Khushbu Shah, MD, MPH

November 12, 2020
Emotional Regulation: Neurodevelopmental Associations and Cognitive Implications

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Jessee Merrit, MD

October 8, 2020
Being Fostered to the Streets: providing Mental Health Care to Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Nashville.

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Panel: Donna Dopwell, Zahnwhea Harmon, and Monica Beere.

August 13, 2020
Talking with Children About Race

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Verity Rodrigues, M.S., Ph.D.

July 9, 2020
The Intersection of Trauma & Autism Spectrum Disorders
and Strategies to Provide Support

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Cameron Clark, LMSW, ERYT

June 11, 2020
Trauma Sensitive Yoga in Practice

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Jamelleh Amoruri, MD

May 14, 2020
Hearing Voices:
The Diagnostic Dilemma of Psychosis
in Children and Adolescents

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Amanda Broderick, MS

March 12, 2020
But I Inherited it!
Understanding the Role of Genes
and Environment in Youth Development

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A. J. Reid Finlayson, MD, MMHC, DLFAPA, FASAM

February 13, 2020
The Current Opioid Epidemic
How we all let it happen
How we might (could) fix it

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Walter E. Wilson Jr., MD, MHA

January 9, 2020
African American boys and Adolescents - Fostering Evidence Based Positive Youth Development

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Mary Romano, MD, MPH

November 14, 2019
Caring for Sexually Active Adolescents

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Mary L. Held PhD, LCSW

October 10, 2019
Latino Immigrant Experiences: Trauma and Resilience

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Mary Elizabeth Wood, Ph.D.

September 12, 2019
Intersections of Trauma & Juvenile Justice System Involvement: Defining the Problem, Contextualizing the Barriers, and Communicating Effectively with the Court.

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Patti van Eys, PhD

August 8, 2019
Understanding and Managing Complex Developmental Trauma

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Jennifer Drake-Croft, MSSW, IMH-E

July 18, 2019
The role of Life Experiences in Shaping Brain Development

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Ciera Schoonover, MA, MSW, MPH

June 13, 2019
A Pitch for PCIT

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Monica Rettenmier, M.D.

May 16, 2019
Now What? Mental Health Perspectives and Interventions Following Traumatic Events

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Alison D. Peak LCSW, IMH-E

March 14, 2019
Understanding Early Experiences: Utilizing Infant Mental Health with Children in State's Custody

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Mary Crnobori, PhD, BCBA

February 14, 2019
Translating the Science of Adversity into Healing Centered Engagement, relationships, Resilience, and Empowerment.

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Karisa Johns Smith, Psy.D

January 10, 2019
Trauma-Informed Practices to Navigate Placement Moves and Disruptions

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Patti van Eys, PhD

November 8, 2018
Perplexing Behaviors in Children with Complex Trauma: Could it be Dissociation?

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Dr. Bruce E. Compas

October 11, 2018
Adverse Childhood Experiences. Adolescent and Caregiver Emotion Regulation, and Adolescent Physical and Mental Health

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Kim Morris, LCSW

September 13, 2018
Enhancing Attachment using Circle of Security

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Dr. Shree Walker

August 9, 2018
"Resiliency"

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Panel

June 14, 2018
Ask a Med Provider Panel

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David J. Lomascolo, Ph.D.

May 10, 2018
"Using Spaced Education for Training Child Welfare Workers"

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Beth Cruz, Esq. Trish Hayes, LCSW

April 12, 2018
Education and Youth at Risk: The School to Prison Pipeline

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Jenny Owens, M.A.

March 8, 2018
Self-Care in Trauma Work

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Jan Clifton, LCSW

February 8, 2018
Beyond Deep Breathing: Regulating Through the Senses

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Mike Cull Ph.D.

January 11, 2018
Safety Organizing Strategies for Child Welfare Teams

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Harmony Family Center Speakers

November 9, 2017
Adoption Disruptions and Dissolutions: Factors and “Fixes“

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Dr. Laurie Cooper

October 12, 2017
“Eating Disorders 101“

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Mary Elizabeth Roman, MD, MPH

September 14, 2017
“The Adolescent Brain: Can Neuroscience Give Us Insight into Adolescent Health Behaviors?“

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Monica Muhomba, Ph.D.

August 10, 2017
“DBT Stress Tolerance: Getting Through Difficult Situations Without Making Things Worse“

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Jill Rutter, End Slavery TN

July 13, 2017
“Domestic Sex Trafficking of Minors and Complex Trauma“

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Christopher Edge, M.D.

June 8, 2017
"Community Violence and Black Youth"

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Kamrie Reed, BSW

April 13, 2017
“Adjusting our Gaze: Exploratory Research on Treatment for Survivors of Sex Trafficking“

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Karisa Smith, M.A.

March 9, 2017
“Trauma & Spirituality“

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Melissa Cyperski, Ph.D.

Feb.. 9, 2017
“Sexual Behavior Problems: Toward Health & Healing“

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Jessica DiNicco PMHNP, B.C.,

Jan. 12, 2017
“Cultivating Compassionate Presence"

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Jon Ebert, Psy.D., Tarah Kuhn, Ph.D., Giovanni Billings, Psy.D.,

November 10, 2016
"Trauma and Resiliency-Informed Care: Assessment, Training, and Intervention Panel"

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Dr. Uma Rao,

Sept. 8, 2016
“Childhood Maltreatment: Neurobiological and Psychosocial Consequences”

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Andrew Chapman,

July 14, 2016
"Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation"

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"Ask a Med Provider:

June 9, 2016
Molly Butler, Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner,
Dr. Kevin Sanders, Child Psychiatrist, and Dr. Yasas Tanguturi, Child Psychiatry Fellow,

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Nancy Nolan M.Ed., N.C.C.,

May 12, 2016
"BI Love the Kids; It's The Parents...   Multicultural Competence in Working with Families

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Sara Beth Myers,

President, Advocates for Women's And Kid's Equality
April. 14, 2016
"Breaking the Cycles of Violence and Proverty Through Education and Advocacy;
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Jennifer Vaida, MPH

Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Feb. 11, 2016
"Domestic violence and its impact on the developing child;

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Jon S. Ebert, Psy.D.

Director of the Vanderbilt COE

Jan. 14, 2016

"Nurturing Wellness While Working in Trauma"

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Susan Lahey, PhD, LMFT

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nov. 12, 2015

"Issues in Advocacy: Self, Client, Profession"

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Beth A. Malow, MD, MS,

Burry Chair in Cognitive Development

October 8, 2015

"Helping Children (and their Families) Get a Better Night's Sleep

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Michael George, LCSW,

Supervisor, Mental Health Consultants
Vanderbilt Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody
Sept. 3, 2015

"Using Mindfulness to Promote Wellness"

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Lori Myers, LCSW, RPT-S

Clinical Director at Nashville Children's Alliance
July 9, 2015
Walking Alongside: Aiding Parents in Living with Their Traumatized Child

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S. Chris Troutt LMFT
Gidget Leonard ES

Understanding Children From Hard Places
June 11, 2015

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Jennifer Drake-Croft

Associate Director  The Family Center

May 14, 2015
From Person to Population: The Power of Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Edwin Williamson, MD

Adoptuon: Facts, Figures and Clinical Considerations

April 9, 2015

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Patti van Eys, PhD.

Early Brain Development: What Matters?

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Brianna Grant LCSW, RPT

Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy

Play Therapy: Entering a Child's World

November 13, 2014

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Giovanni Billings Psy.D.

Caregiver-Child Relational Assessment with Young Children and Infants

October 9,2014

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Alanna Truss Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, HSP

Referral Roulette

September 11. 2014

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Tim Stambaugh MA.LPC/MHSP

Belongingness: Research and Practice in Mental Health

August 14, 2014

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Heather Kreth MD.

Treating At-Risk Youth In Acute Care Settings

July 10, 2014

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Brain D. Haworth Psy.D., H.S.P.

Working with Difficult Teens: The Art of Preparing Other for Change

June 12, 2014

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Tarah Kuhn Ph.D.

Assistant Professor VUMC, Dept. of Psychiatry

Understanding Healthly vs. Unhealthy Sexual Behavior in Chrildren & Youth

May 8, 2014

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E. Ann Ingram, MEd. & Heather Taylor LCSW

First Impressions: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

April 10, 2014

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Todd Peters MD.

Assistant Chief of Staff, Vanderbilt Behavioral Health

March 13, 2014

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Michael H. Leach and Dave Aguzzi

TN Dept of Children's Services
Tawny Spinelli  TN Dept of Health

Success Beyond 18: Transitsoning Youth to Adulthood

December 12, 2013

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Meg Benningfield, MD

Assistant Proessor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics

This is your brain on druges: Neurobiology related to Addiction

November 14, 2013

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Rachel C. Freeman, LCSW

Sexual Assault Center

Tools for the Toolbox: Interventions and Activities for
Sexually Abused Children and Adolescent

October 10, 2013

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