What happens when we have to “make a family” sometimes from scratch? Learn how to use intentional activities and discussion to help new family formations bond. Understand the unique challenges of creating this family. Grief, past trauma, and prior losses can all affect the family and how it rebuilds. Come and learn the “ingredients” of […]
Join us as talk about self-care through the areas of physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional on a daily basis. Presented by: Becca Stackhouse Morson, M.S., CFLE All Participants should RSVP separately.
While all of us tell lies now and then, it can be problematic behavior in parenting kids from hard places. in this training, you will learn some reasons why kids lie as well as some practice strategies to deal with the behavior and maintain your sanity. Presented by: Christine Dalton, LCSW *All Participants should RSVP […]
We will be discussing, defining and understanding stress and sources of stress as well as strategies for managing stress. 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.
Natural hair care class provides instructions and clinical practice in shampooing, hair maintenance routine, and overnight protective wrappings. Model will be used while performing natural hairstyling. Questions will be allowed doing interactive demonstration. Presented by: Dora Hills *All Participants should RSVP separately even if viewing together
Description: When individuals are diagnosed with autism, the individual and family are rarely given additional information outside of the initial report. This can lead to confusion and really leaves families in a position to figure things out on their own. This discussion will focus on providing education about autism spectrum disorder as well as information […]
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 […]
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. *All Participants should RSVP separately […]
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. We will discuss the Grief you […]
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 […]
Mental Health Crisis: It Is Real. Learn about not only the increase in the demand of services for mental health services for parents and children, but also about the supply of services including creative efforts and court initiatives. Presented by: Ashley Willcott, JD *All Participants must RSVP separately
This workshop will explore the topic of mental health in adolescents. Training will discuss tools for parents on how to help children with mental health issues. Training will help parents have a better understanding of the effects of mental health illness and triggers. Presented by: Jessica Dowdell, LPC
