Lisa Polka is the Team Lead Clinical Social Worker for the Family Therapy Team at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Lisa is providing evidence-based therapies including Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) to children (2-7 years old) and their caregivers as well as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy to children and adolescents (5-18 years old) who have been exposed to traumatic events. Lisa is a Level 1 Trainer through the PCIT International Organization and has trained 3 clinicians to certification standards. Lisa is a co-founder and past secretary of Missouri Association of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, with a mission to promote primary relationships through education, best practices and advocacy. Lisa is a member of the Johnson County Infant Toddler Services board since 2004.
Presentation(s):
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health: The Impacts of Trauma & Tools to Promote Resilience