Conference Presentations

Are you attending the CWLA or BACW annual conferences? I’m presenting at both- come by and say hello!

CHILD WELFARE LEAGUE OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONFERENCECHILDREN 2008: A CALL FOR ACTION- LEADING THE NATION FOR CHILDREN &FAMILIES
FEBRUARY 25-27, 2008
MARRIOTT WARDMAN PARK HOTEL
WASHINGTON, DC

B2 Challenges and Rewards of Trauma-Informed Treatment
Room: Washington 5
This presentation explores the joys and struggles of implementing and providing trauma-informed, relationship-based treatment through Risking Connection, training, and the Restorative Approach model. It includes methods, common concerns and responses, indicators of trauma-informed
care, and agency/management strategies. Trauma-informed treatment provides better outcomes for children and better working environments for staff.
Presenter: Patricia Wilcox, Vice President of StrategicDevelopment, Klingberg Family Centers, New Britain, CT


BACW Annual Conference
Listening and Responding to the Voices of Our Youth, Our Legacy
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
Baltimore, MD 21202
March 2-4, 2008

A-5 The Trials and Tribulations of Trauma-Informed Treatment
This workshop will present compelling evidence that treatment becomes more effective by replacing traditional systems with relationship-based approaches. The workshop will discuss specific training methods to enhance staff understanding of youth and trauma while suggesting solutions.
Moderator: Patricia Simmons, Philadelphia, PA
Presenters: Patricia D. Wilcox, MSW-LCSW, Vice-President Strategic Development, Klingberg Family Center, New Britain, CT; T’Kai Howard, MSW-LCSW; Coordinator Nia
Sage Therapeutic Group Home, Klingberg Family Center, New Britain, CT


See you there!