The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics

11/12/2025 - 11/12/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

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General Admission (individual session): $30.00
APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) Non-Members: $30.00
1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) APSAC Members and NY Foundling: $20.00
APSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering.
The New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
Target Audience and Content Level: Multidisciplinary professionals / Intermediate
Interactive, Live Zoom

We would love to see you! Please be prepared to have your camera on whenever possible. It helps create a more connected and engaging experience for everyone. If you need to turn it off, we trust you to take care of yourself. If you are requesting continuing education credit, being on camera is required for verification purposes. We appreciate your understanding and participation!

Title: Urban Arts and Trauma Systems Treatment: Creative Solutions for Psychological Trauma 

Presenters:  Debangshu Roygardner PhD

Description:  This presentation will focus on the identification of trauma within the lens of ecological systems theory as well as creative urban arts therapeutic techniques focused on emotional identification, cognitive restructuring and gradual exposure (trauma narrative) to target complex trauma symptoms.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the connection between the social ecology and the individual in the development of trauma 

• Learn about effective cognitive behavioral techniques using music and art as trauma therapy 

• Learn about various uses of Hip Hop in therapeutic settings

Bio: 
Dr. Debangshu Roygardner is a Senior Researcher at Chapin Hall and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at CUNY SPS in the Psychology and Youth Studies Departments. He was previously Director of Research and Evaluation at the New York Foundling, Board Director for APSAC, Assistant Director of the Vincent J. Fontana Center and Mental Health Services and a Clinical Psychotherapist all the New York Foundling. Dr. Roygardner was trained in Trauma Systems Therapy. He obtained his PhD in Psychology at the Graduate Center at the City University of New York, his Master's in Mental Health Counseling at NYU and his BS in Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University. 


Registration will remain open through the start of the Webinar
 
Zoom Webinar System Requirements
For the best experience, use a computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed, along with working speakers and a microphone. A webcam is required if you're requesting continuing education credit.

CE Course Completion Steps

• Register for the live, interactive webinar.
• Attend the full session (please have camera on).
• Complete a posttest (with a passing score of 70% and option to retest up to two additional times) or engage with discussion questions embedded within webinar-you will be notified at start of webinar.
• Submit evaluation form
• Receive your certificate electronically through email within 30 days.

Accessibility Accommodations: To request accessibility accommodations, please contact APSAC at onlinetraining@apsac.org.

 
Provider Statements:
Social Work: The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Inc (APSAC), provider #1622, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB ), www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education ( ACE ) program. APSAC maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 7/27/22-7/27/25. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. The Social worker participating in this conference received 1 continuing education clock hour.”
 
Psychology: The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Inc (APSAC) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. 
 
Cancellations and Refunds: No cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions, please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.

Questions and Concerns: Please contact the APSAC team at onlinetraining@apsac.org

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