Disparities in Access to Healthcare” will be the focus allowing the community to receive information from organizations, community leaders, and legislators striving to provide resources and solutions to this rising problem. The event will include a resource fair, and an opportunity to hear from community leaders focused on the issue. Here is a list of some of the people who will be joining us: PA State Representative Gregory Scott, Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila H. Winder, Dr. Kimberly T. Arnold, PhD, MPH-Penn LDI, Tony Salvatore, Director of Development/Suicide Prevention, Sarah Messina, Director of Montgomery County ATOD Prevention at Child Guidance Resource Centers, along with various organizations from around the area participating in our resource fair to provide valuable information. Our host and moderator will be Dr. Williametta Simmons, Psychologist. We invite members of the community to join us for this special event. Parking is available and the facility is accessible by way of public transportation.

Make a Difference! April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of support, acceptance, and resources for individuals on the autism spectrum. At Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC), we are committed to providing children and families with the care they need to thrive. Join us in making a difference by donating tickets to Sticks Up for CGRC – Awareness & Fundraising Night at the Flyers Game! Your generosity will provide families and children, including those impacted by autism, with an unforgettable night of hockey while supporting mental health services and autism programs at CGRC. Why Donate? ✅ Support children's mental health & autism services – Your donation helps raise awareness and funds for crucial programs. ✅ Give a family a night to remember – Many of the children we serve would not have the opportunity to experience a live Flyers game. ✅ Tax-deductible contribution – Your donation may be tax-deductible as CGRC is a nonprofit organization. ✅ Be a game-changer – Every ticket donated helps break barriers and bring joy to a child in need. Make a difference today, https://cgrc.networkforgood.com/events/84051-sticks-up-for-cgrc

We are thrilled to announce our 11th annual Superhero 5k and Wellness Fair on Sunday, October 20th at Rose Tree Park (rain date of the 27th)! Join us for a 5k (you can walk, run, and bring your pet, if you’d like!), half mile horseshoe race for 5-12 year olds, and a 100 yard dash for the 5 and under friends. It’s a super fun way to spend your morning and we’ll share prevention skills, build awareness of substance misuse, and share a variety of mental health and wellness resources. The race supports CGRC’s ability to provide vital substance misuse prevention and behavioral health services for over 4,500 children and adolescents across southeastern Pennsylvania. To register, or learn about sponsorship and vendor opportunities, click here!

Guding Good Choices is an evidence-based 5-session program for parents with children ages 9-14. The program is a multimedia family-competency training program specifically designed to strengthen parents' family management skills, parent-child bonding, and children's peer-resistance skills. In five weeks, parents will increase proactive family communications, reduce negative family interaction, improve their relationship quality between parent and child, reduce rates of early substance use and start to decrease alcohol-related problems, cigarette use, and other drug use. Most sessions are parent-focused, though children attend one session, focused on peer pressure. This program will be held via Zoom. ATOD Prevention is coordinated by Child Guidance Resource Centers and funded by the Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Drug and Alcohol. If you would like to register for the class or more information on CGRC's Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention program, please contact us at info@cgrc.org.

This workshop provides an overview of sexual development and addresses concerns that mental health clinicians may encounter when working with traumatized youth. The course will explore factors that influence sexual development including trauma. Participants will learn the importance of viewing clients’ sexuality as more than just their sexual activity WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course is intended for Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, School-Based Clinicians, Graduate Students, and others supporting the mental health and well-being of children and youth. Eligible participants will be awarded 2 NBCC; PA SW/PC/MFT and/or ACT 48 Credits upon completion. OUR PRESENTER, KELLY J. ACE, PHD, JD Kelly Ace holds a Master's degree in Psychology & Counseling, as well as a law degree and a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality. She is licensed as both a Professional Counselor and as an attorney. She is also credentialed through the National Board for Certified Counselors, the American Board of Forensic Counselors, and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. This course is free-of-charge due to a generous grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. For more information continuing-education@cgrc.org.

C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N Working with suicidal clients can be anxiety provoking. Such emotional overload may cloud judgement and actions. This course will help clinicians identify and manage their emotional states to better help their clients in crisis. Participants will learn a variety of strategies including internal monitoring, the use of clinical skills, and proactive safety planning to become more confident and intentional when helping suicidal youth and their families. C O U R S E O B J E C T I V E S Self-Reflection: Become aware of the sources and presence of anxiety, fear, guilt, anger and other emotions that may influence clinical judgement Assessment: Learn how to use initial and ongoing assessment to increase preparedness for crisis situations. Collaboration: Reduce isolation for both the client and clinician by identifying supportive partner Plan Development: Increase proficiency when creating safety and treatment plans in order to prevent and prepare for high-risk situations Internal Monitoring: Develop strategies to manage one’s emotional state and tap into inner resources to make sound clinical choices WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course is intended for Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, School-Based Clinicians, Graduate Students, and others supporting the mental health and well-being of children and youth. COST: $25.00 (CGRC) is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (ACT 48) to award continuing education credits to eligible participants. Eligible participants will receive 2 NBCC, PA SW/LPC/MFT and/or ACT 48 Credits upon completion For more information continuing-education@cgrc.org The cost of this course is supported in part by a generous grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

This course focuses on the practical application of trauma-informed strategies when addressing problem behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will engage in interactive exercises, case studies, and guided reflections to learn key techniques and build confidence in their ability to respond to challenging behaviors in a supportive and trauma-informed manner. C O U R S E O B J E C T I V E S Practice Empathy: Look at what is contributing to challenging behaviors through a child's lens. Learn to recognize signals and de-escalate early to avoid a crisis. Prioritize Self-Care: Recognize the emotional and physical toll of responding to daily challenges. Know one's limits and value the importance of self-care. Value Teamwork: Enhance communication and collaboration among staff to create a consistent and unified approach to behavior management. Practice a Relationship-Based Approach: Learn responses that utilize trauma-informed care principles and strategies when addressing challenging behavior. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course is intended for those with basic knowledge of trauma-informed care. The training will benefit ABA Professionals (BCBA’s, BC’s, RBT’s), School-Based Clinicians, Special Education Staff, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Graduate Students, Interns, and others who support children with Autism.

The emotional demands of working with trauma and suicidality can lead to compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and potentially burnout. This course offers realistic approaches to self-care taking into account external stressors associated with working in the field. Participants will engage in self-assessment to recognize signs of burnout and learn strategies to enhance resilience and sustain your career. This course offers realistic approaches to selfcare taking into account external stressors associated with working in the field. Participants will engage in self-assessment to recognize signs of burnout and learn strategies to enhance resilience and sustain your career.