Description

Long-Term Mental Health Issues in Young Adults with Adverse Childhood Experiences

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Understand ACEs: Discuss the different types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their significant effects on emotional and cognitive development in young adults, linking them to mental health issues like depression, PTSD, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
2. Develop Intervention Strategies: Propose targeted intervention strategies within mental health care that integrate TIC and mindfulness practices to support individuals affected by ACEs and help break the cycle of trauma in communities.

Presenter Bio:

Temitope Oluguna, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, is a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Social Work at the University of Kentucky. Ms. Oluguna earned her master’s degree in social work from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and her bachelor’s degree in project management from the Federal University of Technology in Nigeria.

Currently, Ms. Oluguna serves as the Administrator and Clinical Director of licensed outpatient programs in New Jersey, overseeing outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial care initiatives focused on mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. With extensive experience in social services, Ms. Oluguna has dedicated her career to assisting diverse populations affected by mental health issues, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and developmental/intellectual disabilities. Throughout her professional journey, Ms. Oluguna has received several awards in recognition of her exceptional contributions to mental health and substance abuse treatment, particularly for children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as for her advocacy work within marginalized communities.

As a Doctoral Candidate, Ms. Oluguna’s research interests focus on long-term mental health challenges among young adults arising from adverse childhood experiences. This research culminates in a Capstone Project to explore effective interventions for mitigating long-term mental health outcomes of adverse childhood experiences in young adults. By melding her administrative, supervisory, and clinical expertise, Ms. Oluguna continues to champion the mental health needs of at-risk individuals across the lifespan. Ms. Oluguna is deeply committed to advocating for the mental health needs of children, adolescents, adults, and families, and to providing high-quality clinical treatment to clients of varying ages.

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.