
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:00 am - Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibitor & Vendor Area opens
8:30 - 8:45 am - Welcome
9:00 - 10:30 am - Workshop Session A
10:45 - 12:15 pm - Workshop Session B
12:15 - 12:45 pm - Networking / Exhibitor Tables
12:45 - 2:15 pm - Keynote Luncheon
2:15 - 2:45 pm - Networking / Exhibitor Tables
2:45 - 4:15 pm - Workshop Session C
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2024 WORKSHOPS
Please check back in 2024 for workshop postings
2023 WORKSHOPS
Suicide Prevention: Recognizing Warning Signs and Knowing How to Help
Allison Jimenez, MS - Director of Programs, Zero Suicide Initiative, Hanley Foundation
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The Power of Positive Parenting: Tools for Managing Children's Behavior
Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT – CEO, Longwood Care
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Creative Interventions with Music and Imagery
Chelsea Johnson, MS, MT-BC, LMT – TEACUP Preemie Program Coordinator, The Children’s Healing Institute
Using Inclusive Language to Create Equitable Spaces
Danniella Jones, Psy.D. – Psychologist, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department
Utilizing Trauma Informed Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behaviors
Emily Deming, PhD. - Postdoctoral Fellow, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department
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Utilizing Nature’s “Toys” with Children and Families in Play Therapy
Janet Courtney, LCSW, PhD, RPT-S - Founder, Developmental Play & Attachment Therapies
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Perinatal Mental Health is Everyone’s Issue: The Importance of Screening
Jennifer Silliman - Advocate/Filmmaker and Mentor Program Coordinator, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Palm Beach County, and Jan Bogie, LMHC, IMH-E – Clinical Director, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Palm Beach County
Normal Sexual Expression in Children and Adolescents
Lawrence Siegel, MA, CSE – Director of Education and Training, Sage Institute for Family Development
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Understanding Grief and Childhood Bereavement
Lei Lavinsky-Sun, MS Ed. - Program & Training Coordinator, Children’s Bereavement Center
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The Myths of Highly Conflicted Parents
Mark Roseman, Ph.D. - CEO, The Toby Center for Family Transitions
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Gender-Based Violence: Challenging Media’s Message
Markos Fleury, BA – Violence Prevention Educator, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse and Melanie Afanador - Outreach Services Director, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
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It’s OK to Ask for Help: Connecting Students to School-Based Mental Health
Michael Kane, Ph.D. – Manager, Behavioral and Mental Health, School District of Palm Beach County
The Cynosure Effect: Identifying Indicators of Danger
Steve Webb, Ph.D. – founder, Safe School Systems
Forensic Interviewing with a Side of Challenge
Tracy Piendle, BSW – Forensic Interviewer / Senior Case Coordinator, Child Protection Team of Palm Beach
CRASE, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
John Ledford - Investigator, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
2022 WORKSHOPS
Healing from Childhood Complex Trauma
Dr. Danniella Jones - Psychologist, Youth Services Department - Education and Training Center
Normal Expressions of Sexuality in Children
Dr. Lawrence Siegel - Clinical Sexologist & Supervisor, Sage Institute for Family Development
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Sextortion...It's 11pm... Do you know what your child is doing online?
T. Smith, MSW - Victim Specialist, Department of Justice
2019 WORKSHOPS
Behavior Related to Chronic Illness in Children and Adolescents
Alan Tager - Clinical Liaison, Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents
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Becoming a More Effective Therapist by Enhancing Family Therapy Skills
Andres Torrens, LCSW, CCTP - Clinical Director, Families First of Palm Beach County; Adjunct Professor, Barry University School of Social Work
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Child Sexual Abuse in the Latino/Hispanic community
Claudia Herrera, LMFT, CFLE - Director of Clinical Services, Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
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Implicit Bias/Racial Micro-aggressions and Impact on Child Welfare
Danniella Jones, Psy.D. - Post-Doctoral Fellow, Palm Beach County Youth Services Highridge Family Center
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Moms, Marijuana... and What We Know
David Duresky M.A. – Trainer/Coach
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Empowering Families in their Healing from Suicide, Loss, and Trauma
Doreen Cammarata MS, LMHC – Adjunct Instructor, Hofstra University
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Music Therapy and Communication for Children of Various Abilities
Erica Lyles, MT-BC – Owner/Director, Whole Vibes, LLC
Pregnancy and Mothering with a Mood Disorder: How Children are Impacted
Jennifer Estrada LMHC – Licensed Psychotherapist
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Homelessness in the Community
Jennifer Raymond LMHC, NCC - Executive Director, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
Sandra Symonds, LCSW – Program Manager, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
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Bridging the Gap: Understand and connect with your student or Child
Joanna de Peña, M.Ed. – Founder & CEO, Top Notch Scholars
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​​Evidenced-Based Practices in Treating Disruptive Behaviors
Laura Cruz, Ph.D. - Psychologist, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department
Stepfamilies: A Greater Understanding for Professionals Working with Blended Families
Loren Berry, Psy.D. – Psychologist, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department
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What's Media Got To Do With It?
Matthew Tyler - Violence Prevention Educator, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
Markos Fleury – Violence Prevention Educator, Aide to Victims of Domestic Abuse
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Sexual Abuse: You are No Longer My Dirty Little Secret
Randee A. Kogan, M.S., LMHC - Kogan Counseling Services, LLC
Monica E. Gonzalez, LMHC – Sexual Assault Licensed Therapist, Palm Beach County Victim Services
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Preventative Measures: Having Conversations That Count
Terri Ferguson, M.S.W., LCSW
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Youth in the 21st Century
Liza Piekarsky, LMHC, CAP - Regional Director of Marketing, Retreat Behavioral; Licensed Therapist, Caring Therapists of Broward
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Normal Expressions of Sexuality in Children
Lawrence Siegel, MA, CSE, AASECT - Director of Education and Training, Sage Institute for Family Development
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​​Immigration 101
Shane O’Meara, Esq – Staff Attorney & Supervisor Immigrant Advocacy Project, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County