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Child Abuse and Trauma Conference posterChild Abuse and Trauma Conference

When

Starts Apr 3, 2020 at 7:45 am

Location

This conference will take place at the UT Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas.

Louise and Joseph Z. Ornelas Amphitheater

Description

Child Abuse and Trauma Conference: Foundational Elements for Good Care

This one-day conference, designed for physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, mid-level practitioners, social workers, counselors, teachers, therapists, child protection workers, CASAs, and anyone with a desire to learn about the relationship between child abuse, trauma, behavioral health, and chronic health, will feature highly qualified, credentialed national experts addressing some of the most innovative and relevant topics in child abuse and trauma. Lectures will be followed by the opportunity for questions and answers.

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Conference Schedule

7:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 a.m. Announcements and Introductions

8:20 a.m.
Welcome
Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP, President, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

8:30-10:00 a.m.
Riding the Wave of the Future in Child Mental Health Services
Speaker: Anthony J. Urquiza, PhD

10:00-10:15 a.m. Break

10:15-11:45 a.m.
Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior: Who are they and how can we help?
Speaker: Jennifer Shields, PhD

11:45 a.m. Lunch

Noon-1:00 p.m.
Recognizing Child Maltreatment in Primary Care: Five “Can’t Miss” Cases (Grand Rounds)
Speaker: Monique Mills, MD, FAAP

1:10-2:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Ethical and Professional Issues with Child Sexual Abuse
Speakers: Dr. Urquiza, Dr. Shields, Dr. Mills, Dr. Doskey, Dr. Wherry

2:00-2:15 p.m. Break

2:15-3:45 p.m.
Risk Management for Trauma-Impacted Youth with Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors within Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Speaker: Elena Doskey, PhD

3:45-4:45 p.m.
Using Screening of Trauma and its Symptoms to Engage Families
Speaker: Jeffrey N. Wherry, PhD, ABPP

4:45 p.m. Conference Conclusion

Conference Faculty

Elena Doskey, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Director of Clinical Training
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
Dallas, Texas

Monique Mills, MD, FAAP
Associate Professor and Chair Department of Pediatrics
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Tyler, Texas

Jennifer Shields, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow of Pediatrics
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Anthony J. Urquiza, PhD
Director UC Davis Children’s Hospital
CAARE Center
Sacramento, California

Jeffrey N. Wherry, PhD, ABPP
Diplomat in Clinical Psychology
American Board of Professional Psychology
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Tyler, Texas

Registration Information

DATE April 3, 2020

LOCATION The Louise and Joseph Z. Ornelas Academic Amphitheater The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 11937 U.S. Hwy. 271 Tyler, Texas 75708

REGISTRATION 7:45 a.m.

CONFERENCE 8:15 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.

REGISTRATION FEE $45.00 if received on or before March 20, 2020 $60.00 after March 20, 2020
Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Substitutions allowed. No refunds after March 30, 2020.

LODGING A block of rooms is being held at the Holiday Inn Tyler Conference Center. Call (903) 579-8223 to make your room reservation at a discounted rate.

Contact Information

Fax: 903-877-5902
Phone: 903-877-7250
Email: deborah.bell@uthct.edu
Mail: UT Health Science Center at Tyler Attn: Medical Education 11937 U.S. Hwy. 271 Tyler, Texas 75708-3154

Continuing Education Credits (CEU) 

ETHICS CREDIT The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has designated this conference for 1.0 hours of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 creditsTM. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SOCIAL WORKERS | 7.5 CEU The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is an approved provider of continuing social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. Provider #7326

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | 7.5 CEU This activity consists of 7.5 clock hours of continuing education instruction for Texas counselors. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors no longer approves programs or providers. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler activities meet the continuing education requirement as listed in Title 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 681, Subchapter J, Section 681.142 Acceptable Continuing Education. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completing when required.

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