Drawing on contemporary neuroscience from Nakazawa’s book, Mind Drama, this webinar is designed for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents raising children who have experienced early adversity, attachment disruptions, and chronic stress. It explores how children’s brains and nervous systems can become…
This interactive workshop will explore strategies for building and maintaining meaningful relationships and effective communication between birth parents and foster and adoptive parents. Participants will learn how strong family partnerships can support children and youth, strengthen family connections, and promote…
This presentation will explore the progression from co-regulation to self-regulation, highlighting how caregivers and other supportive adults can help children develop the skills needed to understand, manage, and respond to their emotions effectively. Participants will examine emotional regulation across developmental…
In this webinar, attendees will: - Understand the concept of ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief for people whose children are parented by others due to a termination of parental rights, transfer of legal custody, foster care, parental alienation, and similar…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we live, learn, and lead, making human-centered leadership skills more essential than ever. Dr. Julia Garcia integrates psychological insight, cultural innovation, and lived community impact to help leaders strengthen the human capacities technology cannot replicate. Drawing…
Dr. DeCoteau examines the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma on Indigenous communities while highlighting cultural strengths, resilience, and pathways to healing. Join Dr. Tami DeCoteau for a powerful and insightful discussion that is essential for caregivers, professionals, community members,…
Beyond the Behavior: Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder and Responding with Connection, Structure, and Regulation WHEN Tuesday, Oct 6th 2026 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM (Central Time) COST Free Reactive Attachment Disorder can leave caregivers and professionals feeling confused, frustrated, or…
A child’s first days in foster care can feel unfamiliar, overwhelming, and unpredictable. This presentation explores how foster parents can use trauma-sensitive music experiences to create comfort, consistency, and connection during a new placement. Participants will learn practical musical rituals…
A safe space for Minnesota parents and caregivers of Black fostered or adopted youth to connect, share experiences, and discuss topics related to Black culture, identity, anti-racism, and raising Black children. Upcoming Session: Building Community WITH Black Youth We invite you…
Join Tia Dvorak and Sarah Hamlin to explore why all behavior makes sense and learn practical tools for responding to big, challenging behaviors. Grounded in the work of Robyn Gobbel and her book Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors, this…