Welcome to another evening with Simple Spaces founder, professional organizer Katie Tracy as we dig deeper into how we are impacted by the space that surrounds us! Participants will review research on the current impact of clutter on American families, examine differences between clutter and hoarding, (as well as warning signs) and discuss common causes of clutter and disorganization. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

As our society reflects on and re-examines the admissions process, we invite you to join Dr. Steven Antonoff for a meaningful conversation about higher education, and the resulting system applicants must navigate. Participants will enjoy Dr. Antonoff’s perspectives surrounding the national and international college admission scene with emphasis on recruitment, selectivity, and resulting social impact; resources (financial and other) available to assist students and families pursuing higher education, particularly in under-served populations. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Megan Montgomery, LMSW, LICSW guides us through a Trauma Informed perspective when working with clients in the world of adoption. Participants will gain insights on confronting grief and loss in adoption, recognizing how each person impacted by adoption may experience unique grief and loss, and identifying why a trauma informed approach is necessary. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Adoption Social Worker Megan Montgomery shares fascinating insights surrounding personal identity through the adoption perspective. Participants will learn how social media has impacted family search and reunion, explore ethical considerations for practitioners assisting clients pursuing family searches, and identifying the positive and negative aspects of DNA testing and social media. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.

Alexis Cate, LCSW brings attendees helpful perspectives on Suicide risk assessment and intervention techniques. Attendees will gain insight with respect to confronting the uncomfortable aspects of addressing suicide risk when engaged in direct conversation with clients, developing tools to take action and safety planning strategies surrounding client disclosures, and identifying and/or monitoring high risk individuals in the context of emotional symptoms and behavioral presentation. Earn 2 CE Contact Hours.