In addition to training provided through the CCAT and PEAR Grant Projects, staff of the Theiss Training Center for Trauma and Early Childhood Mental Health frequently present and share program information at regional and national conferences. Conference titles below reflect appearances at recent conferences (since 2023) and upcoming conference presentations. Please click on the conference titles to learn more about these events and the location and dates for registration information.
Future conferences (2025):
- NAMI Keystone PA Black Mental Health Summit 2025
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NAMI Keystone PA Black Mental Health Summit 2025
Commonwealth Charter Academy at The Waterfront, Homestead, Pennsylvania, July 24, 2025- Theiss Center will be represented with an information table throughout this conference.
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) 2025 Annual Meeting
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AACAP 2025 Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, October 20-25, 2025Monday, October 20, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Symposium 3.1
Choosing Appropriate Treatment Options for Young Children With Varying Clinical Needs
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of PittsburghMonday, October 20, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Symposium 3.2
Comparison of Demographics, Diagnoses, and Outcomes of Children Receiving 4 Early Childhood Therapies
Rachel M. Whelan, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of PittsburghMonday, October 20, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Symposium 3.3
Implementation and Training Challenges when Introducing New Modalities, and the Importance of Reflective Supervision
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Clinical Training Supervisor, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent TraumaTuesday, October 21, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Clinical Perspectives 20.2
Working with SAMHSA
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Past conferences (since October 1, 2023)
- 33rd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference
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33rd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference, SWAN Network
Kalahari Resort, Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, June 19, 2025Looking Beyond Behaviors: Supporting children with complex trauma
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Clinical Training Supervisor, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh - NAMI Youth Mental Health Conference 2025
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NAMI Youth Mental Health Conference 2025
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 7, 2025- Theiss Center was represented with an information table throughout this conference.
- 2024 Forum on Pennsylvania's Children
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2024 Forum on Pennsylvania's Children
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, December 5, 2024Working Toward Trauma Proficient Systems for Children with Complex Needs
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Supervisor, Behavioral Health Training, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma
- Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA)
Early Childhood Education Summit 2024 -
Celebrating Early Learning: Reconnecting, Renewing, Revisioning
State College, Pennsylvania, October 27-29, 2024• Theiss Center was represented with an information table throughout the conference.
- Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children (DEC)
40th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families -
The Future of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood: Equitable Access, Participation, and Supports
New Orleans, Louisiana, September 17 – 20, 2024Theiss Center Presentation 1 (150 minute pre-conference day):
Supporting the Traumatized Child in Early Learning Settings
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Supervisor, Behavioral Health Training, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent TraumaTheiss Center Presentation 2 (75 minute conference day):
Moving From “Compassion Fatigue” to “Compassion Satisfaction”
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Supervisor, Behavioral Health Training, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh - UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Services for Teens at Risk (STAR-Center)
2024 Annual Suicide Prevention Conference -
Connections that Heal: Communicating with Teens and Families about Social Media and Mental Health
Virtual Conference via Zoom, May 10, 2024Theiss Center Presentation (Workshop Group #1, Workshop F, 12:45-2:00):
A Case Study in the Treatment of Trauma and Suicidality
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Supervisor, Behavioral Health Training, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma
Rachel Ludwig, LCSW, Behavioral Health Therapist III, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma - Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and PA Care Partnership
21st Children’s Interagency Conference -
Shine the Light on Mental Health
State College, Pennsylvania, April 22-25, 2024Theiss Center Presentation:
Client, Family, and System Benefits of Early Childhood Trauma Treatment
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Supervisor, Behavioral Health Training, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma• Theiss Center was also represented with an information table throughout the conference.
- Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
2024 Early Childhood Education Conference -
Stable and Secure: Supporting Children Through Trauma Sensitive Approaches
Hershey, Pennsylvania, March 25-26, 2024• Theiss Center was represented with an information table throughout the conference.
- Pennsylvania Association for Infant Mental Health (PA-AIMH)
13th Annual Infant Mental Health Conference -
Applying Theory to Practice: Strategies and Techniques For Your Toolbox
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, November 2-3, 2023Theiss Center Presentation:
Beyond Behavior: Strategies for Treating Young Children with Complex Emotional Needs
Kimberly Blair, PhD, ECMH-E®, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Teri Pentz, LPC, IMH-E®, Supervisor, Behavioral Health Training, Theiss Center for Child & Adolescent Trauma