Webinar: Communication: It's More than Words
2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-communication-its-more-than-words/
Communication can be categorized into three basic types: (1) verbal communication, in which you listen to a person to understand their meaning; (2) written communication, in which you read their meaning; and (3) nonverbal communication, in which you observe a person and infer meaning. (https://open.lib.umn.edu/principlesmanagement) Communication involves two of the five senses; sight and hearing. What happens if one or both senses are taken away? Is communication still possible? These questions will be explored through an experiential activity. Participation is essential to fully benefit from this shared discussion.
Presented by: Donna Harris, MSW

Webinar: Self-Esteem Empowerment
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-self-esteem-empowerment-class-outline/
Making positive choices, taking action to advance, and being confident in your ability to make and execute decisions. Self-empowered people understand their strengths and weaknesses and are motivated to learn and achieve.
What Is Self-Empowerment?
-Tips to Achieve Self-Empowerment
-Develop a Positive Attitude
-Set Reasonable Goals
-Surround Yourself with Positive People
-Practice Self-Care
-Use Positive Self-Talk
-Be Assertive
-Create an Action List
-Live a Self-Empowered Life
Presented by: Dora Hills
*All Participants should RSVP separately

For Guardianship Families: Parenting Time to Refresh & Refuel- My Unexpected Role
2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/for-guardianship-families-my-unexpected-role/
My Unexpected Role- Redesigning and Restructuring your life and family, adjustments challenges and benefits

We look forward to your presence and participation as we Refresh and Refuel!!!

Presented by:

Janae Combs M.A., LPC

A Good Life Counseling LLC

REAL TALK on Self-Regulation
2023-03-15 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-selfregulation/
Join us for a discussion about Self-Regulation
We are here to offer suggestions and support.
Presented by:
Come ready to share your experiences.
L. Kathryn Smith, LCSW
*All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts.
There is no pre-test for this training.

Virtual Regional Training: SPECIAL EDUCATION: IEP OR 504 PLAN?
2023-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 6, GA, United States
Description: This session will cover how to get the help or evaluation for Special Education and how to seek Early Intervention support:
*What is Special Education
*What is an IEP
*What is a 504 Plan
*What is the difference between an IEP
And a 504 Plan
*How to advocate for your child

PLEASE JOIN US!
Presented by: Teresa Wright Johnson

Virtual Regional Training: Financial Planning for Special Needs Training
2023-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Region 12, GA, United States
This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on the importance of financial planning for special needs children. Topics will include wills, special needs trust, naming a guardian, naming a trustee, life insurance, and building your savings.

Webinar: Setting Boundaries with Children
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-setting-boundaries-with-children/
What are boundaries and why are they important? Establishing boundaries in your home is one of the most important things you can do as a parent to help your children thrive and feel confident and assured in and out of their home. Establishing these boundaries is not always easy and sometimes harder to keep, but with some guidance and self-awareness you can develop boundaries that work for you and your household. In this session, we will go over more details on the importance of boundaries, the different types of boundaries and help you start creating an effective long term approach to setting limits so your children can be independent, emotionally secure thinkers.
Presented by: Jenie Christopher, MS, LPC
*All participants should RSVP separately

Region 12: Cafe Chat: Help Your Child Transition from Foster to Adopt
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Region 12, GA, United States
DATE: MARCH 25, 2023
FROM 10:00- 11:00 AM
Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who live in REGION 12: 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.

SELECT ENROLL NOW AND THEN RETURN TO THIS PAGE TO JOIN THE MEETING ON MARCH 25!

Region 12: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: Ah ha Moments in Life!
2023-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-march/
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.

REAL TALK on Trauma and The Brain
2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-traumaandbrain/
Join us for a discussion about Trauma and How it impacts the Brain.
We are here to offer suggestions and support.
Presented by:
Chena Blanchard
Come ready to share your experiences.
*All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts.
There is no pre-test for this training.

Region 14: Regional Cafe Chat: Adoption and planning for the future
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Region 14, GA, United States
DATE: APRIL 13, 2023
FROM 7-8 PM
Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who live in REGION 14: 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.
Children maybe be much younger when you adopt, but planning for your kids future should start sooner and not later. Let’s talk about what you as an adoptive parent are planning today for tomorrow for your kids. Let’s Talk!
Region 14: DeKalb, Fulton

Kinship Care Celebration
2023-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/kinship-care-celebration/
AGENDA
1. Getting to know you (name, ages of kids etc)
2. Icebreaker/Game
3. Why you deserve to be celebrated (positives of Kinship care)
4. Celebration topics
a) What’s a success that you have had while parenting recently?
b) what are some positive changes that you have noticed in the kids since they have been with you
c) who is someone you admire and what are their qualities?
d). What is your greatest strength that will help your kids get through this, what would your kids (kids in your care) say is awesome about you?
5) Closing game/activity
Leader: LAURA COCHLING, M.Ed., LPC

For Guardianship Families: Parenting Time to Refresh & Refuel- Having a Relationship with the Birth Mother
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/for-guardianship-families-relationship/
Relationship with the Birth Parent who is your family member- Maintaining, Growing, Re-Establishing a Relationship- Healthy Boundaries

We look forward to your presence and participation as we Refresh and Refuel!!!

Presented by:

Janae Combs M.A., LPC

A Good Life Counseling LLC

Webinar: Family Engagement: Top Strategies for Student Success
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-family-engagement-top-strategies-of-student-success/
Obtain general knowledge needed to access resources in your school, community and other service providers.
I. Family Engagement
ii. School Administration
iii. Community
Presented by Rose Allen

Webinar: What Every Parent Needs to Know about Self-Harming
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-self-harming/
Description:
Did you know self-harming behaviors are actually common for children who have experienced trauma? Self-harming is not a suicide attempt, but it is a cry for help/attention, it is a maladaptive way of coping because it brings temporary relief to their emotional distress. There is a vicious cycle that happens when a child self-harm. After the act of self-harm, there is a brief sense of relief immediately followed by feelings of guilt and shame which create more emotional distress and this is how the cycle continues. This interactive workshop will give parents the skills they need to understand the act of self-harm, how to identify self-harming behaviors, and how to provide support to a child that is self-harming.
Objectives:
1. Parents will learn about self-harm and the cause of self-harming behaviors.
2. Parents will learn how to identify self-harming behaviors.
3. Parents will learn how to support their child(ren) who is self-harming.

Webinar: Setting Boundaries with Birth Parents in reference to Guardianship Placements
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-setting-boundaries-with-birth-parents-in-reference-to-guardianship-placements/
Description: Having a caring nature can make it hard to set and maintain appropriate boundaries. Boundary crossing can jeopardize a relationship. This training will help guardian parents clarify roles and model appropriate boundaries with birth parents in a way that adds value to everyone involved.
Presented by:
Angel P. Devone, MS, NCC

Virtual Regional Training: Introduction to Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®)
2023-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Region 1, Atlanta, GA, United States
TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to equip caregivers to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. Gain a better understanding of the basics of trauma’s impact on the developing brain and learn practical, effective strategies for caring for children from hard places.
Presented by: Kelsey Harrison, MS, LAPC, NCC,

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group- Open Line of Communication
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-march-2/

Virtual Regional Training: Summer Learning: The Importance of Learning while on Summer Break
2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Region 10, GA, United States
Training will discuss the follow topics:
*Tips for academic skills and knowledge for summer learning
*Tips to keep your child’s brain engaged.
*Importance of
*Hands-on learning activities
Presented by:
Essie Sims, MED
Educational Instructional

REAL TALK on Birth Parents and Relationships
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/?post_type=courses&p=40511&preview=true
Join us for a discussion about Birth Families and Relationships
We are here to offer suggestions and support.
Presented by:
Chena Blanchard
Come ready to share your experiences.
*All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts.
There is no pre-test for this training.

Regions 10 : Cafe Chats: Filling the Downtime, Activities for Summer Break
2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Region 10, GA, United States
DATE: MAY 10, 2023
FROM 7:00- 8:00 PM
Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group- Café Chats. This event is for adoptive families who live in REGIONS 8, 10 & 11: 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.
SELECT ENROLL NOW AND THEN RETURN TO THIS PAGE TO JOIN THE MEETING ON MAY 10!

Webinar: It's Complicated
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-its-complicated/
Relationships can be complex, and death does not end our complicated relationship with others. How do we help both children and adults process their grief when the relationship with the deceased was less than perfect? These complications may be due to the person’s substance use, estrangement, abandonment, or divorce, just to name a few. In addition, family members may have different feelings about the person who died, making it difficult to share “good” memories. This training will discuss strategies to support children and adults as they grieve these complicated relationships.
Presented by Lane Pease Henrdicks, Kates Club

Virtual Regional Training: Stress Management
2023-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-stress-management/
This training will provide participants information on stress management.
Presented by: Leila Cullars, RN and Health Coach

For Guardianship Families: Parenting Time to Refresh & Refuel- It takes a Village
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/for-guardianship-families-relationship-2/
Identifying Supports, Asking for Help and Obtaining Resources

Presented by:

Janae Combs M.A., LPC

A Good Life Counseling LLC

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: May 2023
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-march-2-2/

Virtual Regional Trainings: What Parents need to Know about Tutoring Guidance for Supporting your Children Academically
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 13, GA, United States
Description: EZ as Pi Tutoring Service provides educational support to students in grades K-12 as well as college/technical students, and adults. We have several contract tutors that are also high school students, college students, graduate students, college professors, teachers, and retirees. Our tutoring services are 100% virtual, which allows us the flexibility to work with individuals in every state. We implement collaborative efforts to accommodate our tutoring times for our tutors and clients that can mutually satisfy desired times of availability. Our tutors primarily utilize familiar interface resources such as virtual platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to complete hourly tutoring sessions.
Corey J. Frazier, BS, MBA
EZ As Pi Tutoring
Service
Providing Services for
K-12
College Students and
Adults
912-323-7111
ez.pitutoring@gmail.com
www.ezpitutoring.com
*Complete the Pre Test prior to taking the training by clicking on the link below.

Webinar: What should I know about Guardianship for Minor children
2023-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-rights-of-guardian-vs-birth-parent-rights-what-should-i-know-about-guardianship-for-minor-children/
Yes, guardianship IS a permanency option for children in foster care. Even if it not the preferred option. Come learn about the pros and cons of guardianship, the rights of guardians vs. parents, and what you need to legally to obtain guardianship of a child.
Guardianship is a viable legal option that might serve these children well.
Presented by: Ashley Willcott, JD

Webinar: Gender Sensitivity has been Postponed to June 9
2023-05-25 19:00 - 20:00
Please find this event on June 9 on the calendar.

Virtual Regional Training: From Parent/Protector to Friend/ Advisor
2023-06-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 2, Atlanta, GA, United States
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

Webinar: Is the Honeymoon Over? Remember Your Why.
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/is-the-honeymoon-over-remember-your-why/
The excitement of planning to share your time, home and love was thrilling! Possibly now it feels a little overwhelming. Court hearings, planning meetings, post placement visits/supervision. Do you ask, “Where is my life?” Is appreciation a fantasy? Remember Your WHY.
This engagement will encourage you to reconsider your WHY regarding pursuing such a worthwhile endeavor as well as how to create a support network for your mental wellness.
Presented by Donna Harris, MSW
