This presentation will provide an overview of anxiety among children and adolescents. It will discuss common symptoms and diagnoses. Dr. Siek will specifically focus on reasons why anxiety is on the rise among this population along with practical solutions on…
Join Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Using Your Parenting Super-Power! Tuesday, Feb. 03 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom Exploring more polyvagal theory, we will dig further into how our brains and bodies react when we perceive threat and danger,…
Join Us for a Webinar: Neuroception: Understanding the Parenting Super-Power You Didn’t Know You Had! Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 12-1:00 pm (CT) via Zoom “Neuroception,” coined by Dr. Stephen Porges, is the brain/body connection that scans for and processes cues…
How can you turn moments of struggle into moments of connection? Discover how brain development, implicit memories, and the “6 F’s” (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Friend, Fidget, Flop) can influence your adoptive or foster child’s reactions to traditional methods of discipline,…
This coffee talk is designed for county and tribal social workers, supervisors, and other child welfare professionals working with relative caregivers as a permanency option for Transfer of Permanent Legal and Physical Custody (TPLPC). While Northstar Kinship Assistance was intended…
Adolescence is a time of major transition physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthy sexuality is an important part of adolescent development, and caring adults play a key role in helping young people develop healthy routines, behaviors, and relationships that they can…
Change is a constant in life and frequently within the foster care and adoption systems. Unfortunately, we often feel poorly prepared or trained on how to best support children and teens within these transitions. This workshop will explore the mental…
Receiving an FASD diagnosis can bring a mix of relief, grief, and uncertainty. For many caregivers, the next question is: what now? This workshop offers a roadmap for the days, weeks, and months after diagnosis. We’ll cover how to process…
Wetting and soiling are two of the more difficult conditions that a youth may bring with them to a placement. Medical assessment is always the first step in responding to these concerns. Often, child maltreatment and neglect have significance in…
Youth who have lived through domestic violence often carry deep emotional and relational wounds—yet they also hold remarkable potential for resilience. This workshop introduces the core dynamics of domestic violence and helps participants understand how violence affects children’s behavior, development,…