Mecklenburg Resilience Symposium: Building Hope for Tomorrow Through Action Today

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Description



Location:
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
3400 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216



Featuring Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD
Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy

Symposium Description
The American Psychological Association defines Resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress. Resilience is not a trait that people either have or do not have. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed in anyone. This full day symposium will begin with an optional screening of the film “Resilience.” It will be followed by a keynote address focused on understanding the effects of adverse child events and toxic stress on the human body and community. A panel of experts will discuss current programs proven to work along with strategies for implementation. During the afternoon breakout sessions, participants will be encouraged to brainstorm on current practices and on creative solutions to address toxic stress and building resilience. In closing, we will reconvene to share highlights from the breakout sessions in an effort to create a roadmap that will lead us to a trauma-informed, resilient community.

Agenda:

  • 7:15 - 8:30 - Early bird Screening of “Resilience" (Optional)

  • 8:00 - 9:00 - Check-in / Breakfast

  • 9:00 - 9:15 - Welcome / Overview (Sara Horstmann, MD, Atrium Health / Kelly Blasky, MPH, Charlotte AHEC)

  • 9:15 - 10:15 - The Impact of Trauma and Neglect on Children featuring keynote speaker Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy

  • 10:15 - 10:30 - BREAK

  • 10:30 - 11:00 - Creating a Trauma-Informed Community (Mary Lynn Barrett, MSW, MAHEC)

  • 11:00 - 11:15 - Building Resilience in Charlotte (Elizabeth Trotman, Charlotte Resilience Project)

  • 11:15 - 11:35 - Mindfulness Exercise (Elizabeth Morse)

  • 11:35 - 12:00 - Grab a lunch and return to your seat for the lunch presentation

  • 12:00 - 12:45 - Lunch Panel - Building Community Resilience: A Legislative Perspective (DA Spencer Merriweather, City Councilwoman Julie Eiselt, County Com Elect Mark Jerrell and Rep. Carla Cunningham)

  • 12:45 - 12:55 - Remarks by North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper

  • 1:00 - 2:30 - Breakout Sessions A - G

  • 2:30 - 2:45 - BREAK and travel to Main Conference Room

  • 2:45 - 4:00 - Report Out/Closing Remarks/Next Steps (Sara Horstmann, MD, Atrium Health)

  • 4:00 - Adjourn


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Continuing Education Credits include:
(You MUST attend the entire conference to receive credit; Other credits TBD.)
  • CEUs/Contact Hours
    This Live Activity fulfills the requirement of 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing 6.0 contact hours.

  • Continuing Medical Education
    Accreditation Statement:
    Carolinas Healthcare System/Charlotte AHEC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    Credit Statement:
    MDs, DOs, PAs, NPs: Carolinas HealthCare System/Charlotte AHEC designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
    Application has been made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc for continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education.

  • NC Psychologists Credit
    Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists

  • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)

    Charlotte AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Charlotte AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

    • Objectives

    • Outline the effects of adverse child events and toxic stress
    • Identify successful resilience programs
    • Devise a resilience plan of action for the community

    Contact

    Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523

    Electives

    Please Choose ONE Breakout Session

    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session A - Restoring Hope and Building Resilience through the Faith Community
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator(s): Pam Hurley, Atrium Health Rob Kelly, For Charlotte Panelists: Matt Holcombe, Christ Episcopal Church Stephen Smith, Freedom Communities Rusty Price, Camino Development Corporation, Camino Church Session Information: In this interactive session, participants will learn more about the six fundamental principles to a trauma-informed approach in their faith-based organization. 1- Safety 2- Trustworthiness and Transparency 3- Peer Support 4- Collaboration and Mutuality 5- Empowerment, Voice, and Choice 6-Cultural, Historical, and Gender issues Participants will obtain practical ways leaders and volunteers can engage and collaborate to restore hope and build resilience in their community. (SAMSHA)
    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session B - Pre-school to Post Secondary Years – Skill Building for Student Resilience
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator(s): Barbara Caldwell Panelist/Co-Presenter(s): Smokie Brawley Statewide Project Manager Healthy Social Behaviors Project Kristie Opiola, PhD, LPC, RPT Assistant Professor CATO College of Education University of North Carolina, Charlotte Suzanne Smitha McPherson, MS Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer Session Information: A skill building session on resilience strategies for all education levels.
    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session C - The ACEs and Criminal Justice Connection: From trauma-informed responses to resiliency-based prevention efforts
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator(s): Bob Simmons Council for Children's Rights Panelist/Co-Presenter(s): Judge Elizabeth Trosch, District Court Judge Dr. Stephen Strzelecki, Mecklenburg County Forensic Evaluation Unit Melissa Zhiss, Mecklenburg County Forensic Evaluation Unit Ebony Rao, LPC Mecklenburg County CIT Coordinator CPT Jim Wilson, CMPD Community Wellness Division commander: CDCP, CIT, Officer Wellness Program Kara Evans-Patterson, CMPD Youth Diversion Program SGT Catina Odom CMPD School Resource Sergeant Derek Wilson, Mecklenburg County Sherriff’s Office Stacey Butler, Child Development-Community Policing Director Judy Reiner, NAMI Charlotte Session Information: Highlight of current work to provide training to justice department and current support provided to children and families experiencing trauma
    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session D - Making yourself and your practice Trauma informed
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator(s): Stefanie Reed, DO, FAAP Panelist: MaryLynn Barrett, LCSW, MPH Martha Edwards, MD Session Information: Strategies to facilitate training, screening and follow-up for better patient care.
    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session E - Inter-Generational Trauma: Behavioral Health Perspectives & Interventions
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator(s): Elizabeth Peterson-Vita, PhD Panelist/Co-Presenters: Kamilah McKissick, PsyD Karen Melendez, MD Jennifer Thomas, PhD Edith Ragsdale Joshua Diliberto Leslie Jones Session Information: This session will discuss behavioral health screening and assessment tools and techniques, as well as evidence-based treatment modalities, within the context of an inter-generational approach. Additionally, presenters will discuss professional training options and community resources.
    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session F - Mindfulness, Yoga, Improv and Art: Tools for Caring for Others and Ourselves
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator: Cale Evans Panelists/Co-Presenters: Shona Baldoni Elizabeth Morse Claire Santos Session Information: Discussion on ways to incorporate mindfulness techniques and art programming to support trauma-informed care
    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session G - What About the Babies? Building a Baby Bundle of family supports from pregnancy to preschool
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator: Janice Gruendel, PhD, MEd Institute for Child Success Amber Pierce Reach Out and Read Carolinas Session Information: This session will discuss strategies to wrap around babies and families to build resilience including Home visiting (NFP, Boston Basics), Triple P, ROR, etc.
    Nov 16, 2018
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Open Breakout Session H - Becoming a Trauma-Informed Care organization: Building Resilience in Children and Families in Our Community
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    Nov 16, 2018
    Time
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Check-In Time
    1:00 PM
    Description
    Facilitator: Wanda Douglas, CPSP Family Partner Coordinator/Trainer North Carolina Families United Panelists/Co-Presenters: Catherine J. Buckner, MSW, LCSW, Charlotte Family Housing Cherene Caraco, CPSS, CESP, QMHP, QDDP, CEO, Promise Resource Network Elizabeth Trotman, Charlotte Resilience Project Session Information: Strategies for incorporating the principles of trauma-informed care into service to children and families through five key areas including assessment, communication, environment, policies, procedures and staff development. The session will conclude with a world café style discussion on ways participants can implement best practices to build resilience in children and families and build a trauma-informed care organization inside and out.
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Nov 16, 2018
Time
7:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Fees
$50.00
Registration (includes a light breakfast and boxed lunch)
$0.00
Registration for Planning Committee (MUST HAVE CODE)
$0.00
Registration for Educators (MUST HAVE CODE)
$0.00
Registration for Financial Sponsors (MUST HAVE CODE)
$0.00
Registration for NC District Court Stakeholders (MUST HAVE CODE)
$0.00
Registration for Community Stakeholders (MUST HAVE CODE)
$5,000.00
Platinum Level Sponsor
$4,000.00
Platinum Level Sponsor
$3,000.00
Gold Level Sponsor
$2,000.00
Silver Level Sponsor
$1,000.00
Bronze Level Sponsor
Credits
0.60
CEU
6.00
Contact Hours
6.00
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™