Sarpy County, Nebraska CASA

Why Words Matter in Mental Health Care
2025-10-24 | Youtube
No one wants to be known by a medical diagnosis or defined by symptoms. Describing someone by their condition can be perceived as labeling or stigmatizing and does not encourage patients to explore their abilities and strengths. By incorporating recovery-oriented practice into psychiatric care, patients can be empowered to leverage hope and resilience to create a healthy and meaningful life.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Collaborating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreters
2025-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Project Harmony, 11949 Q St, Omaha, NE, 68137, United States
The training is designed to help professional to understand the diversity within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities and their cultures. Participants will understand what the proper approach is when they get a Deaf or Hard of Hearing consumer/individual and what is the proper accommodation needed to be provided. Also, to understand the proper usage and role of American Sign Language.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours of continuing education.

CASA Court Report Writing Made Easy(ish)
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:45, 2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:15 | Zoom-Webinar
The Nebraska CASA Association is pleased to announce a free virtual training, entitled, CASA Court Report Writing Made Easy(ish). Join us for an interactive session where CASA volunteers will explore the essential elements of writing an effective court report. Whether you’re new to writing reports or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide practical strategies for creating clear, factual, and impactful reports that support judicial decision-making. Participants will learn how to incorporate unbiased observations, elevate the youth’s voice, highlight well-being and normalcy efforts, and make the most of their local program resources. With a focus on clarity and purpose, this training will help ensure that your court reports truly reflect the advocacy efforts made by CASAs in their cases.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1.25 hours of continuing education.

Managing Grief and Loss
2025-10-16 | Youtube
Losing a loved one is never easy, and grief is a normal response to loss. It’s not at all unusual for someone in mourning to experience emotions ranging from anguish and fear to anxiety and anger.
While there is no single “right” way to manage grief, there are healthy approaches, and most people find that, with time and support, they’re able to move forward with their lives. But sometimes individuals who’ve lost someone dear to them have great difficulty processing their grief and can even develop a condition known as prolonged grief disorder.
So, how can someone grieving know when to consult a professional health care provider? Just what is prolonged grief disorder? And how do conditions such as depression and addiction impact challenges around grief and loss?
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Child Abuse and Neglect 101
2025-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Project Harmony Webinar
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 will help with knowing how and when to report.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours of continuing education.

Annual CASA Meeting
2025-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Sarpy County Board Room, 1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE, 68046, United States
In place of our October CASA Connection, we’ll hold our Annual Meeting on Friday, October 10, from 1:00–4:00 PM in the Sarpy County Boardroom. This meeting will include training refreshers, policy and procedure reviews, and a guest speaker. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Please RSVP for the annual meeting here.
Those in attendance will receive 4 hours of continuing education.

How Can We Support Child and Teen Mental Health?
2025-10-08 | Youtube
Kids lead busy lives—and with the pandemic, it seems as if things are changing on any given day. With the unpredictability of COVID-19, school, extracurricular activities, and more, children and adolescents may be struggling to feel like they have any control. Adults are juggling all of the same turmoil—so checking in on how your children are feeling may not be happening as often as you’d like.
How do we help manage the stress our loved ones are feeling while keeping our own stress levels in check? How can we provide mental health support for kids and teens? And when is it time for family members to talk to a mental health provider?
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Recognizing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Adults
2025-10-06 | Youtube
Anxiety disorders are common, identifiable, and treatable. However, far too often, people struggling with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or a number of related challenges fail to get the care they need because of misconceptions and improper treatment.
So what should everyone know about anxiety disorders? What signs and symptoms set them apart from other mental health conditions? And how can they best be treated with evidence-based approaches?
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Trauma and Resilience
2025-10-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Project Harmony Webinar
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 its impact on the brain and body, and identify and apply interventions to trauma-related behaviors. Whether you’re new to trauma or looking for a refresher, this course will provide an excellent foundation to build upon.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours of continuing education.

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Community Alliance
2025-09-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Community Alliance, 7150 Arbor St, Omaha, NE, 68106, United States
This course is for adults who interact with young people, helping them understand mental illness in young people and how to help.
Mental Health First Aid USA teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps trainees identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid curriculum is designed to teach adults how to help youth experiencing mental health challenges. Participants will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental illness. This course gives tools to help professionals. family members, and others in the community. Participants who completed the course are certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid for 3 years.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 7 hours of continuing education.

Navigating Autism Through Childhood Years
2025-09-25, 2025-08-27 | Youtube
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.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Understanding Trauma and Trauma-Related Disorders
2025-09-24 | Youtube
When it comes to recognizing and addressing trauma and trauma-related disorders, it’s important to separate fact from fiction.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for example, is often associated exclusively with the horrors of war, but it’s a myth that only veterans of combat develop the condition. In reality, PTSD can impact anyone who has witnessed or experienced traumatic, life-threatening, or life-changing events.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Trauma and Resilience
2025-09-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Project Harmony, 11949 Q St, Omaha, NE, 68137, United States

Book Club
2025-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Papillion Public Library
The September CASA Book Club will meet at the Papillion Public Library South Meeting Room on Friday, September 19, at 10:00 AM to discuss “Helpless” by Marianne Marsh. Mark your calendar and join us.
Reading the book and joining the discussion will earn 3 of the 12 Continuing Education hours required for this year! If you are unable to join but have read the book, submit a paragraph about the book to the CASA office for two Continuing Educational hours; or, join the CASA online group with questions provided by Maia Young (maiayoung91@outlook.com).

Child Abuse and Neglect 101
2025-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Project Harmony, 11949 Q St, Omaha, NE, 68137, United States

Tour of Project Harmony
2025-09-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Project Harmony, 11949 Q St, Omaha, NE, 68137, United States
Come to Project Harmony for an overview of their services and a tour of the facility.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Online Safety
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Project Harmony Webinar
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 Center for Missing and Endangered Children (NCMEC) and other helpful resources, including discussion guides, tip sheets, and resources to research different apps or platforms children may be using.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 2 hours of continuing education.

Missing Documentary Screening
2025-09-10 15:00 - 16:30
This facilitated session utilizes Missing, a powerful 45 to 50-minute documentary that deepens the conversation around missing youth and trafficking. Building upon the 2024 trafficking initiative video, Missing shares the voices and experiences of survivors, exploring the reasons behind their decisions to run—what they are running from or to—and how these circumstances increase their vulnerability to exploitation. Through guided discussions at key stopping points, participants will have the opportunity to process their reactions, challenge common misconceptions, and gain a clearer understanding of the realities of trafficking in our community.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1.5 hours of continuing education.

Behind the Screens: Tech, Ethics, and the Impact on Youth
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Project Harmony, 11949 Q St, Omaha, NE, 68137, United States
From persuasive algorithms to parental oversharing, the digital world is shaping how children see themselves—and how others see them. Join us for a thought-provoking presentation that revisits The Social Dilemma five years later, explores the ethics of digital design, and equips adults with tools to better protect vulnerable youth. Together, we’ll explore how technology impacts behavior, relationships, and well-being—and what we can do to create safer digital spaces for all.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1.5 hours of continuing education.

Impact in Action
2025-09-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Stephen Cener, 2723 Q St., Omaha, Nebraska, 68107
We’re excited to launch Impact in Action, a new initiative that highlights the vital work being done by organizations throughout our community. This program offers a valuable opportunity to see these efforts up close—and to learn how their services can support the children and families you work with every day.
Impact in Action is more than just a learning experience. It’s a chance to build stronger connections with local resources and deepen our collective impact by working together for lasting change.
This month’s visit will take place on Friday, September 5th at 9:00 AM at the Steven Center, located at 2723 Q St. The Stephen Center provides a range of essential services in Omaha, Nebraska, to help individuals and families overcome homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges.
Those in attendance will receive two hours of CEU’s.

Recognizing Trauma in Adults and Young People
2025-09-03 | Youtube
Whether a distressing event will lead to trauma doesn’t solely rely on the event or the individual person.
In this talk, Maurasse explains how a traumatic experience is dependent on what we bring into the situation, in terms of our genetic makeup, past traumas we have experienced, and the stage in our development in which the traumatic event occurs.
Watch now to learn more about:

How trauma affects the body
Which factors contribute to a traumatic experience
How trauma presents in children and adolescents

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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Mindfulness for Kids and Teens
2025-08-28 | Youtube
How do you explain mindfulness to a child? Turns out, it can be as simple as giving your full attention to one thing at a time. But it can make a major, positive impact on how kids address their emotions and react to stressful situations.
So how can our kids train their brains to be more mindful? And what’s the best way to help them on this journey?
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Helping Kids & Teens Manage Their Stress
2025-08-26 | Youtube
There’s no one way to describe what stress looks or feels like for a child. Often kids don’t have the words to describe how they’re feeling, and so stress can manifest as many emotions or reactions that we may not assume are attributed to being stressed.
Being overloaded with stress or not knowing how to manage it can cause kids and teens to become anxious, withdrawn, aggressive, ill, or develop poor coping skills.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

Helping Kids and Teens Manage Emotions
2025-08-22 | Youtube
Emotions are complicated and sometimes more so for young people who haven’t yet learned coping skills to manage tough times. McLean’s Abigail Stark, PhD, explains emotion regulation and how we can help children and adolescents tackle their emotions.
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.

When Young People + School = Anxiety
2025-08-20 | Youtube
School can be stressful at any age, and it’s perfectly natural for K-12 students to experience some level of anxiety. But for some kids and teens, school-related anxiety can grow so intense that it hinders their learning and mental well-being and might even lead them to avoid school altogether.
So how can parents, educators, and other adults recognize when anxiety is creating challenges for the students in their care? What is meant by “school refusal” behavior? And when might professional help be warranted?
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Please submit a short summary or a certificate (if received) to Alexis to receive 1 hour of continuing education.
