OU-TULSA Learning Center, room 222 (4502 E 41st Street, Tulsa, OK 74135)

Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided

Workshop description: a training for CAC Victim/Family Advocates focused on working with families impacted by violence (DV, homicide, HT, etc.), including supporting both children and caregivers, conducting risk assessments, and safety planning.

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.

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August 20, 9am-12pm CDT on Zoom

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

Workshop Description: physical and mental health inequities persist for 2SLGBTQ+ young people locally and nationally. These inequities result from systemic discrimination and rejection from others. Accepting and affirming adults save lives. According to the Trevor Project’s 2019 National Survey of LGBTO Youth Mental Health, LGBTO youth who report having at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt in the last year. Trusted adults, including mental health clinicians, social workers, case managers, and educators, are uniquely positioned to support 2SLGBTO+ young people. This workshop will equip therapists and other helping professionals with fundamental information and best practices for supporting 2SLGBTO+ youth.

 Presenters’ Bios:

 Tammy Delocéano

Tammy is a proud Neurodivergent Latinx artist and a charismatic Youth advocate who joined the Amplify Team in 2020. Tammy currently serves as Amplify’s Training and Outreach coordinator where they support building up the skills people need to effectively engage and serve young people. With their background in photography and a Human relations degree from “The school of life”, Tammy has seen the power positive media representation and meaningful participation can have for marginalized community members. Tammy incorporates these ideas as well as their experiences working with young people to their activism and the Amplify training space with the hope of inspiring others to combat adultism, body-negativity and support our community’s young people to fully grow into themselves without fear.

Sierra Carter, CHES (she/her)

Sierra Carter joined Amplify in June 2023 as the Training Manager. For nearly 12 years, she worked in the Tulsa Health Department’s PREP program as an Adolescent Sexual Health Educator where she implemented various sex ed programs in Tulsa County school districts and youth-serving organizations. She also continues to serve as a nationally certified trainer for evidence-based intervention programs where she facilitates best practices in sex education and positive youth development. What fuels Sierra’s passion for adolescent health is the incredible people that she shares this work with in empowering young people to become the very best advocates for their themselves! She received her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in Health Promotion and maintains her credentials as a Certified Health Education Specialist.

Jenny Briggs, LMSW (she/her)

Jenny is a lifelong Tulsan who brings a strengths-based, systems-oriented approach and passion for youth voice to her work with Amplify. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma in 2014 and is licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers at the LMSW level. Jenny has over a decade of experience at the intersection of public health and community-based social work. In her current role as Director of Learning & Impact with Amplify Youth Health Collective, Jenny guides the strategic vision for Amplify’s capacity-building programs, supporting program staff and external partners to advance youth sexual health and well-being across Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma.

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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July 9, 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:

Online safety for children is ranked as a top-tier societal and public health priority in the U.S. 95% of children have access to a digital device and the threat of online dangers is at an all time high.  Understanding the online risks that children are facing is key to preventing them from becoming reality.  Without training, children are not safe online.  This training helps adults better understand how online risks can affect children’s safety, privacy, mental health, and well-being.

Training Highlights

• How to approach technology use with children
• Recognizing warning signs in children experiencing digital dangers
• Strategies of online predators
• Current internet crimes against children trends
• Resources to support monitoring online activity.

Presenter’s bio:

Ronni Roney is the Education Coordinator at Abbott House Child Advocacy Center. In 2012, Ronni obtained her Master’s degree in Child and Family Services and has been working in the field of Child Abuse & Neglect in many different capacities.  As the Education Director at Abbott House, Ronni educates child serving organizations and professionals on the importance of Recognizing, Responding, & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect through the alrt! and Safety in Action programs.  In 2021 Abbott House created “alrt!” an internet safety curriculum for 3rd-12th grade students which also includes a Parent/Caregiver Presentation.   Ronni has educated over 14,000 people in 3 years as well as worked alongside law enforcement agencies and other prevention experts in efforts to continuously bring up to date information to her participants.  Drawing from her professional experiences Ronni is able to explain internet crimes against children and the important role child serving organizations have in the investigative process.  Her passion and dedication to preventing abuse and protecting children in the community is clearly reflected in her trainings.

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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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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