Social and informal support networks provide parents and families the opportunity to learn from one another and maintain resiliency when experiencing a crisis. We believe adoptive and guardianship families can learn so much from each other and that there is no one better to receive support from, than those that “get it” or have walked... Read more »
Trauma is an emotional response to an intense event or events that threaten or causes harm. Traumatic experiences that happen during pregnancy or early in life can have a lasting impact on a child. Traumatic experiences that occur later in life may also have a lasting impact. Understanding the effects of trauma is particularly important for parents working to provide a... Read more »
Join us for our Express Seven Core Issues course for quick information you can put to use in your personal or professional life! The impact of adoption lasts a lifetime for all members of the adoption triad. Awareness of these issues and their impacts on each individual is critical to addressing challenges and strengthening relationships.... Read more »
This interactive workshop highlights the importance of secure attachment and helps parents establish attachment and connection with their adoptive, foster or guardianship child. Learn strategies and activities that can be implemented in the home to strengthen bonds and build family connections with children of all ages. This training will be held in person at our... Read more »
Self-Care and mindfulness are critical to successful parenting. While parenting can be challenging and rewarding, parenting children through adoption, kinship, foster or guardianship has some additional wrinkles that are also part of the process. Sometimes it is tempting to self-sacrifice or minimize self-care in service to others, and particularly for our children. This can be... Read more »
This workshop opens the door to conversation about Transracial and Transcultural adoption. Participants will explore beliefs, attitudes and knowledge of how race, culture and ethnicity interact. It is critical that parents in a transracial, transcultural adoption prepare themselves to parent their children. Topics including implicit bias, racism, identity development and belonging are explored. This training... Read more »
The impact of adoption lasts a lifetime for all members of the adoption triad. Awareness of these issues and their impacts on each individual is critical to addressing challenges and strengthening relationships. Take a closer look at these issues and how you can respond to them. This training will be held virtually via Zoom and... Read more »
Adolescence explores how adolescence develop physically, emotionally, and socially, and how these changes shape their identity. The course examines key influences on kids’ lives, common challenges they face today, and the unique experiences of adopted adolescents. Participants gain insight into adolescent behavior and learn effective ways to support youth—especially adopted youth—with empathy, communication, and stability. This training will... Read more »
Social and informal support networks provide parents and families the opportunity to learn from one another and maintain resiliency when experiencing a crisis. We believe adoptive and guardianship families can learn so much from each other and that there is no one better to receive support from, than those that “get it” or have walked... Read more »
Trauma is an emotional response to an intense event or events that threaten or causes harm. Traumatic experiences that happen during pregnancy or early in life can have a lasting impact on a child. Traumatic experiences that occur later in life may also have a lasting impact. Understanding the effects of trauma is particularly important for parents working to provide a... Read more »
In this interactive workshop, the framework of the Seven Core Issues will be used to explore specific actions, activities, and strategies to help strengthen families and promote attachment and communication. All should leave the workshop with practical skills/ideas that can be implemented as desired in the family home. This training will be held virtually via... Read more »
Social and informal support networks provide parents and families the opportunity to learn from one another and maintain resiliency when experiencing a crisis. We believe adoptive and guardianship families can learn so much from each other and that there is no one better to receive support from, than those that “get it” or have walked... Read more »