AGENDA
SPEAKERS
SARAH YANOSY, LCSW
Owner, Sarah Yanosy Counseling, LLC
KEYNOTE: Effective support for staff exposed to traumatic events through direct and indirect exposure requires workers to understand the impact of vicarious and collective trauma. Learn the definition of vicarious and collective trauma and identify symptoms and risk factors for both. Learn techniques for enhancing protective factors against vicarious trauma, including brain regulation and relational skill building.
THURSDAY PM WORKSHOP: Victimization, Trauma Bonding & Learned Helplessness - A significant frustration for service providers working with victims of trauma is the confusing and seemingly unreasonable connection many victims have to their perpetrators.
BIO: Ms. Yanosy’s career has integrated clinical work, education, and administration, resulting in expertise in individual and family therapy, program and curriculum development, and program evaluation and replication. Ms. Yanosy currently teaches at the Fordham University School of Social Services and the Columbia University School of Public Health. She served as the Founding Director of an international training and consultation organization serving over 350 organizations across the US and in 7 other countries, teaching human service providers to implement trauma-informed interventions. Most recently, Ms. Yanosy co-developed the PRESENCE Model, an online training program for trauma-responsive practice. Ms. Yanosy received her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Cornell University and Smith College respectively, and has completed post graduate programs at New York University, Fordham University and Columbia Business School.
Owner, Sarah Yanosy Counseling, LLC
KEYNOTE: Effective support for staff exposed to traumatic events through direct and indirect exposure requires workers to understand the impact of vicarious and collective trauma. Learn the definition of vicarious and collective trauma and identify symptoms and risk factors for both. Learn techniques for enhancing protective factors against vicarious trauma, including brain regulation and relational skill building.
THURSDAY PM WORKSHOP: Victimization, Trauma Bonding & Learned Helplessness - A significant frustration for service providers working with victims of trauma is the confusing and seemingly unreasonable connection many victims have to their perpetrators.
- Explore attachment-based and biologically-based reasons that victims often struggle to disengage from the people who hurt them.
- Learn ways for service providers to manage the emotional toll that comes with exposure to victims’ symptoms, behaviors, and choices that often seem to contradict their desire to heal from the trauma.
- Strategies for helping victims move forward in their recovery and ultimately learn to set relational boundaries and avoid re-traumatization.
BIO: Ms. Yanosy’s career has integrated clinical work, education, and administration, resulting in expertise in individual and family therapy, program and curriculum development, and program evaluation and replication. Ms. Yanosy currently teaches at the Fordham University School of Social Services and the Columbia University School of Public Health. She served as the Founding Director of an international training and consultation organization serving over 350 organizations across the US and in 7 other countries, teaching human service providers to implement trauma-informed interventions. Most recently, Ms. Yanosy co-developed the PRESENCE Model, an online training program for trauma-responsive practice. Ms. Yanosy received her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Cornell University and Smith College respectively, and has completed post graduate programs at New York University, Fordham University and Columbia Business School.
CYNTHIA DUNCAN
Wellness Consultant, Va. DHRM CommonHealth
THURSDAY PM WORKSHOP: Deskercise / Wellness / Self Care (interactive) - Sit now, sit later, and then sit some more…..Tired of sitting all day? Join CommonHealth for some “Deskercise”! The term deskercise refers to exercise that can be performed throughout your workday and even from your desk. There are a variety of movements available, but in this session, we will focus on inclusive ways to effectively add more movement into your day. Learn easy to follow moves, strengthening and stretching demonstrations without even leaving your desk! For more information on CommonHealth, please visit our website at www.commonhealth.virginia.gov.
Wellness Consultant, Va. DHRM CommonHealth
THURSDAY PM WORKSHOP: Deskercise / Wellness / Self Care (interactive) - Sit now, sit later, and then sit some more…..Tired of sitting all day? Join CommonHealth for some “Deskercise”! The term deskercise refers to exercise that can be performed throughout your workday and even from your desk. There are a variety of movements available, but in this session, we will focus on inclusive ways to effectively add more movement into your day. Learn easy to follow moves, strengthening and stretching demonstrations without even leaving your desk! For more information on CommonHealth, please visit our website at www.commonhealth.virginia.gov.
AUDREY MACLIN
Retirement Outreach Counselor,
Virginia Retirement System
PM WORKSHOP: Overview of VRS - Virginia Retirement System Knowing your retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered include the value of your benefit, vesting and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your benefit for retirement.
Retirement Outreach Counselor,
Virginia Retirement System
PM WORKSHOP: Overview of VRS - Virginia Retirement System Knowing your retirement plan is the starting point for understanding the member benefits available to you. Topics covered include the value of your benefit, vesting and retirement eligibility, along with ways to enhance your benefit for retirement.
BRITANY HYER
Director of Human Resources, New Story
FRIDAY AM GENERAL SESSION: Generational Gaps in the Workplace - How different generations can work together and coexist in the workplace - With five different generations in the workplace, disconnect based on fundamental differences can arise. When work interactions could once be guided by the Golden Rule to “treat others as you wish to be treated," generational gaps create opportunities for this methodology to result in conflict. This session will explore tactics for engaging successfully at work across generations.
BIO: At New Story, Britany is responsible for the people strategies of Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina & Virginia. She has a master’s degree in human resources from Fort Hays State University and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. Over the last 14 years she has supported an array of organizations in the human services and education space in both non-profit and for-profit settings. Brittney is particularly invested in building HR’s capability to add value to the business by focusing on strategic and data-driven decisions.
Director of Human Resources, New Story
FRIDAY AM GENERAL SESSION: Generational Gaps in the Workplace - How different generations can work together and coexist in the workplace - With five different generations in the workplace, disconnect based on fundamental differences can arise. When work interactions could once be guided by the Golden Rule to “treat others as you wish to be treated," generational gaps create opportunities for this methodology to result in conflict. This session will explore tactics for engaging successfully at work across generations.
BIO: At New Story, Britany is responsible for the people strategies of Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina & Virginia. She has a master’s degree in human resources from Fort Hays State University and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. Over the last 14 years she has supported an array of organizations in the human services and education space in both non-profit and for-profit settings. Brittney is particularly invested in building HR’s capability to add value to the business by focusing on strategic and data-driven decisions.
EDWARD M. LOGAN
Diversion Group Supervisor, DEA Washington Division
FRIDAY PM GENERAL SESSION: With 40+ years of experience in law enforcement, Edward Logan has dedicated his career to preventing drug overdoses and poisonings by investigating and prosecuting drug trafficking organizations and ensuring healthcare professionals comply with the Controlled Substances Act. Mr. Logan joined the Philadelphia Police Department (1982) while studying for his Criminal Justice degree. As a police officer, he served on uniform patrol and was part of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force for a decade. He oversaw a team that gathered intelligence on narcotics, trained officers about drugs, and was a DEA Group Supervisor for four years. He was the spokesperson for the Narcotics Unit and led two episodes of the TV show "COPS." In 2011, Edward became a Diversion Investigator for the DEA Philadelphia Division. Throughout his career at the agency, he has had various positions, including managing the Diversion Field Training Program in Quantico, Virginia. He has since been promoted to Diversion Group Supervisor for the DEA Washington Division where he currently leads the diversion operations for the Norfolk District Office. GS Logan focuses on educating and fostering partnerships with the community, healthcare professionals, and local government to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and prevent any diversion that may compromise public health and safety. * (571) 362-2849 * Edward.M.Logan@dea.gov * www.deaDiversion.usdoj.gov * 200 Granby St, Ste 435, Norfolk, VA 23510 *
Diversion Group Supervisor, DEA Washington Division
FRIDAY PM GENERAL SESSION: With 40+ years of experience in law enforcement, Edward Logan has dedicated his career to preventing drug overdoses and poisonings by investigating and prosecuting drug trafficking organizations and ensuring healthcare professionals comply with the Controlled Substances Act. Mr. Logan joined the Philadelphia Police Department (1982) while studying for his Criminal Justice degree. As a police officer, he served on uniform patrol and was part of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force for a decade. He oversaw a team that gathered intelligence on narcotics, trained officers about drugs, and was a DEA Group Supervisor for four years. He was the spokesperson for the Narcotics Unit and led two episodes of the TV show "COPS." In 2011, Edward became a Diversion Investigator for the DEA Philadelphia Division. Throughout his career at the agency, he has had various positions, including managing the Diversion Field Training Program in Quantico, Virginia. He has since been promoted to Diversion Group Supervisor for the DEA Washington Division where he currently leads the diversion operations for the Norfolk District Office. GS Logan focuses on educating and fostering partnerships with the community, healthcare professionals, and local government to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and prevent any diversion that may compromise public health and safety. * (571) 362-2849 * Edward.M.Logan@dea.gov * www.deaDiversion.usdoj.gov * 200 Granby St, Ste 435, Norfolk, VA 23510 *
YVONNE STROMAN, M.A., CRS
FRIDAY PM GENERAL SESSION: Strategic Alliance: Prevention Across the Continuum of Care - Substance misuse prevention efforts educate and support individuals and communities to prevent the use and misuse of drugs, yet there remains a portion of our communities who use substances. Harm reduction includes strategies and ideas that aim to reduce the negative consequences related to substance misuse. Harm reduction can be considered as an approach to secondary prevention of risky behavior among youth with the intent to save lives, reduce consequences and build support.
BIO: Yvonne has worked in the field of prevention, treatment and recovery for more than 20 years. She has served in various capacities, including executive director of a non-profit as well as senior management. Yvonne collaborates with individuals and social agencies to promote environmental strategies and educates the public about the dangers and consequences associated with youth’s use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and other social issues affecting youth and the community. Yvonne has knowledge and experience working to create policy change; advocating for the implementation of behavior change strategies and works to promote cultural awareness and diversity to meet the inclusionary standards. She is a consultant for the Opioid Response Network, CADCA and a part-time adjunct professor.
FRIDAY PM GENERAL SESSION: Strategic Alliance: Prevention Across the Continuum of Care - Substance misuse prevention efforts educate and support individuals and communities to prevent the use and misuse of drugs, yet there remains a portion of our communities who use substances. Harm reduction includes strategies and ideas that aim to reduce the negative consequences related to substance misuse. Harm reduction can be considered as an approach to secondary prevention of risky behavior among youth with the intent to save lives, reduce consequences and build support.
BIO: Yvonne has worked in the field of prevention, treatment and recovery for more than 20 years. She has served in various capacities, including executive director of a non-profit as well as senior management. Yvonne collaborates with individuals and social agencies to promote environmental strategies and educates the public about the dangers and consequences associated with youth’s use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and other social issues affecting youth and the community. Yvonne has knowledge and experience working to create policy change; advocating for the implementation of behavior change strategies and works to promote cultural awareness and diversity to meet the inclusionary standards. She is a consultant for the Opioid Response Network, CADCA and a part-time adjunct professor.
