On average, the human mind has between 10,000 and 50,000 thoughts per day. Naturally, some of these thoughts will be intrusive—those unwanted and often negative thoughts that seem to pop up randomly. Learn what intrusive thoughts are and how to cope with them. Presented by: Natasha Hope-Moriarty, LMSW

Raising children comes with joys and challenges, especially when behavior gets in the way of connection, learning, or daily routines. In this session, parents and caregivers will learn simple and effective ways to better understand their child’s behavior, strengthen relationships, and promote positive change at home and in school. We’ll explore why challenging behaviors happen, […]

Description: Join us in discussing who should be at the table for IEP/ 504 plans and why. Presented by: Joan Jackson, Ph.D.

Participants will gain an understanding of the different types of attachment, recognize common behaviors related to insecure attachment, and learn practical strategies to support healthy bonding in foster care settings. Presenter: Natasha Hope-Moriarty, LMSW

Do you wear a lot of hats? Sometimes those hats are stacked so high that trying to balance them all on our competent-but-anxious-and-exhausted heads sends us toppling over. Join us for a Conversation and Insights on navigating the hats we wear. Presented by: Hope Darden

Participants will explore how trauma impacts brain development, attachment, and behavior, and gain trauma-informed strategies to support healing, build trust, and create a stable, nurturing home environment. This session emphasizes connection, patience, and resilience in the parenting journey. Presented by: Theresa Nash,

Accountability is more than just accepting responsibility—it takes having an understanding of your behaviors. Children with (and without) mental health conditions often struggle with accountability and for various reasons. During […]

Children aren’t the only ones who go through stages. Parents also have their own stages to navigate as they move from parent/protector to friend/advisor. Each stage has challenges and opportunities. Learn the important characteristics necessary for parents to model as you nurture and encourage children to become young adults of character and resilience. Presented by Lynne Watts, Ed.S.

Art integration is the process of using the arts (dance, music, art, and writing) to increase student learning. The Art Integration at Home workshop offers parents strategies to expand and […]

This training is designed to help foster and adoptive parents better understand the emotional world of teenagers. Participants will explore the unique challenges teens face, especially those with trauma histories […]