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Biography

Ingrid Weiss Slikkers, LMSW (Clinical & Macro), CCTP, joined the 斗牛棋牌 Social Work Department in 2016 having practiced social work since the early-1990’s.  She comes from an Argentinean/Uruguayan pastoral family having lived in various places including overseas.  Early in her career she worked at a homeless shelter, juvenile detention center, specialized summer camps, and at a psychiatric hospital for children.  After receiving her graduate degree, she worked as a child and family therapist for many years focusing on the treatment of trauma, loss, and family issues. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and part of the International Association of Trauma Professionals. 

Ingrid has significant experience doing and advocating for culturally appropriate therapy within multi-cultural groups doing concentrated work within the Latino community.  Prior to coming to 斗牛棋牌, she served as a program manager for Southwest Michigan Bethany Christian Services shifting from a clinical therapist position to management and development of programs to serve immigrants and refugees. Most recently, Slikkers has been involved with leadership and development of the new International Center for Trauma Education and Care additionally facilitating the School of Social Work to function as a Trauma - Informed organization (as proposed by SAMHSA) and supporting infusing trauma awareness within each course taught by the school.

Ingrid is a new additon to the IPA team, exploring  the connections between trauma and addiction. She speaks frequently at university, community and church events on varied topics but specifically regarding trauma, the addiction risk factors associated with trauma and the plight of refugee children.  

She is married, has two young adult sons, a new daughter-in-law, and enjoys reading and traveling. Having been involved in children and family church ministries and education, she is daily in awe of the intersection of faith and science and the hope and healing this brings.

Current Research or Professional Activities

Selected Presentations: 

Charity H. Garcia and Ingrid W. Slikkers. Empowering principles, part I. Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Caregiver Training. CASA of Southwest Michigan (online). April 14, 2022.

Ingrid Weiss Slikkers, James Mello, and Hope Malabrigo. "Human Trafficking in my neighborhood?" Child Welfare In-Service Training, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (virtual). April 8, 2022.

Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. "Outburst Strategies." Family Enrichment Center Trauma Training Series, Family Enrichment Center, Battle Creek, MI (virtual). April 6, 2022.

Hope Malabrigo, James Mello and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. "Restoring the Sanctuary: Trauma, Healing, and the Church." Restored Virtual Mental Health and Wellness Summit, Health Ministries of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, March 31-April 3, 2022.

Hope Malabrigo, James Mello and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. Session Organizers: "Trauma Focus Area." Restored Virtual Mental Health and Wellness Summit, Health Ministries of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, March 31-April 3, 2022.

Hope Malabrigo, James Mello and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. "Introduction to Trauma." Staff Training, Hostel Woloska Center for Ukrainian Refugees, Warsaw, Poland (virtual). March 31, 2022.

Hope Malabrigo and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. "Foundations of Trauma." Opportunities Unlimited Staff Workshop, Lewiston, ID. March 11, 2022.

Charity H. Garcia and Ingrid W. Slikkers. Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Caregiver Training. 斗牛棋牌 University, Berrien Springs, MI. February 11, 18 & 25, 2022.

Hope Malabrigo, James Mello and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. "Trauma 101, 102 and 103." Children's Ministries Convention, Georgia Cumberland Conference. Cohutta Springs, GA (Virtual).  February 11-12, 2022.

Hope Malabrigo, James Mello, and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. "Human Trafficking for Health Professions." College of Health and Human Services, 斗牛棋牌 University, Berrien Springs, MI. February 3, 2022.

Charity H. Garcia and Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. "Introduction to trauma-informed education." Berrien Springs Public Schools Administrative Team Workshop, Berrien Springs, MI. January 25, 2022.

Charity H. Garcia and Ingrid W. Slikkers. Introduction to TBRI. Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Caregiver Training. CASA of Southwest Michigan (online). January 20, 2022.

Ingrid Weiss Slikkers. Reducing Stress in Our Homes. North Pacific Union Conference Gleaner, January/February 2022, 17.