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November 2026

Resource Parent Curriculum Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (4 sessions)

Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed for caregivers to learn more about the issues unique to parenting children who have […]
04 Nov
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families

This training will help participants recognize the benefits for children being aware of their adoption/guardianship story and maintaining connection with their birth families. Participants will become more aware of strategies for maintaining and promoting connections; understand the continuum that exists for connection; know how to negotiate relationships with birth families; and recognize the impact on […]
05 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Lab (5 sessions)

The DDP Parent Practice Lab will help caregivers better understand how trauma, attachment disruptions, and past experiences can affect a child’s emotions, relationships, and behavior. Throughout the five weeks, caregivers will learn and practice: The lab is interactive and provides caregivers with practical strategies they can use during everyday parenting situations. Participants will also have […]
05 Nov
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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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
Virtual
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Youth Suicide Prevention with Compass Health

Join Compass Health Education and Outreach Specialists in Youth Suicide Prevention for this training featuring two suicide awareness and prevention programs: Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer Missouri is ranked 15th in the country for suicide deaths. This program is designed to reach Missouri residents interested in suicide prevention within their communities. After attending, you will know […]
07 Nov
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Lab (5 sessions)

The DDP Parent Practice Lab will help caregivers better understand how trauma, attachment disruptions, and past experiences can affect a child’s emotions, relationships, and behavior. Throughout the five weeks, caregivers will learn and practice: The lab is interactive and provides caregivers with practical strategies they can use during everyday parenting situations. Participants will also have […]
07 Nov
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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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 […]
17 Nov
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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New! Anchored Presence with Gabrielle Fowler

Anchored Presence is a reflective and practical workshop designed for anyone working in high-pressure, child-serving environments. This session explores how your tone, energy, and emotional regulation directly impact the safety and stability others experience in your presence. Participants will examine the lasting impact of their words, learn simple strategies to regulate themselves in real time, […]
21 Nov
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual
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