CHDI NEWSLETTER
June 2022
Training Updates
Behavioral Health Provider Agencies Honored at Connecticut's Evidence-Based Practice Conference
Several Connecticut community behavioral health agencies were honored at this year's Evidence-Based Practice Conference for excellence in delivering selected children’s evidence-based mental health treatments, including TF-CBT, MATCH, CBITS, and ARC. Each model had four categories that measured engagement and quality improvement activities. Agencies that were honored this past year included:

TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • LifeBridge Community Services
  • United Services
  • Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
  • Family & Children’s Aid

MATCH-ADTC (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems) 
  • The Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut
  • Community Mental Health Affiliates
  • United Community & Family Services

ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency)
  • The Village for Families & Children
  • Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT
  • Community Child Guidance Clinic

CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma in Schools)
  • Sprague School District
  • Naugatuck School District
  • Newtown School District
  • Clifford Beers

Bounce Back
  • LEARN Regional Educational Service Center
  • Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT
  • Mid Fairfield Community Care Center

This marks the 14th year CHDI has hosted the conference as part of our work with the State of Connecticut to disseminate and sustain evidence-based behavioral health treatments for children. Over 1,300 children's behavioral health providers, policymakers, school administrators, and professionals in child-serving systems attended 17 sessions and Continuing Education certificates were distributed to help ensure licensed behavioral health practitioners remain well trained and equipped to serve youth and families.
Learn more about Connecticut's work to advance evidence-based practices.
View video highlights from the keynote, "Cultural Adaptation of Evidence-Based Treatments: What We Know and Why it Matters," by Dr. Stan Huey, or read a summary.

If interested in viewing other recorded workshops, please contact Christine Hauser at chauser@uchc.edu.
Educating Practices Returns!
Connecticut Children's, with the support of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, relaunched the Educating Practices program! 

Educating Practices began in 2003 as a program developed by CHDI. In 2021, the program transitioned from CHDI to Connecticut Children’s.

Educating Practices provides pediatric providers with timely, evidence-based clinical information, office tools, and information on how to connect to community and state resources to improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Since its inception, the program has provided over 1,000 training sessions to providers on topics ranging from ADHD to trauma.

Learn more at the Educating Practices website or contact Educating Practices at educatingpractices@connecticutchildrens.org to schedule a learning session.
Staff News
CHDI Welcomes Sabina Griffith & Roseann Breindel to Our Staff
Sabina Griffith, MA, Senior Project Coordinator
Sabina-Maria (Sabina) Griffith joined CHDI in June 2022 as a Senior Project Coordinator for the Connecting to Care initiative working on statewide children’s behavioral health systems development. With over 15 years of experience in Connecticut social services, Sabina is a skilled trainer with experience managing community-based programs, promoting family engagement, and building community partnerships. She earned a Master’s degree in Higher Education from the American College of Education as well as two degrees in Human Services (BA from Eastern Connecticut State University and an Associate’s degree from Goodwin Community College).
Roseann Breindel, MA, Project Coordinator
Roseann (Rosie) Breindel joined CHDI in June 2022 as a Project Coordinator working on school mental health initiatives. Rosie earned her MA in School Counseling from the University of Saint Joseph and a BA in English from Providence College. She has worked as a certified middle school counselor providing academic and social-emotional support for students in grades 5-8 and has participated in department, school, and district-level initiatives to improve behavioral health.
CHDI is Hiring!
Best Places to Work Award 2022
Join Our Team

Senior Associate
CHDI has an open position for a Senior Associate to work primarily on projects to disseminate and implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) in children’s behavioral health. The position will be responsible for management of training and consultation for multiple community-based children’s behavioral health initiatives with a trauma-informed lens. Learn more.
Visit our website to view job current job listings.
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