Traumatic events are unfortunately common in youth (McLaughlin et al., 2013; SAMHSA, 2018) and children with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) are four times more likely to be the victim of family violence and are at greater risk for sexual assault than their peers (Cook & Hole, 2021). This webinar series provides information on traumatic life experiences and related outcomes, how traumatic experiences can affect children with IDD, and trauma-informed care principles relevant to primary care. This series also discusses strategies for screening for trauma in primary care, with children with IDD, and strategies for reporting and documenting alleged trauma disclosures.
Webinar Archive:
Principles of Trauma-Informed Care for Health Care Organizations
August 17, 2022 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Virtual
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Exposure to traumatic and stressful events can impact the physical and mental health as well as overall well-being of families and providers of primary care. This 1-hour webinar will define and explore the impacts of trauma and ways health care organizations can provide trauma-informed care.
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Presented by: Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD, LMHP, PLP
Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD, LMHP, PLP, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She recently earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University and completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Morton provides clinical services in an integrated behavioral health clinic at Children’s Physicians Creighton. Her clinical and research interests center around the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices with children and adolescents, particularly in relation to trauma. Dr. Morton also has an active interest in promoting resilience following traumatic events and fostering use of positive parenting practices in primary care and outpatient settings.
Screening and Assessing for Trauma in Primary Care
September 21, 2022 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Virtual
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Primary care can serve as a key entry point for children exposed to trauma to receive access to mental health services. This 1-hour webinar with discuss the use of trauma assessments in primary care and strategies to implement screening and overcome possible barriers.
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Presented by: Hanna Grandgenett, PhD & Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD
Hanna Grandgenett, PhD, PLP, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology at UNMC. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Clinical Psychology Program in Lincoln, NE and completed her predoctoral internship at the Munroe Meyer Institute. Prior to her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Grandgenett has provided clinical services in a variety of environments including outpatient services, child advocacy centers, Early Head Start/Head Start programs, and a residential facility. Dr. Grandgenett has clinical training in evidence-based practice (including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Behavioral Parent Training). She loves helping children and families work together as a team to attain their treatment goals.
Dr. Grandgenett also has specialized training in the assessment and treatment of childhood trauma. She has provided individual and group treatment to children and adolescents who have experienced sexual and physical abuse and has conducted in-depth diagnostic assessments on children and adolescents who have experienced significant abuse and neglect. She collaboratively approaches trauma work with patients, using evidence-based approaches to help clients and families overcome the negative effects of trauma. Her clinical work is informed by her research, which focuses on supportive responses to sexual violence disclosure and prevention of sexual violence. In particular, in her research she is interested in developing prevention programs through the bystander intervention framework, which motivates all individuals to prevent sexually risky situations.
Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD, LMHP, PLP, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She recently earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University and completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Morton provides clinical services in an integrated behavioral health clinic at Children’s Physicians Creighton. Her clinical and research interests center around the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices with children and adolescents, particularly in relation to trauma. Dr. Morton also has an active interest in promoting resilience following traumatic events and fostering use of positive parenting practices in primary care and outpatient settings.
Screening and Assessing for Trauma with Children That Have Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
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Children with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) are more likely to experience traumatic events and it is important to understand the impact of trauma of these children. This 1-hour webinar will define and explore trauma-informed care with children with IDD and ways to screen these children for trauma in primary care settings.
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Presented by: Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD
Allison “Alli” Morton, PhD, LMHP, PLP, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychology at the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She recently earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Texas Tech University and completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Morton provides clinical services in an integrated behavioral health clinic at Children’s Physicians Creighton. Her clinical and research interests center around the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based practices with children and adolescents, particularly in relation to trauma. Dr. Morton also has an active interest in promoting resilience following traumatic events and fostering use of positive parenting practices in primary care and outpatient settings.
Reporting and Documentation of Trauma Disclosure
November 16, 2022 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Virtual
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This 1-hour webinar will help professionals in primary care understand how to identify and respond to concerns of suspected child abuse or neglect keeping a trauma focused approach. There will also be a thorough review of the process of making a report and services provided at a child advocacy center.
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Presented by: Jessica Tippery, MSN, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC, SANE-P, SANE-A
Jessica Tippery is an Advanced Practice Nurse and the Medical Program Manager at Project Harmony. She has been a nurse for over 12 years primarily serving the pediatric population in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. For the past 5 years Jessica has been practicing as an advanced practice nurse, assessing children for suspected child abuse and neglect. She is a board certified pediatric and adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) through the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Jessica is also a graduate of UNMC with a Master of Science in Nursing and board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She has a passion for serving youth who are at risk for trafficking and in educating the community on child abuse related topics.
