Registration: $10; CEUs available ($15 in addition to registration)

Presenters Bio:   Jane F. Silovsky, PhD, Professor, is a licensed clinical child psychologist and serves as the Children’s Health Foundation Jean Gumerson Endowed Chair and Director of the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC).  Dr. Silovsky received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Alabama.  Currently, she is a Tenured Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the OUHSC.  Dr. Silovsky is the Director of the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, which provides training and technical assistance to communities implementing evidence-based treatment for youth with problematic sexual behavior.  Since 1997, she has been the Director of the Children with Sexual Behavior Problems program, an assessment, treatment, and research program for preschool and school age children with problematic sexual behavior.  Dr. Silovsky’s research and expertise is in the areas of problematic sexual behavior of youth, systems change, implementation and sustainability of program, and prevention of child maltreatment.

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Registration: $10; CEUs available ($15 in addition to registration)

Presenters Bio:   Jane F. Silovsky, PhD, Professor, is a licensed clinical child psychologist and serves as the Children’s Health Foundation Jean Gumerson Endowed Chair and Director of the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC).  Dr. Silovsky received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Alabama.  Currently, she is a Tenured Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the OUHSC.  Dr. Silovsky is the Director of the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth, funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, which provides training and technical assistance to communities implementing evidence-based treatment for youth with problematic sexual behavior.  Since 1997, she has been the Director of the Children with Sexual Behavior Problems program, an assessment, treatment, and research program for preschool and school age children with problematic sexual behavior.  Dr. Silovsky’s research and expertise is in the areas of problematic sexual behavior of youth, systems change, implementation and sustainability of program, and prevention of child maltreatment.

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CEUs available for Social Work and LPC: $10 for 1 credit hour

Presenter’s Bio:  Dr. Hank Puls is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children’s Mercy Kansas City. The overall goal of his research agenda is to reduce child maltreatment, particularly physical abuse among infants and young children. He is especially interested in public policies as prevention for child maltreatment and improving the equitable identification of children at risk for maltreatment. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of child maltreatment, public policy and the social determinants of health.

To learn more from Dr. Puls, check out his interview on One in Ten podcast from the National Children’s Alliance:

https://oneintenpodcast.org/episodes/do-anti-poverty-programs-reduce-child-abuse/

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Ethics CEUs available: $20 for 2 credit hours

Presenter’s bio: Hilary Cuthrell, PhD, began working with incarcerated individuals and those involved in the legal justice system in 2009 while attending DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cuthrell went on to earn her MS and PhD from the School of Human Ecology-Human Development and Family Studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2016. Dr. Cuthrell acted as an affiliate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Child and Family Well-Being, where she served for 5 years under the United States Federal Government’s Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) program with the National Institute of Corrections in Washington, DC. Dr. Cuthrell currently serves as the project manager for “Child Friendly Visiting Spaces in Jails and Prisons,” a project federally funded in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance and National Institute of Corrections. Dr. Cuthrell’s work has been published in academic journals, peer-reviewed articles, correctional publication platforms and most recently a book entitled “When Are You Coming Home? How Young Children Cope When Parents Go to Jail.”

Workshop Description: With an estimated 2.7 million US children experiencing parental incarceration, the need to provide children and families support during parental incarceration is imperative. Keeping children connected to their incarcerated parents has become a priority for many families entangled in the criminal legal system. Several innovative approaches aimed to keep children connected to their parents during a time of parental incarceration have emerged in recent years. This training will provide insight into many of these approaches from the perspective of families, correctional staff and community partners. The training will explore: incarcerated populations, research centered on young children of incarcerated parents, ethical considerations when working with minor children of incarcerated parents and emerging trends in family-centered approaches to correctional policies and procedures.

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with David McLeod, PhD, MSW

CEUs available for Social Work and LPC: $10 for 1 credit hour

Presenter’s Bio:  David McLeod, PhD, MSW has spent the past three decades working to actively reduce violence, particularly that directed at people and communities with diminished capacities for self-protection. In addition to being a Professor and the Interim Director of the AHZSSW he holds affiliate faculty status with the OU Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, the OU Center for Social Justice, the OU Carceral Consortium, the OU Institute for Community and Society Transformation, and the Ruth Knee Institute for Transformative Scholarship. David is highly involved in the community and is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Forensic Social Work(www.JoFSW.org), the Co-Editor of the Handbook of Forensic Social Work (available here), and the President of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work (www.NOFSW.org), and the Chair of the Oklahoma Children of Incarcerated Parents Legislative Advisory Committee. For more on his background and work visit www.damcleod.com.

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OU-Tulsa, Building 3, room 3102 (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

with Jessica Lawmaster, MSW

Jessica’s career began with stories. As a forensic interviewer early in her career in Oklahoma, she was on the receiving end of more than 700 accounts of abuse straight from the mouths of child victims. It was listening to these powerful stories that compelled her to study trauma through a broader lens. In 2008, Jessica packed up her belongings (and her dog) and moved to Alaska. She was hired to develop three new Children’s Advocacy Centers in the Kenai Peninsula region of Alaska. Developing child abuse response systems under the umbrella of Haven House, a domestic violence and sexual assault organization, provided Jessica with an optimal environment for continuing to connect the dots of the intersections of different types of challenges experienced by individuals, families, and communities. In 2012, Jessica was hired as the Executive Director of Haven House and continued to work on local, statewide, and national initiatives focused on trauma and resilience. In 2015, Jessica was hired as Executive Director to lead a Seattle early parent support organization (PEPS).  There she guided a 35-year old Seattle institution through cultural transformation and strategic shifts to prioritize equity, inclusion and advocacy. In 2019, Jessica and her family decided it was time to make their way back “home.” They settled in Tulsa, OK, where Jessica launched Kindred Consulting and continues to provide support that helps leaders take their impact to the next level. Jessica is passionate about community and is driven by the vision of a more equitable life for all. She believes that a community’s voice will drive relevant, innovative, and powerful solutions if we listen. It’s on us (organizations and leaders) to create the space to listen, reflect, and act.

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OU-Tulsa Learning Center, room 145 (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Registration: $20

4 hours of CECPD and CEU credits available for $20 (in addition to registration fee)

Presenter’s Bio: 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 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: “Trauma-Informed Care: It’s Who You Are” is designed to provide professionals in healthcare and social services with a foundational understanding of how to recognize and respond to the effects of trauma. This approach shifts the focus from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” emphasizing the importance of understanding, recognizing, and addressing the signs, symptoms, and risks associated with trauma. Participants will explore core concepts of trauma-informed care and be introduced to motivational interviewing techniques to better support the well-being and healing of individuals affected by trauma. This learning day offers practical tools and insights to foster safer, more empathetic environments in professional practice.

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December 10, 8:30am-4:00pm 

OU-Tulsa Tandy Education Center (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

CEUs available

Presenters Bio: 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: This full-day immersive training is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge to provide trauma-informed, compassionate care to people who have experienced human trafficking. Trauma-Informed Care: It’s Who You Are focuses on person-first approaches that honor each individual’s dignity and resilience, while also giving an opportunity to practice asking difficult questions in high stress situations. Trauma-informed care is more than a framework—it’s a way of being for those who serve survivors of human trafficking. Participants will engage in reflective exercises and experiential learning to deepen their connection to trauma-informed practices. The workshop will focus on building trust, promoting safety, and fostering resilience in survivors while acknowledging the impact of trauma on both clients and providers.

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October 29, 8:30am-4:00pm 

OU-Tulsa Tandy Education Center (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

CEUs available

Presenters Bio: 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: This full-day immersive training is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge to provide trauma-informed, compassionate care to people who have experienced human trafficking. Trauma-Informed Care: It’s Who You Are focuses on person-first approaches that honor each individual’s dignity and resilience, while also giving an opportunity to practice asking difficult questions in high stress situations. Trauma-informed care is more than a framework—it’s a way of being for those who serve survivors of human trafficking. Participants will engage in reflective exercises and experiential learning to deepen their connection to trauma-informed practices. The workshop will focus on building trust, promoting safety, and fostering resilience in survivors while acknowledging the impact of trauma on both clients and providers.

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CEU available: $20 for 2 credit hours

Presenter’s Bio: Ruth Gottfried, PhD, is a senior lecturer and the director of the Master’s Degree Program in Dance Movement Therapy at the David Yellin Academic College of Education. Along with her work in Israel, Ruth serves as a consultant for the Secondary Traumatic Stress Innovations and Solutions Center at the University of Kentucky’s Center on Trauma and Children. In addition, she is an ambassador of applied compassion, certified through the flagship program at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Currently, Ruth is pursuing a second PhD at Tel Aviv University’s Department of East Asian Studies, focusing on compassion from a Buddhist perspective.

Workshop Description: with the holidays and a new year quickly approaching, it’s an important time for self-care and mutual support within a collaborative organizational culture to sustain us in the work of serving children and families. This workshop is designed to provide supervisors with a trauma-informed, compassion-based toolkit for addressing secondary traumatic stress. Following a theoretical overview, participants will engage in selected mindful compassion-based practices and interactive sharing sessions with peers. The workshop aims to empower supervisors with the skills needed to effectively integrate these practices into their work.

Link to the book: Gottfried, R. (2024). Compassion-based practices for secondary traumatic stress: A resource guide for helping professionals. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Compassion-Based-Practices-for-Secondary-Traumatic-Stress-A-Resource-Guide-for-Helping-Professionals/Gottfried/p/book/9781032444710

Link to the book’s webpage: https://csts.care

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