This is a space where teens and caregivers come together to listen, learn, and grow. Here, every voice matters. We believe in sharing without judgment, respecting different perspectives, and finding connection through conversation. Let’s make this a place of empathy, honesty, and mutual support. Please Note: Both parent and Teen will need to have a […]
Participants will explore how trauma impacts brain development, attachment, and behavior, and gain trauma-informed strategies to support healing, build trust, and create a stable, nurturing home environment. This session emphasizes connection, patience, and resilience in the parenting journey. Presented by: Theresa Nash,
Join us in a discussion aboutTranscultural Families and Transracial Adoptions Presented by: Chena Blanchard
Accountability is more than just accepting responsibility—it takes having an understanding of your behaviors. Children with (and without) mental health conditions often struggle with accountability and for various reasons. During […]
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 […]
Navigating dual roles (caregiver vs. advocate) Confidentiality and consent in group settings Trauma-informed discipline vs. punishment Cultural humility and inclusive caregiving Presented by: Janae Combs, MA
This is a space where teens and caregivers come together to listen, learn, and grow. Here, every voice matters. We believe in sharing without judgment, respecting different perspectives, and finding […]
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 […]
Art integration is the process of using the arts (dance, music, art, and writing) to increase student learning. The Art Integration at Home workshop offers parents strategies to expand and […]
This training is designed to help foster and adoptive parents better understand the emotional world of teenagers. Participants will explore the unique challenges teens face, especially those with trauma histories […]
Join us in a discussion aboutIs It Holiday Blues? Presented by: Chena Blanchard
Managing compassion fatigue and burnout Building a support network and accessing resources Reflective practice and self-regulation tools Finding joy and meaning in the caregiving journey Presented by: Janae Combs, MA
