Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT)

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Come join us at our Opening Plenary & Ceremonies August 25th, 2024 10:30 AM- 12:15 PM as resounding joy kicks off the 29th San Diego International Summit. Resounding Joy is a nonprofit dedicated to providing high-quality music therapy services for underserved populations. Our board-certified music therapists use evidence-based interventions to address social, cognitive, emotional, motor, physiological, and mental health goals. Sessions may include making music, learning an instrument, listening to music, songwriting, lyric analysis, dancing, movement, singing, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation. We serve people of all ages from premature infants to those receiving end-of-life care in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, community centers, at our Music Wellness Center of in home. As a nonprofit, we provide most of our services for free or on a sliding scale, to make music therapy financially accessible.

Join Abby and IVAT at her September 19 webinar training, "Novel Approaches for Overcoming Reproductive Trauma." Best-practices as well as novel and creative approaches to helping overcome perinatal trauma will be discussed. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gcMpKewN

Join us in honoring remarkable individuals dedicated to a violence-free world. Enjoy music, appetizers, and celebrate the award recipients. To attend the event, a Summit registration is required. Haven't registered for the Summit yet? Don't miss out, secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/gQFgRYYR

Congratulations to our 2024 Awardees! Each year, IVAT seeks to honor and acknowledge individuals who have made remarkable contributions in addressing violence, abuse and trauma. We are thrilled to announce the awardees for 2024!

Announcing, Darrell Armstrong, EdS, MDiv as the Opening Plenary Speaker for the 29th San Diego Summit on Violence, Abuse and Trauma Across the Lifespan. Pastor Armstrong is deeply committed to advocating for issues of justice, equity, inclusion, and access. Based on his early educational experiences of integrating Los Angeles public schools (in 1974) and his early childhood experiences of foster and kinship care through the Los Angeles County Child Welfare System, he has cultivated a deep conviction to embolden and empower marginalized and under-resourced communities. His policy training at Stanford University (BA in Public Policy), theological training at Princeton Theological Seminary (Masters in Divinity), and his clinical training at The College of NJ (postmasters Ed.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy) has made him a respected voice in the national and international child and family wellbeing communities. He is the former Director of NJ’s Division of Child Abuse Prevention and Community Partnerships (2006- 2009) and the former Chief Administrative Officer to the United Nations for the Baptist World Alliance (2016-2002). In June of 2024, he was elected Board President of APSAC, the first Black male, and the first religious professional to serve in the position. APSAC is the country’s largest multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral membership organization, serving child maltreatment professionals and advocating for optimum child and family well-being. He also serves in various other national and international positions of leadership. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/g_k83mi

🚨 Announcing IVAT's newest added webinar training! 🚨 Reproductive mental health expert, Abigail (Abby) Burd, LCSW, PMH-C, shares best-practices as well as novel and creative approaches to helping overcome perinatal trauma. Learn via real life case studies and leave empowered to give healing and hope. Join IVAT and Abby Burd on September 19 at 10am PST for "Novel Approaches for Overcoming Reproductive Trauma." Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gcMpKewN #perinatal #lmft #trauma #infertility #perinataltrauma #continuingeducation

Today- 07/15/24 is the last day of the Early Bird Registration Rates for our 29th San Diego Summit! Register Today! https://buff.ly/2SZgf2v

Don't miss out of the lowest prices of the 29th San Diego Summit! Early Bird Registration Ends July 15th! For more Information visit: https://lnkd.in/g_k83mi

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!