Building Relationships with Families That Have Experienced Trauma
Overview: Trauma includes experiencing or witnessing violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, incarceration, and similar issues that can have a deep and long-lasting impact on families. Though most family-serving practitioners are not equipped to treat trauma, you can nurture relationships with those who have experienced trauma in ways that are reassuring and healing and avoid interactions that may trigger trauma-related responses.
Monday, September 11th; 3-4pm EST(1 Hour) VIRTUAL Register HereLinks to an external site.
Monday, September 18th; 3-4pm EST (1 Hour) VIRTUAL Register HereLinks to an external site.
Building A Foundation of Trust with Parenting Adults
Overview: Cultivating trust can be a slow process, particularly when working with historically marginalized communities and those that have experienced trauma. However, if approached authentically, there are practical ways to begin that lay a foundation and will, over time, lead to deep, mutual trust.
Tuesday, September 12th; 3-4pm EST (1 Hour) VIRTUAL Register HereLinks to an external site.
Tuesday, September 19th; 3-4pm EST (1 Hour) VIRTUAL Register HereLinks to an external site.
Welcoming Diverse Families as Value Stakeholders
Overview: Explore ways you can approach helping all families feel like they feel welcomed, connected, and have a stake in your organization, regardless of their age, abilities, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural or ethnic background, or other differences.
Wednesday, September 13th; 3-4pm EST (1 Hour) VIRTUAL: Register HereLinks to an external site.
Monday, September 25th; 3-4pm EST (1 Hour) VIRTUAL: Register HereLinks to an external site.
