Training For Parents

Spaulding Adoption Training: Making the Commitment to Adoption (4 sessions)

Forming a family through adoption is different than forming one biologically or being a foster family. While adoption brings great joy and happiness to families, children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin may also bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed […]

09 Jul

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual

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Teens: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors (3 sessions)

Parenting teens who have experienced trauma can bring additional challenges. This training will focus on topics such as rejection, aggression, social media, sex, and self-harming. You will learn techniques and build skills to navigate difficult situations and create safety plans for your youth. 7.5 hours training credit

11 Jul

9:00 am - 11:30 am

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Big Behaviors: Making Sense of Lying, Stealing & Meltdowns (2 sessions)

Youth who have experienced trauma often have behaviors that can be frustrating and challenging to manage. In general, traditional parenting techniques are not effective, leaving caregivers baffled and overwhelmed. This training will address three behaviors which seem to confound parents the most: lying, stealing and meltdowns. Learn how trauma impacts the youth’s brain, reasons behind […]

15 Jul

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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The Impact of Prenatal Substance Use

This training will help you understand the characteristics of prenatal substance exposure, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, and their potential impact on development. We will also discuss common challenges faced by caregivers and how to reframe them. 2 hours training credit

29 Jul

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Ask the Advocate: School Interventions

This session will explore interventions that can be implemented before a student receives a formal education plan. Participants will learn about all three tiers of interventions and why early intervention information is critical to student success. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll discuss […]

07 Aug

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Ask the Advocate: Credit Recovery and Alternative Education

This session will cover how students can access credit recovery programs within their school district and explore virtual, self-paced learning options. It will also review alternatives such as the HiSET, GED, and specialized high schools for students impacted by substance abuse. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted […]

11 Sep

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Ask the Advocate: Educational Resources and Enrichment Options

This session will highlight online learning resources and experiential enrichment opportunities available during the school year and academic breaks. The discussion will also address strategies to prevent learning loss and regression. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll discuss how to meet the ever-changing […]

06 Nov

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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