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Understanding NEAR: Building Self-Healing Communities
This 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 the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, and the numerous opportunities we have as individuals and collectively to foster resilience and healing. This presentation provides a…
SCOPE: Burnout and How to Avoid It
Lyon County Law Enforcement Center Basement Meeting Room 611 W. Main Street, MarshallSCOPE 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 also offers insight into how to notice and address these disruptions before they become stored in the body as trauma memories. This practice is especially…
Using Reflective Foster Parenting to Understand Non-compliance and Defiance
Caregivers 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…
The Increasing Rates of Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety
This 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.…
Supporting Your Child’s Learning: What to Do When They Need Extra Help
Is your child struggling in school? Do you suspect they may need additional support or services? Join us for this informative webinar designed to help families navigate the complex world of special education and student support services in public schools. In this session, you’ll learn: 1. How to recognize when your child may need…
[Part 1] Secondary Trauma
Secondary 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 hearing details about or witnessing the aftermath of a trauma, and it can lead to symptoms similar to those of post-traumatic stress disorder. Secondary trauma…
Social Work Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Opportunities and Risks
As 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 equipped to navigate its ethical implications. This professional development session explores the intersection of social work values and AI technologies. Participants will examine how core…
The Ethical Responsibility of Social Justice in Families
The 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…
Courtroom Testimony for County Workers (and other reluctant witnesses)
A 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…
[Part 2] Secondary Trauma
This is the second session in our two-part webinar series on Secondary Trauma, also known as vicarious trauma. Secondary Trauma is the emotional and psychological impact experienced by people who are indirectly exposed to the traumatic experiences of others. It can occur through hearing details about or witnessing the aftermath of a trauma, and it…
It’s the Magic in Living
We all want to make a difference in life. It's a chance to use our own talents and unique skills. But then -- there's the unrelenting daily routine! It can wear us out. We can lose both our humor and what's worse, our hope. What can we do to stay positive and hopeful moment by…
Supporting Children Impacted by Parental Incarceration: Considerations for Caregivers and Professionals
This session will explore children's experiences when parents are involved in the criminal legal system and consider how caregivers and professionals can support children before, during, and after these experiences. We will explore how best to support children's behaviors and emotions around parent-child contact (e.g., visits in a prison or jail), as well as when…
