Greetings!
Opening this year's conference will be former Beth Emet Associate Rabbi, Dr. Eleanor Smith. She will deliver a spiritual message to the attendees.
The panel selected for this year's Mental Health Conference are national experts in understanding, researching and treating Trauma.
Bradley Stolbach Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and Director of La Rabida's Chicago Child Trauma Center.
Cassandra Kisiel Ph. D., is Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Project Director of Northwestern's Treatment Services and Adaptation Center of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
Tonier Cain, is Team Leader for the National Center for Trauma-Informed Care with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors. As a child she survived unspeakable abuse and violence. She will speak to the resiliency of the human spirit.
Following the panel presentations, discussion groups will be led by highly experienced professionals who have studied and treated the many aspects of Trauma. Rabbi Smith will lead "Trauma and Spirituality."

If you have any questions, please call the conference hot line at 847-869-4230 ext. 335.
L'Shalom,
Jill Randell
Executive Director (NRCI)