Stay Connected. Get Involved. Make an Impact.
Stay Connected. Get Involved. Make an Impact.
At Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC), our events bring together families, professionals, and community partners to raise awareness, celebrate progress, and support mental health for all. From family-friendly gatherings to professional trainings and community outreach initiatives, our events are designed to educate, engage, and inspire.
Join us to be part of the movement—because together, we’re building healthier futures.
Guiding Good Choices, delaware County
Guiding Good Choices is an evidence based 5-session virtual program for parents with children ages 9-14. The program is a multimedia family-competency training program specifically designed to strengthen parents' family management skills, parent-child bonding, and children's peer-resistance skills.
Psychodrama Tools for Clinical Practice: 2-Part Series
Part 2: Application of Psychodrama Techniques in Clinical Practice for Clinicians without Psychodrama Credentials
This two-part course equips clinicians without psychodrama credentials with techniques such as role-play, doubling, and the “empty chair” to benefit clients of all ages in a variety of settings. Clinicians will learn how to use dramatic expression to help individuals process complex emotions, improve relationships, and foster spontaneity.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/251804150098151
Part 2 Only: $35 (Completion of Part 1 is a Pre-Requisite)
The Next Chapter: Preparing Autistic Youth and Families for Adult Life
Presenter: Stacey Ollivier, BCBA
As youth with Autism approach adulthood, families and providers often face a mix of hope, uncertainty, and pressing questions. This engaging and practical training is designed to equip clinicians, educators, and service providers with the tools they need to support a smooth, empowering transition for both youth and their families. The session explores key challenges and opportunities in the transition process, offering evidence-based strategies to promote independence, self-advocacy, and life skills. Participants will gain practical tools to help families navigate access to education, employment, and housing while also fostering emotional well-being and strong family dynamics during this critical life stage.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/251804899300157
Cost $35 - 2 CE Credits (BCBA; APA; NCC; PA SW/MFT/LPC; ACT 48)
Co-Writing the Clinical Story: Collaborative Documentation to Strengthen Engagement and Work More Efficiently
Presenter: Christina Slobodian, LPC
This training introduces core concepts, ethical considerations and practical strategies of Collaborative Documentation, with a special focus on working with children, adolescents and their families. Participants will explore how this tool enhances client engagement, improves documentation accuracy, and supports person-centered care. Clinicians will learn to integrate documentation into sessions, overcome common barriers, and apply developmentally appropriate techniques when working with youth and families. The course will also provide technology tips to save time and stay on top of treatment plans and progress notes.
Register: https://form.jotform.com/251675241347155
$35 - 2 CE Credits (APA; NCC; PA SW/MFT/LPC; ACT 48)
Conflict Transformation: Clinical Strategies for Healthy Congregations
A Training for Faith Leaders of All Traditions
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Faith-based leaders are confronted with conflict daily—from minor disagreements to deep-seated power struggles. Navigating these challenges calls for self-awareness, insight into human behavior, and spiritual resilience.
This course offers practical, evidence-based strategies from the behavioral health field to help leaders from diverse traditions build trust, reduce tension, and strengthen their communities during times of conflict.
Using the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI), participants will explore their conflict styles and learn to adapt their responses to various situations. Through interactive
learning, they will gain tools to stay spiritually grounded and to use differences as a vehicle for congregational and personal growth.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Identify conflict management styles through the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument and understand one’s strengths and limitations.
Utilize clinical insights to apply conflict resolution strategies to specific congregational challenges.
Learn strategies to remain emotionally and spiritually centered during conflict
Build faith communities that foster transparency, trust and connection during times of tension.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended for Faith-Based Leaders from All Traditions: Clergy, Spiritual Directors, Administrators, Students of Divinity, Rabbinical and Madrasa Schools, and Behavioral Health Professionals who support the behavioral and spiritual well-being of individuals, families, clergy and congregations
YOUR PRESENTER
Josh Batula, MA, LPC
Josh Butala is a Counselor & Special Projects Coordinator at Buxmont Counseling Center, Souderton, PA. He works with adolescents, young adults, adults, families, and couples to treat anxiety, relationship challenges, phase-of-life transitions, building resiliency, and value-based living. Josh is committed to supporting the behavioral and spiritual well-being of clients and congregations. His integrative approach using techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Josh previously worked as a Student Assistance Program (SAP) Counselor in the North Penn and Souderton School Districts. jbutala@buxmontcounseling.com
REGISTRATION INFO
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, https://form.jotform.com/251477318078161
FORMAT
Live Via Zoom with PowerPoint and interactive exercises to apply concepts to real-life situations.
CREDITS
Eligible participants will receive 2 APA, NBCC, PA SW/LPC/MFT and/or ACT 48 Credits upon successful completion of course requirements.
Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (ACT 48) to award continuing education credits to eligible participants.
Maternal Mental Heath: Innovative Treatment of Postpartum Depression
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Childbirth is often portrayed as a joyful experience, but for many birthing parents, it can also bring emotional distress or trauma. This course is designed to help behavioral health clinicians and medical care providers recognize, differentiate, and effectively treat postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—two distinct conditions that may affect mothers during the perinatal period.
Untreated, these conditions can significantly impact maternal health and the well-being of children and families. Attention will be given to risk factors such as birth trauma, prior mental health history, systemic barriers to care, and the impact of underdiagnosis—especially among marginalized populations.
This course will explore the psychological, biological, and social causes of PPD and postpartum PTSD, compare their core symptoms and clinical presentations, and examine evidence-based treatment options for both. Participants will leave the course with a deeper understanding of postpartum mental health, screening tools, and practical strategies for offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Differentiate between postpartum depression and postpartum PTSD, including their causes, symptom profiles, and clinical implications.
Describe at least 5 negative effects of untreated Postpartum depression and PTSD on parents, children, and families.
Identify risk factors that contribute to the development of both conditions, including birth trauma and psychosocial stressors.
Describe trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to screen, assess and treat each condition with cultural sensitivity.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended for Behavioral Health and Healthcare Providers including Psychologists, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Graduate Students and others who support maternal and family health and well-being.
FORMAT
Live Via Zoom with PowerPoint and discussion of case examples to apply concepts to real-life.
CREDITS
Eligible participants will receive 2 APA, NBCC, PA SW/LPC/MFT and/or ACT 48 Credits upon successful completion of course requirements.
COST: $35
(The cost of this course is supported in part by a generous grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts)
For more information, please contact Continuing Education, continuing-education@cgrc.org.
Dr. Jennifer Toof
Dr. Jennifer Toof is a Licensed Professional Counselor, owner of Trauma Informed Counseling & Consulting, and former CGRC Employee of the Year. Her PhD is in International Psychology with a concentration in trauma services. She is a Certified Trauma Therapist whose expertise includes working with clients who have experienced traumatic and/or depressive symptoms following childbirth. She has presented on this topic for the American Psychological Association and for The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is a prolific presenter, has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and is highly active in a number of local, national, and international advocacy efforts. traumainformedllc.com
Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (ACT 48) to award continuing education credits to eligible participants.
United for Safety
United for Safety: A Gun Violence Prevention Initiative
Hosted by Child Guidance Resource Centers
United for Safety is a community-centered initiative dedicated to raising awareness, promoting education, and fostering action to prevent gun violence—especially as it affects children and families. Hosted by Child Guidance Resource Centers, this program brings together youth, caregivers, educators, and community leaders to create safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.
Through interactive workshops, resource sharing, and engaging activities, United for Safety empowers families with practical tools for violence prevention, emotional wellness, and community connection. This event is part of our ongoing commitment to mental health advocacy, trauma-informed care, and reducing barriers to safety and well-being in our neighborhoods.
Together, we can build a future where safety is a shared responsibility—and a right for all.
Girls Spark
This one-hour workshop will equip parents and caregivers with trauma-informed communication strategies to foster safe, supportive, and trusting relationships with the 11–18-year-old girls in their lives. Understanding how trauma, whether big or small, impacts adolescent girls' emotions and behaviors is key to effective communication. Parents and caregivers will learn how to recognize trauma responses, respond with empathy, and create a home environment that promotes healing, connection, and resilience. The workshop will provide a safe space for discussion and include interactive activities and practical strategies.
Cultural and Religious Considerations When Addressing Depression & Suicidality: Insights for Clinicians & Faith-Based Leaders
The Cultural and Religious Considerations Course offers insights for clinicians and faith-based leaders into the cultural and religious dimensions of depression and suicide risk. An interfaith, multicultural panel will share diverse perspectives on how religious beliefs, cultural identity, and community values shape mental health experiences and influence pathways to support. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate sensitive issues with respect, empathy, and effectiveness — especially in communities where stigma may hinder access to care.
Upper darby Community Health Fair
Spring Into Health with CGRC
Upper Darby is holding a district wide community health fair at Upper Darby High School on May 3rd from 1 PM - 4 PM. The purpose of the Community Health Fair is to support UDSD families in acquiring, accessing and understanding the resources that are available for comprehensive and quality healthcare in their community. This includes primary care, preventative care, mental health, vision and dental care, nutrition, immunizations, and reproductive/sexual health education
Delaware County Suicide Prevention/Awareness 5K Walk Run
CGRC is a proud sponsor of the Delaware County Suicide Prevention 5K Run/Walk.
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Delaware County Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Force will be hosting the 20th Annual 5K Walk/Run at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, PA. This event is held to promote suicide prevention and awareness as well as to recognize May as National Children’s Mental Health Month.
There is an average of nearly 74 completed suicides every year here in Delaware County. In 2023, that number increased to 77 completed suicides. Studies indicate that between six and eight individuals are left seriously bereaved by each of these deaths.
DELCO GIVES
On May 8–9, 2025, Child Guidance Resource Centers is proud to participate in Delco Gives, a 24-hour giving event celebrating nonprofits that uplift our Delaware County community.
At CGRC, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. Every day, we provide mental and behavioral health services that help children and families heal, grow, and thrive—especially in moments of crisis and challenge.
But we can’t do this alone.
Sticks Up for CGRC
Join us in making a difference by purchasing and donating tickets to Sticks Up for CGRC – Awareness & Fundraising Night at the Flyers Game! Your generosity will provide families and children, including those impacted by autism, with an unforgettable night of hockey while supporting mental health services and autism programs at CGRC.
How to Prevent Burnout When Working with Trauma & Suicidality
C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N
The emotional demands of working with trauma and suicidality can lead to compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and potentially burnout.
This course offers realistic approaches to selfcare taking into account external stressors associated with working in the field. Participants will engage in self-assessment to recognize signs of burnout and learn strategies to enhance resilience and sustain your career.
To learn more and register: https://form.jotform.com/250626749369167
Disparities to Access in Healthcare
Our Disparities in Access to Healthcare Event is hosted as a joint effort by Child Guidance Resource Centers' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Council and our Government Relations Committee. Healthcare access should be for everyone and without access, disparities in health outcomes deepen, perpetuating cycles of poverty and limiting opportunities for individuals to thrive.
Please join us and local leaders as we discuss the challenges and possible solutions to this crisis in our community.
10th Annual Superhero 5k & Wellness Fair
We invite you to be a superhero!
Child Guidance Resource Centers is pleased to announce that our 10th annual Superhero 5K and Wellness Fair will be held on Sunday, May 7th, at Rose Tree Park in Media. This event will be filled with fun family activities, access to community resources, and important information about substance abuse prevention and mental health.
Race registration check-in begins at 9:00 am, and the race begins at 9:30 am. There will also be a 100-yard dash for the little ones. Make sure to rock your best superhero costume and cape, and bring your leashed furry friends. Race registration is $20 before 3/15/2023; proceeds from this event fund CGRC’s ability to provide vital substance abuse prevention and behavioral health services for over 9,000 children and adolescents across southeastern Pennsylvania.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE 5K OR ATTENDING AS A VENDOR?
Join us in our mission and participate as a race sponsor, promoting your firm as a supporter of CGRC’s efforts to help children and families live healthy lives. We offer a range of sponsorship levels which include: recognition on our website, www.CGRC.org, our Facebook page, which has 4,000 followers, and our emails which reach 5,000 subscribers. Your company logo will be featured on race t-shirts, and you are welcome to provide promotional materials in race packets. We also encourage you to join our Wellness Fair that morning to highlight your work to help families in our communities.