NH CPP PROVIDER NETWORK
Riverbend's 18th Annual Champions for Mental Health Award Ceremony: Tuesday October 22, 2024
Riverbend honors outstanding leaders in mental health Elaine de Mello, LICSW, and Dr. Cassie Yackley for decades of service to New Hampshire’s system of mental health care, by naming them each as a 2024 Champion for Mental Health. In addition to significant clinical work, both women have built systems, established trainings and curriculums, forged partnerships, and generously shared their knowledge and passion with current practitioners and future leaders in the mental health field. The Champions for Mental Health event took place on Tuesday, October 22 at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord. The annual ceremony shines a light on the importance of mental health and broadens community engagement around supporting Riverbend and the entire community mental health system in New Hampshire.
Riverbend honors outstanding leaders in mental health Elaine de Mello, LICSW, and Dr. Cassie Yackley for decades of service to New Hampshire’s system of mental health care, by naming them each as a 2024 Champion for Mental Health. In addition to significant clinical work, both women have built systems, established trainings and curriculums, forged partnerships, and generously shared their knowledge and passion with current practitioners and future leaders in the mental health field. The Champions for Mental Health event took place on Tuesday, October 22 at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord. The annual ceremony shines a light on the importance of mental health and broadens community engagement around supporting Riverbend and the entire community mental health system in New Hampshire.
Office of Child Advocation Documentary Screening 9/23/2024
Dr. Cassie Yackley joined as a panelist for the documentary screening and discussion of “The Kids We Lose.” Cassie spoke to childhood trauma, and how restraints and seclusions can impact children. A recording of the panel discussion can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EVdiV5qVCI
Dr. Cassie Yackley joined as a panelist for the documentary screening and discussion of “The Kids We Lose.” Cassie spoke to childhood trauma, and how restraints and seclusions can impact children. A recording of the panel discussion can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EVdiV5qVCI
New Hampshire Children's Trust 9/4/2024
On Episode 81 of the podcast, co-hosts Jasmine Torres Allen and Nathan Fink discuss Kinship Caregiver month and the amazing, sometime arduous, often complex nature of raising the children of others. And through the episode we are joined by real Granite State kinship caregivers, Kinship Navigators Alicia Angove and Diana Merrick, and we hear from Dr. Cassie Yackley, licensed psychologist, Director of the Center for Trauma Responsive Practice Change and the NH Child-Parent Psychotherapy Provider Network. Click above or follow this link:
https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/nhfn/episode/7efc7a38/s4-e81the-kinship-episode
On Episode 81 of the podcast, co-hosts Jasmine Torres Allen and Nathan Fink discuss Kinship Caregiver month and the amazing, sometime arduous, often complex nature of raising the children of others. And through the episode we are joined by real Granite State kinship caregivers, Kinship Navigators Alicia Angove and Diana Merrick, and we hear from Dr. Cassie Yackley, licensed psychologist, Director of the Center for Trauma Responsive Practice Change and the NH Child-Parent Psychotherapy Provider Network. Click above or follow this link:
https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/nhfn/episode/7efc7a38/s4-e81the-kinship-episode
The National CPP Dissemination Team's Summer 2024 CPP Newsletter features NH State Senator Rebecca Whitley as a true champion of children and families in the Granite State! Scroll down to the CPP State Policy Feature on NH & Gratitude sections.
A study published in August 2024 shows that CPP reduces the impact of trauma on cellular aging.
You can find out more by:
You can find out more by:
- Reading the published study: Intervening After Trauma: Child–Parent Psychotherapy Treatment Is Associated with Lower Pediatric Epigenetic Age Acceleration
- Viewing an infographic that summarizes the study findings
- Reading an article about the study findings:
The NH Psychological Association selected Dr. Cassie Yackley for the Margaret Riggs Distinguished Contributions Award. Cassie’s commitment and motivation have had an enormous impact in promoting trauma-informed care and creating a network of mental health providers who deliver an evidence-based practice for very young children across the State of New Hampshire. The Awards celebration was held during the annual members meeting at Rivier University on June 23rd 2023.
Dr. Cathleen “Cassie” Yackley was selected by the New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation as the 2023 recipient of the Sandi Van Scoyoc Legacy Award. NH CHF presented the award on June 14th the Audubon Center in Concord during the NH CPP Advocacy Gathering.
Link to NH CHF announcement: https://nhchildrenshealthfoundation.org/outstanding-psychologist-recognized-as-a-tireless-advocate-for-childrens-mental-health/
Link to NH CHF announcement: https://nhchildrenshealthfoundation.org/outstanding-psychologist-recognized-as-a-tireless-advocate-for-childrens-mental-health/
Cassie Yackley talks about the magic of CPP with Nathan Fink of the NH Children's Trust (about 7 minutes into the podcast).
https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/nhfn/episode/7af185d9/s2-e21a-stance-of-curiosity
https://www.nhchildrenstrust.org/nhfn/episode/7af185d9/s2-e21a-stance-of-curiosity
Beth Ketaineck is featured in interview with NH Children's Trust "A transformative therapy model helps parents and children heal"
https://nhchildrenshealthfoundation.org/a-transformative-therapy-model-helps-parents-and-children-heal/
https://nhchildrenshealthfoundation.org/a-transformative-therapy-model-helps-parents-and-children-heal/
Child-Parent Psychotherapy videos on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/@ChildParentPsychotherapy
https://www.youtube.com/@ChildParentPsychotherapy
