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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Description: The ATEAM provides participants with an opportunity for mutual support and self-expression through group interactions with other adopted teens. Please join us and learn more about the ATEAM. All Participants should RSVP separately for all trainings even if you will be participating together Presented by: Ami Taharka, MS and Letitia Robinson, MSW, MPA ATEAM […]
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
