Child studies expert visits SKC
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PABLO — On May 1-2, the SKC Social Work, Education, Psychology and Nursing Departments will host a visit by Dr. Eli Lebowitz, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University. Lebowitz will give several presentations for the college and the community.
Lebowitz will speak at the SKC President’s Lecture Series on Wednesday, May 1, on “Challenges and Innovations in Childhood Anxiety Disorders.” The lecture is at noon in the SKC Arlee/Charlo Theatre. It is free and open to the public. Teachers, practitioners, parents and those with an interest in childhood development are especially invited and welcome.
From 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in the Late Louie Caye Building on the SKC campus, Lebowitz will lead a workshop entitled “Anxiety Disorders and Trauma in Childhood and Adolescence: An Overview of Assessment and Treatment.” Topics include assessment of anxiety disorders and PTSD, cognitive-behavioral Therapy for childhood anxiety disorders, and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy for childhood PTSD. CEUs are available for attendance at both Wednesday events. Contact Co Carew (406-275-4953 or at co_carew@skc.edu) for information and to register. The afternoon workshop is limited to 20 participants. There is no cost. For more information about the Yale Child Study Center, see childstudycenter.yale.edu.
On Thursday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m., the SKC Education Department will offer a presentation on Historical/Generational Trauma and Resiliency and Healing from Trauma, with a discussion led by Co Carew, LCSW, social work department head. Presenters will be Penny Kipp, Emily Salois and Corinna Littlewolf. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place in Room 115 of the new education building, on the SKC campus across from the Silver Fox Golf Course.
