Virtual Regional Training: Understanding Anxiety in Children
2023-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-understanding-anxiety-in-children/
This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on recognizing the symptoms of anxiety. Participants will also be given information on how to help their children cope and treatment options.
Presented by Natasha Hope-Moriarty, LMSW

Parenting Time: Through the Eyes of Your Child; Seeing their Perspective
2023-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/for-guardianship-families-through-the-eyes/
Looking at the world through the eyes of a child, can be vastly different from the way adults see their world. We will be taking a closer look at understanding children’s needs through their experience of the world and our influence as caregivers on that outlook.

Presented by:

Janae Combs M.A., LPC

A Good Life Counseling LLC

Get Real: Setting Boundaries with Effective Communication: A Group for Teens ages 13-19 years.
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-6tqTopGdUoO8Ah9dV9wR6N0VA5wULQ
Teen group for Teens ages 13-19 years.
It’s important for teens to learn how to communicate in ways that can reduce misunderstanding, build positive interactions with others, and clearly express what they mean. As teens become more independent, effective communication and negotiation skills are a must when making decisions in their lives. These skills help teens be good friends and are useful in all relationships. In this Get Real chat, teens will learn what skills to use for effective communication and how to use assertive communication when setting boundaries.
Presented by: Janae Roberts, MPH, CHES

Webinar: Enhancing Family Communication Skills
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-enhancing-family-communication-skills/
This training will consist of material and info on:
This session will cover how to Connect and Communicate with your children within a family setting. We will cover how to communicate in various family settings. And talk about how to communicate with children in youth in different stages of development. Moreover, there will be several resources provided for caregivers to use if wanted after this session. Below are some of the things we will focus on.
Connection– What is the connection? And how do we connect with each other and the children and youth we care for?
Communication- Various forms of negative and positive communication.
Listening- Are we really listening to others? What is reflective listening?
Replying- Why, When, and How We Reply to Others.
Presented by: Teresa Wright Johnson, CPSP, FPM.CPS, CPLC
Parent Educator, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Certified Peer Specialist

REAL TALK on Marriage (Date Changed to 9/27)
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-marriage/
The divorce rate is at 50% and even higher in the church. Couples typically don’t divorce or separate because they don’t love each other; they usually divorce due to ineffective communication, a lack of connection, and an inability to effectively resolve conflict. Maintaining Marital Relationship workshop is an interactive workshop that gives couples the tools that they need to begin the conversation with their spouse about understanding their marital needs, and how to effectively communicate and resolve conflict. In this workshop, participants will be able to identify negative habits and old behaviors that may be preventing them from getting their needs met. The workshop will also teach couples how to identify, evaluate and effectively communicate their needs.
Objectives:
Participants will learn how to identify negative habits and unresolved childhood behaviors that could negatively impact their relationships.
Participants will learn how to effectively communicate.
Participants will learn the difference between a need and a want.
Presented by:
Dr. Natasha LaMarr, LPC, NCC
Come ready to share your experiences.
*All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts.
There is no pre-test for this training.

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: September 2023
2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-sept/
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.
Presented by GACRS Resource Advisors

Virtual Regional Training: Emotional Regulation
2023-10-11 18:30 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-emotional-regulation/
In this online presentation, Kimberly Slape, Licensed Professional Counselor, will discuss what emotional regulation means, and the importance of learning about emotional management. The discussion will also revolve around understanding why helping kids who are adopted or fostered with emotional coping skills is of utmost importance. Finally, interventions for what you as parents and/or caregivers can do to help the children and adolescents in your home learn and work towards mastering emotional control will be discussed.
Presented by: Kimberly Slape, LPC
*Please take the pre test prior to the training beginning.

Webianr: Understanding a Child's Trauma and Survival Habits
2023-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-understanding-a-childs-trauma-and-survival-habits/
1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse and/or neglect, and a child in foster care more than likely has experienced one of these traumas in their lives. The experience of trauma has a lasting effect on the physiological and mental health, changing brain chemistry and the release of hormones, along with the ability to form and maintain relationships with others. Many behaviors can be frustrating for caregivers when a child appears immature for their age, clingy, overly-sensitive and even oppositional and angry. The effects of abuse vary from child to child, but the most common thing we have to start recognizing is a child is doing what they think is best for their survival. Once we start to learn more about how they think and reason regarding their responses to situations and others’ actions, then we can start to form better ways to approach them in a way that shows acceptance, kindness and support.
Presented by:
Jenie Christopher, MS, LPC

REAL TALK on Search and Reunion
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-search-and-reunion/
Search and Reunion refers to the process whereby individuals impacted by adoption (ex. birth parents, adoptees) make a decision that they would like to begin the process of searching for their family member(s) with the possibility of reunifying with them. We will discuss how to support individuals in their journey.
Presented by:
Chena Blanchard

Get Real: Decision Making and Personal Values: A Teen Group for ages 13-19
2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAode-pqjMsHtFHVN-jqYuqj7B_3xcorjeP
Group for Teens ages 13-19
Having useful skills, accurate information and good resources can empower teens to make healthier, safer, and well-informed choices for their lives. In this GET Real chat, teens will discuss decision-making and how it relates to values. Teens will learn how to use a decision-making model that can be used for any decision in life. From deciding whether to watch television or do homework, to save money or spend it, or to join or refuse to do a risky behavior a friend is encouraging or pressuring them to do.
Presented by: Janae Roberts, MPH, CHES

Parenting Time: Child Development
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/for-guardianship-families-child-developmentne-2-2/
Join us this month in a discussion about Child Development. We will discuss what to expect when. Identify ages and stages children go through and what to notice of certain tasks/goals are not met and how to respond to promote growth.

Presented by:

Janae Combs M.A., LPC

A Good Life Counseling LLC

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: Finding Support for Mental Health Issues
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-july-2-2/
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.

Webinar: Self-Care When you are the Default Parent; for Moms
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-self-care-when-you-are-the-default-parent-for-moms/
*Announcement* This webinar has been changed from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26. I apologize for the inconvenience and Hope that you can still attend.
Self-care when you are the default parent (or the go-to parent)
Self-care: What to do when you are the default parent. During this seminar we will explore:

What is self-care and why should we do it?
Why is it harder for you than other typical families?
Building your emotional Emergency kit-practical solutions and ideas.

Presented by: Laura Cochling, M.Ed., LPC

Webinar: Sleep Issues in Children
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-sleep-issues-in-children/
Poor sleep is often a problem for children placed in new homes. Join us to understand what makes it an issue and tips for helping manage good sleep.
Presented by: Judge Ashley Willcott

Virtual Regional Training: Supporting Parents Whose Child Suffers from Mental Illness
2023-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-supporting-parents-whose-child-suffers-from-mental-illness/
This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on self-care and coping techniques when dealing with a child who suffers from mental illness.
Presented by:
Natasha Hope-Moriarty, LMSW
*Please complete Pre Test Prior to the Training

Mom's Webinar: Managing the Holidays: Grief, Stress and Creating Joy for the Kids in Your Care
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-managing-the-holidays-grief-stress-and-creating-joy-for-the-kids-in-your-care/
This webinar for Mothers will discuss ways to help your kids cope with the grief and stress of the holidays. Helping them to learn how to allow themselves (and you) to be happy and sad at the same time, and how to build new traditions while focusing on old ones/ones from their family of origin. We will also discuss ways to reduce stress for you and your child during this challenging time.
Presented by:
Laura Cochling M.Ed., LPC

Virtual Regional Training: How to Be an Effective Public School Parent
2023-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-how-to-be-an-effective-public-school-parent/
Over 49 million students attend public schools in the United States daily. As a result, parental engagement in a child’s education is crucial and has a significant impact on the child’s academic success and overall development. Effective communication, collaboration, and accountability are the anchors of success in public schools. Prepare to have fun while learning how to be an effective public school parent!
Presented by:
Tara Seals, MBA, MAED

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: November
2023-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-july-2-2-2/

REAL TALK on Tips to Staying self-regulated for parents and children
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/staying-self-regulated-2/
Join us in a discussion about Tips to Staying self-regulated for parents and children. Trauma is the unique experience of an event or of enduring conditions in which the individual’s ability to integrate his or her emotional experience is overwhelmed. Trauma can impact children, adolescents, teens, and adults differently. So, it is critical for parents to learn how to manage their emotions by self-soothing and helping their children identify when they are emotionally dysregulated. Self-regulation is a critical technique to learn and use to help a person manage their emotions and behaviors when feeling physically and emotionally overwhelmed. This “Real Talk” will give parents tips on how to self-soothe, manage their emotions, and help their child to self-soothe.
Presented by:
Dr. Natasha LaMarr, Ed.D, LPC, NCC
Come ready to share your experiences.
*All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts.
There is no pre-test for this training.

Webinar: What Parents Should Know about Teen Dating Violence
2023-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-teen-dating-violence-what-parents-need-to-know/
Attendees will walk away with an understanding of Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence. They will also know the signs of this type of violence and where and how to seek help.
Points Covered:
Teen Dating Violence & Domestic Violence
Your Words Do Matter: Verbal Abuse
Abuse can happen online too
Know The Signs
Getting Help!!!

Teresa Wright Johnson, CPSP, FPM.CPS, CPLC
Parent Educator, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Certified Peer Specialist

GET REAL TEEN GROUP: What's Money Got to Do with It? Budgeting Fundamentals
2023-11-29 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcuCtpzwqEtBEGqTvOoKkpBsffdYpjo19
Teens are bombarded with TV images, advertising and celebrity lifestyles, all celebrity lifestyles, all presenting similar messages about making money having wealth and the next ‘must have’ thing.
This Teen group discussion will focus on the foundation of money and good practices.
Join Us as we Get Real about Relationships
NO ADULTS allowed ages 13-19
JANAE ROBERTS, MPH, CHES

Virtual Regional Training: DISCover Your Personality Style
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:30 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-discover-your-personality-style/
Learn about personality style and communication tips that encourage kids to tap into strengths, create a growth mindset and a positive environment. Discover your own style and how to parent children of different temperaments.
Presented by: LYNNE WATTS, ED. S
Please complete the Pre Test Prior to beginning the training,

Webinar: Understanding Baby Safety
2023-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-understanding-baby-safety/
This webinar will discuss:

Shaken baby Syndrome
What causes Blue Baby?
What is Gray Baby syndrome?
A guide to safe sleep for babies

Join us!
Presented by: Dr. Kiki M. Singletary-Williams

Webinar: Diet, Nutrition and Trauma
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-diet-nutrition-and-trauma/
Mental health can affect us not only emotionally but also physiologically. More research has started to show how nutrition can play a role in the healing of the body and mind after experiencing trauma. In this webinar, we will discuss how trauma affects our nutrient levels and food choices as well as how it disrupts certain systems in our bodies. Learning how stress interacts with our digestion and nervous system, we will discuss recommendations on reducing stress and resetting our body’s gut health. Small changes in an individual’s diet, including understanding of hoarding, nutritional food choices, and reducing stress techniques, can help you implement strategies in your home to manage behavioral and physical symptoms of traumatic stress.
Presented by Jenie Christopher, MS, LPC

Cafe Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Group: December 2023
2023-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-december-3/

REAL TALK: Fight, Flight, Freeze Response
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/fight-flight-freeze/
Ever wonder how your body reacts to stress, fear and threats of danger? Come and learn about your body’s hard-wired, biological based stress response system and the three basic protective responses of fight/flight/freeze.
Presented by:
Chena Blanchard

Virtual Regional Training: Caregivers Need Care
2023-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-caregivers-need-care-2/
Caregivers are often faced with challenging behaviors and stressful situations. Learn tips and needed information on how to acquire balance in your everyday life. Learn why your social, physical, emotional and mental health matters. Self-care is very important in sustaining a balanced life. Living a health balanced life will allow you to continue to take care of others, while taking care of yourself.
Presented by:

Region 11
Cathy Burks, Recruitment Training Specialist

Choices for Life of Georgia LLC

GET REAL TEEN GROUP: Goal Setting for Teens
2023-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceioqj4pE9NZZLrBlFog7HYDDARoAjQT
Lets start the New Year Out right. Join us to discuss practical tips to make it easier to set and reach goals.

Presented by:
Janae Roberts, MPH, CHES

Webinar: PACT Presents: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Parent Workshop
2023-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86825176005
A Free, Virtual and Interactive Series Covering:
Youth Online Safety
Managing Difficult Conversations
Utilizing the Community Resources
Upon Completing the series Participants receive a $25 Gift Card!
Certificates and Gift Card will be emailed to participants by EPCAT after training.

Presented by : Judith Gomez, EPCAT

Get Real TEEN GROUP: Youth Rights in the Work Place
2024-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85778714547?pwd=[REDACTED]
This Group is for Teens ages 13-19 ONLY
Adults will not receive Training Hours for this group.
During this Group, we will discuss: Accommodations for Religion, Disabilities, Parenthood, and more Knowing your rights as a worker Compensation, payment Regulations for Specific Industries, such as farmwork, migrant workers Encouraging advocacy in youth.
Presented by PACT
Click RSVP – Going, change the name to your teens name, then Finish to RSVP
Click JOIN MEETING below to allow your Teen to Join the meeting on January 8 at 7pm
