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CBHN Overview and 988

I Chose Blue Eyes over Red Flags with Lisa Buck

Lisa Buck has been involved in the foster/ adoption world for almost 20 years as a foster and adoptive parent as well as serving as the first Foster Care Ombudsman in the State of Oklahoma. Lisa will share both her personal journey as well as some lessons learned as the Ombudsman in caring for Oklahoma's most vulnerable children and families.

Autism: Where to Begin with Kodey Toney

Kodey Toney is a father, advocate, and director of the Pervasive Parenting Center. The presentation is filled with stories of his son Konner and their journey through navigating the system. Attendees will learn what Autism is, the behaviors related to Autism, and what to do if they feel that their child has Autism.

Disability Etiquette with Wanda Felty and Miranda Hooper

Mind your manners and be polite! But really what does that mean when words change all the time like bad is good and good is good? This session will walk through disability etiquette, and respectful language, and even touch on the scrambled terms that look like alphabet soup.

Navigating the Storms: 5 Love Languages of Children with Lauren Alvarez

Parents deeply love their children, yet not all children feel that unconditional love and care. Join us for a practical and informative class about the Five Loves Languages of Children based on the book by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell. We will learn how to use the knowledge of the Five Love Languages to connect with our children on a deep level and prevent and respond to discipline issues. This new knowledge can also be applied to a variety of relationships and friendships to improve your connections with others.

Keynote

5 Love Languages of Children

Presented By:

Lauren Alvarez

Effective Communication for Parents with Lauren Alvarez

Mindful Self-Compassion with Lauren Alvarez

Are you being kind to yourself as the holidays approach?  Lauren Alvarez walks us through Mindful Self-Compassion through some amazing training she provided to Oklahoma Family Network families, and I know you will be encouraged by her words and knowledge.  

 

She introduces us to a self-compassion test, and we encourage you to take the no right or wrong answers test to learn a little more about yourself and how you can become aware of your own self-compassion.  Take the Self-Compassion Test

 

Creating Resilience, LLC with Cheryl Step, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC

Oklahoma Family Network had the incredible opportunity to visit with Cheryl Step MS, LPC, NCC, and NCSC to discuss creating resilience through trauma in our personal and professional roles; and even how each of us can have an impact on those around us.

 

Cheryl has extensive knowledge regarding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).  She displays expertise when presenting and training agencies' staff about developmental trauma and its effects on the brains and behaviors of children and family systems. She has experience presenting to large groups and training multiple lessons that build a foundation for trauma-informed care. She also has proficiency in consulting with agency leadership and coaching staff to use researched strategies and interventions to increase resilience. Cheryl brings real world experience and stories to her training from her 17 years of experience working in public schools as a counselor. ​She is certified in Traumatic Stress Studies by The Trauma Center and Trauma Research Center, is certified in ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents, and has completed training with Laura Porter and Dr. Rob Anda of ACE Interface to become a NEAR (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs, Resilience) Science trainer in Oklahoma.  She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor and School Counselor.  She holds a master's degree in Counselor Education from Syracuse University. (creatingresilience.org)

 

Creating Resilience, LLC (creatingresilience.org) exists to train groups of individuals to respond and support people with trauma histories and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Creating Resilience uses trauma-informed strategies to build safe environments, calm and focused behaviors, and increase competency and executive functions. Research shows that the power of one strong adult relationship is the key ingredient in overcoming adversity. Creating Resilience will foster strong relationships.

 

#ACEs #CreatingResilience #Trauma #TraumaInformed #Resilience #AdverseChildhoodExperiences

 

Below you will find several videos from her YouTube channel emphasizing her work and sharing knowledge.

 

1st video in the Coming Back with Compassion series: 

Awareness:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFCJ17kJCQo&list=PLou3lrYybv9B8NWJACqEL6pLH5wv9sbeU&index=1&t=3s

 

2nd video in the series:  

Adjustment:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_lJI8j0SLs&list=PLou3lrYybv9B8NWJACqEL6pLH5wv9sbeU&index=2&t=66s

 

3rd: 

Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeVYqTzu2QI&list=PLou3lrYybv9B8NWJACqEL6pLH5wv9sbeU&index=3&t=1s

 

 

Cheryl Step, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Trainer/Consultant
Creating Resilience, LLC
creatingresilience.org

405-612-9432
cstep.cr@gmail.com

Ellyn Hefner and Advocacy Part Three: Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account and Mental Health Advocacy

Per 501(c)3 rules, it is important to note that Oklahoma Family Network cannot and does not endorse any one candidate for any reason.  The purpose of this podcast is to bring awareness, conversation, education, and support to families who have children with special health care needs or disabilities.  Ellyn's personal journey takes her to candidacy-level advocacy, and you will hear about some of that today.

 

Thank you for joining us today on the Oklahoma Family Network's podcast to learn more from families who have children with special health care needs and disabilities and hear ideas on how you can get more involved with advocacy efforts in your area. 

Understanding and explaining to parents what ABLE accounts are, is only one of Ellyn's great talents!! 

 

In today's podcast, Ellyn educates everyone on what OK STABLE accounts are and how to use them.  She also addresses the need for continued advocacy work in Oklahoma to keep ABLE accounts a top priority for families with children with disabilities as they plan for their child's financial future. 

 

Ellyn also shares, how her experience and graduating from Catholic school provided desire and drive to help her children receive the same educational opportunities.

Ellyn Hefner and Advocacy Part Two: ADA Celebration and School Inclusion

Per 501(c)3 rules, it is important to note that Oklahoma Family Network cannot and does not endorse any one candidate for any reason.  The purpose of this podcast is to bring awareness, conversation, education, and support to families who have children with special health care needs or disabilities.  Ellyn's personal journey takes her to candidacy level advocacy, and you will hear about some of that today.

 

Thank you for joining us today on the Oklahoma Family Network's podcast to learn more from families who have children with special health care needs and disabilities and hear ideas on how you can get more involved with advocacy efforts in your area. 

 

Part two of our conversation with Ellyn has highlights and conversations focused on big advocacy work she's done in the community and with schools.  Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as her experience receiving her education from a Catholic school and having that desire for her children as well.  

 

25th ADA Celebration Walk Highlights:
https://www.oklahoman.com/picture-gallery/news/local/oklahoma-city/2015/07/26/25th-year-of-the-ada/8769003007/