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