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SUMMARY:2026 Everyday Lives Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Virtual reading at The Everyday Lives Virtual Conference for (O
 DP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)\n
 Lynn joins fellow LCSW Ellen A. Black to present how The Hallway of Doorkno
 bs can be adapted for individuals with intellectual disabilities using conc
 rete\, sensory metaphors to make abstract emotions accessible. Virtual even
 t reaching 400+ Pennsylvania professionals.\nEllen A. Black\, LCSW and Lynn
  Haller\, LCSW will present a 90-minute session exploring how Polyvagal The
 ory informs trauma-informed behavior support in dual diagnosis and intellec
 tual disability settings. The presentation includes an overview of how nerv
 ous system states shape behavior\, a case study illustrating polyvagal-info
 rmed support in practice\, and a live reading from The Hallway of Doorknobs
 : A Journey to the Feelings Inside.  The book brings polyvagal states to l
 ife through concrete\, sensory-based storytelling. Each character in the bo
 ok maps to a nervous system state\, making abstract concepts tangible and a
 ccessible for individuals with intellectual disabilities.\nParticipants wil
 l learn regulation-focused strategies that promote safety\, connection\, an
 d independence\, and can sign up to receive a free PDF adaptation guide for
  using The Hallway of Doorknobs with individuals with intellectual disabili
 ties.\nFormat: Virtual | Didactic presentation\, case study\, experiential 
 reading\, and Q&A\nHosted by: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) an
 d the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)
LOCATION:Online
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