East TN Autism Social Scene

Parent 2 Parent Advocacy Training via Teams

P2P is a free 2-day (Tuesday and Wednesday) class to equip you with tools to advocate for your child and
family. It is also a step towards certification as a Family Support Specialist so that you can also advocate with
and for other families. Topics include: System of Care (coordinating supports for children & families), Effective
Advocacy (making your voice heard), Finding Resources, IEP & 504 Plans (your child’s rights and the
process), among other topics.

*July 29th & 30th , 8am-4pm CT. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e26bc157-f94a-42d8-9bdb-10c42daec6e8@d1eef617-b7e5-47b5-ba11-4ec035b17413

For more information, contact Jordan Buchanan at
jordan.buchanan@tnvoices.org

July Virtual Lunch and Learn for World Day Against
Trafficking in Persons

Free and open to any community member or allied professional who would like to
register! Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0iIJhi2sTROoFadVK7ZHLA

Jul 30, 2026 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Sensory Days

### What To Expect:

WonderWorks is excited to host Sensory Days! WonderWorks’ exhibits are altered to provide limited stimulation for children with special needs. The facility’s music is lowered, any loud exhibit is not operational, and we stop our inversion tunnel, creating a safe environment for kids to enjoy the facility without feeling overwhelmed.

### Dates and Time:

Sunday, August 30th, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 21st, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For more information:
https://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge/sensory-nights/

Using Interpersonal Effectiveness to Promote and Foster Interdependence

Summary

Interpersonal Effectiveness in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an important component in addressing codependency and other relationship problems that occur due to substance use/addiction and across many mental health disorders. These conditions are often maintained by unstable, imbalanced, or enmeshed relationships. By fostering interdependence rather than dependence, providing patients with specific Interpersonal Effectiveness skills will help clients build relationships while providing a framework to positively impact treatment outcomes.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the concepts of interdependence & codependency in relationships, while recognizing interpersonal patterns observed in clients contributing to emotion dysregulation &/or relapse risk.

2. Explain the clinical function of DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills in reducing relational instability and supporting recovery-oriented treatment outcomes.

3. Learn specific interpersonal effectiveness skills to be used in settings with patients from different backgrounds/settings while assessing the impact of fostering interdependence on treatment engagement and overall outcomes.

July 31, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Creekside Outpatient Knoxville 6725 Papermill Drive Knoxville, TN 37919

CONTACT: Lyndi Landers lyndi.landers@englishmountain.com Patricia Hammonds patricia.hammonds@creeksidebh.com

REGISTER AT: https://creeksidebh.com/events/