Join renowned scholar and educator Anton Treuer for an in-depth training event, "Indigenous Kids in Foster and Adoptive Placements: From the Indian Child Welfare Act to Best Practices for Helping Native Kids Know Themselves". This session is designed for foster and adopting families and professionals and community members seeking a comprehensive understanding of the Indian…

From the perspective of two social workers that also happen to be same-sex parents, this workshop will explore personal and professional insights on parenting in today’s rapidly changing landscape. Participants can expect to broaden their understanding of current political and societal challenges facing LGBTQ+ families through examining the nuances of navigating healthcare, education, legal systems…

In this present-focused training, Cam Lee Small explores how the digital landscape is transforming adoptee experiences and identity formation. Drawing from his clinical practice and personal journey as a Korean American adoptee, Cam examines how social media, DNA testing, and online communities create both opportunities and challenges for adoptees navigating their identities. Participants will gain…

Play is biologically hard-wired into every human. It's not frivolous; it's a powerful, fundamental tool to build resilience, empathy, connection, trust, well-being, creativity, optimism, and more. Play enables human flourishing. In this workshop, we will dive into the neuroscience of play and walk away with practical ways to leverage play in work, relationships, and life.…