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Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma

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Arkansas Building Effective Services for Trauma

Our mission is to improve outcomes for traumatized children and their families in Arkansas using: Clinical Care, Training, Advocacy, Evaluation/Research

11/18/2025

Our next webinar is "Behind the Screen: Understanding and Addressing Online Partner Abuse Among Youth" on December 4th, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST (Noon). Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NUuym7iqSlOUeGlGjDmrMA

In this webinar, Dr. Ruby Charak will explore online partner abuse among youth, focusing on its relevance to clinical practice. The talk will begin by defining online abuse, including cyberbullying, harassment, sextortion, and image-based abuse, all of which are increasingly common among adolescents and young adults. Dr. Charak will then present current statistics to highlight the prevalence and impact of these experiences on youth mental health, including links to anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Finally, she will reflect on how greater awareness of online partner abuse can support more informed clinical conversations and help mental health providers respond more effectively to the needs of affected young people.

10/30/2025

There's still time to register for our upcoming webinar "The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health and Development of Young Children" by Dr. Glenn Mesman! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gnd035SfRXCPeQv9aiZLiQ

Date: November 7th, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm CST
Description: This webinar will examine who trauma shapes early childhood development. Objectives include defining the different types of trauma, describing myths related to and complications of identifying trauma in young children, summarizing prevalence of trauma in children with and without developmental disabilities, and explaining how trauma impacts a young child’s interpersonal, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

10/14/2025

Our next webinar will be "The Impact of Trauma on Mental Health and Development of Young Children" presented by Dr. Glenn Mesman. This webinar will take place on Friday, November 7th at 12:00 pm CST (noon). Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gnd035SfRXCPeQv9aiZLiQ

Description: This webinar will examine who trauma shapes early childhood development. Objectives include defining the different types of trauma, describing myths related to and complications of identifying trauma in young children, summarizing prevalence of trauma in children with and without developmental disabilities, and explaining how trauma impacts a young child’s interpersonal, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

10/07/2025

Have you signed up for our October webinar? There's still time!

Our October webinar will be "Assessing Trauma in Youth: An Introduction to the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2 (CATS-2)" presented by Dr. Benjamin Sigel. This webinar will be held on October 8th at 12:00 pm CST (noon). Click here for more details and to register! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_79hElu2GSiqhtijpIRfC3g

09/22/2025

The next webinar in our series is "Assessing Trauma in Youth: An Introduction to the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2 (CATS-2)" presented by Dr. Benjamin Sigel on October 8th, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon). Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_79hElu2GSiqhtijpIRfC3g

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This webinar provides an overview of the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen 2 (CATS-2), a brief, standardized, and psychometrically sound tool for identifying trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents. Participants will learn when and how to use CATS-2, interpret results, and apply findings to guide treatment planning, progress monitoring, and psychoeducation in therapeutic settings.

09/17/2025

Our September webinar "Early Adversity and the Developing Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Tailored Clinical Intervention for Children and Adolescents" with Dr. Maegan Calvert is happening tomorrow, September 18th, at 12:00 pm CST (noon). Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H5dZlYJVSCmipUd7veLb8g

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This webinar explores how early adversity shapes the developing brain, with a focus on the neural networks involved in emotion, behavior, and social functioning. This presentation introduces key concepts for thoughtfully integrating developmental neuroscience into clinical practice.

09/10/2025

📣Don't forget to register for our upcoming September webinar "Early Adversity and the Developing Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Tailored Clinical Intervention for Children and Adolescents" happening on September 18th at 12:00 pm CST (noon)📣
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H5dZlYJVSCmipUd7veLb8g
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This webinar, presented by Dr. Maegan Calvert, explores how early adversity shapes the developing brain, with a focus on the neural networks involved in emotion, behavior, and social functioning. This presentation introduces key concepts for thoughtfully integrating developmental neuroscience into clinical practice.

09/05/2025

🎉 Congrats to our recent DC:0-5 trainees for your participation in this week’s virtual training on the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC: 0-5)!

Interested in learning more about DC:0-5, which is requirement for the Infant Mental Health Certification in Arkansas?
Visit the following links 👇
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/DAABHS_IMH_website_posting_8-18-2020.pdf
https://www.zerotothree.org/our-work/learn-professional-development/dc0-5-manual-and-training/

08/26/2025

📣Don't forget to register for our upcoming September webinar "Early Adversity and the Developing Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Tailored Clinical Intervention for Children and Adolescents" on September 18th at 12:00 pm CST (noon). Participants will receive a CEU for attending. 📣
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H5dZlYJVSCmipUd7veLb8g

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Title: Early Adversity and the Developing Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Tailored Clinical Intervention for Children and Adolescents
Date: September 18th, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm CST (noon)
Presented by: Meagan Calvert, PhD
Description: This webinar explores how early adversity shapes the developing brain, with a focus on the neural networks involved in emotion, behavior, and social functioning. This presentation introduces key concepts for thoughtfully integrating developmental neuroscience into clinical practice.

08/12/2025

✅ Another great training!

Last week, our co-trainers Kelly Hamman, LCSW and Benjamin Sigel, PhD led an amazing in-person Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) training at UAMS. Thank you to all our trainees for joining us in-person.

Follow us for more information about upcoming trainings!

08/11/2025

The next webinar in our webinar series is "Early Adversity and the Developing Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Tailored Clinical Intervention for Children and Adolescents" on September 18th at 12:00 pm CST (noon). Participants will receive a CEU for attending. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H5dZlYJVSCmipUd7veLb8g

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Title: Early Adversity and the Developing Brain: Translating Neuroscience into Tailored Clinical Intervention for Children and Adolescents
Date: September 18th, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm CST (noon)
Presented by: Meagan Calvert, PhD
Description: This webinar explores how early adversity shapes the developing brain, with a focus on the neural networks involved in emotion, behavior, and social functioning. This presentation introduces key concepts for thoughtfully integrating developmental neuroscience into clinical practice.

08/05/2025

Our August webinar "Unspoken Wounds: The Impact of Trauma on Language, Development, Sensory Processing, and Daily Functioning" is happening tomorrow, August 6th, at 12:00 pm CST (noon). Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3tiXg2k_TWqXoeBZZxH3OA

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Title: Unspoken Wounds: The Impact of Trauma on Language, Development, Sensory Processing, and Daily Functioning
Date: August 6th, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm CST (noon)
Presented by: Lacy Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP and Paula Keys, OTR/L
Description: This interdisciplinary webinar, presented by a speech-language pathologist and occupational therapist, explores how early trauma affects key areas of child development—including language acquisition, cognitive growth, sensory integration, and the ability to engage in daily activities. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care, practical strategies for intervention, and collaborative approaches to support children in both clinical and educational settings.

Address

4301 W Markham Street, # 554
Little Rock, AR
72205

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://arbest.uams.edu/

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ARBEST is a state-funded program at the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute which aims to improve outcomes for traumatized children and families through excellence in clinical care, training, advocacy, and evaluation.