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Acceptance & Commitment Skill-Building for Adolescents

25September2024Alexis Santeeadolescents, Mental Health, skills

To some, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is associated with treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder. However, the strategies used in ACT can be beneficial for folks with depression, anxiety, substance use, and other conditions. In fact, its principles can be applied to anyone, at any age, regardless of their mental health status. What are the

Building Resilience Through Mindfulness

18September2024Alexis Santeechild welfare, Resilience, skills, Stress, Well-Being

Stress is an inevitability of life, but child welfare work by its very nature presents situations that can escalate even the calmest of people. Dealing with these pressures daily can impact multiple areas of our lives at work and at home. Building Resilience Through Mindfulness explores strategies that can be learned and practiced; strategies that

Child Abuse and Neglect 101

5July2024Alexis Santeechild abuse, Neglect, Resources, skills

This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska. In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that

Building Confidence in Kids & Teens

26June2024Alexis Santeeability, adolescents, children, Confidence, skills

We all want to help our kids in every stage of life, whether it’s cutting up food for a toddler or helping a teen navigate college applications. At certain ages, though, children and adolescents should feel confident in their abilities to do some things for themselves. That’s confidence and self-reliance at their core. What skillsets

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