The diagnosis of mental disorders is very different from other physiological problems. There are no tests, measurements, or scans that work as evidence for a mental disorder, yet a diagnosis is an important tool for both practitioners and clients. A diagnosis provides the road map for treatment planning as well as categorical information for health
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
Nebraska CASA Association is inviting YOU to a FREE virtual, lunch and learn for our entire network. All are welcomed to register and attend. This will NOT be recorded. Indian Children: Culturally Connected, Rights Protected! With Jill Holt, MSW, MPA Training & Education Director, Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition, Inc. Presentation Synopsis: This presentation will
The sibling relationship is believed to be one of the longest and most enduring relationships most people will ever have. In child welfare, questions often arise about how and when best to preserve this relationship. We are often faced with the dilemma of placing siblings together or whether it is in the best interest of
Complex trauma and toxic stress are common experiences for the children and families that we work with. Trauma from ACEs and other adversities can have a significant, life-long impact on their lives. It is our jobs to help them heal from this trauma and to build resilience that will strengthen them against adversities throughout their
This training will explore the five major reasons we communicate and the importance of understanding the difference between those reasons. This training will delve into the importance of each reason and its impact when utilized both successfully and unsuccessfully. Finally, this training will offer insights and suggestions regarding what you are communicating to others, as
The tour provides a history of Project Harmony and child advocacy centers, an overview of the various departments within Project Harmony, and the roles of our co-located partner agencies. Join us in person for a presentation of our campus. Click here to register for the tour. Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if
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,
This training covers the basics of child welfare law and practice for social workers in Kansas. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, the following: Court decorum and presentation, who is in the courtroom, types of court hearings, and differing case plan goal objectives. Anyone is welcome to attend any ILC, regardless of their
This training will address the definitions, policies, law changes, basic statistical information, and responses from Saint Francis to the issue of trafficking. Reference will be made to other areas, such as the Buyers, Sellers, Pornography, and the Media, but those topics will be covered in more detail during subsequent trainings. Anyone is welcome to attend
This training explores the importance of timely assessment and intervention as it relates to maintaining a placement. Objectives include initial assessment, understanding the difference between safety and risk, recognizing the stages of placement disruption, and the integration of interventions to promote placement stability while changing our language and culture surrounding unplanned or unsuccessful discharge from
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
