NEAAP & ROCAP Spring Conference 2022: Pediatric Trauma Informed Care

14100 Crawford Street,Boys Town NE 68010

12 May, 2022

Description

This session, for pediatric medical and behavioral health care providers will discuss pediatric trauma-informed care. AGENDA: 3:00 PM – Registration & NEAAP Chapter Meeting 3:30 PM – Putting on your trauma lens - basics of trauma - how/why kids are impacted - Heather Forkey, MD Review the human stress response and the connections with ACES, toxic stress and resilienceApply the role of attachment or safe, stable and nurturing relationships as they address resilience and traumaIdentify the long-term impact of repeated stimulation of fight or flight responses and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis at the molecular, cellular and organ level and how this presents as physiologic and behavioral effectsExplain differential sensitivity to context, or the “orchids and dandelions” theory4:30 PM – Break 4:45 PM – Another lens: Helping families navigate mental health needs - Stefanie Armstrong & Cathy Schweitzer from The Cord Review behaviors that may be linked to underlying mental health issues.Identify language to facilitate conversations to seek mental health treatment.Explain methods to help parents connect behaviors to potential mental health concerns. 5:30 PM – Panel Discussion - Heather Forkey, MD; Stefanie Armstrong; Cathy Schweitzer & Suzanne Haney, MD 6:00 PM – Adjourn A networking reception will be held immediately following the conference with beverages and hors d'oeuvres. ***CME pending*** ABOUT PRESENTERS: Heather Forkey, MD Mass Memorial Children’s Medical Center/UMass Medical School Chief, Child Protection Program (CPP) Director, Foster Children Evaluation Service (FaCES) Medical Director, Lifeline4Kids Professor of Pediatrics Vice-Chair for Wellness, Department of Pediatrics Stefanie Armstrong, MS, LIMHP Co-Owner of The Cord Certified EMDR therapist and consultant Co-author - Integrative Team Treatment for Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP-C) & its guide - Integrative Parenting Cathy Schweitzer, MS, LIMHP Co-Founder of Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska Certified EMDR therapist and consultant Co-author - Integrative Team Treatment for Attachment Trauma Protocol (IATP-C) & its guide - Integrative Parenting Suzanne B. Haney, MD Medical Director of Project Harmony Assistant Professor of Child Abuse Pediatrics at UNMC Child Abuse Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center