Becoming Trauma Attuned Part II – Session 2

Through a Trauma Lens: Rethinking Addiction Presenter Dr. Debra Ruisard, DSW, LCSW, LCADC Research has demonstrated that people who have experienced childhood trauma have a higher risk of developing an addiction. This training will explore the connection between trauma and

Tackling Opioids through Prevention for Athletes Conference

Join us for the Annual TOP Conference, held virtually on May 21st, 2021. The Tackling Opioids through Prevention for Athletes Initiative is intended to help raise awareness of the risks associated with opioid use among student-athletes, and to provide evidence-based

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Becoming Trauma Attuned Part II – Session 3

Transforming Our Negative Narrator: Moving from a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset Presenter Frank Picone LCSW We all have a voice in our heads that is sometimes critical and sometimes supportive.  When the critical voice dominates it compromises our sense

Becoming Trauma Attuned Part II – Session 4

Preventing Burnout and Creating Energy in Your Life Presenter Frank Picone LCSW Burnout can have very negative effects on your health, productivity and overall happiness in life. This webinar will share the importance of self-care and using reframing as ways

Becoming Trauma Attuned Part II – Session 5

From the Bottom Up: Body-Based Strategies for Managing the Impact of Stress and Trauma Presenter Dr. Debra Ruisard, DSW, LCSW, LCADC Trauma not only impacts our thoughts and our emotions, but also our bodies.  This training will present the theory behind body-based strategies

Growing Resiliency in Your Children: Session I

In partnership with:   Introduction to Nurtured Heart Approach® This is a set of trauma-attuned principles and strategies designed to bring out the best in our children and ourselves. Stand 1 teaches us to do our best to stop rewarding

Growing Resiliency in Your Children: Session II

In partnership with: Understanding the effect of stress on our children and ourselves: Learning ways to better regulate our emotions and optimize our brains to enhance parent effectiveness and parentchild relationships. Parents make better decisions and have better results with their

Smokescreen with Kevin Sabet

Join us in learning about the lessons learned in states that had legalized Marijuana before New Jersey, as well as what we’re seeing in our state as a result of legalization. Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn’t Want You to

Growing Resiliency in Your Children: Session III

In partnership with: Using NHA to build a Growth Mindset and build resiliency skills in our children. We all have a voice in our heads that is critical and one that is supportive. When the critical voice dominates it compromises

Cannabis Legalization Webinar

Do you wonder what marijuana legalization means for young people in your community? Prevention is Key is committed to educating and empowering schools, parents, and community members through open and productive discussion on the implications of cannabis legalization. We invite

Benefits of Youth Mental Health Screening Webinar

Youth substance use, mental illness and suicide have reached alarming levels in many NJ communities and the Covid-19 Pandemic has escalated these issues. As we move forward, it is important to understand that youth substance use and mental health problems

Recurring

Building a Toolkit to Aid in Recovery

Prevention is Key and The Center for Great Expectations are happy to host a three part series regarding trauma, addiction, recovery and healing. Join us to learn about trauma and how it impacts our minds, emotions and bodies, and gain skills