Turn on the Light 10th Annual South Florida Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
Thursday, October 17th, 2013 - Palm Beach County Convention Center
8:00 am - Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibitor & Vendor Area opens
8:30 am - Opening Session
9:00 am - Workshop Session A
10:45 am - Workshop Session B
12:40 pm - Lunch / Keynote Speaker
2:45 pm - Workshop Session C
4:30 pm - Door Prize Raffle
2013 Scheduled Workshops and Presenters
(Please note that conference details, including workshops and presenters are subject to change)
2013 Workshop/Presenter information is still being updated... more to come.
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
Well-Adjusted Kids: The Role of Chiropractic in Pediatric Health
Ian Shtulman, D.C. - Doctor of Chiropractic, Shtulman Family Chiropractic
Chiropractic has provided successful results for many children suffering from allergies, asthma, ADHD, autism, bedwetting, colic, torticollis, difficulties with breastfeeding, development, sleep, digestion and more. Participants will learn why chiropractic care is used for children and how it supports the normal functioning of the body to help children heal naturally.
“Why Play Therapy?” – Treating Trauma in Young Children
Crystal Nasser, LCSW – Program Director, All ‘Bout Children
Kristina Cooke, LCSW – Senior Therapist, All ‘Bout Children
Kelli Hall, LCSW – Senior Therapist, All ‘Bout Children
This workshop will focus on the importance of trauma-informed treatment for young children. Presenters will discuss trauma and the need for a comprehensive and developmentally sensitive definition. Presenters will emphasize the impact of trauma on child development, behavior, and social-emotional wellness and Play Therapy as an effective, developmentally appropriate treatment.
Restoring Joy with the Endocrine Dance
Jean A. Schweizer, PhD – Educational Director/Founder, The Center for Universal Learning
Trauma causes the Endocrine system, responsible for regulating glands and hormones, to shut down. This system is primary to learning and moving forward. This presentation explores Dr. Schweizer’s Endocrine Activation Technique, which restores this system, activating the glands naturally through whole body movement and sound, inspiring balance, harmony and joy for all ages.
MENTAL ILLNESS AND ABUSE
Postpartum Depression and Child Maltreatment: Risk, Prevention, and Treatment Implications
Jason Jent, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/ Licensed Psychologist, University of Miami Child Protection Team
Postpartum depression (PD) significantly increases the risk for child maltreatment in infants. Further, PD negatively impacts parent-infant relationships and ultimately child developmental outcomes. Any provider who offers services to families with infants would benefit from learning additional screening, educational, and intervention strategies for caregivers who may be at-risk for postpartum depression.
Current Diagnostic and Management Challenges of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
John E. Wright, MD, FAAP – Medical Director, Broward County Child Protection Team
Attendees will become familiar with and review the relevant history of the phenomenon of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (medical child abuse). Roles of the medical, health care financing, child protection, mental health, legal, media, and political communities will be explored. Current challenges to optimization of outcomes in these cases will be delineated. Suggested management strategies will be offered.
I Have Been Running My Entire Life. I Am Finally Free.
Dominic Carter – Journalist and Author, “No Momma's Boy: How I Let Go of My Past and Embraced the Future”
Expanding on his Keynote address, Dominic Carter will provide a first person narrative of his experience as a child of mentally ill parent and sexual abuse victim, including the fears, questions, confusion, guilt, shame and embarrassment. He will assist participants in better understanding the perspective of child crime victims to inform their work with this population.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN
The Ambiguous Foster Child – Attachment, Separation, Loss & Loyalty
Susan S. Cornbluth, Psy.D. – Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology, Temple University
Many foster children struggle with ambiguous loss daily. It is based on the belief that though physically separated from biological family members, foster children continue to keep them alive psychologically within their minds as they remain in foster care. Other topics discussed include foster children’s attachment trauma, separation from biological families, loss and loyalty issues.
The Mind of a Gang Member
Marcia Bahia – Gang Prevention Coordinator, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Detective Brandon West – Gang Unit Detective, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
This workshop will examine the risk factors that contribute to gang formation and preventive methods to reduce gang membership. Participants will learn about the continuous efforts by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to decrease gang activity in the county.
“Ask Us Who We Are”
Bess O’Brien – Filmmaker, Executive Director, Kingdom County Productions
“Ask Us Who We Are” is an award-winning documentary film on the challenges and extraordinary lives of foster children. The film reflects their search for belonging and finding family. Highlighting the heartbreak that foster care youth carry, and revealing the tremendous strength and perseverance that grows out of their determination to survive and thrive.
IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS
Immigration, Public Benefits, and Health Care Reform
John A. Foley, Esq. – The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
Shane O’Meara, Esq. – Supervisor, Immigrant Advocacy Project, The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
This presentation will provide an overview of public benefits available to immigrant adults and children, the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”), and how to assist your clients with accessing those benefits.
Human Trafficking: Community Responsibility, Recognition, and Response
Bonnie Jo Daniels – Program Director, Hope for Freedom
Tanya Meade – Coalition Trainer, Journey Church of Boynton Beach and Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
Vimala Mongoli – Immigration Attorney, Catholic Charities of the Palm Beaches
An engaging discussion on recognizing signs of human trafficking; community response to trafficking from a global, national, state, and local perspective; law enforcement, legal, and social services approaches to assist victims of human trafficking; and valuable community resources that can be utilized when faced with a human trafficking case.
The Dynamics of Difference – Cultural Competency
Barbara I. Cheives – President, Converge & Associates Consulting
Increase your ability to communicate and build trust across cultures. A fun, interactive session helps to navigate daily situations. Address issues that arise from cultural differences. See culture as it relates to race, ethnicity, language, accents, religion, age, and sexual orientation, while becoming sensitive to the uniqueness of various cultures.
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
Sambra Zaoui, LMSW – Clinical Social Worker and Instructor of Social Work, Barry University
Jorge Veitia – Founder/Director, The Life of Freedom Center
Discussion will focus on the psychological, behavioral, spiritual, social environmental and secondary symptomology of childhood sexual abuse and its correlation into the life of commercial sexual exploitation. The power of choice: ambivalence, trauma bonding and repetition compulsion will be addressed. Theoretical approaches (Motivational Interviewing, EMDR , TF CBT, Narrative Therapy) used with CSEC will be reviewed.
Missing and Exploited Children
Randee Kogan, M.S., LMHC – Therapy Coordinator, Palm Beach County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center
Bradley J. Edwards, Esq. – Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, P.L.
Ed Russo – Program Manager, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Every year thousands of children become victims of crime-whether it’s kidnapping, violent attacks or sexual abuse. Discussion will include the types of child prostitution, issues relating to victims of child prostitution, and how to better protect children on the internet. Participants will learn the power of a victim impact statement, advocacy, the law and appropriate therapeutic interventions to assist child prostitution and sexual abuse victims, and resources/referral options available to providers and their clients.
Maltreatment in the Multi-Generational Household
Debra Gage Hurd, Ph.D. – Clinical Full Professor, University of Arkansas
This workshop will discuss the multi-generational household phenomenon and emphasize the need for child welfare professionals to be aware of abuse across generations. Participants will receive information on generational abuse, mandatory reporting of maltreatment of children and elders, and services for victims and perpetrators of abuse ages 1 to 100.
KEEPING KIDS SAFE
Engaging Youth in Bullying and Dating Abuse Prevention
Staci Narkier Monina – Rosenberg Domestic Abuse Program Director, Alpert Jewish Family and Children’s Service
Elaine Rotenberg, Ph.D. – Clinical Director, Alpert Jewish Family and Children’s Service
While 1 in every 3 teens will be in an abusive dating relationship, only 1 in 25 seek help from an adult. However, many teens will turn to their peers. Learn strategies for engaging youth in prevention via a successful program that has reached more than 1,000 teens in our community.
Understanding and Addressing Verbal Abuse
Richard A. Lewis – Specialist, School District of Palm Beach County
This workshop will define verbal abuse, explore its dynamics, and differentiate it from “normal” disagreement and relationship stress. Participants will learn techniques for establishing a climate in classrooms or other groupings where verbal abuse is minimized and learn strategies to recognize and manage verbal abuse when encountered in their own lives, or by clients and students.
Preventing Sexual Abuse – Info All Adults Need to Know
Cherie Benjoseph LCSW - Cofounder and Coexecutive Director, KidSafe Foundation
Sally Berenzweig MEd, MA – Cofounder, KidSafe Foundation
Break the cycle of silence of sexual abuse with this proactive approach - KidSafe seminar covers: defining sexual abuse prevention, language of safety to use with families, characteristics of offenders, “grooming” techniques, response to disclosure, new laws- mandated reporting, characteristics of a child being harmed, teaching families healthy communication.
2012 Workshops and Presenters
THE COURTS AND THE LAW
Child Abuse Allegations in a Divorce Case
Charles D. Jamieson, Esq.
Immigration Law: Communicating the Facts
John Foley, Esq. - Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
Shane O'Meara, Esq. - Supervising Attorney - Immigration, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
PAW Justice: Pet Advocates Working for Justice
Dawn M. Buff, Esq. - Assistant State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit - Crimes Against Children
Danielle Shetler Hughes - Case Coordinator, Child Protection Center & Program Coordinator, Sarasota County PAWS (Pet Advocates Working in Sarasota)
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Human Trafficking: Community Responsibility, Recognition and Response
Brandy Macaluso, MSW - Coordinator of Victim Services, Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc.
Jon Longo, MS - Special Agent, Department of Homeland Security - Homeland Security Investigations
Vimala Mongoli, Esq. - Immigration Attorney, Catholic Charities of the Palm Beaches
The Mind of a Gang Member
Marcia Bahia - Gang Prevention Coordinator, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Michael Morales - Detective, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - Violent Crimes Division
Missing and Exploited Children
Ed Russo - Program Manager, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Twiler Smith, MSW - Victims Specialist, FBI
Randee Speciale, MS, LMHC -Therapist, Palm Beach County Victim Services
Daliah Weiss, Esq. - Special Victims Unit, State Attorney's Office
VIOLENCE & ABUSE
Understanding and Responding to Verbal abuse
Rick Lewis, MPS - Specialist, School District of Palm Beach County
Intimate Partner Violence Stalking: Impact on Families
Jennifer Rey - Violence Prevention Coordinator, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc.
Kristin Cantrell, Esq. - Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
It's Okay to Tell: A Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse Shares Her Path from Victim to Advocate
Lauren Book, MS Ed. - Founder/CEO, Lauren's Kids
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
Entering the Child's World through Play Therapy: Learn the Essential Tenets of Play Therapy
Rebecca L. Matte, LMFT - Senior Therapist, Parent Child Center - Early Childhood Wellness Program
Ashley Nordby, MSW - Senior Therapist, Parent Child Center - Early Childhood Wellness Program
Healing Children through Metaphoric Storytelling: Decreasing Anxiety and Fears
Janet Courtney, Ph.D., LCSW, RPT-S - Director, Developmental Play & Attachment Therapies
EMDR and Play Therapy for Trauma Resolution
Roxanne Grobbel, JD, LCSW, RPT-S, Infant Mental Health Specialist - Clinical Director, All 'Bout Children, Inc.
THE CULTURE OF...
Developmental Trauma and the Culture of Poverty Perspective: How they go hand in hand
Cadija Barnett, BA, MSW Student - CEO, Living for the Moment, Inc.
Addressing Treatment Needs for Families Challenged with Chronic Alcoholism/Substance Misuse: A Family Systems Approach
Sambra Zaoui, LMSW - Instructor, Barry University School of Social Work
Working with Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming Children in Multiple Settings
Lucia Gomez-Sanchez, MSW Student - Intern, Broward General Hospital - NICU
M.E. Quinn, MSW Student - Therapist Intern, SunServe
DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH
Well-Adjusted Kids: The Role of Chiropractic in Pediatric Health
Ian Shtulman, D.C. - Doctor of Chiropractic, Shtulman Family Chiropractic
Impact of Breastfeeding on Emotional Regulation and Brain Development during Infancy
Nancy Aaron Jones, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University
The ABC's of Eating Disorders
Heather Maio, Psy.D. - Assistant Clinical Director/Director of Residency Training, The Renfrew Center of South Florida
Deborah Radzwill, Psy.D. - Team Leader, The Renfrew Center of South Florida
