NSYPEP MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: LORRAINE MCMULLIN

Lorraine McMullin

Lorraine McMullin is a member of NYSPEP's Steering Committee and Professional Development Workgroup. She is also a member of the ACEs Think Tank and Action Group, and the HEARTS Initiative.

Lorraine serves as Owner at McMullin Consulting Services, which provides workforce development training on Wellness and Stress Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care, Trauma Recovery, Engagement of Families, Integration of Peers into Program Design and Implementation, and Self-Care Strategies. She is also employed by The College of St. Rose’s Institute for Community Training and Research as their Program Manager and Lead Trainer.

Lorraine previously served as Director of Family and Trauma Initiatives at Mental Health Association in New York State. She attended State University College at Buffalo and studied Sociology and Special Education and earned a Bachelors degree in 1973.

Lorraine's core expertise includes Training, Workforce Development, Motivational Speaking, Program Development, Wellness and Stress Reduction Tools, Advanced Level Wellness Recovery Action Plan Facilitation and Grant Writing.

Lorraine is the selected keynote speaker for NYSPEP's upcoming Strong Roots Training Institutes slated for Fall 2013. Lorraine will present on the topic of trauma informed care / vicarious trauma followed by a process activity. Afternoon workshops focused around the topic of self-care include compassion fatigue and supervision (self, peer, and traditional supervision). 

Locations and dates are TBD (at the time this post was published). Please visit www.nyspep.org, click the "Join NYSPEP" button, and check the box to join our no-cost mailing list to receive the NYSPEP eNews, which will provide updates and registration links as they are announced. Information will also appear on our website's calendar as it becomes available.

Here's what others are saying about Lorraine via LinkedIn:

Lorraine is an effective trainer, sharing her extensive knowledge of social emotional development and recovery techniques. She contributes to the well being of all children and families through her tireless efforts. - Susan Perkins, Senior Policy Analyst at NYS Council on Children & Families.

Lorraine is very knowledgeable and up-to-date about events and trends across the broad field and incorporates best practices into her work. As an educator, Lorraine is able to communicate to a broad range of diverse audiences in intimate and large scale settings. - Lindsay Farrar, LMHC 

Her finely-tuned professional skills are complemented by her kind, caring, and thoughtful manner. I highly recommend working with Lorraine! - Heather Larkin, Assistant Professor and Social Worker

Her knowledge and expertise, commitment, and passion are impressive. - Katy Kaplan, Assistant Director at Temple University