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Addressing and Preventing Self-Harm in Kids & Teens

2May2025Alexis Santeechildren, Coping, Feelings, Self-harm, Teens

Growing up is difficult, and can result in a barrage of overwhelming thoughts and emotions in kids and teens. Self-harm is a way that they may try to cope with strong feelings they’re experiencing—but it’s also a sign of serious distress, may point to other mental health concerns, and could have lasting impacts. Click here

Having Difficult Conversations

2May2025Alexis SanteeChallenges, children, Difficult Conversations, families, tools, training

Difficult conversations occur in every aspect of a person’s life. This training will provide tools and strategies for having difficult conversations, whether the conversation is about performance, agency changes, and/or other difficult topics that can arise in a work environment. The strategies developed in this training can also be used in other areas, personal or

Trauma and Resilience

21April2025Alexis Santeebody, Brain, children, Resilience, training, Trauma

Did you know trauma can change the human brain? Trauma is not just a buzzword; it’s the key to understanding certain human behaviors. Its effects are far-reaching, but learning to recognize its trademarks will help you unshackle yourself and others from unhealthy behaviors and outcomes. Join us as we learn how to recognize trauma, understand

Sign in Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior

26March2025Alexis SanteeBehaviors, children, Professionals, PSB, Support

This webinar will introduce the topic of problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) in children and youth and discuss ways that helping professionals can support children who exhibit or are impacted by PSB and their families. Learners will: 1. Become familiar with terminology around problematic sexual behavior 2. Understand typical versus problematic sexual behavior 3. Recognize myths

Engaging Children and Families

25March2025Alexis Santeechildren, Engagement, families, Free Training, training

Engagement with children and families may seem like a simple concept, but it is much more complex.  This training focuses on the importance of family engagement, which involves all aspects of interaction with youth and families in a deliberate manner to make well-informed decisions about safety, permanency, lifelong connections, and well-being. Family engagement is important to ensure the

Promoting Positive Mental Health in K-12 Students

25February2025Alexis Santeechildren, Education, Mental Health, Students, training

There’s no question that teachers and faculty members at elementary, middle, and high schools play critical roles in the educational growth of the students in their care. Through their work, they have the power to impart knowledge, foster a love of learning, and help shape future careers. It’s becoming increasingly clear, though, that these school

Online Safety

25February2025Alexis Santeechildren, Online, Parents, safety, training

Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers, and those who care about kids to engage in regular, age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks, and what to do if something happens online. The training includes resources and information from The National

Eating Disorders, Overeating, and Borderline Personality Disorder

27January2025Alexis Santeechildren, Eating Disorder, Personality Disorder, Young Adult

Eating disorders are prevalent among adolescent and young adult women and are becoming increasingly common among middle-aged and older women, as well as boys and men. Dr. Javaras describes eating disorders and their symptoms (e.g., restricted food intake, binge eating, vomiting, and compulsive exercise), explains why individuals with borderline personality disorder may be at higher

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