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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Mind Drama: The Science of Rumination and How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist
DESCRIPTION:“Why’d I do that? He’s such a jerk! I’m such an idiot! What did she mean by that comment?”  In this webinar\, Donna Jackson Nakazawa explains why we so often become lost in our most self-defeating thoughts and how to transform our negative thinking into something empowering and productive\, so that we can become the parents we want to be. \nIdeally\, our thought spirals help us process difficult situations and emotions. When they become repetitive\, however\, they can be highly problematic: your brain is ruminating. And science has shown the degree to which we ruminate\, perhaps more than any other mental act\, determines our life-long well-being. Join Donna as she gets inside the strange magnetism of rumination\, explains why we’re all doing it now more than ever\, and shares the new science for decoding\, outwitting\, and repurposing this dark mental habit.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-mind-drama-the-science-of-rumination-and-how-to-outwit-your-inner-defeatist/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T133000
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SUMMARY:Is It Really RAD?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore attachment in a realistic and straightforward way\, distinguishing between Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and attachment concerns. The main goal is to help caregivers and professionals understand the differences in attachment strategies and that not every attachment struggle is RAD. A second goal is to give parents hope for healing from broken attachments. We will identify ways to encourage attachment healing while gaining a better understanding of how attachment happens.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/is-it-really-rad/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
CREATED:20260303T212434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212434Z
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SUMMARY:From Talking to Action: The Miracle of Childhood Resilience and What We Do With It
DESCRIPTION:How a child learns to cope with adversity plays a vital role in their psychological development. Resilience\, often described as the “crown jewel” of childhood mental health\, has gained significant attention over the past decade. While the term has become a buzzword\, much of the discourse remains focused on definitions and broad benefits\, with less emphasis on how to actively help a child build resilience in real-world settings. \nThe aim of this workshop is to shift the discussion of childhood resilience from theory to practice.  The main objectives are: \n-Provide an overview of the latest research on resilience in children\n-Explore evidence-based interventions that strengthen a child’s psychological immune system and bolder resilience\n-Offer practical\, concrete strategies that professionals and caregivers can use to foster resilience every day \nWe as professionals have a great understanding of resilience\, and the goal of this workshop is to turn our understanding into action\, and explore how we can nurture the miracle of resilience in the children we serve.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/from-talking-to-action-the-miracle-of-childhood-resilience-and-what-we-do-with-it/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T154500
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
CREATED:20260126T194405Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Child to Parent Violence
DESCRIPTION:Child to Parent Violence (CPV) is an often misunderstood and under-recognized form of family violence that leaves parents feeling overwhelmed\, ashamed\, isolated\, and unsure where to turn for help. This training provides a comprehensive\, trauma-informed exploration of child to parent violence\, examining the complex interplay between early attachment experiences\, relational trauma\, nervous system dysregulation\, and family systems that contribute to aggressive\, controlling\, or violent behaviors directed toward caregivers.\nParticipants will learn how CPV differs from typical childhood defiance or behavioral challenges and why traditional behavior management strategies often fail to address the root causes of these behaviors. Drawing from attachment theory\, developmental neuroscience\, and relational trauma research\, this training reframes child to parent violence not as willful “bad behavior\,” but as a signal of unmet needs\, chronic stress\, and maladaptive survival responses within the brain and body. Special attention will be given to how early adversity—including neglect\, emotional abuse\, disrupted attachment\, exposure to domestic violence\, and chronic relational stress—can shape a child’s capacity for regulation\, impulse control\, and safe relational engagement.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-child-to-parent-violence/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
CREATED:20260204T211902Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Technology\, the Teenage Mind\, and Experiences of Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Webinar: Technology\, the Teenage Mind\, and Experiences of Loss\nTuesday\, March 17th from 1-2:30 pm (CT) via Zoom\nYoung people today are growing up in a world where online and offline experiences are deeply intertwined. For some teens\, especially those who have experienced loss\, instability\, or major transitions\, digital spaces can be both a source of comfort and connection and a place where risks are harder to see. In this interactive online session\, Erin Walsh draws on adolescent brain science\, research on digital wellbeing\, and real-world examples to explore the core protective factors for young people in the digital age. Participants will leave with practical strategies for setting thoughtful digital boundaries\, opening ongoing conversations about online experiences\, and supporting safer\, more resilient digital habits grounded in trust and care. \nPresented by Erin Walsh \nErin Walsh is co-founder of Spark & Stitch Institute and author of It’s Their World: Teens\, Screens\, and the Science of Adolescence. She has worked with communities across the country who want to better understand child and adolescent development and cut through conflicting information about kids and technology. Her work has been featured in the Washington Post\, Edutopia\, Parents.com\, Psychology Today\, and Minnesota Public Radio. She co-authored the Tenth Anniversary Edition of the national bestseller Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen and has worked with schools\, school districts\, parent groups and other youth serving organizations throughout the United States and Canada on issues related to digital media\, parenting\, and child and adolescent development.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/webinar-technology-the-teenage-mind-and-experiences-of-loss/
LOCATION:– Online Webinar/Training\, Support Group\, or Meeting\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Social Service":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T110000
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SUMMARY:LUNCH-N-LEARN
DESCRIPTION:We need to hear young people’s voices in the child welfare system\, ESPECIALLY those with lived experience in adoption and foster care. How can we champion our kids to use THEIR voice in real-life settings?\n\n\nMinnesota Caregivers: At registration\, enter your information and verify that you are an adoptive\, foster\, or kinship caregiver to waive the fee!\n\n\n\n\nMARCH LUNCH-N-LEARN\nAmplifying Youth Voice: Equipping Youth to Lead and Advocate\nwith Kenisha Coon\n\nMarch 18 at 11:00 AM CST
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/lunch-n-learn/
CATEGORIES:- Adult Adoptees,- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,- Youth (11-18),FAMILY CALENDAR
LOCATION:https://wearefamiliesrising.org/lunch-n-learn-equipping-youth-to-lead-and-advocate-with-kenisha-coon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Human or Alien? The Long\, Difficult\, and Troubling Road for Intercountry Adoptees and US Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:This presentation discusses the history of US citizenship for intercountry adoptees as well as present-day citizenship and immigration issues that intercountry adoptees continue to encounter. It outlines the issues that make an intercountry adopted person vulnerable for immigration issues and further discusses what state and care workers should know about citizenship and immigration for underage youth in care. Finally\, the presentation will present solutions to various problems surrounding citizenship for intercountry adoptees\, including federal legislation that could ultimately solve the issue. Practical tips and resources will be also provided.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-human-or-alien-the-long-difficult-and-troubling-road-for-intercountry-adoptees-and-us-citizenship/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T121500
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
CREATED:20260126T194501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194501Z
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SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Ready\, Set\, Launch! Coaching Teens into a Future They’re Prepared For
DESCRIPTION:Launching a teen into adulthood requires clarity\, support\, and connection—especially for adopted youth who may be navigating additional layers of identity work\, anxiety\, or developmental gaps. This workshop equips parents and caregivers with practical tools to guide teens toward independence while honoring both their strengths and their vulnerabilities. \nIn this future-focused session\, you’ll learn how to build routines that strengthen executive functioning\, emotional resilience\, and self-leadership. You’ll discover how to replace conflict with curiosity\, create structure without power struggles\, and set boundaries that inspire accountability and confidence. \nAs the world continues to shift rapidly\, teens need far more than academic preparation. They need emotional grounding\, identity security\, and real-world readiness. This workshop empowers parents and caregivers to step into the role of supportive coach\, guiding their teens toward adulthood with clarity\, compassion\, and confidence. \nDesigned with adoptive families in mind\, this training integrates trauma-informed practices and identity-sensitive strategies that support both independence and connection. It is rooted in action: real tools\, concrete systems\, and co-created plans that help families move from uncertainty to direction.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-ready-set-launch-coaching-teens-into-a-future-theyre-prepared-for/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
CREATED:20260126T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194530Z
UID:10003067-1773923400-1773928800@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] Navigating Child Welfare as a Relative Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Families Connected Minnesota prevents family separation through interdisciplinary legal services and equity-based child welfare policy reform. In this session\, Joanna\, Fionna and Kelli will provide an overview of relative caregiver rights\, how to advocate outside the system to support children in your family\, and how to work with child welfare professionals to support the needs of your family.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-navigating-child-welfare-as-a-relative-caregiver/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T154500
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
CREATED:20260126T194557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194557Z
UID:10003068-1773929700-1773935100@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:[Spring Summit] The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You\, and How to Get Good at It
DESCRIPTION:Stress is unavoidable. But is it always harmful? Stanford psychologist and award-winning author Kelly McGonigal\, PhD\, offers a surprising new view of stress — one that reveals the upside of stress\, and how to capitalize on its benefits. The latest science shows that stress can make us smarter\, stronger\, and more resilient. Stress can even help you connect with what you care about most and strengthen close relationships. This session will explore both what makes stress good for you\, and what you can do to get good at stress. Learn how to cultivate a mindset that helps you thrive under stress\, and simple strategies for transforming the biology of your stress response\, to improve health and well-being. The new science of stress resilience will give you a renewed sense of optimism about your own ability to handle whatever challenges life brings.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/spring-summit-the-upside-of-stress-why-stress-is-good-for-you-and-how-to-get-good-at-it/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Pre-Adopt Parents,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T032501
CREATED:20260303T212408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212408Z
UID:10003105-1774440000-1774443600@permanencyhubmn.org
SUMMARY:Important for 2026\, Know Your Rights Information and Resources for Non-Citizen Youth
DESCRIPTION:Foster Parents\, Caregivers and Professionals supporting youth will learn about rights of youth\, safety planning essentials\, and changes for non citizen youth in 2026. Come learn from immigration and state law professionals who serve many youth in child protection proceedings and will share essential resources for the youth in your care.
URL:https://permanencyhubmn.org/event/important-for-2026-know-your-rights-information-and-resources-for-non-citizen-youth/
CATEGORIES:- Foster Parents,- Kinship/Adoptive/Foster Parents,- Ongoing Learning,- Professionals,AUDIENCE,FAMILY CALENDAR
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