We offer relevant trainings that are not only applicable for foster and adoptive parents, but also professionals, support persons, family members, caregivers, etc. to better help serve the children in our care. This year's trainings will occur on the 3rd Saturday of every month and will be held at Christ Community Church in the community room.
Revised 2014 Training Schedule
January 18- Considering Adoption Seminar January 18, 2014
February 15- Linda Chassman, Ph.D, LMFT Animal Assisted Therapy
March 15- Michelle Betsch (COPARC) Family Diversity in Education
April 19- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy- Sarah Carlson, LMFT
May 17- Deanne Helmboldt, MA, LMFT, Investments for Permanent Returns
June 21- Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, Ph.D, LLC Transracial Adoption
July 19- Dr. Sherri Malloy & Dr. Heather Schulte- EMDR, Coherent Narrative, Life Books
August 16- Stacy Hladek, LPC Age Appropriate vs Trauma Behaviors
September 20- Beki Sciacca, MA Radical Acceptance Parenting-Taming Your Triggers
October 18- Kristin Orphan/Finally Home Foundation Parents as Leaders and Role Models
Here is a schedule of 2013 Trainings offered at Christ Community Church:
2013 Training Schedule
January 19 "If You Were Mine" Workshop Information
February 16 How to Care for Children From Hard Places
March 16 Nutrition and Whole Foods Diet for Children
April 20 Navigating the World of Teenagers Who Have a Traumatic History
May 18 Preventing Abusive Behavior in Childhood and Beyond...
June 15 Empathetic Parenting: A Whole Brain Perspective
July 20 Medical and Therapy Experts
August 17 Executive Function and Navigating the School System
September 21 PCIT-Strengthening and Re-Building Attachments
October 19 Post Adoption Resources and Advocacy for Adoptive Families