Snake River Association
for the Education of Young Children

SRAEYC

Fall
Conference
Children’s Mental Health
Scope
Resources
Action
Friday October 15th
6-9 pm
Saturday October 16th
9 am – 5:00 pm
College of Southern Idaho
TaylorBuilding
Upstairs conference rooms (276-277)
Conference co-sponsored by:
SRAEYC and College of Southern Idaho

Conference Schedule

Friday, October 15, 2004
6:00-9:00 pm
Overview and Scope of Children’s Mental Health
Dr. Cory Alexander, MD
Saturday, October 16, 2004
9:00-11:45 am
Exploring Attitudes and Defining Roles in Children’s Mental Health
Jane Krumm, LCSW, ACSW
12:00-1:15
Lunch…SRAEYC Business Meeting….Local Updates
Officer Elections and Announcements
1:30-4:30
Panel Discussion
Community Resources
Susan Lehman, MSW
Tori Torgrimson, LCSW
Annette Wilkinson, PhD
And others / Conference Registration Form
Registration fee includes Saturday’s lunch. One credit from CSI is available for an additional $49.50. Register for EARC 195. If you take the conference for credit you must attend both Friday and Saturday sessions, purchase reading materials, and complete assignments. Register for credit before October 8, 2004.
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Reg. Fee $50.00 SRAEYC members
Reg. Fee $75.00 for non-members
Reg. Fee $95.00 with membership
Groups of 25 or more will receive $10.00 off registration fee.
Send registration form by
October 8, 2004
To: SRAEYC
POBOX 6051
Twin Falls, ID83303
Contact person: Jennifer Patterson
208-324-9805
/ About the Conference Presenters
Dr. Cory Alexander, MD is Board Certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and has been in practice in the MagicValley for 9 years. She has over 14 years of experience in the Evaluation and Treatment of young Children with Mental Health Diagnosis and is a strong advocate for the treatment and prevention of all Childhood Psychiatric and Developmental Disorders.
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Jane Krumm, LCSW, ACSW is a Certified Professional Mediator. Jane is a clinical social worker with a private practice. Jane works with adults, children, adolescents and families. Jane worked in the schools for over 12 years prior to her work as a full-time private practitioner.
Susan Lehman, MSW received her Master’s degree in Social Work from EasternWashingtonUniversity. She is employed by CSI as a University Partner, working collaboratively with the Department of Health and Welfare to teach PRIDE, a statewide pre-service curriculum for people who are interested in becoming foster parents or adopting. She has had extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
Tori Torgrimson, LCSW is a Child and Family Therapist. Tori Graduated with her Master’s of Social Work from GrandValleyStateUniversity in Michigan. She is a Certified Trauma and Loss Consultant and School Specialist with TLC (National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children). She works with adults, adolescents and families in all areas concerning life change and mental health issues. In regards to play therapy, she uses directive and non-directive play therapy techniques to address issues of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, abuse, and trauma.
Annette Wilkinson, PhD received her PhD in Educational Leadership from GonzagaUniversity in SpokaneWashington. Annette has a Masters degree in Developmental Psychology. She currently works with the Department of Health and Welfare Adult and ChildDevelopmentCenter. She is a member of the state team that developed the Infant Mental Health Plan.