Stress is unavoidable. But is it always harmful? Stanford psychologist and award-winning author Kelly McGonigal, PhD, offers a surprising new view of stress — one that reveals the upside of stress, and how to capitalize on its benefits. The latest…
Keeping Families Connected Minnesota prevents family separation through interdisciplinary legal services and equity-based child welfare policy reform. In this session, Joanna, Fionna and Kelli will provide an overview of relative caregiver rights, how to advocate outside the system to support…
Launching a teen into adulthood requires clarity, support, and connection—especially for adopted youth who may be navigating additional layers of identity work, anxiety, or developmental gaps. This workshop equips parents and caregivers with practical tools to guide teens toward independence…
This presentation discusses the history of US citizenship for intercountry adoptees as well as present-day citizenship and immigration issues that intercountry adoptees continue to encounter. It outlines the issues that make an intercountry adopted person vulnerable for immigration issues and…
Child to Parent Violence (CPV) is an often misunderstood and under-recognized form of family violence that leaves parents feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, isolated, and unsure where to turn for help. This training provides a comprehensive, trauma-informed exploration of child to parent…
Compassionate Accountability: Supporting Self-Efficacy in Children’s Mental Healthcare is an engaging, interactive session designed to help caregivers and professionals strike the critical balance between empathy and responsibility. Participants will explore how building self-efficacy strengthens motivation, resilience, and long-term outcomes for…
"Why'd I do that? He’s such a jerk! I’m such an idiot! What did she mean by that comment?" In this webinar, Donna Jackson Nakazawa explains why we so often become lost in our most self-defeating thoughts and how to…
David Ambroz shares his deeply personal journey of discovering his biological father—made possible through advances in DNA technology, as told in his memoir. He explores how technology, data, and emerging tools like AI can play a powerful role in strengthening…
Adoption weaves layers of emotion and experience into a child’s play and relationships, often in ways that can be both challenging and deeply meaningful. In this session, you’ll uncover how the Seven Core Issues in Adoption—loss, rejection, guilt/shame, grief, identity,…
Mobile Crisis Response Teams are short-term, intensive services provided during a mental health crisis or emergency. They can help people cope with immediate stressors, identify and use resources, develop action plans, and can help avoid hospitalization. Teams are available throughout…