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# The Institute of CGE

The Training and Consulting Team of The Center for Great Expectations

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## Posts

- [We thought our Attuned Workforce Approach could help the employees of New Mexico’s Division of Children and Family Services. Now we know for sure.](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/we-thought-our-attuned-workforce-approach-could-help-the-employees-of-new-mexicos-division-of-children-and-family-services-now-we-know-for-sure/) - Back in October, The Institute provided our Attuned Workforce Training to employees in New Mexico who work in their children’s system of care. We thought it went well. And as you can see from the responses we received afterwards in our program evaluation, we weren’t the only ones who felt that way. “All of it
- [<strong>Self Empowerment for Educators</strong> ](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/self-empowerment-for-educators/) - A simple change educators can make to reduce stress and increase self-empowerment. I hate traffic. It seems to happen no matter when I leave, how far I need to go or what day it is. I suppose I should be used to it. It’s a fact of life here in New Jersey. I used to
- [ARC, CGE and the Institute. It's all about the healing.](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/attachment-self-regulation-and-competency-arc/) - If you’ve ever wondered why The Institute knows so much about trauma, it’s because we’re part of an organization that weaves awareness and attunement into everything we do! The Center for Great Expectations was one of the first programs in New Jersey to place trauma-informed care at the center of its philosophy and approach. We
- [Back to School...Back to Anxiety?](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/back-to-school/) - There’s lots to be anxious about in our world. Given the headlines over the past year – school shootings, pandemic-related lags in learning, bullying….sometimes the fear of sending our children to school scares us as parents. School used to be the place where kids could feel safe, interact with their friends and learn in an environment that feels supportive and fun. How can we give that place back to our kids, with monthly active shooter drills -constant reminders of danger? How can we give that place back to ourselves as parents and feel okay putting them on that bus every day, dropping them off in the dropoff lane, walking them to school?
- [Top 10 Ways For Parents To Build Strong Relationships And Effectively Communicate With Their Adolescent](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/top-10-ways-for-parents-to-build-strong-relationships-and-effectively-communicate-with-their-adolescent/) - The primary goal of parenting is to teach your children to be happy, healthy, independent, and productive adults. This is accomplished through our relationship with them. A healthy, positive, and highly communicative relationship is crucial to teaching and modeling the values, skills, attributes, and mindset your kids will need to become well-functioning adults.
- [Harm Reduction Conference](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/harm-reduction-conference/) - The primary goal of parenting is to teach your children to be happy, healthy, independent, and productive adults. This is accomplished through our relationship with them. A healthy, positive, and highly communicative relationship is crucial to teaching and modeling the values, skills, attributes, and mindset your kids will need to become well-functioning adults.
- [Top 5 Strategies To Transform The Negative Self-Talk In Your Head](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/top-5-strategies-to-transform-the-negative-self-talk-in-your-head/) - We listen to two voices the most - our own voice as we speak it and the voice in our head. Negative self-talk can impair our ability to be successful and can become a self-fulfilling prophesy. Here are 5 suggested steps to change negative talk.
- [The Institute / RUTGERS 2 Day Harm Reduction Conference](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/the-institute-rutgers-2-day-harm-reduction-conference/) - On May 19th & 20th, Dr. Andrew Tatarsky will speak about Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy. Make sure you’re one of the 55 people who can hear him. Dr. Andrew Tatarsky is the pioneer of the Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) approach for treating addictive and risky behavior, trauma and other mental health issues.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/) - Creating Lasting Change Building Resilient Communities Everywhere Clinical/Community Settings Fusing together cutting-edge techniques and a deep knowledge base, our clinicians deliver guidance and education in trauma-attuned care. School Environments A comprehensive array of programming enhances the experience of your learning community. Workforce Culture Bringing joy back to the workplace, using techniques to improve
- [CGE Institute Trainers & Advisory Board](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/cge-institute-trainers-advisory-board/) - Our Trainers Frank Picone, LCSW, Chief Training Officer Frank Picone joined The Institute’s parent organization, The Center for Great Expectations, in 2019, with 35 plus years’ experience, creating trauma-attuned environments in residential treatment programs and schools throughout New Jersey and the country. Frank earned his master's in social work from the Rutgers University, is a
- [Workforce Culture](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/workforce-culture/) - Workforce Culture Collaborate with The Institute of CGE to Transform Your Social Impact Organization Workforce. The Institute of CGE is proud to introduce the Attuned Workforce Approach, helping teams in social impact organizations become more collaborative and productive. In our stressful world, people need a transformative approach, one with the potential to create lasting change
- [School Environments](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/school-environments/) - School Environments Collaborate with The Institute of CGE to enhance your school culture and create calm classrooms. The Institute of CGE brings together professionals with extensive experience in private, public, residential and alternative schools. We are proud to introduce the Attuned School Approach, a social-emotional learning (SEL) model that combines three evidenced-informed methodologies while addressing
- [News & Articles](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/news-and-articles/) - Blog We thought our Attuned Workforce Approach could help the employees of New Mexico’s Division of Children and Family Services. Now we know for sure. Back in October, The Institute provided our Attuned Workforce Training to employees in New Mexico who work in their children’s system of care. We thought it went well. And as
- [Events](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/events/) - Events Self Empowerment for Educators A simple change educators can make to reduce stress and increase self-empowerment. I hate traffic. It seems to happen no matter when I leave, how far I need to go or what day it is. I suppose I should be used to it. It’s a fact of life here in
- [Tools & Resources](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/tools-resources/)
- [Development Workshops](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/development-workshops/)
- [Ctari Method](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/ctari-method/) - COLLABORATE WITH CTARI ON TRANSFORMING YOUR SCHOOL CULTURE Many schools want more than a one-time professional development training. They want school wide culture transformation. By collaborating with CTARI your organization is guided through the creation of an impact steering committee, experiences an array of dynamic and tailored trainings and receives coaching and consultation that results
- [Clinical and Community Settings](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/clinical-and-community-settings/) - Clinical and Community Settings Our expertise in both trauma-informed care and infant and early childhood mental health, seen through an early relational health framework, enables us to create custom training and professional development for clinical teams. For over twenty years our parent organization, The Center for Great Expectations, has focused on creating a trauma-attuned culture
- [FAQs](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/faqs/) - These are the most common questions asked of us. Don't see your answer? Email info@cgeinstitute.org What is The Institute of CGE? The Center for Great Expectations’ latest innovation in transformative, relational approaches is The Institute of CGE, the prevention, training and consulting division of our organization. The Institute, which optimizes social and emotional learning with proven methodologies for creating attuned cultures and resilient communities, offers a range of approaches
- [What We Do](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/what-we-do/) - What We Do In the words of noted child psychiatrist, neuroscientist and author Dr. Bruce Perry, “Connectedness has the power to counter-balance adversity.” The very foundation of parent organization The Center for Great Expectations’ unique relational approach has informed The Institute of CGE’s trauma-attuned consulting and training. We partner with schools, workforces and clinical teams
- [Our History](https://www.cgeinstitute.org/our-history/) - Our History The Center for Great Expectations (CGE) is well established as a national leader in the field of behavioral health and trauma-attuned care. With many years of combined clinical experience, CGE’s six core programs treat substance use and mental health disorders in adolescents and adults across a continuum of care that includes residential, outpatient, supportive housing, in-home counseling and

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