscovering our personal “Why".
2. Experience personal renewal within a community of support.
3. Take away one life-affirming or renewing practice to implement immediately.

Adolescence is a unique and formative time. Multiple physical, emotional and social changes can make adolescence vulnerable to mental health issues. Promoting and normalizing conversations around psychological well-being and protecting adolescence from adverse experiences is critical for youth well-being, and may also impact their potential to thrive in adulthood. Join as we discuss tools and strategies to promote positive youth development, specifically as we navigate the on-going challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Presented by Dr. Lori Desautels

A sense of belonging - it is a key need for both the outgoing and the solitary child alike. Feeling as though you belong impacts not only your emotional well-being but can affect your mental and physical well-being as well. How a child participates within that need to belong may look different, but there is no doubt that creating space for inclusion is critical for child development. Join us for a time of dreaming, scheming, and planning with like-minded professionals to develop an action plan for creating healthy cultures of inclusion that open up opportunities for children to find a sense of belonging.

One (1) CEU will be provided to those who participate in this session and complete the training evaluation.

Great KIDS Make Great COMMUNITIES
in partnership with
Northwest Indiana Anti-trafficking Coalition, Anti-trafficking Network of NE Indiana, Southern Indiana Human Trafficking Coalition and the Resiliency Foundation presents:
”Human Trafficking in Indiana: Myth vs. Reality"

During the past year, we have seen the rise of a variety of misconceptions being broadly circulated through social media and other platforms. This panel discussion will address the various myths that have gained traction in recent months, and discuss the harmful impact of these misperceptions on the anti-trafficking movement in Indiana.

Implicit bias is something we all have. This workshop examines what it is and how we move past bias through action toward resilience.

Providing culturally and linguistically appropriate interactions and services promote a more inclusive definition of culture encompassing not only race, ethnicity, and language, but elements that encompass the human experience. This session will encourage your organization to work towards a comprehensive culture shift to ensure that awareness, adoption, and implementation of an overall inclusive definition of culture is realized in order to provide services fostering resilience.