IFGD only – 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…

An Introduction to the Havening Techniques®: New Opportunities in Healing Traumatic Stress & Building Resilience

Presenter: Dr. Kate Truitt Date: 19 March 2024 Time: 10:30 to noon Course Length: 1.5 hours CE Credits: 1.5 Where: Institute for Girls’ Development 95 N. Marengo Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 Course Level: Introductory workshop 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 Demonstrate the application of Havening Touch techniques to promote neuroplasticity for stress reduction and trauma healing. Describe the use of the CPR for the Amygdala tool to cultivate internal agency and regulate emotional responses in a clinical setting. SCHEDULE 10:30 Welcome and introduction to Dr. Truitt 10:40 Introduction to Havening; Theory of Havening and the brain 11:00 Havening touch; Introduction and practice 11:10 CPR for the Amygdala; Calming the nervous system and optimizing thinking 11:35 Other aspects of…