PROGRAM TOPIC: The Impact of Domestic Violence On Children." Julie Peterson and ShaRon Rae will explain how they work with children and parents who have been impacted in some manner by domestic violence. They will review techniques for helping parents prevent domestic violence, describe screening devices to assess whether domestic violence has occurred and illustrate different methods for working with children and parents who are recovering from domestic violence

PRESENTERS:
Julie Peterson is Co-Executive Director of Sojourner Center, one of the largest domestic violence programs in the US. Julie holds a master’s in counseling with a specialization in trauma, abuse and deprivation. She is a dedicated leader with over 17 years of experience, and a passionate advocate for survivors who is committed to breaking the cycle of violence by empowering individuals to rebuild their lives. Her work with Sojourner Center focuses on trauma-informed approaches and includes monitoring a 136-bed crisis shelter, transitional housing, mobile based services, a Pet Companion Shelter and Child Development Center.

ShaRon Rae is a Life, Family and Communications Coach with a strong business background. She owns and operates The Whole Family Coaching. ShaRon’s expertise is guiding families in finding solutions for the day-to-day challenges of raising teens, co-parenting after divorce and providing caregiver tips for raising responsible, self-confident and happy children. ShaRon works with and has presented on the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) screening tool which she will explain to us. She founded the global movement No Judgment. Just Love. ShaRon recognizes that while humans judge all the time, her movement is designed to inspire us all to do better. She believes that judgments are not the problem, it’s what we do with them going forward that matters.

PLACE:  Zoom Online Workshop.  Materials will be emailed to attendees in advance of the meeting.  Continuing education certificates will be emailed following the meeting.

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CLE:   This program may provide up to 60 minutes continuing education credit hour based upon a sixty (60) minute hour.