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Mar 14 2026

TRUTH Seminar

Training Resources for Understanding Trauma and Healing

March 14, 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

UIC Rockford, Robert J. Vickrey MD Auditorium, E207

Address

1601 Parkview Ave., Rockford, IL 61107

Cost

Free

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford (UICOMR) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology presents Training Resources for Understanding Trauma and Healing (TRUTH) Seminar 2026.

UICOMR faculty, residents, fellows and students and UIC College of Nursing Rockford faculty and staff along with other healthcare professionals are invited to this day seminar. Breakfast and lunch provided to those attending in-person.

Schedule:

8:30-9 a.m.: Registration and coffee service
9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Presentations
12-1 p.m.: Lunch & Networking
1-3 p.m.: Presentations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After completion of the activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the cycle of violence and trauma-coerced attachment
  2. Distinguish between and describe different forms of family-related abuse
  3. Identify and describe the core principles of trauma-informed advocacy.

Continuing Education Credits Available:

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

RSVP

Contact

Natalie Ramirez

Date posted

Nov 21, 2025

Date updated

Jan 9, 2026

Speakers

Heather Beaufils | Domestic Violence Programs Director | Remedies Renewing Lives

JoAnn Jones and Nancy Deland | VOICES Committee | Family Peace Center

Kelsey Hart | Training and Care Coordinator | Family Peace Center

Ashley Baylor | Licensed Professional Counselor | Transformations Counseling

Tajia Dorsey | OB Education Coordinator | Mercyhealth