October 2, 9am-4pm

Kiamichi Technology Center, Poteau Campus (1509 S. McKenna Street, Poteau, OK 74953)

with Lauren Garder, LPC

Lauren Garder is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of experience in mental health and victim services. The focus of Lauren’s career has been chronic trauma and victimization. Lauren has worked at across the spectrum of services from hotlines to therapy to working in administration for the ODMHSAS overseeing trauma services and outpatient treatment for suicidality across the State. Lauren is now “back in the chair” in private practice in Oklahoma City providing therapy, expert witness, and consulting in her areas of expertise.

Workshop description : Haruv USA, in partnership with Leflore County CAC, is proud to offer a specialized training for Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs). This training examines how power and control influence both domestic violence and child trafficking. MDT professionals will learn to recognize key dynamics, identify indicators, and strengthen collaborative responses to better support victims and families.