National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome - Learn MoreThe National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 public charity with a mission to “Prevent shaken baby syndrome and promote the well-being of infants generally through the development and implementation of programs, policy and research; and to support and educate families, caregivers and professionals.”https://www.dontshake.org/learn-more/itemlist/tag/family%20symposium2025-07-10T03:46:48-06:002025 Virtual Family Symposium2025-03-07T13:50:20-07:002025-03-07T13:50:20-07:00https://www.dontshake.org/conferences/item/464-2025-fam-symposiumBrian Lopezblopez [AT] dontshake [DOT] org<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.dontshake.org/media/k2/items/cache/6faf95a407946923d692f4ddda792716_S.jpg" alt="2025 Virtual Family Symposium" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><h3><picture> <source srcset="images/logos/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" media="(max-width: 799px)" /> <source srcset="images/logos/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" media="(min-width: 800px)" /> <img src="https://www.dontshake.org//logos/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" alt="The Matty Eappen Foundation Logo" /></picture></h3> <p>Presents The</p> <h3>Virtual Family Support Symposium</h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>May 14, 2025</h3> <p><em>The Virtual Family Support Symposium will be held on a virtual format and will feature presentations addressing many of the issues that families of victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) face.</em></p> <h3>Registration is FREE!</h3> <p>Attendance for this event will be <strong>FREE</strong> to everyone who would like to participate thanks to the generosity of the <a href="https://www.mattyeappen.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="The Matty Eappen Foundation Home">Matty Eappen Foundation</a>! Though attendance is free for all participants, registration is required in order to receive information regarding symposium updates, announcements, and Zoom instructions.</p> <p>This symposium will not be offering any continuing education units (CEUs) and will program presentations that are relevant and valuable to families of victims of SBS/AHT. These presentations might include topics like processing grief, resources to navigate available resources at the state and federal level, and therapies that may be available for victims of SBS/AHT for example.</p> <p>For questions about the symposium, please contact the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome:</p> <p><strong>Phone:</strong> (801) 447-9360 ext.105<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:conference [AT] dontshake [DOT] org">conference [AT] dontshake [DOT] org</a></p> <p>Registration is Closed.</p> <p> <img src="https://www.dontshake.org/images/logos/MinerFoundationLogo2022.png" alt="Miner Foundation Logo" width="200" /></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#conference #training #sbs #aht #sbs/aht #sbs_conference #aht_conference #shaken_baby_syndrome #abusive_head_trauma #2025_family_symposium #family_symposium #2025_virtual_family_support_symposium #2025_virtual_family_symposium #virtual_family_support_symposium</div><div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.dontshake.org/media/k2/items/cache/6faf95a407946923d692f4ddda792716_S.jpg" alt="2025 Virtual Family Symposium" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><h3><picture> <source srcset="images/logos/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" media="(max-width: 799px)" /> <source srcset="images/logos/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" media="(min-width: 800px)" /> <img src="https://www.dontshake.org//logos/MattyEappenFnd_300.png" alt="The Matty Eappen Foundation Logo" /></picture></h3> <p>Presents The</p> <h3>Virtual Family Support Symposium</h3> <h3> </h3> <h3>May 14, 2025</h3> <p><em>The Virtual Family Support Symposium will be held on a virtual format and will feature presentations addressing many of the issues that families of victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) face.</em></p> <h3>Registration is FREE!</h3> <p>Attendance for this event will be <strong>FREE</strong> to everyone who would like to participate thanks to the generosity of the <a href="https://www.mattyeappen.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="The Matty Eappen Foundation Home">Matty Eappen Foundation</a>! Though attendance is free for all participants, registration is required in order to receive information regarding symposium updates, announcements, and Zoom instructions.</p> <p>This symposium will not be offering any continuing education units (CEUs) and will program presentations that are relevant and valuable to families of victims of SBS/AHT. These presentations might include topics like processing grief, resources to navigate available resources at the state and federal level, and therapies that may be available for victims of SBS/AHT for example.</p> <p>For questions about the symposium, please contact the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome:</p> <p><strong>Phone:</strong> (801) 447-9360 ext.105<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:conference [AT] dontshake [DOT] org">conference [AT] dontshake [DOT] org</a></p> <p>Registration is Closed.</p> <p> <img src="https://www.dontshake.org/images/logos/MinerFoundationLogo2022.png" alt="Miner Foundation Logo" width="200" /></p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#conference #training #sbs #aht #sbs/aht #sbs_conference #aht_conference #shaken_baby_syndrome #abusive_head_trauma #2025_family_symposium #family_symposium #2025_virtual_family_support_symposium #2025_virtual_family_symposium #virtual_family_support_symposium</div>2025 Family Support Symposium Program Finalized2025-05-09T14:50:02-06:002025-05-09T14:50:02-06:00https://www.dontshake.org/learn-more/item/470-2025-fam-symposium-programBrian Lopezblopez [AT] dontshake [DOT] org<div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.dontshake.org/media/k2/items/cache/4ccbd8f9cf85039af7a26ff5d030e033_S.jpg" alt="2025 Family Support Symposium Program Finalized" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><h3>2025 Family Support Symposium Program is Finalized</h3> <p>The 2025 Virtual Family Support Symposium program is as follows (all times listed are Mountain Time Zone):</p> <p>9:00AM - 9:15AM : <em>Opening Remarks</em><br />Danielle Vázquez, Executive Director : National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p> <p>9:15AM - 10:00AM :<em> Rebuilding Trust</em><br /> Emily Bodily, Mother of Elijah, Shaken and Killed at 16 Months of Age</p> <p>10:00AM - 11:00AM : <em>Types of Grief and If Hope Can Be Found</em><br />Claire and Chris Sandys, Hosts of The Silent Why Podcast</p> <p>11:00AM - 11:45AM : <em>Secondary Trauma Victims Support</em><br />Marisa McPeck-Stringham, LCSW, Clinical Therapist</p> <p>11:45AM - 12:30PM :<em> Lunch</em></p> <p>12:30PM - 1:00PM : <em>The Matty Eappen Foundation Resources</em></p> <p>1:00PM - 2:00PM : <em>IEP and Navigating the School System</em><br />Zoubida Pasha, Parent Advocate: Family Resource Center on Disabilities</p> <p>2:00PM - 2:50PM : <em>NCSBS Resources for Families of Victims of SBS/AHT</em><br />Rachel Golightly, Information and Research Specialist: National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p> <p>2:50PM - 3:00PM : <em>Closing Remarks</em><br />Danielle Vázquez, Executive Director : National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#sbs #prevention #abusive_head_trauma #shaken_baby_syndrome #aht #families #families_of_victims_of_SBS/AHT #family_support #virtual_family_symposium #family_symposium</div><div class="K2FeedImage"><img src="https://www.dontshake.org/media/k2/items/cache/4ccbd8f9cf85039af7a26ff5d030e033_S.jpg" alt="2025 Family Support Symposium Program Finalized" /></div><div class="K2FeedIntroText"><h3>2025 Family Support Symposium Program is Finalized</h3> <p>The 2025 Virtual Family Support Symposium program is as follows (all times listed are Mountain Time Zone):</p> <p>9:00AM - 9:15AM : <em>Opening Remarks</em><br />Danielle Vázquez, Executive Director : National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p> <p>9:15AM - 10:00AM :<em> Rebuilding Trust</em><br /> Emily Bodily, Mother of Elijah, Shaken and Killed at 16 Months of Age</p> <p>10:00AM - 11:00AM : <em>Types of Grief and If Hope Can Be Found</em><br />Claire and Chris Sandys, Hosts of The Silent Why Podcast</p> <p>11:00AM - 11:45AM : <em>Secondary Trauma Victims Support</em><br />Marisa McPeck-Stringham, LCSW, Clinical Therapist</p> <p>11:45AM - 12:30PM :<em> Lunch</em></p> <p>12:30PM - 1:00PM : <em>The Matty Eappen Foundation Resources</em></p> <p>1:00PM - 2:00PM : <em>IEP and Navigating the School System</em><br />Zoubida Pasha, Parent Advocate: Family Resource Center on Disabilities</p> <p>2:00PM - 2:50PM : <em>NCSBS Resources for Families of Victims of SBS/AHT</em><br />Rachel Golightly, Information and Research Specialist: National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p> <p>2:50PM - 3:00PM : <em>Closing Remarks</em><br />Danielle Vázquez, Executive Director : National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome</p></div><div class="K2FeedTags">#sbs #prevention #abusive_head_trauma #shaken_baby_syndrome #aht #families #families_of_victims_of_SBS/AHT #family_support #virtual_family_symposium #family_symposium</div>