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From Injury to Integration: A Neurobiological Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma

12/12/2025 Noon – 3:15pm

Summary:

This training seeks to empower providers to revolutionize client care by mastering trauma-informed practice. During this session, you will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to support survivors of sexual violence with efficacy, humility and compassion in a neurobiologically informed manner. Key takeaways include a neurobiological understanding of traumatic injury, an application of theoretical frameworks to guide conceptualization and diagnosis, and a discussion on evidence-based action for effective treatment planning.

Learning objectives:

  • Explain the continuum of sexual violence, including typology, prevalence, and socio-ecological factors.
  • Describe the neurobiological and cognitive impacts of trauma, including key brain regions and memory fragmentation.
  • Apply a trauma-informed framework(s) to the conceptualization and diagnosis of trauma-related symptoms.
  • Identify evidence based guidelines and ethical considerations for working with survivors.
  • Evaluate contemporary treatment methodologies and cultural factors in treatment planning.

3 CEUS: Oklahoma LPC, LADC (3 hrs. Mental Health), CADC, LCSW, LMFT and Case Management. Nursing certificate of participation. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. please refer questions to esachau@parksideinc.org.

About the Presenters:

Dr. Bart Trentham is a licensed psychologist with a diverse private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has devoted much of his more than twenty-five year professional career to working with children and adults whose lives have been adversely affected by various types of trauma. Besides direct client care, Dr. Trentham has numerous years of experience as both and administration and clinical supervisor specializing in sexual abuse treatment. Dr. Trentham has conducted several research projects specific to the field of trauma and has made many well received presentations on aspects of trauma to professional audiences, both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Cadence Bolinger is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Currently, Dr. Bolinger is a post-doctoral resident under the supervision of Dr. Trentham. Dr. Bolinger is a Trauma-focused clinician who utilizes Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy , Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other modalities.

Friday, December 12, 2025
Noon to 3:15 p.m. This workshop will be in the Parkside cafeteria. Lunch will be during the first 30 minutes of training and a 15 minute break will be provided later. $30 fee covers workshop, lunch and any materials.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN



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National Association for Children’s Behavioral Health

Parkside is proud to be a member organization of the National Association for Children’s Behavioral Health. Founded in 1992, the National Association for Children’s Behavioral Health (NACBH) was created to fill a gap in the Children’s Behavioral Health Landscape. NACBH was uniquely created for mission-driven leaders impacted by policy and rapidly changing environments.

Today, NACBH is actively working to advance the field of children’s behavioral health by advocating for effective public policy and creating a collegial community for forward-thinking leaders of mission-driven children’s behavioral health systems. NACBH provides expert support and resources to drive new advancements, promote industry best practices, and create educational and networking opportunities for fellow members to engage and learn alongside each other.

Parkside’s CEO, Jim Serratt is currently serving as Director at Large on the Board of Directors of NACBH.

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Professional Boundaries in Helping Relationships

12/4/2025 Noon – 3:15pm

Summary:

Boundaries are central to how we develop a sense of self and relate to others. This training presents helping professionals with insights and information pertaining to the nature of boundaries and explores the various types of boundaries that are essential when working with clients and patients. It addresses common reasons counselors struggle with establishing and maintaining healthy professional boundaries. It presents a review of the purpose and role of boundaries in therapeutic relationships and suggests effective ways of navigating counselor and client boundary issues.

OBJECTIVES:
• Demonstrate a knowledge of how boundaries formed and developed.
• Distinguish between the various types of boundaries
• Identify warning signs of boundary fatigue and common reasons that mental health professionals act inappropriately and unethically with clients.
• Discuss ways of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries while navigating sensitive boundary issues with clients

3 CEUS (Ethics): Oklahoma LPC, LADC (3 hrs. Ethics), CADC, LCSW, LMFT and Case Management. Nursing certificate of participation. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. please refer questions to esachau@parksideinc.org.

About the Presenter:

Sandra K. Richardson, Ed.D., LPC has over 30 years of professional experience as a counselor educator, professional counselor, and administrator. She serves as a Professor of Professional Counseling and the Director of Assessment for the graduate school of Theology and Ministry at Oral Roberts. Dr. Richardson is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Supervisor in the state of Oklahoma. She travels extensively internationally presenting at conferences and working with culturally diverse populations. She has also conducted research assessing the multicultural competence of mental health professionals in the state of Oklahoma.

Prior to joining ORU, Dr. Richardson was instrumental in establishing and directing the Tulsa Area Community Intervention Center and has been actively involved in the local community working with civic and community leaders throughout the state of Oklahoma. Dr. Richardson has provided counseling services for youth, adults, and families in community mental health and worked extensively with delinquent juveniles in Oklahoma’s maxi- mum security intensive treatment facility. While working at Youth Services of Tulsa, she served as a Family Counselor and the Director of Education and Outreach overseeing and developing various outreach programs for youth. She also served as the Director of the Salvation Army Federal Community Corrections Center overseeing and managing federal inmates and was a liaison with various federal entities and officials to facilitate inmate transition into the community from federal prisons.

Thursday, December 4, 2025
Noon to 3:15 p.m. This workshop will be in the Parkside cafeteria. Lunch will be during the first 30 minutes of training and a 15 minute break will be provided later. $30 fee covers workshop, lunch and materials.

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The Anxious Generation and Play Therapy

09/12/2025 Noon – 3:15pm

Summary:

Jonathan Haidt published The Anxious Generation in March of 2024. According to Dr. Haidt, there are four reforms or new expectations that could provide a different foundation where a healthier kind of childhood could be developed for the digital age. This workshop will discuss Dr. Haidt’s research and the importance of a play-based childhood versus a phone-based childhood. Every therapist, parent, and person needs this information. The workshop will focus on how these research findings can guide your clinical interaction in play therapy.

Learning objectives:

1. Participants will analyze research for the relevance of understanding children in the digital era and play therapy.
2. Participants will critique play therapy interventions through the lens of The Anxious Generation.
3. Participants will design one play therapy intervention based on this framework.

3 CEUS: Oklahoma LPC, LADC (2 hrs. Mental Health), CADC, LCSW, LMFT and Case Management. Nursing certificate of participation. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. please refer questions to esachau@parksideinc.org.

About the Presenter:

Sharolyn Wallace PhD, LCSW, RPT-S, IMHE, Eagala ES/MH has been the Professor of Human Services for 31 years at Tulsa Community College. She has served as the National Board Chair for the Association for Play Therapy, Board Chair for the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers, Board Member for the National Association for Social Workers, and Board of Directors for the Association of Social Work Boards. Dr. Wallace has served on the Oklahoma State Boards of Play Therapy and Social Work. In 2016, Dr. Wallace was named the Oklahoma Social Worker of the Year. She was also awarded the C.V. Ramana Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Mental Health of Oklahoma’s Children. She won the prestigious award of Miss Horsemanship at Miss Rodeo USA and Miss Appearance at Pinto International Queen contest. Dr. Wallace is the author of six children’s books “The Adventures of Bruce, Ben, and Gerry” based on the horses at her ranch. She is a sought after speaker and presenter in the areas of equine, play therapy and social work. Dr. Wallace and her husband, Charlie live on the CS Ranch in Hominy, Oklahoma with over 35 beautiful horses.

Friday, September 12, 2025
Noon to 3:15 p.m. This workshop will be in the Parkside cafeteria. Lunch will be during the first 30 minutes of training and a 15 minute break will be provided later. $30 fee covers workshop, lunch and materials.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

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“Brain Quadrant: Interaction of drugs with the Human Brain.”

Facilitated by: S. Ivan Lopes, LPC, LADC

Summary:

The Brain Quadrant promotes understanding of the harmful effects of drugs/alcohol within the human brain, mimicking psychiatric symptoms. The population presenting with mental illness and having drugs on board is the most common one in all levels of care. Drugs and/or alcohol use, leading to a disrupting of brain function is phenomenon not yet fully understanding by neurological science and it is certainly one that causes much puzzling to service providers. The brain quadrant facilitates understanding and helps to raise awareness about the importance of a multidimensional assessment approach so that for each individual seeking help we can provide treatment for all conditions and for all the problems that these conditions, i.e., mental health and chemical substance abuse cause.

1. Participants will have increased knowledge of the correlation that exists between psychiatric symptoms and chemical substance use.

2. Presentation will facilitate learning about neurological transmission and the chaos caused in the synaptic gap due to drug and alcohol ingestion.

3. Participants will have better understanding of the euphoric and dysphoric as taken to abnormal levels by the effects of drug and/or alcohol use.

4. Participants will participate in discussion about mental illness due to brain pre-disposition and mental illness due to drugs/alcohol use.

3 CEUS: Oklahoma LPC, LADC (3 hrs. Addictions Counseling), CADC, LCSW, LMFT and Case Management. Nursing certificate of participation. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. please refer questions to esachau@parksideinc.org

About the Presenter: S. Ivan Lopes, LPC, LADC

Ivan Lopes was born in Brazil but has lived and worked in the US for over 40 years. He holds a BA in Psychology and an MS in Education/Counseling and Guidance. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Oklahoma. Lopes has a diverse work experience including extensive work with perpetrators of domestic violence and over 30 years working in substance use and mental health treatment settings. Lopes is author of the books “Law Enforcement: Fight Against Darkness” and “Mental Health and Suicidal Thoughts The Quest for Life…or Death.” He is an ordained minister and well known speaker at Oklahoma substance abuse treatment professional training conferences.

Friday, June 27, 2025
Noon to 3:15 p.m. This workshop will be in the Parkside cafeteria. Lunch will be during the first 30 minutes of training and a 15 minute break will be provided later. $20 fee covers workshop, lunch and any materials.

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED 6/25/25

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Medicaid is changing – SoonerCare becomes Sooner Select on April 1

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN NOW!
Most SoonerCare members will get their health care services covered in a new way in 2024 – through health and dental plans.
If you’re an eligible SoonerCare member moving to SoonerSelect, you will be asked to pick one dental plan and one health plan during open enrollment. If you do not pick a plan, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority will pick one for you.
The enrollment periods are:

• Dental Plan Open Enrollment: December 1, 2023 to January 10, 2024
• Health Plan Open Enrollment: February 1 to March 10, 2024
Visit MySoonerCare.org to view the plans, compare benefits and search providers. Then, pick a plan that fits! You’ll get the same health care services offered by SoonerCare, but some plans may offer extra benefits to help you improve your health.
If you have questions or need help picking a plan, visit MySoonerCare.org or call the SoonerCare Helpline at 800-987-7767.

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La mayoría de los miembros de SoonerCare obtendrán sus servicios de atención médica cubiertos de una nueva manera 2024 – a través de planes de salud y dentales.
Si usted es un miembro elegible de SoonerCare, Se le pedirá que elija un plan dental y un plan de salud durante la inscripción abierta. Si no elige un plan, Oklahoma Health Care Authority elegirá uno por usted.
Los periodos de inscripción son los siguientes:
• Inscripción Abierta del Plan Dental: 1 de diciembre de 2023 a 10 de enero de 2024
• Inscripción Abierta del Plan de Salud: 1 de febrero de 2024 al 10 de marzo de 2024
Visite MySoonerCare.org para ver los planes y comparar los beneficios y buscar proveedores. Luego, ¡encuentre un plan que se ajuste! Usted recibirá los mismos servicios de atención médica que ofrece SoonerCare, pero algunos planes pueden ofrecer beneficios adicionales para ayudar a mejorar su salud.
Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda para elegir su plan, visite MySoonerCare.org llame
ínea de Ayuda de SoonerCare al 800-987-7767.

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Christmas Visitation

Christmas visitation for inpatient units is scheduled Dec. 25 from 2pm to 4pm. Visitors should be on the patient’s approved visitors list and you are asked to please refrain from bringing in outside food or gifts. Cookies will be provided. If you have questions, please call the unit nursing station in advance of visitation.

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Parkside opens to children as young as age five

February 17, 2023 (Tulsa, OK) – Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic has expanded ages served to now include children as young as age five. The expansion in ages served was a direct response to identified community need. In addition to calls from parents seeking services for younger children, Parkside verified a complete absence of inpatient psychiatric beds for those younger children within a 1.5 hour drive of the Tulsa metro area. Parkside has also opened outpatient services to these younger children.

Opening to five-year-old’s complements other recent actions to better serve youth at Parkside. In January 2023, Parkside opened a “Tween” unit for those ages 11-13. The new unit allows for better grouping of children by age and supports a youth-friendly mental health patient care environment that is sensitive to the child’s stage of clinical, neurobiological, and psychosocial development. Opening of the new unit brought additional benefit in terms of access for all ages of youth served at Parkside.

Serving the community since 1959, Parkside’s mission is to provide outstanding mental health and support services. Parkside is a not-for-profit psychiatric hospital and outpatient clinic that has helped those coping with mental health and substance abuse problems since 1959.

Parkside’s Access Department is now located at 1239 S. Trenton Ave., and can be reached 24 hours a day at (918) 588-8888. The Access department can help with assessments and referrals, as well as coordination of intake for all inpatient admissions. For more information about Parkside, visit www.parksideinc.org.