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guest speaker
Juli Alvarado, MA, LPC, NCC

Juli Alvarado has 20 years of experience in child welfare, from the top down. Combining the latest research in psychology, neurology, physiology and development, she teaches powerful parenting and therapeutic paradigms that are transforming child welfare from families to entire agencies. As a therapist and consultant, she is well known internationally as an expert in trauma, attachment, and bonding.

Professional Training

Clinical Implications in the Treatment of Maltreated, Traumatized Children

Date: Friday, May 14, 2010
Time: 9:00-4:00
Location:

Johns Hopkins University, Montgomery County Campus, 9601 Medical Center Drive, A&R Building, Room 106, Rockville, MD 20850
Fees:

$149/individual; 10% discount for 4 or more participants from one organization

6 CEUs will be provided without charge with a paid conference registration

 
Parking: Free parking available in lot directly across from building
Who Should Attend: Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Case Managers, Mental Health Professionals, Outpatient, Inpatient, Residential, Therapeutic Foster Care

This intensive and experiential workshop will draw upon current research on trauma, attachment, neuroscience and emotional regulatory functioning to inform the understanding of effective clinical interventions for challenging children and their families. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of trauma on the developing brain, and the resulting need to shift treatment modalities and focus in order to counter severe behaviors and promote healing. This innovative, relation-based approach will change your view of struggling families and give you the tools to significantly impact your outcomes with clients.

Attendees will learn:

  1. How to differentiate healthy and disordered attachment patterns.
  2. How trauma and attachment impact the developing brain and influence behavior and functioning.
  3. Core concepts of the emotional regulatory healing model.
  4. Powerful new treatment strategies for trauma affected and attachment challenged children.
  5. How to minimize stress in order to facilitate the healing process within the family.
  6. How to effectively address the unique challenges faced by adoptive, foster, and kinship families.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

 

Click here for more detailed information on our Specialized Training.