2011 • 2nd Annual ECMH Conference September The second conference provided a more intensive educational and participatory experience attendees. Speakers presented workshop session on engagement, impact of trauma, effects of stress on caregiver/child relationships, complications of treatment with medical illness and placement outside the home, and considerations of care for the complex child. Distinguished…
2012 • 3rd Annual ECMH Conference September The third annual We Can’t Wait! Conference in 2012 brought in the mental health aspects of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, effective strategies to support families in the child welfare system, building the child/caregiver relationship, and the social/emotional growth of preschoolers. Distinguished Keynote Speakers:…
2013 • 4th Annual ECMH Conference September 27-28, 2013 From Science to Practice – Relationships Matter: Prenatal and Caregiver Factors The fourth annual ECMH WCW event highlighted prenatal caregiver factors such as mental illness and substance abuse, and perinatal impact resulting from abuse, neglect, trauma, genetic or congenital abnormalities, acquired medical problems, developmental problems, and…
2014 • 5th Annual ECMH Conference September 19-20, 2014 Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Diego, CA Improving the Outcomes of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study There were 634 individuals in attendance over the two-day 2014 conference, which focused on the findings of the Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACES) that was begun in San Diego more…
2015 • 6th Annual ECMH Conference September 17-19, 2015 Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Diego, CA Trauma Informed Care: A Lifelong Perspective for Living Well Local, county and state professionals gathered over three days to review evidence based practices for prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment of children and families with trauma. Presentations and workshops were specifically…
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Emma Girard, PsyD
Christina Moran, PsyD
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Mark Chenven, MD
Lynn Eldred, EdD
Robyn Igelman, PhD
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Marilee Burgeson, MA CCC-SLP
Shari Garrett, MS CCC-SLP