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…

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 and helps participants understand how violence affects children’s behavior, development, and sense of safety. Through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, attendees will learn practical strategies…

Wetting and soiling are two of the more difficult conditions that a youth may bring with them to a placement. Medical assessment is always the first step in responding to these concerns.  Often, child maltreatment and neglect have significance in the development of wetting and soiling challenges. This webinar will focus on how child maltreatment…

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…