Thursday November 13, 2008 Greater Binghamton Health Center $35.00 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch

In 2008 it is probably safe to say that we all are living in some form of chaos. Whether we are talking about our busy work schedules, keeping up with household chores or managing our social calendars, life is a perpetual juggling act that we are all struggling to manage.

What if, in addition to the hustle and bustle of daily life, we are working with families whose lives are more than a little hectic?

What if, in our charge, we have children that have had three different addresses in the last three months and are unsure where they will be living tomorrow?

What if the police were at their door at 2:00AM?

Do these things affect the behavior of those children? Of course they do! Is there anything that we as health and human service professionals can do to help?

Violent Environments”, “Islands of Safety: Assessing and Treating Young Victims of Violence” and “Young Children and Trauma: Intervention and Treatment”.

Dr. Osofsky is an international expert and speaker on the subject of children’s mental health and the effects that their environment can have on their development and well being. She has agreed to share her wisdom, as well as tips and strategies to provide support for these children and their families.