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Cheryl Williams, FDC-OMH Regional PA Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Bldg 45 - 3 998 Crooked Hill Road Brentwood, NY 11717 Indicate First Two Workshop Choices Morning Workshop: First Choice _____ Second Choice_____ Afternoon Workshop: First Choice _____ Second Choice_____
Parents only: Limited reimbursement for child care and transportation available.
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Cheryl Williams. FDC- OMH Regional Parent Advisor

SYMPOSIUM BROCHURE 2014

8:30 - 9:00 AM 9:05 - 9:10 AM 9:15 - 9:30 AM 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Registration and Breakfast Welcome OMH Updates- Dr. Martha Carlin Director , Long Island Field Office Keynote Speaker, John McNaught

20th Annual Symposium

Moving Forward in Childrens Mental Health

10:30 - 10:45 AM Networking

10:45 - 12:15 PM Morning Workshops

12:20 - 1:20 PM 1:30 - 3:00 PM 3:15 - 4:00 PM LUNCH ( Downstairs Atrium ) Afternoon Workshops LIFT Annual Meeting

The Yellow Brick Road To Success ion:

Special Thanks to the Long Island Family Support Coalition Committee Members and a special welcome to Jeanne McGough, OMH Regional Parent Advisor.

Training Fee - $40. (Includes Breakfast and Lunch) Make Check Payable to: Family and Childrens Association
Fee will be waived for families who are unable to pay.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
John McNaught is a nationally renowned educator, advocate and the founder and developer of the Virginia State Department of Education's I'm Determined Project. John will share materials and strategies on how to involve students actively in their education and transition planning, how to reduce stigma in our community and how to improve outcomes.

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Melville Marriott 1350 Old Walt Whitman Road Melville, NY 11747

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Directions to Melville Marriott

Southern State Parkway: Exit 32 North (Route 110), proceed 5 miles. Make left onto North Service Road. Hotel is on right. From Western Long Island: Long Island Expressway East to Exit 49S. Turn left at 1st traffic light onto Walt Whitman Road. Cross back over the expressway. The hotel is on the right.

Featuring Keynote Speaker

John McNaught
Nationally renowned educator and advocate

**Please RSVP by May 1st, 2014** Email: Cheryl.Williams@omh.ny.gov

From Eastern Long Island: Long Island Expressway west

AM WORKSHOPS

Alternate Pathways & New Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities Presenter: Cathy Pantelides, Assistant Admin. Coordinator for Transition Eastern Suffolk BOCES RSE-TASE

Learn about the "sunsetting" of Regents Competency Tests; extension of the Safety Net to include the Compensatory Option; changes to the GED High School Equivalency; elimination of the IEP diploma; and the new Skills and CDOS Credentials effective June 2014.

Childhood Trauma: Evidenced-based Treatments Presenter: Dr. Juliet Vogel Hofstra University North Shore LIJ Medical School This workshop will discuss the multi-faceted nature of psychological trauma and its impact on children and youth and their families. Developments over the past 15 years in establishing evidence-based childhood trauma treatments will be discussed, including both common elements and different emphases based on issues such as developmental stage of the child and the nature of the trauma(s). Resources will be discussed that are available to parents and community members to help them further understand these issues and be informed advocates and consumers.

Social Media & Youth Culture: What Helps, What Harms? Presenters: Denine Anderson-Regan and Stephanie McGowan NC Family Support System Of Care

Youth engagement on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and YouTube can be therapeutic, traumatic or a combination. Stories from LIFTs Girls Group reveal positive aspects (connection to strength-based friendships, charities and advocacy) and negative (cyber-bullying, sexting, suicide and the stigma that surrounds mental health concerns online).

The Importance of Togetherness Presenters: Daniele Anderson-Stringer and Denine Anderson-Regan Parenting Bloggers ,www.weknowstuff.us.com

Its a Twister: Restoring Calm in the Home Presenter: Randy Tanzer, LCSW

Disciplinar con Amor, a Nuestros Hijos, con Necesidades Especiales Presenter: Maria Muoz Kantha,
Ph.D., LCSW-R

Families, reconnect and remember how to have fun together! Discover free and low-cost fun places on L.I. to bring your children to make new memories. A hands-on crafting experience will show you how to turn simple objects from your family trip into keepsakes for home.

This program will identify a positive framework to guide and mold childrens behavior, including how techniques affect the child's esteem. Clearly expressing expectations can improve caregivers understanding of what our children's behaviors communicate, and how to address these needs.

Hispanic Counseling Center Este taller explorara como aconsejar y manejar mejor, la disciplina de sus hijos, tambien enseara diversos metodos a sus hijos sin tener que perder la calma.

PM WORKSHOPS

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Hope Presenter: Desiree Moore YOUTH POWER!

Join our Regional Youth Partner in discussing new YOUTH POWER! initiatives to spread hope to young people in the child-serving systems on Long Island. Topics include Instagram and story sharing.

PROS MODEL AND THE YOUNG ADULT Presenter: David Barhome, Director Terrys Place PROS Family Residence and Essential Enterprise

Substance Use and Young People: Trends on Long Island

Presenter: Lisa Ganz, LMSW, CASAC Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Tips for preventing drug use and building healthy coping skills among young people are offered in this workshop that presents an overview of substance use and addiction on Long Island. Learn what the regions current trends are in drug use.

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND QPR (QUESTION, PERSUADE AND REFER) Presenter: Dr. Max Banilivy, Asst Director at Pederson-Krag Center Huntington

This workshop will provide information on the PROS model and how it particularly works with the young adults. The audience will learn about a support network of professionals and peers in place that inspires and motivates each individual in achieving their goal. Terrys Place PROS is a resource designed to help individuals move forward on their life goals. Employment is also a strong part of the program.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. Learn the common causes and warning signs of suicide, plus how to get help for yourself or someone in crisis. .

Everything I Learned about Honor I Learned from a Video Game

Collaborate, Communicate, Educate Effectively

Presenters: John LoPinto, Michael OReilly, Laurie OReilly

Presenter: Helene Fallon Long Island Communities of Practice

Interactive and outcome focused, this workshop pinpoints the key aspects of collaboration and effective communication. Learn the importance of incorporating both family and professional perspective in the process of effective team building, along with strategies on how to do it.

Growing evidence shows that gaming improves young people's emotional, social and psychological well-being, and playing as a family can build stronger relationships. We will highlight research and personal experiences on how video games positively affect skills, values, academics and cooperation.