BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Georgia Center for Resources and Support - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Georgia Center for Resources and Support X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gacrs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Georgia Center for Resources and Support REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20220131T010037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T153444Z UID:15299-1644346800-1644352200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Navigating Reactive Attachment Disorder: An Experiential Journey DESCRIPTION: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\, Heather’s compassion\, empathy and organizational skills have been an invaluable asset to the organization.  \nJoin us to hear Ms. Houze expertise on RAD as well as her parenting journey. \nPLEASE CREATE AN ACCOUNT IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY AT WWW.GACRS.ORG\, THEN REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING. \n  \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-navigating-reactive-attachment-disorder-an-experiential-journey/ LOCATION:Region 6\, GA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/brett-jordan-M3cxjDNiLlQ-unsplash-scaled-e1639008759993.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20220105T215549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T222051Z UID:13792-1643914800-1643918400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Support a Child with Mental Illness DESCRIPTION: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 or discuss?  Over 80% of children in foster care have significant mental health issues compared to approximately 18-22% of the general population.  First\, it’s important to understand the difference between mental health and mental illness and how trauma can negatively impact both.  This training will teach parents how to take a trauma informed approach when parenting a child with mental illness. \n\nThe parent will learn the difference between mental health and mental illness\nThe parent will learn how trauma impact a child’s DNA\, their decision making and how they create maladaptive coping skills to survive\nParents will learn how to become a trauma responsive parent so that they can better support and encourage their child.\n\nPresented by: Dr. Natasha LaMarr\, Ed.D\, LPC\, NCC URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-how-to-support-a-child-with-mental-illness/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/mental-health-e1641419731219.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-how-to-support-a-child-with-a-mental-illness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211216T175227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T191258Z UID:12142-1643371200-1643374800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) DESCRIPTION:*All Participants should RSVP separately \nTrust-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. \nPresented by: Dr Laklieshia Izzard EdD\,LPC\,ACS\,NCC \n*There is no Pre-Test for this course URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-trust-based-relational-intervention-tbri/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sandy-millar-KhStXRVhfog-unsplash-1-scaled-e1639677268409.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-trust-based-relational-intervention-tbri/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211216T163001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T132011Z UID:12121-1643310000-1643313600@gacrs.org SUMMARY:REAL TALK on Vicarious/Secondary Trauma DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin L. Kathryn Smith\, LCSW\, RPT in conversation about Vicarious/Secondary Trauma. \n\nVicarious trauma describes the changes we can go through as a result of repeatedly hearing about or caring for someone who has experienced trauma.\nWhat are we\, as Foster and Adoptive Parents\, doing to take care of ourselves?\n Let’s discuss our individual experiences and help each other find ways to work through vicarious/ secondary trauma we experience.\n\n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-vicarious-secondary-trauma/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/realtalk3.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-vicarious-secondary-trauma-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211215T223027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T224053Z UID:12041-1643025600-1643029200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Understanding Post Traumatic Disorder DESCRIPTION:*All Participants should RSVP Separately and complete the Pre Test Prior to attending the training. \nThis 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. \n  \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-understanding-post-traumatic-disorder/ LOCATION:Region 7\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/gift-habeshaw-Of8C-QHqagM-unsplash-scaled-e1639607413543.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211216T160936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T164256Z UID:12108-1642705200-1642708800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION: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 heart\, the challenges\, and the success of parenting an adopted child or children.  Please see the event calendar for specific dates of each Café Chat- An Adoption Support Event. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cafe-chats-e1639670955914.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20220111T203249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T205309Z UID:14200-1642617000-1642620600@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Helping Your Child Heal DESCRIPTION:Training will discuss the follow topics: \n*Understanding trauma and the impact on development \n*Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences \n*Identifying triggers \n*Learning strategies to counteract the effects through \nutilizing resiliency factors \nPresented by: \nLaTanya Keaton\, LPC \nMental Health Therapist \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-helping-your-child-heal/ LOCATION:Region 10\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tim-mossholder-epBIrtdg2Hk-unsplash-e1641933122152.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211209T003940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T235136Z UID:11122-1642532400-1642536000@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Supporting Children and Teens Facing Grief DESCRIPTION:*All Participants should RSVP separately \nWhether you are a foster or adoptive family\, the children in your care face grief. Grief is a natural reaction to loss. Children and teens’ grief looks different from that of adults and as adults you may not recognize grief reactions in your children. You may feel at a loss on how best to support your children. Join us to learn about developmental reactions to loss\, what affects a child’s reaction to loss\, and how you can support the children in your care. We will also discuss the unique challenges faced by foster and adoptive families when coping with grief. Kate’s Club has been supporting grieving children since 2003 and believes that no child should grieve alone. \nPresented by: \nLiz Carson \nProgram and Outreach Manager \nBio \nLiz Carson has been with Kate’s Club for over seven years. As the Program and Outreach Manager\, Liz manages community and school-based programming including professional trainings\, grief education for children\, grief education for parents and caregivers\, support groups for students\, and crisis response. Liz is trained in QPR suicide prevention and Youth Mental Health First Aid and has worked with the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to create a committee for school-based grief programming and resources for schools to better support bereaved students. She has a BS in Anthropology from Emory University and is currently in the process of obtaining her Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-supporting-children-and-teens-facing-grief/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/nick-fewings-do0KG7sLttM-unsplash-scaled-e1639010367911.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-supporting-children-and-teens-facing-grief/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211209T001048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T001310Z UID:11096-1642100400-1642105800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Reactive Attachment Disorder and the Challenges DESCRIPTION:*All Participants Must RSVP Separately \nLearn more about the challenges that come when a child has not been able to securely bond with a caregiver.  Join us to hear Ms. Houze speak from her own experience and provide some education on supports for these families struggling to connect and build a healthy bond. \nPresented by: \nHeather Houze\, COO\, RAD Advocates \n  \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training/ LOCATION:Region 3\, Altanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/brett-jordan-M3cxjDNiLlQ-unsplash-scaled-e1639008759993.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220111T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220111T184500 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211221T170459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T172138Z UID:12483-1641922200-1641926700@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: One Family Voice DESCRIPTION:All Participants should RSVP separately. Please complete the Pre Test Prior to the Training\n\nImproving 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 can make a major difference in the direction of change for children’s mental health policy.  Participants will gain an understanding of Advocacy\, the 7 steps to tell your story\, organizations that advocate\, and gain knowledge on how to search for legislators. \nhttps://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/June-2020/What-Does-It-Mean-to-Be-a-Mental-Health-Advocate \nDr. Lakliesha Izzard\, \nEd.D\, LPC\, NCC\,ACS \nShekinah Counseling \nAuthor\, Professor URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-one-family-voice-2/ LOCATION:Region 14\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/marcel-strauss-fzqxoFJytiE-unsplash-scaled-e1639156655839.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211216T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211129T160416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T204408Z UID:9822-1639681200-1639683900@gacrs.org SUMMARY:REAL TALK on Traditions DESCRIPTION:GACRS is offering a Monthly Virtual Adoption Support Group featuring a New Topic each month presented by a trained adoption clinician. \nJoin Chena Blanchard in conversation about Traditions. \n\nWhat are your traditions?\nWhat Traditions did your child have before they came to you?\nHow Can we create New traditions?\n\nLet’s open up with each other and take a look how different Families experience the Holidays \n 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. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-about-traditions/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/real-talk-TRADITIONS.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-about-traditions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211209T185725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T185725Z UID:11239-1639675800-1639679400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Tips To Keep Learning on Track During The School Break DESCRIPTION:*All Participants Should RSVP Separately by clicking “Going” \nTraining will discuss the follow topics: \n\nLearning—focused activities\nHands on Learning\nImproving reading comprehension\n\nPresented by: \nEssie Sims \nM.Ed/Instructor \nMake sure to complete your Pre Test Prior to the training beginning. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-tips-to-keep-learning-on-track-during-the-school-break/ LOCATION:Region 8\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/element5-digital-OyCl7Y4y0Bk-unsplash-scaled-e1639076194753.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211020T211819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T212209Z UID:7481-1639508400-1639512000@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Who Do You Think You Are Talking To? DESCRIPTION:All Participants Should create their own accounts and RSVP separately. \nHaving Age and Developmentally Appropriate Conversations With Your Kids\, discusses communication techniques with children to improve behaviors across domains. \nThere is no Pre Test for this webinar. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-who-do-you-think-you-are-talking-to/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/jason-rosewell-ASKeuOZqhYU-unsplash-scaled-e1634764727856.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-who-do-you-think-youre-talking-to/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211120T014110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T202307Z UID:9416-1639483200-1639486800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Café Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION: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 heart\, the challenges\, and the success of parenting an adopted child or children.  Please see the event calendar for specific dates of each Café Chat- An Adoption Support Event. \n*NEW* Certificates Now Available for Cafe Chats!!! URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/alex-padurariu-uO622Nkg98k-unsplash-scaled-e1628522869821.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/91777103524 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211120T023953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T023953Z UID:9426-1638990000-1638995400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION: All Participants should RSVP separately and complete the Pre and Post test separately. \nGrief is a deep sadness following a death or loss.  How can you as parents best support a child through this difficult and challenging time?  This Session will cover how children grieve differently than adults and the basic tasks of mourning. \nPlease Join Us!! \nPresented by: Lynne Watts\, Ed.S. \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-grief-and-loss-2/ LOCATION:Region 13\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mike-labrum-fvl4b1gjpbk-unsplash-1-scaled-e1637375956969.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211020T040113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T164150Z UID:7417-1638903600-1638907200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Parenting for the Future DESCRIPTION:All Participants Should have their own Account and Enroll Separately \nYou 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 with healthy control without resorting to threats\, nagging or exhausting power struggles. \nThere is No Pre Test For this training. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-parenting-for-the-future/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/linkedin-sales-solutions-W3Jl3jREpDY-unsplash-scaled-e1634702430656.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-parenting-for-the-future/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211118T145444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T160707Z UID:9328-1638792000-1638795600@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Helping Your Child Cope with Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season DESCRIPTION:*All Participants must RSVP Separately and take the pre test prior to the training. \nThis virtual training is designed to provide participants information on understanding grief and loss as it pertains to foster and adoptive children. Participants will be provided information on understanding grief and will be given information on how to support their children. \nPresented by: Tiffany Luke\, LPC URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-helping-your-child-cope-with-grief-and-loss-during-the-holiday-season/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kieran-white-SBdmQcW8qag-unsplash-scaled-e1637247270611.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-helping-your-child-cope-with-grief-and-loss-during-the-holiday-season/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211202T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211202T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211110T174916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T160854Z UID:8888-1638468900-1638474300@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Creative Parenting DESCRIPTION:*All participants Should RSVP and complete the Pre test Separately prior to the training beginning \nOrganizing family around challenging behaviors to create a lever for change.  Let us help you fill your toolbox with creative parenting skills to help your child grow to become resilient and responsive by becoming aware of what is not working and why?  Creative parenting is about becoming unstuck when your parenting strategies do not seem effective. \nPresented by: Tawanda Scales\, LMFT \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-creative-parenting/ LOCATION:Region 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pexels-pixabay-256514-scaled-e1636566507130.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211130T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211020T165531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211024T215255Z UID:7450-1638298800-1638301500@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Real Talk on Holiday Blues DESCRIPTION:GACRS is offering  a Monthly Virtual  Adoption Support Group featuring a New Topic each month presented by a trained adoption clinician. \n Join Chena Blanchard in conversation about  Holiday Blues and Stress for the first REAL TALK conversation. Experience sponsored by GACRS. \n The Holidays can be hard for everyone so be ready to share\, listen and learn. \n  \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-holiday-blues/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/real-talk.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-about-holiday-blues/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211110T231622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T231954Z UID:8853-1637604000-1637607600@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Resilience While in Crisis DESCRIPTION:*All Participants should RSVP and complete the Pre test separately\, prior to the training beginning. \nTraining will discuss the follow topics: \n*Crisis through the eyes of a child \n*Coping during a Crisis \n*what Resilience looks like in a crisis \nPresented by: \nKatrisha Williams \nDPH\, Adolescent Health \nBA\, MPH \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-resilience-while-in-crisis/ LOCATION:Region 8\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ed-stone-Papjsq3vnFM-unsplash-scaled-e1636552193100.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211024T205300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211024T211017Z UID:7637-1637262000-1637265600@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Café Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Event DESCRIPTION: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 heart\, the challenges\, and the success of parenting an adopted child or children.  Please see the event calendar for specific dates of each Café Chat- An Adoption Support Event. \n* This is not a training and will not provide training hours URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-event/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/alex-padurariu-uO622Nkg98k-unsplash-scaled-e1628522869821.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/99842323534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211116T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211026T181922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T181922Z UID:7721-1637089200-1637093700@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Building Resilience in Your Children DESCRIPTION:All Participants should create separate accounts and RSVP separately. \nTimes have changed in ways that no one expected. Everyone has experienced loss and frustration. Anxiety is at an all-time high. How do you maintain calm in such an uncertain world? How do you parent children who don’t understand the changes? Join us for Calming Strategies for Leading during Uncertain Times. Session includes the creation of a family mission statement. \nPresented by: \nLynne Watts\, Ed.S. \nClick on the Pre/Post Test button below to complete pre test prior to the training. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-building-resilience-in-your-children/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Picture1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-building-resilience-in-your-children/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211014T172621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T204001Z UID:7173-1636797600-1636808400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:7th Annual November Adoption Event DESCRIPTION:Join the Georgia Center for Resources and Support for a Virtual Adoption Celebration. Fun\, Games and Prizes are to be Had! So put on your Dancing Shoes and Join us on our Virtual Celebration! We Look Forward to Seeing you There! URL:https://gacrs.org/event/7th-annual-november-adoption-event/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Capture.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-adoption-event-2021-tickets-167883127955 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211103T213715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T213845Z UID:8375-1636484400-1636489800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Parenting for the Future DESCRIPTION:What could be more appropriate for November Adoption Month than to have a training on  Parenting for the  Future:  Adoption is forever and 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. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-parenting-for-the-future/ LOCATION:Region 13\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/daniel-cheung-sCdm5DiJb8w-unsplash-scaled-e1635975420962.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211007T192910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T151701Z UID:6730-1636027200-1636030800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Autism Socialization DESCRIPTION:Children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder\, Asperger’s\, or neuroatypicality often struggle with developmental tasks. Some common challenges include socialization\, communication\, emotional IQ\, and self-calming. Discover supportive techniques to help children become socially competent. Explore Developmentally Appropriate Parenting strategies to teach children the skills and insights that support effective socialization. \nPresented by: \nDr. Darleen Claire Wodzenski\, MS ESE\, MA CMHC\, QPPE\, PhD\, LPC\, NCC \nAll Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP separately. \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-autism-socialization/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/peter-burdon-C2zX9DEVSDs-unsplash-1-scaled-e1633634936811.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-autism-socialization/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211102T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211007T170842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T173912Z UID:6716-1635879600-1635885000@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Grief and Loss DESCRIPTION:  \nGrief is a deep sadness following a death or a loss. How can you as   parents best support a child through this difficult and challenging time? This session will cover how children grieve differently than adults and the basic tasks of mourning. \nPresented by: \nLynne Watts\, Ed.S \nAll Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and complete their pre test’s separately. \nMake sure to complete your Pre Test by clicking on the link below\, Prior to attending the training. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-grief-and-loss/ LOCATION:Region 2\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/k-mitch-hodge-IqSaG9zv2e0-unsplash-scaled-e1633626510763.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211021T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211021T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20210928T210216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T160627Z UID:6127-1634840100-1634847300@gacrs.org SUMMARY:GEORGIA ADOPTION REUNION REGISTRY SUPPORT GROUP DESCRIPTION:Reunions can be complex and overwhelming. Join us for support and help in\ncoping with: expectations vs. realities\, hopes\, fears\, disappointments\, and other\nreunion issues. This group is for ANYONE involved in\, or affected by\, adoption\nreunion including: adopted persons\, birth parents\, birth siblings\, adoptive\nparents\, adoptive siblings\, and spouses. This is an adult group. Persons 18 years\nof age and older are welcome!\nNOTE: All Meetings will be held virtually using a secure and confidential online meeting\nplatform. If you would like to attend\, please contact Kristin Andrews at 404-657-3555 or\nkristin.andrews@familiesfirst.org to be placed on our Support Group Email Invite List. \nFor more information\, please contact the Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry:\nDana Brown\, LCSW 404-657-3560\nStacy Meadows\, LMSW 404-657-3587\nKristin Andrews 404-657-3555 URL:https://gacrs.org/event/georgia-adoption-reunion-registry-support-group-2/2021-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Reunion-Registry-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20210928T211112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T142428Z UID:6132-1634817600-1634821200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Café Chats- A Virtual Parent to Parent\, Adoption Support Group DESCRIPTION: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 heart\, the challenges\, and the success of parenting an adopted child or children.  Please see the event calendar for specific dates of each Café Chat- An Adoption Support Event. \n* This is not a training and will not provide training hours URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-virtual-adoption-support-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/alex-padurariu-uO622Nkg98k-unsplash-scaled-e1628522869821.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/97281781855 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20211011T170657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T174005Z UID:6937-1634752800-1634756400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: How to Create Resiliency After Trauma DESCRIPTION:Training will discuss the follow topics: \n\nHow Trauma effects a child ( mentally\, physically\, and educational\nTips on how to helping your children in their environment\nTips on being an advocate for your child\n\nPresented by: \nEssie Sims \nM.Ed/Instructor \nAll Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP and complete their pre test’s separately. \nMake sure to complete your Pre Test by clicking on the link below\, Prior to attending the training. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-how-to-create-resiliency-after-trauma/ LOCATION:Region 8\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/susan-wilkinson-EDJKEXFbzHA-unsplash-1-scaled-e1633971921739.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20211013T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T163406 CREATED:20210928T191147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T174029Z UID:6114-1634151600-1634157000@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Caring for the Home and Parenting Work Life Balance DESCRIPTION:October is National Work and Family Month. \nWe will discuss work life balance as it pertains to being adoptive\, foster parents and caregivers in general.  Resiliency  is the key to balance your life work.  We will cover:  full time job & parenting\, caring for the home & parenting\, self-care/me time\, appointments/meetings & services and do over days and times. \nPlease Join Us! \nPresented by: \nTeresa Wright-Johnson \nFounder Zaria’s Song and The Younger Years and Beyond \nCertified Mental Health Trainer And Facilitator \nAll Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP and complete their pre test’s separately. \nMake sure to complete your Pre Test by clicking on the link below\, Prior to attending the training. \n  \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/caring-for-the-home-and-parenting-work-life-balance/ LOCATION:Region 6\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-anna-tarazevich-6230964-scaled-e1632854585194.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR