*All Participants should RSVP separately Whether you are a foster or adoptive family, the children in your care face grief. Grief is a natural reaction to loss. Children and teens’ […]
Training will discuss the follow topics: *Understanding trauma and the impact on development *Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences *Identifying triggers *Learning strategies to counteract the effects through utilizing resiliency factors Presented […]
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 […]
*All Participants should RSVP Separately and complete the Pre Test Prior to attending the training. This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on Post Traumatic Disorder (PTSD). This training will provide participants information on what PTSD is, how to recognize it in children, and treatment options.
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 L. Kathryn Smith, LCSW, RPT […]
*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 […]
Ms. Houze has spent 25 years of her career in administrative management and 15 of those as a small business owner helping others improve their lives. After reaching out to RAD Advocates for help in getting proper treatment for her own children, she joined the RAD Advocates Volunteer Team. With her passion for helping others, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
