Keynote Presenters
Child Psychological Maltreatment (CPM): Implications for Intervention
Presented by Jody Todd Manly, PhD
This presentation explores the often-overlooked impact of child psychological maltreatment and its profound effects on emotional, cognitive, social, and physical development. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the forms and consequences of psychological maltreatment, while examining trauma-responsive, evidence-informed approaches to assessment, intervention, prevention, and family healing.
FASD-Informed Care for Mental Health Providers: Striving for Equity
Presented by Christie Petrenko, PhD
This presentation explores how mental health providers can better recognize, understand, and support individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Through case examples, research, and lived experiences, attendees will learn how FASD is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed, why early identification matters, and how FASD-informed approaches can improve outcomes for children and families while promoting more equitable, effective care.