Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Understanding and Intervening with Complex Developmental Trauma in Childhood

Understanding and Intervening with Complex Developmental Trauma in Childhood

June 2, 2015, 1-2 pm, UNM HSC Domenici Auditorium

Margaret Blaustein, PhD, Director of Training and Education at The Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute, Brookline, MA        

Don’t miss this opportunity! Admission is free. No registration necessary.



Margaret Blaustein, PhD, is a practicing clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of complex childhood trauma. She is co-developer of the Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC) treatment framework, designated a promising practice for treatment of childhood trauma by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), and co-author of the text, "Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents", published by Guilford Press. She has provided extensive training to clinicians, educators, professionals, and consumers regarding the impact of and intervention for childhood-onset trauma. In addition to clinical practice, Blaustein is involved in research on the impact of trauma on both children and adults, is a member of the Complex Trauma Taskforce of the NCTSN, and is past Chair of the Child Trauma Special Interest Group within the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).

Monday, April 20, 2015

Wings For Life - Using the Past to Guide Your Future

Wings for L.I.F.E.
(Life-skills Imparted to Families through Education)

“Using the Past to Guide Your Future”
                                                                             Presented By              
Officer Valerie Palombi, RPD
A Powerful and Inspiring Testimony

505 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Andy’s Hall

SUNDAY, April 26th, 2015
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Doors open at 5:45 PM. Meeting starts at 6:00
  (Sitter available—Special Crafts for Mother’s Day)

For Questions call:  Shelly Currier @ 317-2042

Wings for L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

that provides education, life-skill training, and access to community resources 

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Welcome to CASA News!!!

Welcome to the first issue of CASA-GAL News. The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (National CASA) has created CASA-GAL News as a way to help members, volunteers, and donors stay connected to the important work of our mission - to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every abused and neglected child can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive. If you have questions or comments about this publication, please emailmarketing@casaforchildren.org.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, National CASA encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making our country a better place for children and families. Read More.
2015 Member-Elected Trustees Election Open 
Each year, the members of National CASA are invited to participate in the process of electing new members to the Association Board of Trustees. This year, the election of Member-Elected Trustees for National CASA’s Board will be conducted online. Three (3) Member-Elected Trustee positions are open this year. Review this year’s candidates and cast your vote. Read More.
Next Stop, Local CASA in Indiana
While looking through a local newspaper after the adoption of her son, Sharon Aikman read a headline, “Three children abused by mother and boyfriend.” The issue hit home with her immediately, “Had I not adopted my son, this is what would have happened (to him),” she thought. The 49-year-old registered nurse didn’t stop there. In fact, her next step was at her local CASA program to volunteer as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children. Read more.
Smiley and Elmore Set to Address National CASA Annual Conference 
We are excited and proud to have Mr. Tavis Smiley, best known as the late-night television talk show host on PBS, and Dr. Tim Elmore, author, international speaker, and non-profit leader, address our 2015 National CASA Annual Conference. Read More.
Flex Learning Use on the Rise 
The Flex Learning Volunteer Training Curriculum was released in 2012 to give CASA programs across the country a way to provide pre-service volunteer training for potential volunteers who find it difficult to attend 30 hours of in-person training. Read More.

Wings For Life - Color me Human

Wings for L.I.F.E.
Life-skills Imparted to Families through Education)
“COLOR ME HUMAN”
FIND OUT YOUR COLOR AND WHAT IT MEANS
               Presented By              
Rhonda R. Gutierrez, LPCC
505 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Andy’s Hall
SUNDAY, April 12th, 2015
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Doors open at 5:45 PM. Meeting starts at 6:00
 (Sitter available)
For Questions call:  Shelly Currier @ 317-2042
Wings for L.I.F.E. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
that provides education, life-skill training, and access to community resources

Thursday, April 2, 2015


Sponsored by Taylor Orthodontics, Make Time For Kids
is a silent auction event to benefit the
Chaves County CASA Program.

Artists, craftspeople, and community members are invited
to create and donate unique clocks to be auctioned
at the April 24th event to be held at
The Liberty at 5:00pm         

The public is invited to share in this free gala event.

Clockworks and clock hands are available at Taylor Orthodontics.
Clocks can be dropped off at
Taylor Orthodontics at 200 West Wilshire, Suite E.

At our last event over one hundred clocks in all sizes, shapes, and mediums were donated and auctioned on behalf of
CASA’s services for abused children.

A live auction of deluxe items and a raffle of
unique gift baskets will also be held. 


Donations of clocks are tax deductible.
For more information call 625-0112
or e-mail casakids@dfn.com