Trauma & Resilience Summit - May 21

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This event is absolutely FREE! | Includes lunch & CEs/CEUs

Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene: 1000 N Entrance Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901
 

Keynote Presentation: Impact of Trauma/ACEs & Healing from Trauma 

  • Kate Reed, MPH, BSW, Trauma-Informed Consultant and Trainer

Breakout Sessions Rounds 1 & 2: Evidence-Based Interventions  

  • Infant Massage 
    • Amanda Chorak, Olivet Nazarene University
  • Intro to Neurofeedback
    • Collective Balance Counseling
  • Intro to Theraplay 
    • Mandy Jones, Theraplay Institute
  • Intro to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & EMDR
    • ​​​​​​​Kelsy Kerrigan, MS, LCPC - Riverside Healthcare
  • Mental Health First Aid 
    • Ann King, Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor
  • Parent Cafés 
    • Tyler Reynolds, Easterseals Jumpstart
  • Parent Education & Positive Discipline 
    • Megan Campbell, Rise & Thrive Wellness​​​​​​​

Lunch - Free to all registered! 

Lived Experience - A Panel Conversation

  • Jim Rowe, Kankakee County States' Attorney
  • Krisi Shu, YMCA Childcare
  • Sarah Winkel, Project SUN
  • Dr. Stonewall McCuiston, Riverside Healthcare

Healing Responses Breakout Groups

  • Art Therapy 
    • Megan Campbell, Rise & Thrive Wellness
  • Peer Support Group - Educator Specific
    • Collective Balance Counseling
  • Peer Support Group - Supporting A Loved One Healing from Trauma
    • Rhonda Showers, Project SUN
  • Peer Support Group - Healing from Burnout
    • Eric Peterson, Project Headspace & Timing
  • Reflective Practices - Creating a Take-Home Toolkit
    • Chrissy Nojd, Kankakee Community College
  • Simple Meal Planning & Prep 
    • Sarah Beherns, Sarah Beherns Coaching INC
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation 
    • Victoria Malloy, LCPC, Keystone Counseling