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• 22nd Annual Together We Can Conference

  • Start
    11/06/2024
  • End
    11/08/2024
  • Location
    Cajundome, Lafayette. Louisiana

  

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - November 20, 2024

  • When
    11/20/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  November 20, 2024  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speaker:

  Sherrod Crespo, LCSW

  
  

  About the guest speaker:

  Sherrard Crespo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2017. Her professional background is highlighted by her work with suicide education, prevention, intervention, and postvention. Sherrard is currently employed with VIA LINK in the position of Director of Outreach and PCAL where her current duties include: clinical oversight of VIA LINK's 24/7 contact center, VIA LINK internal training on suicide risk assessment, community outreach and education on VIA LINK services as well as specialized skills and information on suicide, crisis intervention, and trauma. She also facilitates VIA LINK's two support groups: Survivors of Suicide Loss and “Real Talk” a support group for teens with suicide ideation. She is also the Director for Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL), the Louisiana state affiliate for Prevent Child Abuse America, which is operated by VIA LINK, in which her current focus includes education and advocacy for the community to support Louisiana families and prevent child abuse. Her professional clinical skills also include seeing individual clients who are bereaved by suicide loss as well as providing consultation for clients who are assessed for suicide risk.

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - December 18, 2024

  • When
    12/18/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  December 18, 2024  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speaker:

  Thomas Mitchell, LPC

  
  

  About the guest speaker: Thomas Mitchell serves as the Executive Director of Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House in Covington. He graduated from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling. Thomas began his CAC career with the Carl Perkins CAC network as a Clinical Therapist. He later became the Director of Clinical Services, providing oversight of trauma therapy in 16-Children's Advocacy Centers across West Tennessee. In 2017, he relocated to the Northshore to assume the directorship of CAC Hope House. Thomas holds board certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and formal certification in Trust-Based Relational Interventions® as both a Practitioner and Educator. Since 2019, Thomas has served as the Board Treasurer for the Exchange Club of West St. Tammany in addition to serving as a board member with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. He is a former board president for the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers, serving a term from 2018 through 2019. Thomas is featured as an annual guest lecturer at both Louisiana State University and Nicholls State University for advanced training relative to the neurological impact of complex developmental trauma. Thomas holds professional memberships with the Louisiana Counseling Association and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. He was invited to facilitate an advanced training session for APSAC - New York in December of 2021. His research interests include normative conformity, complex developmental trauma, and the neurological effects of trauma. He resides in Mandeville with his beautiful wife Sayuri and three children, Zoe, Emma, and Owen.

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - January 15, 2025

  • When
    01/15/2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  January 15, 2025  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speakers:

  Stacie LeBlanc, JD, MEd and

  Viola Vaughan-Eden, PhD, MSW, MJ

  
  

  About the guest speakers:

  Stacie Schrieffer LeBlanc, JD, Med, a lifelong child advocate, co-founder of the Up Institute, President Emeritus of The American Professional Society on Child Abuse (APSAC), has served 34 years in the child maltreatment field. She led a child abuse felony prosecution program with a 94% conviction rate. During her 19 years at Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Stacie lead the Audrey Hepburn CARE Center and the Children’s Advocacy Center. She has published numerous articles and five books, and her legislative impact includes 11 successful amendments, earning her the title of Champion for Children. Recognized with numerous awards, such as a Lifetime Achievement Award, FBI Directors Award, and APSAC Outstanding Service, Stacie was also named Advocate of the Year by the American Psychology Association in 2022 for her work advancing No Hit Zones as a tool to combat child abuse. She chairs the National No Hit Zone Committee, overseeing the global expansion of No Hit Zones. Stacie remains dedicated to creating a safer world for children through her expertise, legislative influence, and innovative prevention programs. Stacie Schrieffer LeBlanc, JD, Med, a lifelong child advocate, co-founder of the Up Institute, and former APSAC president, has served 34 years in the child maltreatment field. She led a child abuse felony prosecution program with a 94% conviction rate. During her 19 years at Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Stacie led the Audrey Hepburn and the Children’s Advocacy Centers. She has published articles and five books, and her legislative impact includes 11 successful amendments. Recognized with numerous awards, such as a Lifetime Achievement Award, FBI Directors Award, and APSAC Outstanding Service, Stacie was also named Advocate of the Year by the American Psychology Association in 2022 for her work advancing No Hit Zones as a tool to combat child abuse. She chairs the National No Hit Zone Committee, overseeing the global expansion of No Hit Zones.

  Viola Vaughan-Eden, PhD, MSW, MJ is a Professor and the PhD Program Director with the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University. She is also the President and CEO of UP For Champions, a non-profit in partnership with The UP Institute, a think tank for upstream child abuse solutions. As a forensic and licensed clinical social worker, she serves as a consultant and expert witness in child maltreatment cases – principally sexual abuse. She has evaluated and/or consulted on more than 3000 child abuse cases and provided expert testimony more than 700 times. She is also a Child Welfare Advisor to the National Family Violence Law Center at George Washington University. Dr. Vaughan-Eden is President Emerita of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, President Emerita of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence, and Past-President of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work. She lectures nationally and internationally on child and family welfare to multidisciplinary groups of professionals. She is co-editor of the 2012 and 2023 APSAC Practice Guidelines on Forensic Interviewing Children and is one of the editors-in-chief of the six-volume 2022 NPEIV Handbook on Interpersonal Violence. Dr. Vaughan-Eden is the recipient of several honors including the 2023 Outstanding Individual in Academia from the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy, the 2020 NOFSW Sol Gothard Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018 APSAC Outstanding Service Award, and the 2012 National Association of Social Workers-Virginia Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award. See www.violavaughaneden.com
  

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• Dynamics of Hope Conference Series

  • Start
    01/21/2025
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  • End
    02/04/2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

  

  The Dynamics of Hope Conference is a three-part virtual series designed to provide you with facets of community, fostering hope, resilience and collaboration. Session 1 and 2 will have a one-hour plenary speaker and is followed by your choice from four one-hour breakout sessions.  Session 3 will have two one-hour plenary sessions.

  
  

  This is a new collaborative project coordinated by Team Dynamics. We hope to see you online! 

  Discounts do exist for early registrations! Limited seating.

  A full listing of the speakers for the conference is available in the Conference Brochure! 

  EARLY BIRD RATES APPLY THRU JULY 15TH!

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  January 21, 2025 - Day One of the Series

  12 pm to 1 pm CST Keynote 1 Opening Session

  Creating Hope - A Framework
  

  Elizabeth Power, MEd, Founder of The Trauma Informed Academy

  Referral Code - HopeEP24

  
  

  

  Breakouts 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm CST 

  Hope Through Change: The 4C’s of Transforming Life’s Challenges

  Nathaniel J. Williams, LSW, DSW, Ed.D., MBA, MPA, MHS, President/CEO, HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc. (HWA)

  Referral Code - HopeNW24

  

  
  

  Social Justice Praxis: Discovering Mutual Aid

  Heidi Breaux, DSW, LCSW-BACS

  Referral Code - HopeHB24

  
  

  

  

  
  

  Trauma as a Catalyst

  Carrie Rickert, MFS

  Referral Code - HopeCR24

  
  

  
  

  

  Mental Health First Aid: Building Hope, Resilience, and Support Systems

  Angela Dixon, JD, Dixon Training Group

  Referral Code - HopeAD24

  
  

  
  

  January 28, 2025 - Day Two of the Series

  12 pm to 1 pm CST Keynote 2

  

  
  

  Thomas Mitchell, LPC-S

  Attachment:

  The Cornerstone of Healing

  Referral Code - HopeTM24

  

  Breakouts 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm CST 
  

  

  Enhancing Quality of Life: Strategies for a Hopeful Future

  Ann Ellison, MA

  Referral Code - HopeAE24

  
  

  

  

  Leadership with Hope: Inspiring and Guiding Through Adversity

  LaDonna Wattley, LMSW

  Referral Code - HopeLW24

  
  

  

  Hopeful Practices: Embracing Diversity

  Michael Benjamin-Robinson, DSW, LCSW-BACS

  Referral Code - HopeMBR24

  
  

  
  

  

  

  Building Relationships:

  Creating Supportive Networks

  Sharon Delvisco, DSW, LMSW, CGMP

  Referral Code - HopeSD24

  
  

  
  

  February 4, 2025 -

  Day Three of the Series

  12 pm to 1 pm CST Opening Keynote 3

  Reality Check - Creating Hope with What you Have

  LaDonna Wattley, LCSW

  Referral Code - HopeLW24

  

  1:15 pm to 2:15 pm CST Closing Keynote 4
  

  Next Hopeful Steps 

  Elizabeth Power, MEd, Founder of The Trauma Informed Academy

  Referral Code - HopeEP24

  We hope to see you at the conference! 

  For more information, go to Hope in the main menu.

  This conference is coordinated by Team Dynamics. Questions can be directed to Susan Shaffette or Dr. Sharon Delvisco.

  RATES: Early Bird Rates in Limited Quantity thru 12/15/2024

  Registration Types	Early Bird Rate	Regular Rate
  Full Series	$299	$399
  Aug 6 Only	$99	$149
  Aug 13 Only	$99	$149
  Aug 20 Only	$99	$149

  Sessions will be submitted for social work accreditation (CEU). Speaker and session details will be here as the full speaker listing is updated - go to this page on our website for more information!
  

  We do not accept cancellations, but you can transfer registrations to another individual. No refunds. Your access link to the series will be sent to you 48 hours prior to the event date.

  
  

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - February 19, 2025

  • When
    02/19/2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  February 19, 2025  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speaker:

  Franchesca Hamilton-Acker, JD

  
  

  About the guest speaker: Franchesca L. Hamilton-Acker is the Managing Attorney/Unit Leader of the Child(ren) In Need of Care Unit (CINC) at Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC) in Lafayette where she has practiced public interest law for over 25 years. She received a BS degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in English and Political Science from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1995 and a Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center in 1998.

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  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - March 19, 2025

  • When
    03/19/2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  March 19, 2025  12pm - 1pm Online

  Speakers:

  Kayana Bradley, Peer Support Specialist

  and Kathy Cook, JD, CWLS

  
  

  About the guest speakers:

  Kayana Bradley, Peer Support Specialist, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services; Louisiana Elite Advocacy Force: Kayana Keedy Bradley, a lived experience stakeholder, and advocate utilizes her professional and personal experience to enhance the foster care system. She highlights the importance of teamwork throughout the Louisiana system. Kayana has worked with the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Chafee Independent Living Skills providers, speaking directly with current foster kids and preparing them to age out. She has been a part of the HCR 168 Taskforce on Youth Aging Out of Foster Care, and SCR10 Taskforce on Extending The Age of Foster Care. For Kayana’s work on behalf of other youth, she was recognized with one of the first Louisiana Angels awards from the Louisiana Institute for Children in Families. Kayana has been recognized for her commitment to excellence towards the state and community development receiving the Young Adult Achievement Award. She has been able to partner with the Casey Family Programs to publicize across the nation why youth engagement is important in 3 youth engagement briefs. She is the President of Louisiana Elite Advocacy Force (LEAF), Technology and Transitioning Age Youth with Foster Together Network, and a Pelican Center Board Fellow. She happily pushes for change in policy to encourage permanent placements and family stability while increasing youth voice and supportive resources to benefit current and former families that face adversity in Louisiana’s system. Kayana believes it takes a village to raise children and keep families stable, so as citizens, we all bare a responsibility for children in our community, parish, state, and nation.

  Kathy Lynn Cook, J.D., M.A., C.W.L.S.,* Deputy General Counsel, Mental Health, Advocacy Service/Child Advocacy Program: Ms. Cook has been a Mental Health attorney for juveniles and adults for 28 years, spending the last 18 years as a CINC attorney for children. Her agency responsibilities include legislation writing and monitoring, training and data management, and she works on child welfare policy and quality indicators development at both the state and national levels. Ms. Cook has A.S., B.S., M.A. and J.D. degrees, and is NACC certified as a Child Welfare Law Specialist.

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  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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