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  • Healing for Survivors of the Troubled Teen Industry: How to Not Make Things Worse

    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. This workshop provides a trauma-informed path forward in supporting and engaging…

  • Embracing the Gifts of Each Developmental Stage

    Embracing the Gifts of Each Developmental Stage is a heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of parenthood. At 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…

  • Equine Therapy for Children

    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.   Corri Schmidtke Woods (she/her) completed her Masters Degree at Augsburg University in 2019 in Social…

  • [Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health

    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,…

  • Empowering Youth Voices: Healing After Domestic Violence

    Youth who have lived through domestic violence often carry deep emotional and relational wounds—yet they also hold remarkable potential for resilience. This workshop introduces the core dynamics of domestic violence…

  • After the FASD Diagnosis: Navigating the Next Steps

    Receiving an FASD diagnosis can bring a mix of relief, grief, and uncertainty. For many caregivers, the next question is: what now? This workshop offers a roadmap for the days, weeks, and months after diagnosis. We’ll cover how to process your own emotions, access services, share information with schools and family, and begin shifting to…

  • Changing Change: Supporting Children and Teens Through Transitions

    Change is a constant in life and frequently within the foster care and adoption systems.  Unfortunately, we often feel poorly prepared or trained on how to best support children and teens within these transitions.  This workshop will  explore the mental health impacts of change as well as provide tools for helping children and teens cope…

  • [Part 1] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health

    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,…

  • Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had!

    - Online Webinar/Training, Support Group, or Meeting MN, United States
    - Ongoing Learning

    Join Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had! Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom “Neuroception,” coined by Dr. Stephen Porges, is the brain/body connection that scans for and processes cues to determine whether we are safe or in danger.  In children and youth who have…

  • [Part 2] Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health

    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,…

  • DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: Strategies for Addressing a Caregiver’s Wish to Decline of Northstar Kinship Assistance

    - Ongoing Learning

    This coffee talk is designed for county and tribal social workers, supervisors, and other child welfare professionals working with relative caregivers as a permanency option for Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC). While Northstar Kinship Assistance was intended to unify benefits and remove barriers to permanent placement, some kinship caregivers are still choosing…