The Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute is an annual event that brings together experts to discuss the latest in trauma-informed care. Attendees can expect to learn about advances in the neurobiology of traumatic stress and clinical interventions for complex trauma. The conference aims to support the development of trauma-informed care for providers across Alaska. The agenda includes keynote sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, focusing on topics such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, play therapy, and peer support.
Mental Health Conferences
11th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute
The 11th Annual Alaska Advanced Trauma Training Institute is a conference held in Anchorage, Alaska, focusing on trauma-informed care and the neurobiology of traumatic stress. It features local and national experts sharing the latest research and clinical interventions.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: May 9–10, 2024
Location: Dena’ina Center
City/State: Anchorage, Alaska
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Alaska Child Trauma Center
The Alaska Child Trauma Center at Alaska Behavioral Health focuses on trauma-informed care and provides training and resources for behavioral health and social service providers across Alaska.
Email: koberman@akbh.org
Phone: 907-563-1000
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | General | Registration is open and there is no cost to attend. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference spans two days with sessions starting at 8:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm on the first day, and 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on the second day. Key sessions include Cognitive Processing Therapy, play therapy, and peer support workshops.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Patricia Resick, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center, known for developing Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.
Joshua Arvidson, MSS, LCSW
COO at Alaska Behavioral Health, expert in trauma-informed care for children.
Mary Beth Goodman, MA, LPC, NCC
Director of the Cohen Clinics at Alaska Behavioral Health, with 28 years of clinical experience.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Attendees are eligible for up to 10 continuing education hours for professional development purposes. The application for CEUs is in process with the State of Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
Alaska Behavioral Health has partnered with the Marriott Anchorage Downtown hotel to offer discounted rooms to attendees. Rooms must be booked by April 9th, 2024, to be eligible for the discount.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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