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Online Safety for Parents, Guardians & the Community

30April2024Georgia LopezChild Exploitation, Free Webinar, Online Safety, Project Harmony, Risk

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

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care by the Arizona Trauma Institute Part 2 of 3

30April2024Georgia LopezBrain, Free Webinar, Saint Francis Ministries, Series Training, Survival, Trauma-Informed Care

Session 2 of 3 is an online viewing and discussion of The Arizona Trauma Institute presentation titled “Introduction to Trauma Informed Care.”  The presenter is Dr. Robert Rhoton.  Session 2 will be divided into 3 smaller sections offering a chance to ask questions and process the information presented.  Session 2 explores the rational brain vs. the

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care by the Arizona Trauma Institute Part 1 of 3

30April2024Georgia LopezFree Webinar, Saint Francis, Series Training, Stress, Trauma, Trauma-Informed Care

Session 1 of 3 is an online viewing and discussion of The Arizona Trauma Institute presentation titled “Introduction to Trauma Informed Care.”  The presenter is Dr. Robert Rhoton.  Session 1 will be divided into four smaller sections to offer a chance to ask questions and process the information presented.  Session 1 specifically looks at the

Spiritual Impact of Child Abuse

30April2024Georgia Lopezchild abuse, Free Webinar, Healing, Saint Francis Ministries, Spiritual, Trauma

Much has been written about the impact of trauma on the developing brain, but this training will explore what happens when children are forced to question the benevolence of a God who allows them to be abused. It will explore some of the spiritual injury research and how to use a child’s belief in a

Adolescent Sexual Health: Trauma-Informed Sexual and Reproductive Wellness for Youth in Foster Care

30April2024Georgia LopezAdolescent Sexual Health, foster care, Free Webinar, Saint Francis Ministries, Trauma Informed, Youth

This training supports those working with youth in child welfare through building confidence and skills to have trauma-informed, evidence-based discussions about sexual health with adolescents in foster care. It supports as they consider their own biases, history, and knowledge base, and affirms that sexuality education is an integral piece of child welfare work. Cancellations must

Effective Strategies for Youth with Problematic Behaviors

30April2024Georgia LopezBehaviors, Free Webinar, Saint Francis Ministries, training, Trauma, Youth

It is not uncommon for youth involved in the child welfare system to develop negative behavior patterns due to the trauma they have experienced at home and then reinforced through system induced trauma. This training will give information on assessing the types and intensity of interventions to teach pro-social skills. Cancellations must be made at

Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders Diagnosis and Treatment

30April2024Georgia LopezBehavior, children, Diagnosis, Free Webinar, ODD, Saint Francis Ministries

While all children are occasionally oppositional, especially when tired, hungry, or upset, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious concern when it is so frequent and consistent that it stands out when compared with other children of the same age and when it interferes in the child’s life. Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders involve

Working with Noncustodial Parents

30April2024Georgia LopezFree Webinar, Non Custodial Parents, Saint Francis Ministries

The overarching goal of this training is to help participants understand the importance of treating non-custodial parents, both mothers and fathers, equally as custodial parents. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to the dates of the ILCs If there are not 10 participants registered for each ILC 3 days prior to the

Healing from Hate: Child and Family Welfare Through the Lens of White Privilege/Supremacy

30April2024Georgia Lopezchild welfare, Free Webinar, Healing, Saint Francis Ministries

Child welfare professionals are on the frontlines of working with families who have been affected by racism, both within the child welfare system and beyond. Therefore, it is essential that child welfare professionals are supported in identifying the historical roots, attitudes, and stereotypes that may affect decision-making in their work with diverse populations. Race as

Trauma 101: Overview

4April2024Georgia LopezFree Webinar, Trauma 101

This training is designed to provide a foundational level of knowledge and skills for working with people who have experienced traumatic events and who are involved with the child welfare system. The training reviews the definitions and types of trauma, as well as introduces the impact of trauma on development. Trauma 101 Overview also explores safety,

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