This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on the importance of financial planning for special needs children. Topics will include; wills, special needs trust, naming a guardian, naming a trustee, life insurance, and building your savings Presented by: Jeff Anderson, ABJ
Training will discuss the follow topics: Stressors of Caregivers The importance of MH services  How to Navigate through services and resources MH through a child’s point of view Presented by: Mario Mitchell, BA, M.S Psy. Mental Health Counselor
Mindful Self-Care offers and overview of why self-care is especially important for Guardian Caregivers.  We will discuss different ways to apply self-care principals in daily living. Presented by: Shanta Hayes, LMSW Mindfulness and Self-Care Coach Founder and CEO of SL Hayes Group, LLC
Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulties and children more than ever, need to develop resilience in today’s world. This session will cover the seven character traits that develop resistance and how you can best nurture it. All Participants should RSVP even if you will be listening on the same device.
Learn about the serious science behind the Neurobiology of Love; explore the healing power of Heart-Centeredness of parents, teachers, and children; learn what Heart Rate Variability is and how it can impact your child's learning, growth, and development. Walk away from this training with solid knowledge, skills, and insight to use your power of Love […]
Training will discuss the follow topics: *Trauma effects *Shift thinking *Role of a caregiving team *Trauma Response Presented by: LaTanya Keaton, LPC Mental Health Therapist
Special Needs and Medically Fragile Children: What you need to know, what you think you know, and what others should know about caring for, fostering, or adopting. Navigating services and daily living requires a special set of skills in providing for special needs and medically fragile children. Learn about resources, services, and how to navigate […]
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 grieve differently than adults. This training will help participants learn the key differences, how to recognize grief in children, and how to help children through the grief process. This training will also discuss the 5 stages of grief. Presented by: Natasha Hope-Moriarty, LMSW *All participants should RSVP separately even if you will be viewing […]
This Training will assist parents in identifying the possible causes of difficult behavior, and discuss techniques that may be effective.                         Please Join Us!!     Presented by: Linda Watson, BA, CEO
In April, we talked about anger - how our children feel and express it, and how we do too. In July, we’ll spend time talking about another common response to stress or threat - flight! We’ll look at how temperament and life experience combine to influence how and when people feel the urge to run, […]
Parenting for the Future:Â You have a short time frame to prepare kids for a challenging and ever-changing future. How do you parent so kids are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the real world? Learn how to parent using healthy strategies without resorting to threats, nagging or exhausting power struggles. Presented by: Lynne Watts, LPC *All […]
