Chaya Milchtein stands out in a crowd, flaunting her fashion sense while teaching about cars, traveling the world, and breaking all kinds of norms. Hear about Chaya's inspiring personal story of overcoming adversity while navigating the foster care system and…
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…
Wed. Oct. 22nd 10:30 am - 12 noon Online via Zoom Presenter: Renee Labat, Youth Program Coordinator, from NAMI Minnesota Learn the warning signs of a crisis, how to prevent a crisis, and steps to take during and after a crisis. Caregivers…
Lying and stealing can be fairly typical behaviors in children from traumatic backgrounds. They have often served to help the child survive in a world perceived as dangerous and ungiving. The mind of the child who resorts to secret and…
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…
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…
In today's digital age, technology is woven into nearly every part of our children's lives- from classrooms to living rooms, and everywhere in between. But how is this constant connectivity shaping their brains, and what does this mean for behavior…
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…
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. The presentation will provide clinical examples and case studies. Interventions…
Join the SENSE-ational Spaces team to learn the importance of environment on a child’s participation and success within the academic setting. Attendees will learn how to increase their ability to recognize and implement a variety of sensory strategies tailored to…