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…
Every family experiences difficult moments, but caregivers don't need to face them without tools. This engaging workshop equips foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers with practical music-based strategies they can use during transitions, challenging routines, emotional escalation, and recovery after difficult…
In this 90-minute workshop, parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn to look beyond the behavior and recognize challenging behaviors as possible symptoms of a brain and nervous system working differently. Through a practical, neuroscience-informed lens, participants will explore why traditional…
Explore the emotional and psychological impact of discovering and reconnecting with cultural identity later in life, including the challenges of belonging, grief, resilience, and navigating multiple identities. This presentation highlights the importance of preserving cultural connections for children and youth…