For Everyone: Webinar Schedule
May 13th, 2024 @ 1:00PM - 2:30PM
CHILDREN IMPACTED BY ADDICTION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
Presented by: Megan Ragan, LCSW
Parental drug use is a complex, highly stigmatized social issue that has farreaching consequences for families and communities. Children impacted by addiction are more likely to experience neglect, abuse, and developmental challenges; and this presentation will explore the impact of parental substance misuse on children's lives and the unique
challenges faced by those who seek to support these families. Participants will gain an understanding of the role of service providers in addressing the needs of children and families impacted by addiction through a trauma-informed lens designed to preserve the family unit, destigmatize these challenges, and foster recovery-friendly communities. This
presentation will dive into the connections between parental traumatic experiences and substance use disorders, thereby fostering empathy and compassion for families experiencing these challenging circumstances.
Megan Ragan, LCSW
Megan Ragan, LCSW, is a trauma therapist with over a decade of experience in Southern Illinois family-serving systems. Megan is a passionate presenter and trainer on subjects related to family recovery, adverse childhood experiences, harm reduction approaches, secondary traumatic stress, and workplace resiliency. She values her ability to connect and support the creation of impactful partnerships and programs.
May 9th, 2024 @ 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Construyendo Una Crianza Saludable Para La Recuperación
Presented by: Cristina Banda, BA
Si está trabajando con cuidadores durante su proceso de recuperación temprana, únase a nosotros mientras exploramos muchos de los problemas que experimentan los niños y sus cuidadores mientras navegan por la vida en el
entorno de recuperación. Ayude a los niños y a los cuidadores a abordar uno de los problemas más desafiantes: la necesidad de reparar la relación entre padres e hijos que se vio afectada durante el uso de sustancias activas. Compartiremos problemas que a menudo se presentan a muchos padres en la recuperación temprana y les ofreceremos herramientas para seguir adelante, ya que muchos de ellos no experimentaron un viaje infantil positivo. Al trabajar con familias, recuerde que la recuperación temprana generalmente involucra a otros cuidadores que eran el principal lugar seguro para sus hijos. Únete a nosotros. Compartir. Apoye la recuperación saludable de las familias a medida que avanzamos.
Cristina Banda, BA
Cristina Banda es la Coordinadora de Educación del Centro de Recursos Familiares de Illinois. Aporta más de diez años de experiencia trabajando con familias y niños tanto dentro como fuera del aula. Ella cree que la educación es clave en la prevención de los trastornos por uso de sustancias y otros problemas concurrentes. Recibió su licenciatura en Educación de la Universidad Estatal de Illinois. Cristina aporta su experiencia de trabajo con Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. Ha organizado y facilitado programación para profesionales, miembros de la comunidad y padres sobre la prevención del abuso sexual infantil y la seguridad en Internet. Cristina desea trabajar con comunidades desatendidas para difundir la conciencia y el apoyo a las familias y comunidades que experimentan problemas de trastornos por abuso de sustancias y problemas concurrentes.
April 30th, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 11:30AM
USO DE SUSTANCIAS: EL IMPACTO EN EL ABUSO INFANTIL - PRESENTED IN SPANISH
Presented by: Cristina Banda, BA
Podría decirse que la infancia es el período más vulnerable de la vida humana. Los niños dependen en gran medida de otros para satisfacer sus necesidades básicas, y esto los hace particularmente vulnerables. Las investigaciones muestran que más de 1 de cada 8 niños en los Estados Unidos (aproximadamente 8.7 millones) viven con al menos uno de sus padres que abusa del alcohol u otras drogas, lo que hace que los padres sean menos eficaces para desempeñar su papel de padres. En este taller presentamos los recursos que el Centro de Recursos Familiares de Illinois tiene para ofrecer a la comunidad. Repasaremos datos tanto sobre los trastornos por uso de sustancias como sobre el abuso
infantil. Los participantes se familiarizarán con el impacto que la sustancia tiene en los niños y el potencial de abuso en la familia debido al uso de sustancias. Los participantes también aprenderán sobre los recursos disponibles de apoyo y cómo denunciar el abuso infantil a las autoridades correspondientes.
Cristina Banda, BA
Cristina Banda es la Coordinadora de Educación del Centro de Recursos Familiares de Illinois. Aporta más de diez años de experiencia trabajando con familias y niños tanto dentro como fuera del aula. Ella cree que la educación es clave en la prevención de los trastornos por uso de sustancias y otros problemas concurrentes. Recibió su licenciatura en Educación de la Universidad Estatal de Illinois. Cristina aporta su experiencia de trabajo con Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. Ha organizado y facilitado programación para profesionales, miembros de la comunidad y padres sobre la prevención del abuso sexual infantil y la seguridad en Internet. Cristina desea trabajar con comunidades desatendidas para difundir la conciencia y el apoyo a las familias y comunidades que experimentan problemas de trastornos por abuso de sustancias y problemas concurrentes.
April 10th, 2024 @ 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Substance Use: The Impact on Child Abuse
Presented by: Cristina Banda, BA
Childhood is arguably the most vulnerable period of human life. Children are highly dependent on others to satisfy their basic needs, and this makes them particularly vulnerable. Research shows more than 1 in 8 children in the United States
(approximately 8.7 million) live with at least one parent who abuses alcohol or other drugs making parents less effective to function in a parental role. In this workshop we introduce the resources that The Illinois Family Resource Center has to offer to the community. We will go over data on both substance use disorders and child abuse. Participants will become familiar with the impact that substance has on children and the potential for abuse in the family because of a substance use. Participants will also learn about the resource available for support and how to report child abuse to the proper authorities.
Cristina Banda, BA
Cristina Banda is the Education Coordinator for the Illinois Family Resource Center. She brings over ten years of experience working with families and children both in and out of the classroom. She believes education is key in the prevention of substance use disorders and other co-occurring issues. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Illinois State University. Cristina brings experience of working with the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. She has organized and facilitated programming for professionals, community members, and parents about child sexual abuse prevention and internet safety. Cristina has a desire for working with underserved communities to spread awareness and support for families and communities experiencing issues from substance abuse disorders and co-occurring issues.
March 5th, 2024 @ 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Building Healthy Parenting for Recovery
Presented by: Nancy Phillips, M.S.-PSY, CAADC, CFPP
If you are working with caregivers during their early recovery journey, join us as we explore many of the issues children and their caregivers experience as they navigate life in the recovery environment. Help children and caregivers address one of the most challenging issues, the need to repair the parent-child relationship that was impacted during active substance use. We will share issues often present for many parents in early recovery offering tools for moving forward since many did not experience a positive childhood journey themselves. As you work with families, remember in early recovery usually involves other caregivers who were the primary safe place for their child(ren). Join us. Share. Support healthy recovery for families as we move forward.
Nancy Phillips, M.S.-PSY, CAADC, CFPP
Nancy is the coordinator of the Illinois Family Resource Center (IFRC), and has been active in the substance use disorder field working in both prevention and treatment services. In 2018 she was honored as Professional of the Year by the Illinois Certification Board, Inc. During her years in the SUD field, she has developed and trained human service providers throughout the United States.
February 15th, 2024 @ 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Through a Child's Eye: Understanding Addiction and Recovery
Presented by: Jerry Moe, MA
Many children face multiple challenges growing up in families hurt by addiction to drugs and alcohol. This workshop explores how kids are impacted by addiction in their environment and how they see it in their families and communities. More importantly, attendees learn specific prevention strategies and key messages which can make a difference in the lives of children and families
Jerry Moe, MA
Jerry Moe, MA, National Director of Children’s Programs at Hazelden Betty Ford, Emeritus, and Senior Clinical Advisor for the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) is an author, speaker and consultant on issues for children, families and communities impacted by addiction issues. Among his books are Through a Child’s Eyes: Understanding Addiction and Recovery and the Beamer Series for kids.
January 24th, 2024 @ 10:00AM
Emerging Adults: Why Do They Struggle?
Presented by: Liesl Wingert, BS, MHA
This workshop will examine pertinent issues that give credence to the unique struggles that the current emerging adult population deals with. Participants will come away with a greater understanding of the biological, emotional and social factors that drive the issues surrounding the current 18-24 year old population. Included in this discussion will be data from various sources that is directly related to the topic at hand.
- 3 GOALS:
- Participants will be able to identify the major biological brain development traits of a young adult.
- Participants will understand the connection between young adult brain development and the decision-making process.
- Participants will be able to list three emotional and/or social factors that directly affect the way that a young adult perceives life.
Liesl Wingert, BS, MHA
Liesl is the Program Coordinator for the eastern region of the SIU School of Medicine - Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in Human Development and Family Studies, with a minor in Sociology, as well as a Master of Health Administration from the University of Southern Indiana.
She has worked in the medical field in various capacities for the ast 35 years. She is currently a Certified Drug Endangered Children Trainer and Advisory Board Member for the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Take Action Today, SACIS-CAISA, the Illinois Association for Problem Solving Courts, and serves on the Free Methodist Church Ministerial Education and Guidance Board of the Wabash Conference. She is the Co-Chair for the Illinois Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, as well as the Chair for the Richland County Alliance for Drug Endangered Children.
September 27th, 2023 @ 1pm
Drug Endangered Children: Parental Substance Use and the Effects on the Children
Presented by: Liesl Wingert, BS, MHA
As our communities unite to address the issues concerning children who are exposed to the risks and hazards associated with their parents' substance misuse, the Illinois Family Resource Center extends an invitation for you to delve deeper into the strategies put forth by the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (DEC).
The DEC initiative revolves around early identification of children who face potential harm due to a caretaker's misuse of legal or illicit substances, appropriate intervention, and provision of support to both the children and their family members. In this webinar, we will engage in a dialogue about how a collaborative community effort can positively influence these families, as well as explore the various hardships that these children undergo.
Liesl is the Program Coordinator for the eastern region of the SIU School of Medicine - Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University in Human Development and Family Studies, with a minor in Sociology, as well as a Master of Health Administration from the University of Southern Indiana.
She has worked in the medical field in various capacities for the ast 35 years. She is currently a Certified Drug Endangered Children Trainer and Advisory Board Member for the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Take Action Today, SACIS-CAISA, the Illinois Association for Problem Solving Courts, and serves on the Free Methodist Church Ministerial Education and Guidance Board of the Wabash Conference. She is the Co-Chair for the Illinois Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, as well as the Chair for the Richland County Alliance for Drug Endangered Children.
August 23rd, 2023
Look for Risk Factors: Find Your Protective Factors
Presented by: Nancy Phillips of Illinois Family Resource Center
The world in which we are living has changed over the last couple of years. As our families and communities move through our current changing environment, a “new normal” has been created. It appears that these changes in our lifestyle and our ability to return to our past environment is having an impact on substance use and mental health issues in our communities. Join us to explore the risk and protective factor research and share strategies to move family and community issues toward resiliency, thus building stronger communities with a commitment to healthy recovery environments.
July 24th, 2023
The Family Journey: From Chaos to Recovery
Presented by: Nancy Phillips of Illinois Family Resource Center
As we move into the summer and we are managing issues to support our family time with healthy summer activities, we also know summer often includes family and community events that create opportunities for substance misuse. Come along with the Illinois Family Resource Center to explore the family dynamics you may be feeling if a loved one is experiencing substance use disorder (SUDs) and mental health issues. Explore resources and support for our families and our communities on their recovery journey.
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