OU-Tulsa (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135) Academic Center, Deco Room

Free CEUs available for Social Work and Behavioral Health (2 credit hours)

Presenter’s bio: DeJon Knapp is a licensed clinical social worker and Director of Haruv USA. Haruv USA is an international training institute focused on training students and professionals on the treatment, identification, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Prior to her work at Haruv USA, DeJon worked for Oklahoma Human Services in Child Welfare, for Youth Services of Tulsa in Street Outreach, and served as the Vice President of Safe Housing at Domestic Violence Intervention Services. DeJon is also a board approved clinical supervisor and an adjunct professor at the University of Tulsa where she teaches a course on child abuse & neglect.

Workshop description: This interactive workshop provides essential guidance on Oklahoma’s mandatory reporting laws, with a specific focus on recognizing and responding to signs of child maltreatment and the unique needs of unaccompanied minors. Participants will learn how to navigate reporting responsibilities ethically and effectively while supporting vulnerable children and youth within the context of homelessness. Case scenarios and local resources will be included to support practical application.

Morning refreshments will be provided.

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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: a focused exploration of how domestic violence and human trafficking intersect with homelessness—highlighting risk factors, warning signs, and the complex realities faced by individuals experiencing housing insecurity, along with practical, trauma-informed approaches for support.

Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

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June 11, 9am-11am CDT at Circle of Care: 1616 N Gilcrease Museum Rd, Tulsa, OK 74127

Registration: $20* (FREE CEUs available for Social Work and Behavioral Health – with registration)

Workshop description: participants will learn how nutrition impacts child development, caregiver capacity, emotional regulation, and household safety—all of which are critical in reducing risk factors associated with abuse and neglect. Through trauma-informed and prevention-focused lens, the training will also highlight practical strategies for supporting families in building healthier routines, accessing nutritional resources, and fostering nurturing, safe environments where children can thrive.

Presenters’ bios:

Mackenzie “Mack” Jantsch graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Master’s of Science degree, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. Mack is licensed in Marital and Family Therapist and an LMFT approved supervisor for the state of Oklahoma. Mack worked at Youth Services of Tulsa both as a counselor and coordinator for the family counseling department prior to moving to Laureate’s Eating Disorder Program. Mack is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Currently Mack is working on training and/or consultation for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Mack has a passion for using family systems, trauma-informed care, and experiential techniques to help families navigate how to handle stress and challenges of raising an adolescent in today’s world.

Valerie Grogan graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, and from the University of Memphis with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. She was formerly with Laureate Psychological Clinic and Hospital, working as the clinical dietitian for the Adolescent Eating Disorders Program. She also has experience as a Supervisor for dietitians all over the country seeking this certification as well.  She focuses on nutrition education centered on combating messages from dieting and wellness culture, highlighting the impact of nutrition on mental health and helping clients to reintegrate into life outside of their illnesses. She is passionate about books, cheese and anything Star Trek.

The event is open to the general professional audience.

*Please note the payment transaction will appear as “Haruv Institute” (mahon harov) and the confirmation may take several hours to appear in your email.

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May 14, 9am-11am CDT at Circle of Care: 1616 N Gilcrease Museum Rd, Tulsa, OK 74127

Registration: $20* (FREE CEUs available for Social Work and Behavioral Health – with registration)

Workshop description: participants will learn how nutrition impacts child development, caregiver capacity, emotional regulation, and household safety—all of which are critical in reducing risk factors associated with abuse and neglect. Through trauma-informed and prevention-focused lens, the training will also highlight practical strategies for supporting families in building healthier routines, accessing nutritional resources, and fostering nurturing, safe environments where children can thrive.

Presenters’ bios:

Mackenzie “Mack” Jantsch graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Master’s of Science degree, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. Mack is licensed in Marital and Family Therapist and an LMFT approved supervisor for the state of Oklahoma. Mack worked at Youth Services of Tulsa both as a counselor and coordinator for the family counseling department prior to moving to Laureate’s Eating Disorder Program. Mack is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Currently Mack is working on training and/or consultation for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Mack has a passion for using family systems, trauma-informed care, and experiential techniques to help families navigate how to handle stress and challenges of raising an adolescent in today’s world.

Valerie Grogan graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, and from the University of Memphis with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. She was formerly with Laureate Psychological Clinic and Hospital, working as the clinical dietitian for the Adolescent Eating Disorders Program. She also has experience as a Supervisor for dietitians all over the country seeking this certification as well.  She focuses on nutrition education centered on combating messages from dieting and wellness culture, highlighting the impact of nutrition on mental health and helping clients to reintegrate into life outside of their illnesses. She is passionate about books, cheese and anything Star Trek.

The event is open to the general professional audience.

*Please note the payment transaction will appear as “Haruv Institute” (mahon harov) and the confirmation may take several hours to appear in your email.

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May 12, 9am-4pm

OU-Tulsa Learning Center, room 221 (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

with Jill McAbee and Tisha Boggs

Certificate of attendance is available.

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Registration: $10 (includes CEUs for Social Work and Behavioral Health)

Scholarships available, email DeJon Knapp (dejon@ou.edu)

Workshop description: this two-hour virtual training provides participants with a foundational understanding of sexual behaviors in children and how to distinguish between developmentally typical and problematic behaviors. The training explores common misconceptions about youth with problematic sexual behaviors, as well as the risk and protective factors that influence these behaviors. Participants will also learn practical guidelines and strategies for assessing sexual behavior concerns and gain skills they can apply to support children and families in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.

Presenter’s bio: Andrew Monroe, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus (OUHC), Center on Child Abuse and Neglect where he has been employed since 2020.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Auburn University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. He completed his Master of Social Work at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL in 2013.  Mr. Monroe has experience working with and developing programs for youth with problematic sexual behaviors as well as trauma survivors in urban and rural communities through telehealth, in home, residential, school, and clinic based services. He is certified in several evidence-based treatment models, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT). Mr. Monroe is a lead clinician in the Treatment Program for Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior for school-age children (PSB-S) and Adolescents with Illegal Sexual Behavior Program (PSB-A), and oversees the coordination of all the PSB-S training programs and rural health initiatives for the National Center on the Sexual Behaviors of Youth as the School-Age Training Director.  Andrew provides both clinical and senior leader support to teams being trained in the University of Oklahoma Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy™ (PSB-CBT™).

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Registration: $10 (includes CEUs for Social Work and Behavioral Health)

Scholarships available, email DeJon Knapp (dejon@ou.edu)

Workshop description: this two-hour virtual training examines important considerations when supporting children with problematic sexual behaviors in home and placement settings. Participants will learn about factors that influence placement decisions, key components of effective safety planning with families, and strategies that support safe sibling reunification. The training will also highlight characteristics of home environments that promote safety and strengthen protective factors for children. Participants will get a brief summary of the foundational information of children with problematic sexual behaviors, so this training can be attended without any prerequisites.

Presenter’s bio: Andrew Monroe, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus (OUHC), Center on Child Abuse and Neglect where he has been employed since 2020.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Auburn University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. He completed his Master of Social Work at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL in 2013.  Mr. Monroe has experience working with and developing programs for youth with problematic sexual behaviors as well as trauma survivors in urban and rural communities through telehealth, in home, residential, school, and clinic based services. He is certified in several evidence-based treatment models, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT). Mr. Monroe is a lead clinician in the Treatment Program for Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior for school-age children (PSB-S) and Adolescents with Illegal Sexual Behavior Program (PSB-A), and oversees the coordination of all the PSB-S training programs and rural health initiatives for the National Center on the Sexual Behaviors of Youth as the School-Age Training Director.  Andrew provides both clinical and senior leader support to teams being trained in the University of Oklahoma Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy™ (PSB-CBT™).

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Registration: $20 (includes CEUs for Social Work and Behavioral Health)

Scholarships available, email DeJon Knapp (dejon@ou.edu)

Workshop 1 description: this two-hour virtual training provides participants with a foundational understanding of sexual behaviors in children and how to distinguish between developmentally typical and problematic behaviors. The training explores common misconceptions about youth with problematic sexual behaviors, as well as the risk and protective factors that influence these behaviors. Participants will also learn practical guidelines and strategies for assessing sexual behavior concerns and gain skills they can apply to support children and families in safe, developmentally appropriate ways.

Workshop 2 description: this two-hour virtual training examines important considerations when supporting children with problematic sexual behaviors in home and placement settings. Participants will learn about factors that influence placement decisions, key components of effective safety planning with families, and strategies that support safe sibling reunification. The training will also highlight characteristics of home environments that promote safety and strengthen protective factors for children. Participants will get a brief summary of the foundational information of children with problematic sexual behaviors, so this training can be attended without any prerequisites.

Presenter’s bio: Andrew Monroe, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus (OUHC), Center on Child Abuse and Neglect where he has been employed since 2020.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Auburn University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. He completed his Master of Social Work at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL in 2013.  Mr. Monroe has experience working with and developing programs for youth with problematic sexual behaviors as well as trauma survivors in urban and rural communities through telehealth, in home, residential, school, and clinic based services. He is certified in several evidence-based treatment models, including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT). Mr. Monroe is a lead clinician in the Treatment Program for Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior for school-age children (PSB-S) and Adolescents with Illegal Sexual Behavior Program (PSB-A), and oversees the coordination of all the PSB-S training programs and rural health initiatives for the National Center on the Sexual Behaviors of Youth as the School-Age Training Director.  Andrew provides both clinical and senior leader support to teams being trained in the University of Oklahoma Problematic Sexual Behavior – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy™ (PSB-CBT™).

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This training is designed for Oklahoma attorneys; however, professionals working within the juvenile court system (e.g., CASA, child welfare) may also find it valuable.

Registration: $10* (includes CLE and CEUs for Social Work and Behavioral Health, 6 credit hours))

Limited number of OFR scholarships available – first come first serve, contact Allyson McCormick, allyson.mccormick@laok.org for more information

With Timothy Michaels-Johnson, J.D. & Tessa Chesher, DO, IMH-E

Having earned his Juris Doctorate with Honors from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2011, Timothy Michaels-Johnson focused his career in child welfare. He joined the District Attorney’s Office of Tulsa County and prosecuted deprived child cases for nearly 5 years. In July 2016, Michaels-Johnson joined Tulsa Lawyers for Children representing children and training TLC’s volunteer attorneys. He subsequently served as TLC’s third Executive Director until April 2024. Michaels-Johnson now assists with the development and roll out of Oklahoma’s new central office of parent and child representation as the Region 5 Managing Attorney for Child Representation with the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation. In addition, Michaels-Johnson has returned to the University of Tulsa College of Law as an adjunct professor teaching Juvenile Law and serves as a Commissioner on the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth.

Dr. Chesher is a child and adolescent psychiatrist interested in pediatric trauma, infant and early childhood mental health, and behavioral health integration into primary care. She is from Oklahoma and went to medical school at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Chesher completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Tulsa followed by a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and an Irving Harris Fellowship in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health at Tulane School of Medicine. She was on faculty at Tulane School of Medicine as an instructor, OU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa, OK as an assistant clinical professor and the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine as an associate and then full clinical professor. Dr. Chesher is the Medical Director of the Children’s Specialty Program at Oklahoma Complete Health. Dr. Chesher owns TC², offering consultation and training in infant and early childhood mental health.

Workshop description: QIC-ChildRep is an evidence-based best practice model of child representation. This training was developed to advance the QIC-ChildRep Best Practice Model and integrates key aspects of Oklahoma child welfare law and practice, including Oklahoma practice standards, with the goal of advancing high quality legal representation for attorneys representing children in Oklahoma child welfare cases.

*Please note the payment transaction will appear as “Haruv Institute” (mahon harov) and the confirmation may take several hours to appear in your email.

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