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The Cost of Becoming a Boy: Trauma, Masculinity, and Better Engaging Boys in our Work
Boys in foster care experience disproportionately high rates of trauma, loss, and adversity, yet many struggle to express these experiences in ways that helping professionals recognize. Too often, their pain…
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[For Professionals] DCYF Permanency Coffee Talk: International Adoption for Children in Foster Care
- Ongoing LearningThis Coffee Talk presentation is designed to guide social workers through the distinct complexities of locating, engaging and working towards adoptive placements in foreign countries through international adoption for children…
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Understanding ACEs: How Early Experiences Shape Children, Families, and Relationships
This presentation will provide an overview of ACEs and explore how early experiences can influence a child’s development, behavior, attachment, family relationships, and ability to trust and feel safe. Participants…
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Keeping Critical Thinking Alive: Cultivating the Life of the Mind in an AI-Obsessed World
With the ease and convenience of large-language models and artificial intelligence, professionals in all fields must be aware of the limitations and challenges that these tools present for those whose…
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Helping Families Navigate Hard Conversations: Drugs and Alcohol
Conversations about drugs and alcohol can be challenging for any family, especially those navigating the unique experiences of foster care and adoption. This engaging and practical training will help foster…
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Uplifting Caregivers’ Voice to Strengthen Systems of Prevention for Minnesota’s Children and Families
- Ongoing LearningJoin Dr. Jeffrey Waid for an important conversation! This presentation will provide an overview of current challenges within the Minnesota health care and human services landscape. Dr. Waid will also…
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Challenging Behaviors at Every Stage of Development: Middle School Years
Meg will address the challenging behaviors that are specific to the middle school years and give insights as to the message of the behavior and tools to help the adult…