It Takes a Village: Supporting the Journey to Healing for Children and Youth Exposed to Early Relational Trauma

Presented by: Erin Watkins, Dr. Wendy den Dunnen, C.Psych, Jo Johnson and members of the ACES team

Thursday May 13, 9a – 4p
Location: ONLINE
Cost: $25/person

Register at: http://events.r20.constantcont...01&llr=54n6segab

This presentation will build on attendees previous knowledge of attachment theory and intervention practices for children and youth exposed to developmental trauma to delve deeper into "what next".  This is NOT an introductory session.  Discussion will focus on how to support these wonderful children and youth through attuned and consistent support at home, at school, and in community settings.   The morning will involve a presentation for all attendees and the afternoon will include 2 opportunities to attend breakaway sessions with multidisciplinary clinicians of your choice, followed by a panel of all presenters.

Breakaways;

SESSION A (During the event you will pick 1 session)

• Understanding the connection between concerning sexual behaviour and attachment (Steve Kelly, CYW, Sexual Behaviour Team)
• Understanding diagnoses connected to early relational trauma (Dr. Wendy denDunnen, C.Psych, ACES)
• Considerations for implementing relationally-focused schooling (Darlene Giffels & Ray Weirsma, Education Liaisons, TVDSB)
• Using Sensory, Movement and Rhythm to Increase Calm (Dina Barnes, BA , BSc (OT), OT Reg. (Ont) & Alison Gehl, O.T. Reg.(Ont.), ACES)

SESSION B (During the event you will pick 1 session)

• Responding to difficult behaviour rooted in attachment challenges and relational trauma (Jo Johnson, CYW, ACES)
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder 101 (Dr. Michelle Ponti, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), ACES)
• Supporting Caregivers with their own Adverse Childhood Experiences (Lynn Donoghue, RSW, ACES)

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Professionals, caregivers, child welfare and school team