Agenda - Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Young Minds Matter: Addressing Trauma's Impact on Children, Youth and Communities
Houston, Texas June 23, 2011
Conference Agenda
8:00 a.m. Registrant check-in begins
9:00 a.m. Welcome and opening remarks Grand Ballroom
Executive Director Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., F.A.P.A.
Program Officer Vicky Coffee-Fletcher, M.Ed., LPC
9:15 a.m. What’s all the fuss? Evidence-based care for children affected by trauma
Jeffrey N. Wherry, Ph.D., ABPP
Grand Ballroom
After decades, the topic of “child trauma” has taken root in our vocabulary, in our
thought processes, in requests for funding, and even in our own Texas legislation. What
does it mean to be “trauma-informed” and “evidence-based”? This presentation will
trace the science of child trauma with a focus on child abuse, beginning with recognition
and progressing through what is now known and not known about treatment, the
impact on the brain, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, and assessment. Practical applications
will be suggested along with priorities for the future (e.g., funding, training, and
research).
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Morning breakout sessions
Psychological First Aid: Overview and applications of the model
Adrienne Tinder, Ph.D. and Troy Bush
Southwest Meeting Room
Participants will understand the rationale behind Psychological First Aid’s (PFA)
development and use, the modules of PFA and their purpose, and consider possible
applications of the model in their communities.
Surviving secondary trauma: Appreciating the importance of resiliency, self-care and
post-traumatic growth in helping us to move past our trauma
David Conrad, LCSW
Southeast Meeting Room
In this highly interactive session, using exercises developed by the presenter, the
audience will explore the important role that resiliency, self-care and post-traumatic
growth play in protecting participants from their work-related trauma and stress.
12:15 p.m. Lunch Grand Ballroom

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Young Minds Matter: Addressing Trauma's Impact on Children, Youth and Communities
Houston, Texas June 23, 2011
1:15 p.m. Afternoon breakout sessions
Children affected by trauma: What works – and what doesn’t
Frank Vega, LMFT
Southwest Meeting Room
Understanding the impact that trauma plays in the lives of children and adolescents is
key if we are to provide them with the services they need to move past survival mode.
During this session attendees will learn about the different types of trauma a child may
experience, the impact on the child’s development, a tool for assessing the trauma, and
effective treatment approaches.
Through the looking glass: Understanding trauma through a cultural competence lens
Larry D. Brown, Jr., MPA and Regenia A. Hicks, Ph.D. Southeast Meeting Room
This workshop will address the impact culture has on the expression and response of
children, youth and families who have experienced traumatic events. Information will
be shared on working with immigrant/refugee populations and the impact of
community violence on children, youth, families, and special populations, such as youth
who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ). Presenters will
discuss strategies for enhancing resilience within children and youth and will highlight
specific ideas on the role of the community in responding to traumatic occurrences.
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Closing plenary session Grand Ballroom
Secondary Trauma: Understanding its impact and taking steps to protect yourself
David Conrad, LCSW
The presenter will define secondary trauma and describe how it is similar to and
different from burnout, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and post-traumatic stress
disorder. He also will identify potential risk factors and indicators of distress for
professionals working with traumatized and distressed children and families. Personal,
organizational and professional strategies that participants can use to protect
themselves also will be provided.
4:00 p.m. Closing remarks Grand Ballroom