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Laurelhurst Market's mixologist won top vote at the 2nd Annual Iron Bartender Benefit Event at the Jupiter Hotel January 21st.  Neil Kopplin of Clyde Common, Jacob Grier of Carlyle and Elizabeth Markham of Beaker and Flask went "shaker-to-shaker" with Evan to raise more than $20,000 for the Nursery.

Over 230 attendees enjoyed an evening full of entertainment as they sampled cocktails and feasted on scrumptious appetizers created to compliment the drinks made with House Spirit's Krogstad Aquavit.  The evening culminated in a 15 minute on-stage showdown between all four bartenders when secret ingredients were revealed just as the competition began. One of the highlights of the evening came when Elizabeth Markham's cocktail was auctioned off to the crowd for $1,000. 

In addition to the mixologists, Iron Bartender was supported by efforts from the night's emcees, Drew Carney and Graham Crow.  The Nursery extends a warm "thank you!" to our sponsors: Knowledge Universe, Weir's Cyclery, PacifiCorp, Bon Appétit Management Company, House Spirits Distillery and the Faye and Lucille Stewart Foundation. 

To learn more about participating in this unique fundraising event next year, contact Cynthia Jones at 503-595-4512.

Three-year-old Carrie has a twin brother with a disability and two older siblings with behavioral problems.  Her father also has a serious medical condition that requires frequent visits to the doctor.  This creates anxiety for the whole family.  Carrie's mom never has time for herself and lives in a state of constant stress. 

During Carrie's first years, her mom struggled with the helping everyone else in the family.  Because Carrie was developing along normal lines, she did not get much attention.  She lived amidst the chaos. 

Things changed when she became a toddler.  At two and a half years old Carrie stopped talking and started hitting and throwing tantrums.  She was enrolled in the therapeutic classroom at the Nursery where she now has a reliable schedule, stimulating activities and adults who have the time to spend with her.  She's now receiving positive attention and help in managing her anger. 

Recently, Carrie's case manager noted that it was the first home visit where Carrie didn't have a tantrum and that she and her older siblings were able to share a game without fighting.  Carrie has come a long way.  Thanks to the Nursery, she has learned to manage her emotions more effectively.  The classroom's nurturing environment encourages good mental health and success in preparing for kindergarten. 

*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of our families.

In November, a group of 12 therapists started a yearlong Learning Collaborative, lead by Children's Relief Nursery Clinical Services Coordinator, Leslie Brown.  Focused on children and families, the group meets twice a month to learn how to provide Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).  CPP is an evidenced-based intervention that addresses the needs of children and parents who have experienced a variety of traumatic situations and who live with chronically traumatizing life circumstances (poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, depression, parent who has been a victim of child abuse).  CPP works to re-establish, repair and nurture the relationship between the parent and child.

The training covers topics such as the social-emotional development of young children, signs and symptoms of stress and brain development.  Clinicians also gain supervision and support from the group as they share real case stories.

The learning collaborative was made possible through the Nursery's work with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN).  Through a four-year grant received from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) Children's Relief Nursery has become a leader in the community on early childhood trauma and is sharing this knowledge with the community through the Learning Collaborative and other trauma-related workshops.