Pre-Conference Institutes

Pre-Conference Institutes

Looking to take your skills to the next level? Pre-Conference Institutes are full-day (4-6 hours) training sessions that take place on Tuesday, June 10 at the Westin Galleria.

Arrive at the conference a day early to take part in one of three pre-conference institutes. You’ll have the chance to go in-depth on a clinical skill or evidence-based approach and earn about 5 additional CEUs.

 Turning Down the Heat: Preventing Conflict and Counter-Aggression 

Tuesday, June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Many youth-serving professionals face “challenging” behaviors when working with youth. Though competent staff rarely initiate conflicts with young people, they often keep them alive through their unintended, counter-productive reactions. This training documents the most common reasons that youth-serving professionals become counter-aggressive with select youth and offers dozens of targeted intervention skills to more effectively manage conflict in the service environment. Grounded in neuroscience and trauma-informed approaches, this unique training leads to powerful insights that will change the way you think and behave when you are angry.

Presented by Adrian Jackson, B.B.A, LCCA 

It’s Game Day, Lead the Way! 

Tuesday, June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Imagine it’s game day! Whether you’re a football fan or not, in Texas, we LOVE a good game day. The good news is that even if you are not ready to get suited and booted (as we say in Texas), in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) there is a position for everyone. What’s even better is that you have the potential to be the biggest game changer on your team. If you are ready to level up your mindful awareness or gain new TBRI implementation insights, this session is for you. With time-tested TBRI principles that have proven to elevate and accelerate relationship effectiveness, Dr. Avery will provide attendees with an interactive experience and share game-changing perspectives for leading the way in TBRI implementation.

Presented by Dr. Angeliqueca Avery, EdD, MSW, M.Ed., LPC – S

Building Alliances to Prevent and Address Children without Placement 

Tuesday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In this interactive training, participants will discuss their more challenging experiences working with youth and explore the bases for difficult behaviors and situations such as refusing/running away from placements, disengagement, and conflict. Participants will gain perspective on the critical role of trust and transparency, humility and responsiveness, authentic relationship building, and youth voice. Through dialogue, first-hand reflections from youth, and scenario activities, participants will strengthen their framework for addressing and mitigating challenges and add tools to their strategic repertoire. 

Presented by Sedoo Ijir, MPH, and TNOYS YALC

How to Register for a Pre-Conference Institute

 Use the conference registration form to sign up for a pre-conference institute only, or in addition to conference registration. Please note pricing below.