Upcoming Events
Compass Health Center is proud to offer webinars and events to its community. Please see below for upcoming events as well as links to past videos.
Upcoming Events
January
The Intersection of Motivational Interviewing and Exposure & Response Prevention | 1 Credit CE Webinar*
January 23, 2025 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM CSTJoin Compass Health Center for this free, 1 CE credit* webinar to learn about Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). The webinar will examine treatment of individuals with OCD and other Anxiety Disorders with varying degrees of ambivalence to change, and how MI principles can be used in conjunction with ERP to support the change process and improve treatment outcomes.
Presenter:
- Katie Torres, LCSW, Director, Center of Excellence
Key Takeaways- Attendees will:
- Review basic principles of MI and ERP as it relates to treatment of OCD and Anxiety Disorders.
- Examine common concerns with use of ERP including patient willingness and lack of treatment adherence.
- Learn how the core MI processes can be used prior to and in conjunction with ERP to positively impact change readiness.
- Review case examples about clinical application of MI and ERP in conjunction as well as traps to avoid.
*The following are eligible to receive 1 CE credit for this event:
- Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
- Illinois Licensed Social Workers (LSW)
- Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
- Illinois Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
- Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC)
- Illinois Licensed Psychologists (Ph.D. & Psy.D.)
February
Parent and Family University Session Two: Reducing Risks, Building Trust: Substance Use Guidance for Families
February 19, 2025 | 6:15 - 7:30 PMJoin us for the second session in the Parent and Family University series, a free virtual workshop designed to equip parents and caregivers with practical tools to navigate critical issues facing adolescents and young adults.
This session, “Reducing Risks, Building Trust: Substance Use Guidance for Families”, offers valuable insights into identifying substance use, understanding when to seek support, and fostering open communication. Gain skills for setting boundaries and supporting your family through these challenges.
- Date: February 19, 2025
- Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM CST (Includes a 15-minute Q&A)
- Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Presenters:
- Catharine Pierce, LCSW, Director of Young Adult Program at Compass Health Center
- Meaghan Gernes, LSW, CADC, Adolescent Substance Use & Group Therapist at Compass Health Center
Key Takeaways:
- Identify Early Signs: Learn how to determine if your child is experimenting with or using substances.
- Facilitate Conversations: Develop strategies for holding meaningful discussions about substance use within your family.
- Build Resilience: Explore tools and approaches to support your child and yourself in managing these situations.
March
The Intersection of Trauma & Substance Use Disorders | 1 Credit CE Webinar*
March 5, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00 PMMore information to come!
Past Event Highlights
Advancing Mental Health in Maryland: A Community Conversation
On October 30, 2024, Compass Health Center brought together top mental health advocates and experts for an impactful community conversation. Featured panelists included Maryland State Senator Will Smith (D-20), Salma Sparklin, MPH, CareFirst, Meryl Heyliger, PhD, NCSP, Georgetown Day School, Captain Jordan Satinsky, Montgomery County Police Department, and Compass Health Center’s Marissa Leslie, MD, and Chad Wetterneck, PhD.
Explore key insights and innovative strategies shared during this event to enhance mental health outcomes.
Compass Health Center Presents: Virtual Deskside Briefing- The Impact of School Anxiety, Refusal and Absenteeism on Youth
National Public Radio recently reported that almost one-third of K-12 students in the United States, totaling more than 14 million youth, are not attending school regularly.
On Thursday, April 4th, 2024, Compass hosted a community conversation with expert panelists about reducing school absenteeism due to mental health challenges.
Creating Space Skillfully: Continued Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy
On Wednesday and Thursday, July 20th and 21st, Compass clinicians hosted community webinars for a deeper dive into the skills discussed in our recent post-crisis support webinars. This presentation was designed for individuals ages 16 and up, and explores how to practice the coping skills needed to navigate strong emotions that can follow a crisis. It is not necessary to watch the prior recordings to gain insights from this one. Please view our recording of Creating Space Skillfully: Continued Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy recorded on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Adults (Ages 24+)
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Adults (Ages 24+) recorded on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
How To Talk to Children about Tragedy for Parents and Caregivers
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of How To Talk to Children about Tragedy for Parents and Caregivers recorded on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Young Adults (Ages 16-23)
On July 6th and July 7th, Compass Clinicians hosted a series of post-crisis support webinars open to the community in response to the tragedy that took place on July 4th. Please view our recording of Skills for Coping in the Aftermath of Tragedy for Young Adults (Ages 16-23) recorded on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022.
Supporting Student Mental Health Needs In The 2020/2021 School Year:
Compass Health Center Adolescent OCD and Complex Anxiety LCSW and Education Specialist discuss:
- Supporting changing mental health and educational needs of students and families
- Identifying the range of reactions to COVID-19
- Understanding symptoms of depression, anxiety, and grief/loss
- Presenting coping skills and more
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Compass Health Center’s experts join in a 2 part webinar series to discuss Suicide Prevention.
Loyola Webinar
Loyola Academy and Compass Health Center are partnering to present this parent webinar. Please join Margaret Lewis, LCSW, and Emily Crane, M.Ed., education specialist, as they focus on self-care, limits, coping tools, and how parents can support their teen during hybrid learning with strategies for academics and social-emotional wellbeing. Registration is required.
District 113 Webinars
Supporting Teachers Mental Health | Compass Health Center’s team works in conjunction with District 113 to support the mental health of school administration and teachers.
From School to Summer | District 113 Webinar & Compass Health Center’s Child and Adolescent Therapy team discuss opening up conversations about COVID-19 as a family.
Loyola Webinar
Compass staff presented on “How Parents Can Support their Students’ Mental Health Over the Summer” for Loyola Academy faculty. As the school year ends, students are preparing for their next transition to summer which can bring a lot of anxiety and uncertainty during COVID-19.
Catch Webinars
Compass Health Center partnered with CATCH – Community Action Together for Children’s Health to present “Managing the Flood of Emotions Brought on by a Pandemic,” a two-part webinar designed to help our community navigate these uncertain times and protect our mental health. Compass Health Center clinical staff, including trauma experts, are the presenters.
