Events – Illuminated Education

Working with First Generation College Students and Professionals

Presenter: Elisa Hernandez, PhD Date: 20 May 2025 Time: 11am – 12pm Course Length: 1.0 hours CE Credits: 1.0 Where: Institute for Girls’ Development 95 N. Marengo Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate Cost: There is no charge for this program. It is for Institute employee training only. Please go to the registration page on the Institute for Girls’ Development website to sign up OBJECTIVES Participants will be able to (1) Describe how identifying the unique challenges of First Gen individuals can guide effective problem solving (2) Name the 8 correlates of success for First Generation College students. (3) Describe how one would use the 8 correlates of success to guide assessment and treatment planning when working with the First Gen population. SCHEDULE 11:00 – 11:05 Overview of definitions and research identified strengths/challenges of the First Gen population. 11:05 – 11:17 Review of the 8 correlates…

Working with Challenging Caregivers

Presenter: Johanna Sagarin, PhD CE Units: 1.25 When: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 Time: 10:00am – 11:15am (Dr. Sagarin will remain after the program for lunch and to chat and answer questions.) Brief Description: This presentation will help clinicians working with children thoughtfully engage caregivers in the therapeutic work. We will focus on connecting with caregivers and improving caregiver skills, including recognizing expectations and attributions, validation and attunement, and creating nurturing moments with their children. We will also look at specific challenges with caregivers and ways to address them. Location: 95 N. Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 (Institute for Girls’ Development) Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate Cost: No cost. All attendees will be Institute employees. Please go to the registration page on the Institute for Girls’ Development website for more details. OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to 1. Explain three sets of skills important for improving parenting competencies. 2. Describe two…

Gaps and Gains – July 30, 2021

Understand the Social, Emotional and Academic Setbacks and Gifts (Yes, Gifts!) of the Covid-19 Year with Clinical Implication. How has the last unprecedented year and a half affected our children and teens? During this pandemic season, youth have experienced loss, trauma, racial justice concerns, excessive screen time, upended routines, and isolation. They’ve also experienced less frenzied schedules, perhaps developed some new skills and interests, and experienced different kinds of family time (for better or worse). The Covid-19 year has changed children’s lives in so many ways. While the long-term developmental impact of navigating this global pandemic is yet to be known, we’ll have a chance to look together at the latest research, survey data and anecdotal accounts of suffering and resilience. We’ll discuss relevant clinical considerations, interventions and applicable activities through a decolonizing lens. Date: Friday, July 30, 2021 Time: 9am to 11am CE Units: 2.0 Overview: Topics addressed include…