MCHCF Task Force Meeting Minutes, February
MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation Grant
Task Force Meeting Minutes, February 12, 2010
Speaker: Pat McMahan, Program Manager from the Department of Children and Families shared several important changes that have been made at DCF regarding investigations and case management. Below are the handouts outlining these changes as well as an updated staff list for the Framingham DCF office. Each area office has similar positions so people from different catchment areas can contact people by title at their local DCF office. Please share the handouts with your colleagues.
DCF HANDOUTS:
MDPH HANDOUT:
Website Resource Directory – The project is well on its way to completion. A draft copy of the Directory is attached. Please continue to provide feedback to Marcia or Carol.
Wrap up:
The topic for the March 11TH professional development workshop has been changed to “Supporting Trauma Sensitive Classrooms.” Please see below for a full description. A registration form is attached. Please encourage your colleagues to sign up for this workshop- thanks
Upcoming Task Force Meetings:
February 26th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mary Mullany from MetroWest Medical Center has arranged a meeting with their new child psychiatrist and other Child Development Unit Staff. Meeting location: Fair Conference Room at the Fair Building of Leonard Morse Hospital, 67 Union Street, Natick, MA (www.mwmc.com/about-mwmc/Locations.aspx). The Fair Building is located directly across from the Emergency Department entrance. Parking is available behind the Fair Building.
April 9, 2010 DPH, Department of Substance Abuse
May 21, 2010 Dr. Rob Evans, Human Relations Service
Related Upcoming Professional Development Workshops
March 11, 2010 Supporting Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms
Laurie Burnett from the Framingham Public Schools has agreed to present on the topic of “Supporting Trauma Sensitive Classrooms.” The workshop will address the importance trauma plays in the lives of students. The significance of trauma is that educators may not be aware that a student is learning or responding under a trauma response. Behaviors, learning patterns or social skills may be misinterpreted or mislabeled. Traumatized children are vulnerable; school personnel are the critical link to intervention with sensitivity and awareness. Best practices create an environment where students can learn in a safe and positive environment. Trauma sensitive practice is a must for every educator's toolkit.
April 15, 2010 Anxiety and OCD and the Effects of Medication, Dr. Kerzner
Students with Anxiety Disorders have increased markedly in the last few years. This presentation will aid school staff to recognize conditions of anxiety, as well as learn how in school and out of school professionals manage such disorders. A variety of therapies including the pros and cons of medication will be discussed.
May 13, 2010 27 Simple, Effective Strategies for Children, Teens Seminar, Susan Paulson
Workshop goals: Implement simple and effective strategies that will change the disposition of even the most resistant child and teen. Summarize ten essential skills for diffusing anger in children and teens. Utilize a number of techniques to diffuse explosiveness and to prevent future outbursts. Implement techniques that will assist children and teens to become more cooperative and respectful. Utilize tools to develop trust and motivation while avoiding the pitfalls of power struggles and disengagement.
LOCATION: MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation, 161 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For more information and to register please visit www.accept.org