CE-CERT Training (CLINICIAN1)

Samantha Byrns is an Assistant Project Director at the Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children at the University of Nebraska’s Center on Children, Families and the Law. Samantha is a Nebraska Trainer in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Integration of Working Models of Attachment into Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (IoWA-PCIT) and a Provisional Trainer in the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5). She is also a Reflective Practice Trainer in the Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) model developed by the Erikson Institute and provides reflective practice and consultation for therapists and other professionals, including RS/C for endorsement as she is an Endorsed Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor. Samantha enjoys providing outpatient therapy in her community on a limited basis, specializing in evidence-based, attachment and trauma-informed practices for children and facilitating Circle of Security-Parenting classes. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Nebraska Counseling Association (NCA) and the Nebraska Association for Infant Mental Health (NAIMH). 

In my current role as an Engagement Zone Coordinator, I focus on supporting Extension talent through supervision and coaching, and fostering engagement and relationships with and between clients, stakeholders and University staff and students. I have a particular interest in personal and workplace wellbeing. I serve on our internal Employee Wellness team, co-lead our Rural Family Stress and Wellness Team (ruralwellness.org) and am a member of IANR's Advisory Group for Inclusive Excellence. I am a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, and trainer in Emotional Intelligence and Reflective Practice.