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Trauma Informed Practice with Youth Across Settings

Learn how to support youth and implement Trauma Informed Practices in a variety of settings, including schools, community based programs, and outpatient and behavioral health settings.

Watermill Caterers
711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Nov 21, 2025 09:00am - Nov 21, 2025 03:00pm

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Conference Description:

Through two dynamic sessions, participants will explore trauma and brain science through a user-friendly, strengths-based lens, ensuring real-world relevance in a variety of settings. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. Continuing Education credits available (see below).


Morning Session: Trauma, the Brain, and Hope

Workshop Description: Kids with tough histories often exhibit some “tough” behaviors, like opposition, aggression, and defiance. It’s a brain thing! Take some time to fill your toolbox with the user-friendly BraveBrains framework and trauma-informed strategies that really work! Discover the hopeful side of neuroscience, with plenty of user-friendly applications for all ages. Trauma changes the brain. You can be a source of healing. There’s hope.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to explain the brain’s key operating systems in accessible, everyday language
  • Participants will be able to reframe challenging behaviors through a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens
  • Participants will be able to implement three practical, research-backed strategies to support brain function and foster positive behavior in both children and staff


Afternoon Session: Unpacking Big Feelings

Workshop Description: Stress, anxiety, anger, and shame take a toll—not just on the children we serve, but on us as professionals. Many young clients struggle with frustration tolerance and emotional regulation, making it difficult to engage in therapy, school, or relationships. While there are no quick fixes for life’s complex challenges, this hands-on workshop will provide practical, brain-based strategies to strengthen emotional resilience—for both clients and clinicians.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to use the morning's learning to examine behavior through a strengths-based lens
  • Participants will be able to discuss common misconceptions about coping skills
  • Participants will be able to practice at least 5 practical and effective resilience-boosting strategies
  • Participants will be able to adapt strategies to fit diverse professional settings
  • Participants will be able to design implementation plans for their specific work environments

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone that is working in the mental health field, in the school setting, or with youth. Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Creative Arts Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists will be able to receive Continuing Education credits.

FEE STRUCTURE

Early Registration (ends Friday, September 5)


EARLY Continuing Education (CE) Registration


$75.00

Choose this option if you DO require LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAT CE Hours (Certificate of Completion, including CE hours, will be provided)


EARLY General Registration


$55.00

Choose this option if you DO NOT require CE Hours (Certificate of Attendance will be provided)



EARLY Student Registration



$35.00

For Current students (Certificate of Attendance will be provided)


Please email csteudte@mhaw.org from your ‘.edu’ email address to obtain the discount code

Registration Pricing (after 9/5/25)


Continuing Education (CE) Registration


$90.00

Choose this option if you DO require LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LMFT/LCAT CE Hours (Certificate of Completion, including CE hours, will be provided)


General Registration


$70.00

Choose this option if you DO NOT require CE Hours (Certificate of Attendance will be provided)



Student Registration



$50.00

For Current students (Certificate of Attendance will be provided)


Please email csteudte@mhaw.org from your ‘.edu’ email address to obtain the discount code

Registration closes Friday, November 14.

- Continental Breakfast and Lunch included -

GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE!

Every 5th registration (of equal or lesser value) is FREE

Please email csteudte@mhaw.org for registration instructions before completing payment.

Please note:

  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations
  • If you are registering for Continuing Education credits, you must be present for the full conference (9am-3pm) to receive credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION

APPROVED FOR 5 CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTACT HOURS(LMSW/LCSW/LMHC/LCAT/LMFT)


Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. (Provider#0156)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. (Provider #MHC-0014)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. (Provider #MFT-0010)

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. (Provider #CAT-0004)


*New York State Office of the Professions (NYSED) regulations require that participants attend the entire approved educational activity in order to receive continuing education credits, from 9:00am-3:00pm*

ABOUT THE PRESENTER


JESSICA SINARSKI, LPCMH


Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is an author, educator, and the founder of BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world, translating neuroscience into action steps for kids and adults alike. Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences through her books, training, and deeply trauma-informed resources.

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