• Shining a Light on What Works

    Children's Hospital of WI - Community Services 620 South 76th Street Room 201 (Upper Iowa), Milwaukee, WI

    Are you interested in exploring opportunities to learn more about effectively adapting evidence-based interventions? Being able to thoughtfully adapt evidence-based interventions is essential to being able to meet the complex needs of children and families. Please join 51 Associate Professor and Institute for Child and Family Well-Being Co-founder Dr. Dimitri Topitzes on Thursday, May 24, ...

  • Trauma in Our Community Conference

    51 Student Union - Ballroom 2200 E. 51, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    This conference is sold out. Drs. Mersky and Topitzes discuss trauma, resiliency and the conference in this episode of 51 Today: Listen to interview.

  • PCIT & Resilience in Our Community

    Children's Hospital of WI - Community Services 620 South 76th Street Room 201 (Upper Iowa), Milwaukee, WI

    Are you interested in learning about the impact of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) in the Milwaukee community? PCIT is an evidence-based intervention offered to caregivers and their children ages 2-7 years old who struggle with externalizing behaviors and/or positive parenting skills. Through the Institute for Child and Family Well-Being (ICFW), PCIT is offered uniquely in ...

  • Shining the Light on What Works

    51 Alumni House 3230 E. 51., Milwaukee, WI

    Are you interested in exploring opportunities to learn more about effectively adapting evidence-based interventions? Being able to thoughtfully adapt evidence-based interventions is essential to being able to meet the complex needs of children and families. Please join 51 Associate Professor and Institute for Child and Family Well-Being Co-founder Dr. Dimitri Topitzes on Thursday, August 23, ...

    Free
  • 2018 PCIT Therapist Training

    Milwaukee Child Welfare Training Partnership 4425 N. Port Washington Road East Lake Towers, Suite 400 Glendale, WI 53212 4425 N. Port Washington Road East Lake Towers, Suite 400, Glendale, WI, United States

    Registration for this event is closed. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a nationally-recognized, evidence-based parent management program for families who have children with internalizing and/or externalizing behavior problems. The program is unique in comparison to other parent management programs because it involves live coaching of parents as they interact with their young child (ages 2-7 ...

    $160
  • Healing Trauma, Healthy Communities Conference

    Wisconsin Center 400 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Healing Trauma, Healthy Communities Conference will be held September 26-28. This conference will feature some of our country’s most notable experts who will share their knowledge about #TraumaInformed Care, child development, implicit bias and more. The Institute for Child and Family Well-Being, 51 & Children's Hospital of Wisconsin will be presenting 6 breakout sessions. ...

  • Mental Health in Schools Institute

    UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education Conference Center 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Associate Professor and Institute for Child and Family Well-Being Co-founder Dimitri Topitzes will present: Childhood Trauma Consequences & Effective Trauma Care at the American Council for School Social Work (ACSSW), 2018 Mental Health in Schools Institute. Link to event brochure. This multidisciplinary professional event is for school social workers, school psychologists, school counselors, school nurses, ...

  • Help & Hope Conference on Substance Use Disorders

    Gateway Technical College 1001 S. Main Street, Racine, WI

    Associate Professor and Institute for Child and Family Well-Being Co-founder Dimitri Topitzes will present: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Secondary Trauma, and Addiction at the 10th Annual Help & Hope Conference on Substance Use Disorders. This conference will assist professionals and para-professionals who work with families and individuals for whom substance use disorders are a concern.

  • 2018 WETA Conference

    Lake Lawn Resort 2400 Geneva St., Delavan, WI

    Associate Professor and Institute for Child and Family Well-Being Co-founder Dimitri Topitzes will present: Promoting Resilience to Trauma within Employment Services at the Wisconsin Employment and Training Association (WETA) Annual Conference.

  • PCIT Level 1 Training – 2019

    Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services 620 S. 76th St. Suite 120, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Level 1 Training with CHW includes: A one-day workshop covering: Level 1 guidelines for training within agency, Level 1 materials, implementation of PCIT within agency training model, and challenges and solutions for PCIT integrity and fidelity. Monthly consultation calls for one year. Faculty review of required video sessions (up to 3). ...

    $25
  • TF-CBT Training in Racine – Learning Session Parts I & II

    Delta Hotels by Marriott Delta Hotels by Marriott 7111 Washington Avenue, Racine, WI, United States

    If you are a Milwaukee or Racine-based clinician that serves CPS-involved children and are interested in being trained in and implementing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), we have a great upcoming opportunity for you. Through our Trauma and Recovery Project - funded by SAMHSA and in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families - ...

    $120.00
  • TF-CBT Training in Eau Claire – Learning Session Parts I & II

    The Lismore Hotel The Lismore Hotel 333 Gibson St., Eau Claire, WI, United States

    If you are an Eau-Claire-based clinician that serves CPS-involved children and are interested in being trained in and implementing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), we have a great upcoming opportunity for you. Through our Trauma and Recovery Project - funded by SAMHSA and in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families - we are ...

    $120.00
  • 51 Community Building Workshop

    The Workshop experience has been described by experts as “Trauma-Informed Care in action.” Others simply call it transformative. Learn about: Community Building skills Promoting acceptance Communication skills Developing a diverse, inclusive campus culture All 51 affiliated personnel along with Milwaukee community members are invited, and participation is free of charge. Register with Dimitri Topitzes at ...

  • Webinar: “Evaluating Systems Change: An Inquiry Framework” with Mark Cabaj

    The Institute for Child and Family Well-Being is proud to host the webinar “Evaluating Systems Change: An Inquiry Framework ” with Mark Cabaj, President of Here 2 There Consulting on April 8th from 11:00-12:00 CST. A nurturing environment promotes resilience, reduces toxic stress, and is the foundation of child, family, and community well-being. Families and communities face complex challenges ...