Act Now! A Conference Opportunity on June 14, 2013!
Understanding the Angry Child:
Strategies for Living with Emotional and Behavioral Health Disorders
Sponsored by NAMI
Ohio, OFFCMH, OFCA and IHS with a grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health
Quest Conference Center • 8405 Pulsar Place • Columbus, OH 43240 • (Near Polaris Mall off of I-71)
$50 fee includes registration, course materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Limited scholarships are available.
8:30a.m. – 9:15a.m.
9:15a.m. – 9:30a.m.
9:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Welcome, Housekeeping & Introductions
Parenting Children Who Display Angry, Moody, or Disruptive Behaviors
Learn how to understand, parent, and intervene with children who display angry outbursts by focusing on the triggers of such
behavior. This session will discuss assessing whether anger/irritability has to do with underlying mood issues or a is a functional
behavioral response and address ways of working with children to replace angry, out-of-control behaviors with more adaptive
skills to use when frustrated. There will also be an emphasis on behavior management and basic cognitive behavioral strategies
that children can use.
Presenters: John Ackerman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Clinical Assistant Professor of
Psychiatry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Kimberly Burkhart, Ph.D., Clinical Child Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow, Nationwide Children's Hospital
11:30a.m. –12:15p.m. Lunch Buffet & Networking
12:15p.m. – 1:45p.m. Can I Have This Dance?
Be inspired by Traceé’s story of how in the midst of addressing her young daughter’s mental health crisis, Traceé herself
suffered an aneurysm which gave her insight into her daughter’s struggles. Learn about the importance of being sensitive to the
culture and ethnicity of families navigating the mental health system as well as the role that non-traditional supports play in
resiliency and recovery.
Presenter: Traceé Black-Fall Executive Director, Tova’s N.E.S.T., Columbus, Ohio
1:45p.m. – 2:00p.m. Break
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. COPE: Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment, A Cognitive Behavioral Skills-Building Program
(Track #1) Mental health/behavioral problems, such as depression/anxiety disorders and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, now affect
approximately 1 in 4 children and adolescents. This evidenced-based program was developed to improve the mental/behavioral
health outcomes and healthy lifestyle behaviors of vulnerable populations. Participants will learn about the COPE program,
including its development, research findings, and implementation with children and adolescents.
Presenter: Caroline Graham, M.S. Ed., LPC, Mental Health Counselor, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Resiliency for ALL Youth and Families: Leveling the Playing Field
(Track #2) Resiliency is defined as “an inner capacity that, when nurtured, facilitated and supported by others, empowers children, youth and
families to successfully meet life’s challenges with a sense of self-determination, mastery and hope.” This session will highlight
resiliency-oriented and culturally competent perspectives for partnering with youth and families; practical strategies identified by
youth and families that nurture, support and facilitate resiliency; and practical framework for integrating resiliency concepts into a
strength-based approach to mental wellness.
Presenter: Terre Garner, LSW, Ohio Federation for Children’s Mental Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
4:00p.m.-4:15p.m. Evaluations, CEU Certificates & Farewell
John Ackerman, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Community Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children's Hospital and a Clinical Assistant
Professor of Psychiatry at The Ohio State University. Dr. Ackerman responsibilities involve the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and
adolescents with a range of mood and behavioral issues, anxiety problems, family conflict, and academic concerns. He has worked extensively with at risk
youth and has conducted research on the brain and behavioral development of children exposed to prenatal heroin and cocaine. Dr. Ackerman studied the
effects of early intervention with foster and adoptive families during his graduate training at the University of Delaware.
Kimberly Burkhart, Ph.D. is a Clinical Child Psychology Fellow at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Her doctorate is in Clinical Psychology from the
University of Toledo. Her areas of clinical specialty are in parent training in behavior management and in the treatment of internalizing disorders (anxiety
and mood disorders) in children and adolescents. Her area of research specialty is in the prevention of child maltreatment, parent-child interaction, and in
bullying prevention. She currently chairs the Ohio Psychological Association's Bullying Prevention Task Force.
Traceé Black-Fall is the founding Director of Tova’s N.E.S.T., an educational program targeting African American faith communities across Ohio. Ms.
Black graduated Cum Laude from Columbus State Community College in Applied Science, despite being given a dim prognosis of recovery from a brain
aneurysm. She is also a graduate of Ohio State University’s John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy Leadership 2000+ Academy. Ms.
Black has received numerous awards for her advocacy and in 2005 she was recognized for her work at the Voice Awards sponsored by SAMHSA.
Caroline Graham, M.S. Ed., LPC has a Bachelor of Science from Wright State University and a Master of Science from the University of Dayton. In her
role as a Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Graham works directly with the Dean of the College of Nursing to provide mental health services to the Ohio State
University and community. She provides therapeutic services, including the COPE program, to individuals at the OSU Total Health and Wellness Center.
Terre Garner, LSW is a co-founder of the Ohio Federation for Children’s Mental Health, serving as the organization’s first Executive. Ms. Garner is a
board member of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, has served as a member of numerous committees, commissions, and
organizations, and has provided consultation for public, private, and governmental organizations throughout Ohio and the United States.
Questions? Please contact NAMI Ohio at (800) 686-2646, (614) 224-2700 or suzanne@namiohio.org
Understanding the Angry Child: Strategies for Living with Emotional and Behavioral Health Disorders
June 14, 2013 ● Quest Conference Center ● Columbus, Ohio
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE
Parents, caregivers, foster families, kinship families, adoptive families, respite families, advocates, school mentors,
teachers, social workers, counselors, case managers, psychologists and others who work with children.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
 Recite key symptoms of mood disorders associated with anger and irritability.
 Determine if angry outbursts allow the child to achieve short-term gain which reinforces this response despite
long-term negative consequences.
 Identify important risk and protective factors for the development and maintenance of emotionally dysregulated
responses.
 Explain the integral part that cultural competence and non-traditional supports play in the resiliency and recovery
of children and adolescents.
 Define key elements of the COPE (Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment) program and explain how
this evidence-based cognitive behavior therapy can benefit teens with depression.
 Articulate the concept of the resiliency and the value of incorporating youth and family-based insights into
clinical practice to promote empowerment, self-determination, skill mastery and hope.
CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
General Certificates of Attendance will be available at the registration desk at the close of the conference upon
submission of a completed evaluation. Attendance Certificates cannot be mailed after the event and only those
attending the entire event will be offered a certificate.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
ODMH is an approved provider of continuing education for the indicated professional disciplines and awards the
following credits: RN/LPN (6.0 CE contact hours), Social Workers (6.0 CPEs), Counselors (6.0 CPEs), Psychologists
(6.0 MCEs) and 6.0 Continuing Education Credits for Foster/Respite/Kinship Families have been approved by the
Institute for Human Services. Continuing Education Certificates will be available at the registration desk at the
close of the conference upon submission of a completed evaluation. CE certificates cannot be mailed and partial
CEs are not available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Meals: Continental breakfast, buffet lunch and break beverages will be provided. Please indicate on your registration
form if you have any dietary restrictions or need other accommodations.
Interpreters and Disability Information: The Quest Conference Center is wheelchair accessible. Sign Language
interpreters are available upon request. Please submit a request on the registration form no later than June 1st. An
interpreter will not be present unless requested. Call (800) 686-2646 or (614) 224-2700 if you require any additional
assistance for a disability.
Scholarships: Limited scholarships may be available for persons living with a mental illness, family members of persons
with a mental illness or advocates serving with the Parent Advocacy Connection Program. Please indicate your interest in
applying for a scholarship on the registration form.
Refunds: NO REFUNDS will be given after June 10, 2013 but you may request a receipt for a tax-deductible donation if
you cannot attend. Refunds prior to June 10th, will be assessed a $15 processing fee. You may designate a substitute
attendee.
Questions? Please contact NAMI Ohio at (800) 686-2646, (614) 224-2700 or suzanne@namiohio.org
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Directions to Quest Business Centers at Polaris
From Port Columbus Airport (East)
The Training and Conference Center at Polaris is located 12 miles north of downtown Columbus.
Follow Interstate 270 West to Interstate 71 North. The first exit on I-71 is Exit 121 or Polaris Parkway.
Turn right onto Polaris Parkway. On your right hand side you will see a sign that reads, “The Offices at
Polaris”. This is Pulsar Place. Turn right onto Pulsar Place and follow the signs to 8405.
From Downtown Columbus, Ohio (South)
The Training and Conference Center at Polaris is located 14 miles from downtown Columbus, Ohio.
Follow Interstate 71 North to Exit 121, which is Polaris Parkway. Turn right onto Polaris Parkway. On your
right hand side you will see a sign that reads, “The Offices at Polaris”. This is Pulsar Place. Turn right onto
Pulsar Place and follow the signs to 8405.
From Cleveland, Ohio (North)
Follow Interstate 71 South to Exit 121 or Polaris Parkway. Turn left onto Polaris Parkway. On the east side
of the overpass you will see a sign that reads, “The Offices at Polaris”. This is Pulsar Place. Turn right onto
Pulsar Place and follow the signs to 8405.
From Dayton, OH (West)
Follow Interstate 70 East to Interstate 270 North/Cleveland (This is a loop around Columbus). Exit onto the
270 loop and follow this to Interstate 71 North. Exit onto I-71 North. The first exit on I-71 is Exit 121 or
Polaris Parkway. Turn right onto Polaris Parkway. On your right hand side, you will see a sign that reads,
“The Offices at Polaris”. This is Pulsar Place. Turn right onto Pulsar Place and follow the signs to 8405.
From Toledo, OH (Northwest)
Follow Interstate 75 South to Route 15 East to Route 23 South. Turn left onto Powell Road. Follow
Powell Road as it becomes Polaris Parkway. Continue on Polaris Parkway past the Polaris Fashion Place
and over Interstate 71. Turn right on Pulsar Place (between Steak & Shake and BP Station) and follow
around to 8405 Pulsar Place.