COE
TN Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Education Support (TCAPES)
2026 Webinar Series
This project is sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Health with funding provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Virtual Webinars
The COEs traditionally host monthly webinars covering a variety of topics relevant to the systems serving children involved with the child welfare system. A recent grant from TCAPES has supported the addition of additional webinars from national speakers on topics relevant to child and adolescent behavioral health. Topics vary from autism spectrum disorders to problematic sexual behavior. To join our mailing list and learn about all of the training opportunities click the button below.
Behavior 101: Applying a function-based approach to understand behavior and inform treatment
Karen Bearss, Ph.D.
University of Washington
May 29, 2026
Pathways to promote parent engagement in treatment
Karen Bearss, Ph.D.
University of Washington
August 7th, 2026
Finding the Best Fit:
Choosing Amongst TF-CBT, PCIT, and CPP
Karin Vanderzee, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
July 17, 2026
Legal Matters for Mental Health Professionals:
Key Considerations, Preparation & Testimony
Karin Vanderzee, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
August 14, 2026
Adolescents Who Have Engaged in Sexually Abusive Behavior: 10 Things to Know
Jacqueline Page, Ph.D.
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
September 4, 2026
Practical strategies designed to set Neurodiverse youth and their caregivers up for success
Karen Bearss, Ph.D.
University of Washington
June 5, 2026
Autistic Trauma and Care Considerations
Lauren Quetsch, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas
(Wednesday) June 24, 2026
Intro to a Free Parenting Program:
Family Interaction Training
Lauren Quetsch, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas
(Tuesday) July 21, 2026
Maintaining an Authentic Stance of Kindness
Sufna John, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
August 28, 2026
Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: Realities and Responses
Jacqueline Page, Ph.D.
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
September 11, 2026
Promoting health screen habits in Autistic youth
Karen Bearss, Ph.D.
University of Washington
June 12, 2026
Fostering “Ordinary Magic” in Foster Care:
The Basics of Building Resilience
Karin Vanderzee, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
July 10, 2026
Moral Injury and Child Welfare
Sufna John, Ph.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
July 31, 2026
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TBD, 2026
Sibling Sexual Abuse: Realities, Responses, & A Reason for Hope
Jacqueline Page, Ph.D.
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
September 18, 2026
Check out previous trainings.
Below are some highlighted videos from past lunch’n’learn trainings.