Behavioral Health Friday Forums
Friday Forums are offered once a month, free of charge at the Avera Behavioral Health Center in Sioux Falls, SD. CEU’s are attainable for those attending the day of the Forum, either live or by remote only. CEU’s are not attainable for those watching the Forum through the online archive, after the event has taken place, as interactive capability is required for CEU credits.
Current Forum Schedule
Below is a list of upcoming forums. All Forums will be held via WebEx and at the Avera Behavioral Health Center in Conference Room G610 at 4400, West 69th Street, Sioux Falls, SD from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
September 28, 2018
- “Avera Behavioral Health Services Assessment Process”
- Laura Grayson, LPC, MS, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Counselor, Avera BHS
October 26, 2018
- “CPS Role, Defining Child Abuse & Neglect, Reporting Abuse & Neglect”
- Brodrick Stolsmark, BS, Sociology & Human Services Supervisor, Child Protection Services
November 16, 2018
- “Adverse Childhood Experiences Study”
- Teresa Thie, LSW, Education & Public Awareness Specialist, Children’s Home Society
December 14, 2018
- “Understanding Grief and Trauma in Children”
- Mary Weber, MS, LPC, LMFT, Lighting a New Way
February 8 - 2019 (rescheduled from January 25)
- “Building Resiliency in Our Youth, The Power of Relationships”
- Nikki Eining, CSW-PIP, MSW, QMHP, Avera Behavioral Health Services, Brookings, SD
February 22, 2019
March 29, 2019
- “Suicide Prevention & Challenges in the Native American Community”
- Tori Standing Cloud, BA, Avera Behavioral Health Services Child & Adolescent Program
April 26, 2019
- “Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder”
- Brendan Brodersen, DO, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Avera University Psychiatry Assoc.
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October 27, 2017
- “Addressing Emotional Needs of Children on the Autism Spectrum”
- Julia Alzoubaidi, PhD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
November 17, 2017
- “The Power of Play: How Play can Support Wanted Behaviors”
- Nikki Eining, MSW, CSW, QMHP, Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services, Brookings
December 15, 2017
- “Internet Crimes Against Children”
- Detective Jason Holbeck, Internet Crimes Against Children, Sioux Falls Police Department
January 26, 2018
- “Turning the Corner on Teen Suicide”
- Colleen Weber, RN-BC, Child/Adolescent Manager, Avera Behavioral Health Center and Natasha Sundet, RN-BC, Clinical Nurse Educator, Avera Behavioral Health Center
February 9, 2018
- “Aggression in Children”
- Sarah Flynn, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
March 23, 2018
- “School Refusal”
- Matthew Wittry, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
April 20, 2018
- “Cultural Focus & Mental Health in the Native American Community”
- Serene Thin Elk, MA, LPC, QMHP, ACT, Southeastern Behavioral Health
September 23, 2016
- “Recognizing and Responding to Suspected Child Abuse”
- Michele Whalen-Ridings, BS, Family & Consumer Sciences, DSS Division of Child Protection, Lead Family Services Specialist
October 14, 2016
- “Understanding the Effects of Grief and Trauma in Children”
- Mary Weber, MS, LPC, LMFT, Lighting a New Way
November 18, 2016
- “Understanding Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder”
- Renuka Velisetty, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
December 16, 2016
- “DSM-V: Diagnostic Overview”
- Matthew Wittry, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
January 27, 2017
- “Problem Solving Skills and Self-Motivation Techniques”
- Alauldeen Ali, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
February 24, 2017
- “Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Research-Based Treatment Interventions”
- Wallace Jackmon, Ph.D, LCSW-PIP, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
March 24, 2017
- “The Power of Play: How Play Can Support Wanted Behaviors in the Home Throughout High School”
- Nikki Eining, MSW, CSW, QMHP, Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
April 21, 2017
- “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Working with Children and Adolescents”
- Alauldeen Ali, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
- January 15, 2016
Topic: Understanding Conduct Disorder
Speakers: Alauldeen Ali, Medical Resident, Psychiatry, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
- February 19, 2016
Topic: The Silent Epidemic: Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Children
Speaker: William Bryce Gammeter, MD, Adolescent Medicine, Avera University Psychiatry Assoc.
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March 18, 2016
Topic: ADHD: Current State of the Evidence
Speaker: Thomas R. Shaffer, PhD, Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Avera BHS Outpatient Services
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April 22, 2016
Topic: Zero Suicide Initiative
Speakers: Colleen Weber, RN, Nurse Manager Child/Adolescent Programs, Avera Behavioral Health
Janet Kittams-Lalley, MA, LPC, Executive Director, HelpLine Center
- September 25, 2015
Topic: Current Drug Trends / Gangs
Speaker: Robert Draeger, BA, Sioux Falls Police Department/Lincoln Sr. High Resource Officer
- October 23, 2015
Topic: Making Sense of Threat Evaluations
Speaker: JC Chambers, EdD, LP, LMFT, CCDCIII, Stronghold Counseling Services, Inc.
- November 13, 2015
Topic: Medication Management and Children
Speaker: Ann Verma, Medical Resident, Child Psychiatry, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
- December 11, 2015
Topic: Language-Based Learning Disorders
Speaker: Jane Heinemeyer, MA, CCC/SLP, Instructor, Department of Communication Services and Disorders, University of South Dakota
- September 26, 2014
Topic: Engaging Multi-problem Families & Dealing with the Conflicted Child
Speaker: Todd Herrboldt, MSW, CSW, PIP, QMHP, Family Service, Inc.
- October 24, 2014
Topic: The Effects of Poverty & Homelessness on Youth
Speaker: Stacy Tieszen, Coordinator, Minnehaha County Homeless Advisory Board
- November 21, 2014
Topic: Human Trafficking & at Risk Youth
Speaker: Kevin Koliner, Chief, Appellate & Human Rights Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Dakota
- December 12, 2014
Topic: Mobilizing the Community in Matters of Public Policy & Addressing Children’s Needs
Speaker: Greg Boris, Ed.D, Senior Policy & Program Specialist & Interim Director, South Dakota Voices for Children
- February 27, 2015
Topic: Understanding Attachment Issues
Speaker: Lisa Stellinga, MS, QMHP, LPC-MH, CCDCIII, Lighting A New Way Counseling Services
- March 27, 2015
Topic: Panel Discussion
Speakers: Suicide Prevention Task Force
2013 - 2014
- February 28, 2014
- Topic: Techniques/Interventions for Coping with Specific Issues
Speaker: Shane Hamilton, CSW-PIP, Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
- January 24, 2014
Topic: Compassion Fatigue
Speaker: Patricia Lindemann, MS, LPC, Avera Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
- December 13, 2013
Topic: Identifying & Working with Children with Sexualized Behaviors
Speaker: Clint Sperle, MA, LPC-MH, Great Plains Psychological Services
- November 22, 2013
Topic: Sleep Problems & Sleep Disorders in Children & Adolescents
Speaker: Dr. Bryce Gammeter, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
- November 1, 2013
Topic: When Children Refuse School: Prescriptive Treatment
Part 1 (Flynn) | Part 2 (Greguson)
Speaker: Dr. Lezlee Greguson, Ph.D., Avera Midwest Psychiatric Medicine, and Dr. Sarah Flynn, MD, Avera University Psychiatry Associates
