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SUMMARY:The Nightmare of Sleep Problems
DESCRIPTION:Sleep and bedtime challenges can be exhausting for both youth and parents. This webinar will provide an overview of the different types of youth sleep and bedtime challenges with significant attention placed on how child neglect and trauma can impact sleep and bedtime behaviors. Several case studies will be presented along with considerations on how parents might respond to sleep and bedtime challenges.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-nightmare-of-sleep-problems/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Adoptees\, Fosterees and their Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Understanding and Supporting Adoptees\, Fosterees and their Heritage\nTuesday\, Dec. 2 from 12-1:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nThis webinar covers the fundamentals for being a great parent to a child with heritage different from your own. Isaac Etter will cover his personal adoption experience\, heritage and its relation to adoptees. \n  \nPresented by Isaac Etter \nIsaac Etter is an adoptee and social entrepreneur dedicated to reshaping how we support adoptive families. Adopted at the age of two\, Isaac brings both lived experience and professional insight to his work as the founder of Parenting Different.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-understanding-and-supporting-adoptees-fosterees-and-their-heritage/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T100000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Your Story
DESCRIPTION:Every story holds the power to heal\, connect\, and inspire change. In this workshop\, Madilyne Harmston\, a licensed independent clinical social worker\, former foster youth\, and adoptee\, shares her own journey to demonstrate how personal storytelling can become a powerful tool for resilience and transformation. \nMadilyne Harmston is a therapist\, speaker\, and advocate who believes in the transformative power of stories. As a former foster youth and adoptee\, she knows firsthand how trauma can shape identity and how sharing our stories can bring healing\, hope\, and connection. Today\, Madilyne integrates her lived experience with her professional role as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and child protection worker to inspire change in the child welfare system.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/the-power-of-your-story/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T123000
DTSTAMP:20251028T125628Z
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SUMMARY:[Professionals In-Person] Permanency: What It Means and Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person professionals only training located at the Great River Regional Library with St. Cloud Task Force. Mississippi Room 106 – 1300 W Germain  St. Cloud\, MN 56301. \nThis workshop will explore the world of child permanency. We will define what permanency is\, why it matters\, and a variety of different barriers to child permanency. We will also explore a variety of roles and responsibilities of task force members as well as community members. ience and transformation.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/professionals-in-person-permanency-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters/
LOCATION:Great River Regional Library\, 1300 W. St. Germain St.\, St. Cloud\, 56301
CATEGORIES:- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T143000
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SUMMARY:Healing for Survivors of the Troubled Teen Industry: How to Not Make Things Worse
DESCRIPTION:Recent documentaries\, books\, and podcasts share some horrific accounts from survivors of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). Noting their implicit coercion and historic abuses\, some have called for these types of youth residential programs to be abolished\, citing the significant trauma carried by survivors. \nThis workshop provides a trauma-informed path forward in supporting and engaging survivors of the TTI. Attendees will learn about the historical concerns within the TTI\, and be provided practical\, innovative\, and gentle ideas for how adults can provide empowering\, healing spaces for youth and families in the wake of a TTI placement. \nAdam Arnold is a licensed psychotherapist\, trainer\, and consultant in the Twin Cities. From his experiences working in a wide variety of youth work settings\, Adam put together The Democratic Youth Engagement (DYE) Model\, a collaborative approach for adults living and working with young people; it’s the lens through which he employs his clinical work. \nAdam has special interest in working with persons who have been wounded by systems of control\, including survivors (ages 5 and up) of religious\, spiritual\, medical\, and therapeutic abuse. Central to his clinical work is gaining consent for psychotherapy from all of his clients – ensuring that they are driving their goals for treatment – regardless of their age. \nIn his personal time\, Adam spends time watching scary movies\, singing musical theater\, and strengthening his broken spine.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/healing-for-survivors-of-the-troubled-teen-industry-how-to-not-make-things-worse/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T123000
DTSTAMP:20251028T125438Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing the Gifts of Each Developmental Stage
DESCRIPTION:Embracing the Gifts of Each Developmental Stage is a heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of parenthood. \nAt the heart of the presentation is the belief that every stage of a child’s life is a precious gift\, and that as parents\, caregivers or those who work with children\, we have the power to create the ideal conditions for children to thrive. \nDrawing on her expertise as a family therapist and her own experiences as a mother\, Meg offers practical advice and inspiring ideas to help parents\, caregivers and professionals tools to create environments that promote healthy self-esteem and self-confidence for children. \nWhether you’re a new or experienced parent\, caregiver\, or professional\, this training offers a roadmap for creating conditions that are both fulfilling and enriching.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/embracing-the-gifts-of-each-developmental-stage/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T110000
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DTSTAMP:20251020T123207Z
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SUMMARY:Equine Therapy for Children
DESCRIPTION:Horses are highly sensitive to human emotions and body language\, which makes them uniquely suited for therapy.  This workshop will provide information about what equine therapy is\, the science behind it\, the benefits\, and what it looks like in practice. \n  \n\nCorri Schmidtke Woods (she/her) completed her Masters Degree at Augsburg University in 2019 in Social Work\, with an emphasis on clinical social work. Corri is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work. Corri has experience working with children\, adolescents\, teens\, and their families. She specializes in working with children and families navigating trauma\, attachment and adjustment challenges. Corri uses a blend of traditional therapy modalities\, as well as trauma informed equine therapy. Corri is passionate about empowering families and children to discover their strengths\, deepen their relationships\, and thrive together.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/equine-therapy-for-children/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T120000
DTSTAMP:20251020T123300Z
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SUMMARY:[Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health
DESCRIPTION:Adolescence is a time of major transition physically\, emotionally\, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development\, and caring adults play a key role in helping young people develop healthy routines\, behaviors\, and relationships that they can carry into their adult lives. During this workshop\, participants will review adolescent health data trends\, learn basic information about puberty and anatomy\, and gain skills for answering sensitive questions regarding sexuality. Participants will also learn how experiences of trauma may impact adolescent sexual health\, and how their own values impact their ability to effectively support young people during this important time in their lives. \nPlease note this training is two days and will take place 12/18/25 and 1/22/26 at 10am to 12 pm. \n  \n\nJill Farris\, MPH is the Director of Adolescent Sexual Health Training and Education at the Healthy Youth Development – Prevention Research Center at the University of Minnesota. As Director of the training department\, she leads capacity building initiatives to strengthen community-based adolescent sexual health programs\, and has significant expertise in the essential skills needed to facilitate sexual health programming.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/part-1-adolescent-sexual-reproductive-health/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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