near sCIENCE: BEYOND ACES
NEAR Science: Beyond ACEs
NEAR Science explores the Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs Study and Resilience. We know that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can increase risks of long-term physical, emotional and social disparities; however, we also know that protective factors can support children, adults, and families and decrease those risks. This training explores how life experiences impact our biological nervous system. It takes a deeper dive into the ACEs Study and how to interpret the results to find best fit practices to increase the Core Protective Factors of building capabilities, increasing attachment and belonging, and fostering the growth of community, culture and spirituality.
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Open to anyone
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Approved for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LADC, CLEET
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Cost: $0 per person
To schedule NEAR Science: Beyond ACEs with any of these presenters contact Ellen Roberts at eroberts@lighthouseok.com
Presenters
Autumn Cooper
THREAD Director
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Autumn Cooper is the Trauma, Hope, Resilience, Education, and Diversity (THREAD) Director with the Oklahoma State Department of Health. In her current role she works closely with state leadership and community partners by sharing evidence-based trainings to strengthen connections and enhance service delivery that is trauma-wise, hope-infused, and resilience-oriented. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, a doula, an Endorsed Infant Mental Health Specialist, a Community Resilience Trainer certified by ACE Interface, a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, a member of the Oklahoma Council of Infectious Diseases, and serves on the board of the Oklahoma Association of Infant Mental Health. Outside of work, she can be found connecting with nature, her children, grandchildren, friends, and loved ones.
Tara Campbell
Director of School Based Services
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers
Tara Campbell, MS. I am currently the Director of School Based Services for Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness. I have worked in the mental health field as an LPC for 22 years. In addition, I have worked in the school system as a school counselor or contracted Mental Health Professional for 14 years.
Ellen Roberts
Director of Ardmore Behavioral Health Collaborative
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers
Ellen Roberts has served as Director of Ardmore Behavioral Health Collaborative since June of 2020 where she works to build a healthy, connected, resilient community by collaboratively addressing behavioral health. Ellen is a born and raised Oklahoman with 18 years of experience in the non-profit arena specializing in program management and communication. Ellen received her Bachelor of Science from East Central University in 2006 where she studied mass communication and social work.
Ellen is the chair of the Carter County Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board and serves on a variety of other community committees and coalitions.
Ellen is also a NEAR Mentor Trainer expanding community knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Ellen first learned about ACEs when she served as director of a maternity shelter for 10 years and saw first hand the generational impact of trauma. Since then she has become passionate about educating people from every walk of life about ACEs, their effects, and how to mitigate them.
Jodi Woydziak
Licensed Professional Counselor
Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma
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Jodi Woydziak, has lived in Ardmore, Oklahoma for 18 years. She graduated from East Central University with a Master’s of Science in Psychological Services in May of 2021 and is an LPC at Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma. Her passion lies in helping children, families, and communities. She does this through her work at CYS, as a NEAR Science Mentor Trainer, and serving on several charitable boards. In her free time, she enjoys reading, yoga, and time with friends. Jodi is excited to help change the language from “What is wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”!
Julie Williamson
Ardmore Bridges Coordinator
Ardmore Behavorial Health Collaborative
Julie Williamson has 17 years of experience working in social services and public health in Oklahoma. She has served as a co-coordinator for the THREAD program at the Oklahoma State Dept. of Health and as the Communications Coordinator for a 9-county health district in south central Oklahoma. Julie has a passion for expanding awareness about trauma and brain development and reducing behavioral health stigma. She is a trained mentor for NEAR Science by ACE Interface. In her free time, Julie loves spending time with family and friends, especially in the outdoors.