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*All Participants should RSVP separately Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)  is an attachment-based trauma-informed intervention that offers practical tools for parents to see the “whole child” and create a safe family environment. Participants will gain understanding of TBRI three principles and two strategies with possible implementation examples. Presented by: Dr Laklieshia Izzard EdD,LPC,ACS,NCC *There is no […]

How to support a child with a mental illness is a question that many have asked. This training will give parents a better understanding and tools on how to support a child that is dealing with mental health issues.  Did you know that dealing with mental illness is more common than many would like to accept […]

In this presentation, we will learn a variety of ways to use mindfulness to practice better self-care and build resiliency. In the process, we will discover how this effort can increase our capacity to be more fully present - with ourselves, with our children, and with others in our lives. Through a combination of instructional […]

GACRS is offering a Monthly Virtual Adoption Support Group featuring a New Topic each month presented by a trained adoption clinician.  Real Talk is a non-therapeutic conversational experience about issues relevant to adoptive families. It is not presented as a time of therapy; it is for informational purposes only. Join Chena Blanchard, LCSW, in conversation […]

It feels like I am forever being asked why a person or family with an interest in a child, like a foster parent, doesn't know about a court date; or isn't asked about how the child is doing in their home; or isn't informed about changes in the child's life, including even a change in […]

This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on Post Traumatic Disorder (PTSD). This is a follow up training to the one offered on January 24th . Part two will provide information to participants on how PTSD plays a role in children’s behavior and what treatment options are available. All Participants should RSVP separately […]

This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on the dangers that social media poses to teens and young children. Participants will be given information on those dangers as well as tips and tools to monitor their children’s internet usage. All participants should RSVP Individually, even if you will be listening on the same […]

*All Participants must RSVP separately even if they will be watching on the same device Training will discuss the follow topics: *Strategies for Building Resiliency *Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences *Trauma– sensitive practices *Learning strategies to counteract the effects through utilizing resiliency factors Presented by: LaTanya Keaton, LPC Mental Health Therapist  

*All Participants should RSVP Separately. Improving the lives of Family, children and adolescents experiencing mental health conditions can be accomplished through advocacy at all government levels and assisted by community involvement.  Legislators are often unaware of children’s mental health issues and what families really experience.  Learning how to share you and your child’s lived experience […]