Registration: $20

FREE Ethics CEUs available (3 hours)

Presenter’s bio: Margaret Lloyd Sieger, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in the Department of Population Health. Dr. Lloyd Sieger’s research focuses on practice and policy addressing parental substance use and child welfare, with particular attention to families with infants and young children. Her current research, funded by NIDA and NIJ, examines policies on substance use in pregnancy, family treatment court effectiveness, and best practice standards implementation. She has published over 50 articles and chapters in peer-reviewed literature on these topics. She earned her doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, masters at Avila University, and bachelors at the University of Arizona.

Workshop description: this 3-hour interactive workshop explores evidence-based practices and ethical challenges in caring for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Participants will review current guidelines for medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during pregnancy, trauma-informed care, and strategies to reduce stigma and improve maternal–infant outcomes. Through case discussions and applied ethics exercises, attendees will examine real-world dilemmas—such as balancing maternal autonomy with fetal well-being, navigating mandated reporting, and coordinating care across medical and social service systems. The session equips providers with practical tools to deliver compassionate, effective, and ethically grounded care for pregnant and parenting patients affected by OUD.

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November 13, 1-3pm CST on Zoom

CEUs available for Social Work, Behavioral Health, CLEET & DHS/OHS

Presenter’s bio: Christi Cornett serves as the Program Director at Abbott House Child Advocacy Center, where she leads efforts to ensure children and families receive the highest level of trauma-informed care. She earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology in 2017 and brings extensive expertise to her role. As Program Director, Christi oversees all direct service programs, coordinates the Multidisciplinary Team, facilitates case reviews, and fosters collaboration among partner agencies. She is also a highly experienced forensic interviewer, having conducted more than 2,300 child interviews and provided testimony in court on 37 occasions across multiple jurisdictions. With over 800 hours of specialized training in forensic interviewing and child abuse response, Christi is dedicated to ensuring that every child’s voice is heard in a safe, respectful, and court-defensible manner.

Lecture description: Be the safe adult a child needs. When a child chooses to disclose potential abuse or neglect, your response can make all the difference. This training will prepare first responders and child-serving professionals with the tools to respond calmly, appropriately, and effectively. Learn how to offer support without leading the child, ask only the right minimal questions when necessary, and protect the integrity of the investigation, all while ensuring the child feels heard and safe.

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December 12, 9:00am-4:00pm (check in BEGINS at 8:45am and training starts promptly at 9am)

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 training is intended for those that attended a previous 101 simulation trainings on “Identifying and Responding to Survivors of Human Trafficking” that occurred in  2024 and 2025  as a part 2 deeper dive into the topic. Please only enroll in 1 of these training dates- these are repeat training courses. You may enroll in this training if you did not attend a 101 session. Please note, however, this is not a foundational course, and some content will continue from the previous session.

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November 7, 9:00am-4:00pm (check in BEGINS at 8:45am and training starts promptly at 9am)

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 training is intended for those that attended a previous 101 simulation trainings on “Identifying and Responding to Survivors of Human Trafficking” that occurred in  2024 and 2025  as a part 2 deeper dive into the topic. Please only enroll in 1 of these training dates- these are repeat training courses. You may enroll in this training if you did not attend a 101 session. Please note, however, this is not a foundational course, and some content will continue from the previous session.

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Co-Editors: Carmit Katz, Ph.D. and Jill D. McLeigh, Ph.D

The International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice invites submissions on the multidimensional impact of armed conflict, political violence, and immigration enforcement on children. We especially welcome work that explores maltreatment, exploitation, trauma, and systems of care within these contexts, and encourage submissions from various cultural and geographic backgrounds. We welcome empirical research, theoretical contributions, practice innovations, and policy analyses.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Effects of immigration enforcement on family separation and child welfare
• Child maltreatment risks associated with the detention of migrant or asylum-seeking children
• Family separation, unaccompanied minors, and heightened vulnerability to abuse
• Psychological trauma, toxic stress, and long-term developmental consequences
• Impacts of war-related, gender-based violence on children and adolescents
• Experiences of refugee, asylum-seeking, and internally displaced children
• Protective factors and resilience among war-affected and displaced children
• Barriers to accessing child welfare and protective services due to immigration status
• Effects of deportation threats and parental detention on children’s trauma and development
• Child protection in contexts of forced displacement
• Community-based and culturally grounded prevention and intervention strategies
• Access to and effectiveness of child welfare, mental health, and legal systems
• Roles of international law, humanitarian organizations, and child protection frameworks
• Protective effects of inclusive immigration policies (e.g., pathways to citizenship, sanctuary policies) on child outcomes
• Prevalence and patterns of child maltreatment in conflict and displacement settings
• Recruitment and exploitation of children by armed groups or political militias
• Ethical considerations and methodologies for research in conflict and crisis settings

Submission Details:

This is an ongoing Call for Papers with no fixed submission deadline. To ensure your article is considered for this issue, please indicate “Yes” when asked about special issue submission and select the option “Armed Conflict, Political Violence, and Immigration Enforcement.” Articles should be prepared in accordance with the Journal’s standard author guidelines (Guide for Authors) and must clearly demonstrate their relevance to child maltreatment and child protection.

Manuscripts may be submitted through the journal’s website (Editorial Manager system).

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OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Perkins Auditorium (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Free CEUs available for Social Work and Behavioral Health

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 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 interactive workshop introduces professionals to the core principles and techniques of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a person-centered, evidence-based approach for engaging individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Widely used across diverse populations, MI has been shown to effectively support behavior change and increase engagement in services. Participants will learn how to foster collaboration, strengthen motivation, and navigate ambivalence to support meaningful change. Practical exercises will focus on building trust, affirming autonomy, and communicating with empathy in high-stress, real-world settings.

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OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Room 231 (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Free CEUs available for Social Work and Behavioral Health

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 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 immersive training is designed for professionals supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The workshop equips participants with the tools and mindset to provide trauma-informed, compassionate care to people who have experienced deep instability, including violence, exploitation, and systemic barriers.
With a focus on person-first approaches that honor dignity and resilience, participants will learn how to build trust, promote safety, and respond skillfully in high-stress situations. Through reflective exercises and experiential learning, attendees will strengthen their capacity to recognize and respond to trauma—both in those they serve and within themselves. Trauma-informed care is not just a framework—it’s a way of being in this work.

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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.

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OU Health Science Center, 1000 NE 13 , # 5700, OKC 73104

Andrea Bushala, LCSW, RPT-S and
Nancy Rumley-Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S

What is Theraplay?

Theraplay is a therapist-guided psychotherapy that focuses on parent-child relationships and has
been accepted by SAMHSA as an evidence-based practice. It:
• Enhances attachment, self-esteem, and trust in others through joyful engagement
• Elicits cooperation and improves behavior issues in children through positive connection
• Creates an active and empathic connection between child and parents
• Results in changed view of the self as worthy and lovable, and of relationships as positive

Who Should Attend?

Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Clinical Counselors, Marriage and
Family Therapists, School Counselors, Play Therapists, Infant Mental Health
Professionals, Special Education Teachers, and others…
Scan the QR code to register or contact us at 847-256-7334

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November 14, 9am – 3pm

OU-Tulsa Learning Center, Perkins Auditorium (4502 E. 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Join us for a day for professionals supporting children of incarcerated parents.

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