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
Calendar
Download iCal FileThe 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:
- Describe the cycle of violence and trauma-coerced attachment
- Distinguish between and describe different forms of family-related abuse
- 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.
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