Parenting Matters Conference

Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children, and Lifespan Community Health Institute present the 33rd Parenting Matters conference as a virtual event, via Zoom. This half-day event offers parents, childcare providers, social workers and teachers a unique opportunity to learn from top child development and behavior professionals in a casual setting.

Keynote Presentation

Mary A. Carskadon, PhD, and Jared M. Saletin, PhD, will present "Sleep and Behavior in Teens - Healthy Development and ADHD."

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Agenda

Breakout Sessions

At the Parenting Matters conference, parents, caregivers, and professionals can benefit from the wisdom of top child development and behavior professionals. Breakout sessions will be chosen with the chat feature on Zoom.

Trauma-Informed Care for Childhood Trauma

Presented by Ryann Morrison, PhD
This workshop will focus on identifying trauma responses in childhood. Participants will learn the difference between typical responses to scary incidents versus trauma responses. Participants will also receive an overview in trauma-informed care and treatment available for children who have experienced trauma. Finally, participants will learn how to respond and care for a child who has experienced a traumatic event. 

Learning objectives, during this session, include: 

• Participants will be able to identify typical trauma responses in childhood.
• Participants will be able to identify how they can support a child who has experienced a traumatic event.
• Participants will gain a basic understanding of trauma-informed care and treatment available for children who have experienced trauma. 

Fostering Resiliency in Youth

Presented by Susan Pacheco, LCSW and Susan Curria, LMHC
Learn to promote resilience in children utilizing the “7 Cs” developed by Dr. Ken Ginsburg. Participants will discover how to incorporate these concepts into interaction with youth, thereby helping young people to withstand adversity and bounce back from life’s challenges. Participants will learn concrete strategies that can be used to teach and build this important life skill.

Learning objectives, during this session, include:

• Participants will be able to define resilience.
• Participants will be able to recognize the importance of resilience.
• Participants will be able to describe the “7 Cs” of resilience.
• Participants will be able to name at least seven strategies to build resilience by using the “7 Cs.”

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Parents

Presented by Amanda Pelletier, LICSW
The workshop will provide an overview of dialectical behavior therapy, an evidence-based treatment model that has had success with adults, teens, and children. Primary focus will be given to middle path skills, a set of strategies designed to help caregivers navigate common dilemmas occurring with teens.

Learning objectives, during this session, include:

• Participants will obtain a general understanding of dialectical behavioral therapy.
• Participants will review mindful path skills, with a focus on:
  • Validation
  • Behaviorism
  • Dialectics
• Participants will discuss how these principles can apply to common parenting dilemmas with teenagers.

Registration

Registration for this virtual event is free. Professional development credits are available for $10.

More Information

Continuing education credits are available for early learning professionals, social workers, and licensed mental health workers. A Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certificate will be provided for educators that can be submitted to leadership for credit.

To learn more about Parenting Matters, call 401-444-8009. For information about exhibiting in the Family Resource Center or advertising in the program book, please call 401-444-8009.