training Archives - Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Understanding Childhood Trauma and How to Help Youth Recover

24March2026Alexis SanteeChild, Emotions, Heal, training, Trauma, Youth

Childhood trauma is common, and a natural response to overwhelming events, yet most people are unaware of what it is and how it shows up in the life of a child. If you are raising a child with big emotions and nothing you do seems to help, this webinar is for you! You will take

Moving beyond trauma-informed to trauma-responsive support for families

24March2026Alexis Santeechild welfare, families, Support, training, Trauma Informed, Trauma-Response

Children and parents in foster, adoptive, and kinship families have varied and complex trauma experiences. As a result, there has been a strong focus on becoming trauma-informed in our child welfare practices. However, to truly meet the complex needs of families, it’s important for agencies to move beyond trauma-informed to provide trauma-responsive support to children,

The Effects of Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure

24March2026Alexis SanteeExposure, Prenatal, training, Webinar

In this webinar, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center’s Dr. Lynne Smith discusses the effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure, including: effects on somatic growth and neurodevelopment prenatal and postnatal environmental factors that influence the effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to

Engaging With Closed-Off Kids & Teens

24March2026Alexis SanteeCaretaker, Difficult Conversations, Kids, Teens, training

Having difficult conversations is challenging, but if they’re handled well, it can bring you closer with your children. Being a caretaker means setting the tone that your kids can come to you with anything they want to talk to you about. Talking about tough subjects helps strengthen your child’s ability to solve problems, communicate well

Trauma Overview (Self-Paced)

24March2026Alexis SanteeCommunity, Impact, Overview, training, Trauma

This training course helps participants recognize trauma and understand its impact on the brain and body as well as on the community. Click here to view this training. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Trauma and Resilience

24March2026Alexis Santeebody, Brain, Impact, 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

Child Abuse and Neglect 101

24March2026Alexis Santeechild abuse, Neglect, Reporting, training

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

Addressing and Preventing Self-Harm in Kids & Teens

27February2026Alexis SanteeKids, Mental Health, Self-harm, Teens, training

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

Depression 101

27February2026Alexis SanteeCondition, Depression, life, Support, training

Depression is often described by folks experiencing it as a sadness that encompasses your life, impacts your day-to-day activities, and limits your functioning as you’d normally want to. It’s a condition known for its feelings of hopelessness and often worthlessness—and is misunderstood by many as something “you can snap out of.” Depression comes in many

Navigating Autism Through Childhood Years

27February2026Alexis SanteeAutism, Challenges, children, Spectrum, training

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a very common developmental disability, impacting one in 54 children. What is true for one child with autism may not be true for another, as the spectrum varies in its severity. While it is a lifelong condition, its social, communicative, and behavioral challenges—and needs—may vary as time progresses. Click here

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