Mental Health Conferences

A Trauma Informed Approach | Virtual

A Trauma Informed Approach is a virtual conference focusing on trauma-informed care, held monthly by the McHenry County Mental Health Board.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The conference, A Trauma Informed Approach, is designed to replace the monthly ACE Interface Trainings. It integrates findings from the ACE Study and explores additional causes of trauma, including genetics and epigenetics. The sessions aim to address trauma reactions and discuss mitigation strategies. Attendees can expect to learn about the transmission of trauma across generations, the impact of violent environments, and behavioral outcomes of trauma. The agenda includes monthly sessions led by Gary Rukin, focusing on improving individual and organizational responses to trauma.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates: January 9 to December 11, 2025

Event Format: virtual

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

McHenry County Mental Health Board

This is the group that put together this event.

Email: informationrequest@mc708.org

Phone: 815-455-2828

Registration Fees

How much does this conference cost?

Cost Type Notes
$0.00 Free 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA.

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 takes place on the second Thursday of each month from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, starting January 9, 2025, through December 11, 2025.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Gary Rukin

Gary Rukin, LPC, MA, MS, has worked in Community Mental Health for thirteen years and serves as the Trauma-Informed Coordinator for the McHenry County Mental Health Board.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

The conference offers 1.5 CEUs for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists, and IAODAPCA.

Other Links and Information

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