Webinar: An Overview of Supports Available to School-Aged Youth in Foster Care
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Presented by: Josette Franklin Educational Programming, Assessment and Consultation
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Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: JULY 2024
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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 […]
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Parenting Time: Guardianship: Setting Limits, Positive Redirection and Building Confidence
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Caregivers will discuss any barriers to disciplining their children, learn some new tools to helping them teach their kids positive skills that help them gain good direction in life. Presented by: Janae Combs, MA, LPC
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Webinar: PTSD
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Course Overview: What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Factors that may lead to PTSD Why does PTSD develop? Symptoms of PTSD Effects of PTSD Diagnosing PTSD PTSD Assessments Helpful therapies and success factors Creating a supportive environment: Coping strategies Presented by: Molly Abrokwah, Amerigroup
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Webinar: Supporting Tweens & Teens as A Parent / Caregiver
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Let's talk about ways to communicate and connect with your tween or teenager. We will cover how to / when to connect with your children / set the stage for effective communication in this stage of their childhood. Get information on supports and strategies that may help you better connect and communicate with your tween or teen. […]
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GET REAL Teen Group: Effective Journaling the “Write” Way- For Teens ages 13-19 years old
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The “Write” Way Description: Journaling is a tool that can help teens understand themselves better. A form of personal expression, journaling can occur in many ways. This webinar will explore those many ways and put them to practice.
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Parenting Time: Guardianship: Listening and Talking to Your Child
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Help caregivers identify their strengths in communication skills with their children, learn new skills that help them build strong bonds, improve their self-esteem and learn more about them. Presented by: Janae Combs,, MA, LPC
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REAL TALK on Preparing for a new/first placement
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How prepared are you for a child to join your family? Here are some things to consider before the child comes. 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.
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Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: August 2024
Virtual Event
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 […]
Free
Virtual Regional Training: Emotional Regulation
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In this online presentation, Kimberly Slape, Licensed Professional Counselor, will discuss what emotional regulation means, and the importance of learning about emotional management. The discussion will also revolve around understanding why helping kids who are adopted or fostered with emotional coping skills is of utmost importance. Finally, interventions for what you as parents and/or caregivers […]
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Webinar: TAGS-BRAVE presents: Navigating Grief: Supporting Families Through Loss in Adoption and Guardianship
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In this session, we will explore the unique experiences of grief and loss that can arise within adoptive, foster, and guardian families. Participants will gain insight into how these emotions manifest and learn practical strategies for supporting both children and adults through these challenging experiences. This training aims to equip caregivers with the tools they […]
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Virtual Regional Training: “Help! The children are destroying the house”
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“Help! The children are destroying the house.” (A quick look into behavior management for foster parents) Bio: Katorah Garrett has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and over 13 years of experience working with children and families in foster care. She is deeply committed to serving families in the community and providing them with the […]
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