Learning Cafe Monthly Seminars
The Center of Excellence is committed to promoting Best Practices and provides free monthly educational seminars open to all community providers.
Training Location
The sessions will be held at the Cherokee Health Systems Center City office, located at 2018 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921, in the first floor community conference room from 12:30 to 1:30pm EST. Please note that the time has changed to 12:30 to 1:30 pm for all future seminars.
2010 Training Sessions
September 9, 2010
A Clinician’s Advice for Working with Gang-Involved Youth. Presented by Angela Adams, LCSW, Cherokee Health Systems. (register)
October 14, 2010
Working with Foster Families. Presented by Dr. Kara Johansen, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems. (register)
Previous Training Sessions
August 12, 2010
Special Education and the Schools. Presented by Dr. Brian Wilhoit, NCSP, Licensed Psychologist, Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, University of Tennessee.
July 8, 2010
How to Engage Parents in Treatment. Presented by Dr. Tom Bishop, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems.
June 10, 2010
What is TF-CBT? An Overview of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Presented by Dr. Kristin Dean, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems.
May 13, 2010
Evidence-based treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented by Dr. Bill Allen, Clinical Psychologist and Vice President of Children’s Services, Cherokee Health Systems.
April 8, 2010
An Overview of Basic Child Psychopharmacology. Presented by Dr. Michael Hughes, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cherokee Health Systems.
March 11, 2010
Conducting Family Therapy. Presented by Kathleen Erickson, LCSW, Cherokee Health Systems.
February 11, 2010
Childhood Anxiety Disorders. Presented by Dr. Edwin Rogers, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, UT Graduate School of Medicine.
January 14, 2010
Evidence-based Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Presented by Dr. Kara Johansen, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems.
December 10, 2009
Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Presented by Amanda Smartt, LCSW, The Northshore Group.
October 8, 2009
Young Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: Assessment and Treatment. Presented by Dr. Kristin Dean, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems.
September 10, 2009
Medication Management for Aggression Associated with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder. Presented by Dr. Michael Hughes, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cherokee Health Systems.
August 13, 2009
Special Education and the Schools. Presented by Dr. Brian Wilhoit, NCSP, Licensed Psychologist, Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, University of Tennessee.
July 9, 2009
A Clinician’s Advice for Working with Gang-Involved Youth. Presented by Angela Adams, LCSW, Cherokee Health Systems.
June 11, 2009
Working with the 0-5 Population: Treatment Implications for Young Children. Presented by Dr. Sharon Farge, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems.
May 14, 2009
Behavior Management: How to Bribe Children Properly. Presented by Dr. Edwin Rogers, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, UT Graduate School of Medicine.
April 9, 2009
Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented by Dr. Bill Allen, Clinical Psychologist and Vice President of Children’s Services, Cherokee Health Systems.
March 12, 2009
Childhood Obesity: Practical Solutions to Improve Healthy Behaviors. Presented by Kathy Butcher, MPH, Wellness Coordinator, Cherokee Health Systems.
February 12, 2009
Surviving the Aftermath: Working with Traumatized Children. Presented by Dr. Kristin Dean, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems.
January 8, 2009
Children and Antidepressants: Risks and Benefits. Presented by Dr. Michael Hughes, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Cherokee Health Systems.
December 11, 2008
Substance Use Management: An Alternative Model for Treatment. Presented by Dr. Paul McAnear, Staff Psychologist, University of Tennessee Student Counseling Center.
November 6, 2008
Stop Doing That! Behavior Management Strategies for Children. Presented by Dr. Edwin Rogers, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, UT Graduate School of Medicine.
October 9, 2008
Attachment to Caregivers for Children in Foster Care. Presented by Jenny Macfie, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Tennessee. 1-2pm.
September 11, 2008
Who Does What? Collaborative Approaches to Working with Abused Children in Custody. Presented by Kathleen Erickson, LCSW, Cherokee Health Systems. 1-2pm.
August 14, 2008
"Making the Connection: Engaging youth and families through the use of motivational interviewing and other techniques" presented by Tom Bishop, PsyD, Behavioral Health Consultant, Cherokee Health Systems.
July 10, 2008
"Special Education and Section 504: Helping Children Access Services in Tennessee," presented by Dr. Brian Wilhoit, NCSP, Licensed Psychologist, Director of School Psychology Services, Cherokee Health Systems.
June 12, 2008
"Reactive Attachment Disorder: Best Practice Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment" presented by Dr. Kristin Dean, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems
May 8, 2008
"Autism Spectrum Disorders" presented by Dr. Bill Allen, Clinical Psychologist, Vice President of Children's Services, Cherokee Health Systems
April 10, 2008
"Differentiating between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder," presented by Dr. Michael Hughes, Child Psychiatrist, Cherokee Health Systems
March 13, 2008
"The Basics of Attachment" presented by Carolyn Kiser, LCSW, Childhelp and Adoptions Conultants in TN
February 14, 2008
"Anxiety Disorders in Children" presented by Dr. Edwin S. Rogers, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, UT Graduate School of Medicine
January 10, 2008
"Compassion Fatigue," presented by Tracy Zaparnick, LCSW, MSSW
December 13, 2007
"Medication Treatement for AD/HD," presented by Dr. Michael Hughes, Child Psychiatrist, Cherokee Health Systems
November 8, 2007
"Obesity in Children and the Link to Mental Health," presented by Dr. Alexis Eckard, Behavioral Medicine Fellow, UT Graduate School of Medicine
October 19, 2007
"Trauma: Prevalence, Assessment, and Intervention," presented by Dr. Kristin Dean, Clinical Psychologist, Cherokee Health Systems
September 20, 2007
“Helping Parents Manage Oppositional Behavior,” presented by Dr. Edwin S. Rogers, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor, UT Graduate School of Medicine
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of Excellence Locations:
UT Graduate School of Medicine and Cherokee Health Systems, Knoxville
Southeast, Chattanooga
Vanderbilt University, Nashville
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City
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Anderson
Blount
Campbell
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