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SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Resilience
DESCRIPTION: Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulties and children more than ever\, need to develop resilience in today’s world. This session will cover the seven-character traits that develop resilience and how you can best nurture it.\n\nPresented by: Lynne Watts\, Ed.S
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-resilience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011132
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SUMMARY:The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience: Part 1: The Two Stories: Loss and Loyalty
DESCRIPTION:Series Goals and Value Proposition\nThe most critical resource for adoptive and foster parents is the authentic\, lived experience of adopted individuals. This series provides a structured environment to analyze common emotional and relational challenges through the eyes of those who have experienced them. \n4-Part Session Breakdown (60 Minutes Each)\nThe four one-hour sessions are structured to explore distinct\, critical themes in the adoption/foster journey. \n\n\n\nSession\nTitle\nFocus & Theme\nCase Study Example (Conceptual)\n\n\nPart 1 \nJanuary 13\nThe Two Stories: Loss and Loyalty\nExploring the primal wound of loss and the feeling of loyalty conflicts often experienced when talking about birth family or the past.\nA story detailing a moment the adoptee hesitated to express curiosity about their birth mother for fear of hurting their adoptive mother’s feelings.\n\n\nPart 2 \nFebruary 10\nIdentity and Difference: “Just Like Everyone Else”\nAnalyzing the search for self and identity formation\, particularly moments where the adoptee felt “different” or marginalized due to their adoption status.\nA narrative about filling out a family tree assignment in school or a moment of micro-aggression from extended family or the public.\n\n\nPart 3 \nMarch 24\nCommunication in Crisis: The Tough Conversations\nFocusing on difficult\, high-stakes communication points (e.g.\, finding out the truth\, reacting to intense grief\, or the decision to search).\nA story recounting a major argument with parents regarding adoption records\, or an emotional outburst related to original loss.\n\n\nPart 4 \nApril 28\nConnecting the Dots: Adoptee-Informed Parenting\nSynthesizing the lessons learned into proactive\, daily parenting habits that validate the adoptee experience.\nA narrative detailing a simple\, ordinary moment where a parent’s subtle\, validating comment made a profound positive impact on the adult adoptee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloped and presented by: Tina Neese\, Ed.D\, LPC
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/the-adoptee-voice-lessons-from-lived-experience-part-1-the-two-stories-loss-and-loyalty/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/the-adoptee-voice-lessons-from-lived-experience-part-1-the-two-stories-loss-and-loyalty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T011132
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SUMMARY:Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who share one thing\, the journey of adoption.  And while adoption is rewarding it also has challenges.  GACRS wants to provide a virtual platform for you to exchange information and learn from one another. It’s also your opportunity to share your experiences\, what’s in your heart\, the challenges\, and the success of parenting an adopted child or children.  Please see the event calendar for specific dates of each Café Chat- An Adoption Support Event. \nLead by: Debra Suzette Brown
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-january-2026/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-january-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260115T200000
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SUMMARY:Real Talk on Attachment 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a group discussion on Attachment. \nPresented by Chena Blanchard\, LCSW
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-attachment-101/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-attachment-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T120000
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SUMMARY:Parenting Time: "Listening and Talking to Your Child"
DESCRIPTION:Ways to build trust and learn reflective listening skills\nHow to reduce emotional outbursts\nHow to encourage independence and problem-solving\nWays to strengthen the parent-child relationship\n\nPresented by: Janae Combs\, MA\, LPC
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/parenting-time-listening-and-talking-to-your-child/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-time-holidays-listening-and-talking-to-your-child/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260120T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How Trauma Effects Kids During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can be stressful\, especially considering trauma your kids have experienced. Come learn how to navigate trauma for kids during the holidays.  \nPresented by: Ashley Willcott\, JD
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-how-trauma-effects-kids-during-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-how-trauma-effects-kids-during-the-holidays/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260126T190000
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SUMMARY:Common Ground: A Resiliency Group for Parents and Teens- What Worked? What Didn't? What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:This is a space where teens and caregivers come together to listen\, learn\, and grow. Here\, every voice matters. We believe in sharing without judgment\, respecting different perspectives\, and finding connection through conversation. Let’s make this a place of empathy\, honesty\, and mutual support. \nPlease Note: Both parent and Teen will need to have a way to join the meeting as we will do a breakout group \nThis month’s topic is: “Looking Back\, Moving Forward: Reflection and Goal Setting for the New Year” \nDiscussion: \nAs the year comes to a close\, this session invites teens and parents to pause\, reflect\, and set intentions for the year ahead. Together\, participants will explore the past year—celebrating achievements\, acknowledging challenges\, and identifying lessons learned. Through guided reflection activities\, families will have the opportunity to share personal insights\, strengthen their connection\, and recognize growth in one another. This session will also explore goal setting for the upcoming year. Participants will set meaningful goals for 2026\, leaving with a clearer sense of direction\, a shared understanding of one another’s aspirations\, and practical strategies for supporting each other’s success throughout the year. \nFacilitated by: Stacey Foney
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-looking-back-moving-forward-reflection-and-goal-setting-for-the-new-year-2/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/common-ground-a-resiliency-group-for-parents-and-teens-looking-back-moving-forward-reflection-and-goal-setting-for-the-new-year/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260127T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Going Through the Motions: When Blocked Care/Compassion Fatigue Takes Over
DESCRIPTION:Has your parenting journey lost its joy? Caring for kids with attachment struggles\, various mental health diagnoses\, neurodiversity\, medical needs\, and challenging behaviors requires so much of us and can lead to exhaustion\, discouragement\, shame\, and resentment. Take heart! We will explore together the signs and types of blocked care in families and compassion fatigue in the workplace\, discuss the role our brains play in protecting us from relational pain\, and identify effective strategies to rebuild our compassion and put the joy back into our parenting and caregiving of others. \nPresented by: Julie Witsotsky \n 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-going-through-the-motions-when-blocked-care-compassion-fatigue-takes-over/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-going-through-the-motions-when-blocked-carecompassion-fatigue-takes-over/
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