PRE-REGISTRATION

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8:30-9:00- Welcoming and Opening Remarks
Sara Henry, MA, LMFT, Donna Philp, COO & Executive Director Collier Child Care Resources “An Introduction to the Focus of the Conference”
9:00-12:00- Infant/Child Mental Health, Early Intervention, and    Treating the Whole Child Presented by: Connie Lillas, PhD, MFT, RN
12:00-1:00-Luncheon
First Timeslot of Break-Out Sessions, 1:00-2:20 p.m.

{M1}  Connie Lillas
Title:  “Neurorelational Framework with Child Age 3-7”
Presenter:  Connie Lillas, PhD, RN, LMFT
Description:  The Neurorelational Framework demonstrated in a case presentation

{A1}   Title:  “Reggio Emilia: Creative Thinking & Relationship”
Presenter:  Elaine Schaeffer, MA
Description:  The Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education promotes experiences vital to mental health in children.  Learn more about this approach grounded in respect for authentic relationship and the creative minds of all children. 

{A2}    Title:  “Infant Mental Health & Postpartum Depression”
Presenter:  Carol Golly, LCSW; Jennifer Gerth, PA-C
Description:  When mothers of infants suffer from depression the consequences to the relationship and the neurological development of the infant can be profound.  Deepen your understanding of early attachment issues.  Sharpen your skills of detection and intervention for postpartum depression. 

{A3}    Title:  “Brains Get Sick, Too.” 
Presenter:  Kathryn Hunter, Executive Director of NAMI in Collier County
Description:  Neuroscience has proven that the mind and the body are not separate.  Mental illness is more than “mental”:  it’s physical.  Engage in a conversation where together we remove the stigma of mental illness by understanding the brain as an organ that can get sick.

{A4}    Title:  “How Inclusion Really Works in Early Childhood Education”
Presenter:  Kate Crowley, OTD, OTR/L
Description:  Essential tools and understandings every parent, teacher and therapist needs to successfully include children with special needs into early childhood environments:  daycare, classroom, playground, playgroups. 

{A5}    Title:  “What is Sensory Integration Dysfunction?”
Presenter: Barb Lindner, OTR
Description:  Sensory integration dysfunction plays a central role in many mental health and educational issues of children, including:  Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, Abuse Trauma, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and others.  Learn about this crucial function of overall brain-health.
Second Timeslot of Break-Out Sessions, 2:30-3:50 p.m.

{M2}  Connie Lillas
Title:  “Intake Session Using Neurorelational Framework”
Presenter:  Connie Lillas, PhD, RN, LMFT
Description:  Dr. Lillas will demonstrate use of the NRF in a mock intake session.

{B1}    Title:  “Nurturing Healthy Minds through Dramatic Play”
Presenters:  Sara L. Henry, MA, LMFT  and Courtney Kearny McLaughlin, Early Intervention Specialist in MA
Description:  We will examine the social-emotional milestones in action through down-on-the-floor play where a child’s whole world evolves.  Experiential exercises.

{B2}    Title:  “Little Brains Need Movement!”
Presenters:  Barb Lindner, OTR and Tonile Rosa, Early Childhood Educator
Description:  Share Creative Movement and Dance while incorporating Sensory Integration to engage children of all abilities in a celebration of life and relationship.

{B3}    Title:  “Art and the Inner World of Children”
Presenters:  Marliese Vogel, ACSW, LCSW; Maria Maza, Artist, Early Childhood Educator
Description:  Insights, methods and reflections on how to foster and receive children’s profound and playful artistic expressions.  Includes a Make and Take Activity.

{B4}    Title:  “Helping Abused Children to Heal”
Presenter:  Carol Golly, LCSW & Karen Bitler, PhD
Description:  Sadly, most professionals working with young children will see children who have suffered abuse or neglect.  Beyond our reporting responsibilities, how do we help with healing in different settings?

{B5}    Title:  “Reducing Frustration & Increasing Self-Esteem”
Presenter:  Kate Crowley, OTD, OTR/L
Description:  For Early Childcare Professionals and Parents.  Make the “sensory preferences” connection to taking care of yourself in the highly demanding jobs of childcare and childrearing.

4:00-5:00 “Integrating Concepts and Envisioning Next Steps”
          Connie Lillas, PhD, RN, LMFT, Sara Henry, MA, LMFT, Donna Philp, COO & Executive Director Collier Child Care Res.

                  Door Prizes &    Verification of Attendance for Certification Requirements