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An Introduction to Therapeutic Life Story Work – Part 1
Virtual Event- Foster ParentsIn this 2-part training, attendees will learn countless tools for engaging children, youth and families in order to facilitate aspects of the creative life story work narrative process, including a…
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An Introduction to Therapeutic Life Story Work – Part 2
Virtual Event- Foster ParentsIn the second session of this two-part training, attendees will continue exploring tools and techniques for engaging children, youth, and families in the life story work process. Building on concepts introduced in Part 1, participants will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of how to support trauma and care-experienced children in processing their stories, strengthening…
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Understanding NEAR: Building Self-Healing Communities
Virtual Event- Birth/First ParentsThis presentation will help attendees understand NEAR, which stands for Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs, and Resilience. It will cover how our early experiences impact our brain and behavior, research findings from…
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SCOPE: Burnout and How to Avoid It
Lyon County Law Enforcement Center Basement Meeting Room 611 W. Main Street, Marshall- Ongoing LearningSCOPE is a somatic experience acronym used to help support the nervous system during times of disruption. It stands for Slow Down, Connect to Body, Orient, Pendulate, and Engage. SCOPE…
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Webinar: The Impact of Environment on Academic Success
- Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States- Foster ParentsJoin the SENSE-ational Spaces team to learn the importance of environment on a child’s participation and success within the academic setting. Attendees will learn how to increase their ability to…
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Using Reflective Foster Parenting to Understand Non-compliance and Defiance
Virtual Event- Foster ParentsCaregivers and professionals consistently report that defiance and non-compliance are two of the most difficult challenges youth in care display. These challenges, along with disobedience and disrespectful behavior, are often…
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[Fall Forum] Race and Law Enforcement
- Ongoing LearningRon Stallworth was the first Black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department. He overcame many obstacles, including prejudice from members of his own force and the…
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The Increasing Rates of Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety
Virtual Event- Foster ParentsThis presentation will provide education on childhood/adolescent anxiety symptoms and disorders. It will focus on education around how these disorders present and reasons why anxiety is increasing among our youth.…
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[Part 1] Secondary Trauma
Virtual Event- Foster ParentsSecondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma, is the emotional and psychological impact experienced by people who are indirectly exposed to the traumatic experiences of others. It can occur through…
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Social Work Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Opportunities and Risks
Virtual Event- Ongoing LearningAs artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into health, human services, and social work practice (from predictive analytics and risk assessment tools to client engagement platforms) social workers must be…
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The Ethical Responsibility of Social Justice in Families
Virtual Event- Ongoing LearningThe Ethical Responsibility of Social Justice in Families When: Thursday, Sep 25th 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Central Time) Cost: Free Recording Notes: This webinar will be not recorded. Audience: Parents& Professionals Level: Intermediate Ages addressed: 0-18 PLEASE NOTE: To receive a certificate of attendance for the live webinar, attendees must register individually, attend the entire training, and watch…
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Courtroom Testimony for County Workers (and other reluctant witnesses)
Virtual Event- Foster ParentsA Primer on how to prepare for and present credible professional testimony in depositions, hearings, and trials (and survive to tell about it). We will discuss direct examination v. cross examination, preparation, concurrent role of expert, deposition v. trial/hearing testimony, tips to be most effective… and what this all means! Whether you are a county…
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