California State University, Chico Presents Children in Trauma Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 2004
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Joe Picard, Regional and Continuing Education
530-898-6105
California State University, Chico Presents Children in Trauma onference
California State University, Chico’s Center for Regional and Continuing Education, in partnership with Butte County Family Court Services, presents Children in Trauma 2005, a two-day professional development conference, Jan. 14-15, 2005, at the Masonic Family Center in Chico.
Established in 2003, the annual conference provides professionals an opportunity to learn from colleagues and access education critical to those who work with children who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Friday’s session will feature Dr. John Preston, PsyD, ABPP, who will present Psychopharmacology of Children and Adolescents. An educator and best-selling author (”Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists”), Preston will address the current science, therapy and outcomes associated with pharmacologic treatments.
Saturday’s session, Child Sexual Exploitation and the Forensic Interview, will be hosted by Terry Thomas. Thomas, special agent for the Crimes Against Children Unit of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, will provide an experienced look at the investigation of sexual abuse and exploitation of children and adolescents. He was awarded the 2002 Florida State Officer of the Year honors for his work helping exploited youth.
Social workers, family therapists, psychologists, mediators, psychiatrists, community leaders, family law attorneys, law enforcement personnel, nurses, physicians, advocates, mental health professionals, child development professionals, school counselors, religious leaders, educators and concerned parents are encouraged to take advantage of this educational opportunity.
Marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, nurses, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel may earn 15 hours of continuing education credit for their participation. One unit of professional service academic credit is available for an additional fee, payable at the conference.
In addition to the featured sessions, exhibitors from nonprofit organizations, private companies and government agencies will share their resources.
The early registration fee (received by Jan. 7) for the two-day conference is $279 (includes support materials, continental breakfast and banquet lunch each day). Single-day and group-rate discounts are also available ($129-$249). To enroll, or for information, please call CSU, Chico Continuing Education at 530-898-6105 or visit the Web site at http://rce.csuchico.edu/inservice.
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