Ava Rose is a frequent speaker on such topics as: attachment theory, adolescent development, child abuse, clinical & macro social work practice, domestic violence, human trafficking, interpersonal neurobiology, neurobiology & trauma-informed care, parenting, sexual assault/abuse prevention & treatment, trauma treatment, and vicarious trauma.
To request a training or presentation, please inquire via email on the Contact page.
A Partial List of Ava’s Past Presentations:
Annually in October (2006 – 2015)
“DV 101: Mental Health Impact of DV on Survivors, Children & Families”
Annual Westside Domestic Violence Network Basic Training. For more information: click here.
Biannual (2012– 2015)
“Mental Health Impact of Domestic Violence”
Sojourn Services for Battered Women and Their Children Biannual 40 Hour DV Certification Training, offered every fall and spring. For more information about volunteering at Sojourn, click here.
December 10, 2014
“Trauma-Informed Care: a Workshop for Mental Health Professionals”
Westside Domestic Violence NetworK
June 18, 2014
“Relationships in Danger: Impact of Domestic Violence on Mothers & Infants”
Annual Post-Partum Depression Workshop, OB/Maternity Dept., UCLA Medical Center
March 5, 2014
“Relationships in Danger”
Social Work Staff Development Training, UCLA Medical Center
Feb. 19, 2014
“Attachment-Focused Family Therapy”
Saint John’s Child & Family Development Center, Santa Monica, CA
2011 – 2014
Domestic Violence Advocacy Panel participant
Annual participation in multidisciplinary panel on Domestic Violence, National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles.
Dec. 3, 2013
“Domestic Violence & the Teen Brain”
Beyond the Bench XXII, Judicial Council of CA, Biennial Conference, Anaheim Marriott
Nov. 18, 2013
“Impact of Trauma”
LA County Domestic Violence Council, DV/ Gang Nexus Committee
Spring 2013
“Trauma & the Body: Interpersonal Neurobiology & Domestic Violence”
Staff Development Training, Family Service of Santa Monica
Mar./Aug., 2013
Medical Providers Domestic Violence Trainings
Saint John’s Well Child & Family Centers, South Los Angeles, CA.
February 14, 2013
V-Day Panel on Teen Dating Violence
Co-organizer and panel participant. NCJW/LA, Los Angeles, CA
Spring, 2012
“Neurobiology of Trauma”
Series of trainings for deputies & detectives, West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station.
November 14, 2012
“Unveiling the Taboo: Days of Dialogue to Prevent Chid Sexual Abuse”
Co-organizer & speaker. National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles
November 2012
“Stories of Strength: Report on Child Sexual Abuse and Community Recommendations for Prevention”
Research & Writing Team Member, with Peace Over Violence and 1in6 Foundation.
October 2012
“Domestic Violence & the Teen Brain: Maximizing Toward Complexity”
LA County Domestic Violence Council Immigration Committee Symposium on Teen Dating Violence, California Endowment
June 14, 2012
“The Battered Mother: Analyzing Her Dilemma”
Panelist, Westside Domestic Violence Network Annual Conference
February 27, 2012
“Media and the Public Miss the Mark in Identifying Domestic Violence,” by Ava Rose, LCSW and Robin Sax. Psychology Today, Crime Time Blog.
February 4, 2012
“Expanding Windows of Tolerance: Integrating Mindfulness in Working with Affect Dysregulation”
California Society For Clinical Social Work
http://clinicalsocialworksociety.org/
Contact: Lynette Sim, lsim1@verizon.net
January 21, 2012
“Integrating the Unthinkable: A Contemporary Attachment Theory Approach to the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse and Trauma“
Half-day training for Reiss-Davis’ Saturdays at the Center series, Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
3200 Motor AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90034
May 2011
“Family Dynamics in Danger: Impact of DV on Child & Family Attachment”
Staff Development Training, Vista Del Mar, May 2011.
March 2009
“Regulation & Integration: Attachment, Trauma & the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse”
Staff Development Training, The Maple Counseling Center
May 2008
“Rupture & Repair: Attachment, Trauma & the Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse”
Staff Development Training, Vista Del Mar
June 2008
“Stress, Trauma & Coping: An Attachment Theory Perspective”
Staff Development Training, The Maple Counseling Center
Sept. 29, 2006
“Child Sexual Abuse Treatment: Treating Trauma, Avoidance & Affect Dysregulation Through Art Therapy”
Staff Development Training, Saint John’s Child & Family Development Center