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-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: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:20220118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220120T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 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:20220210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220111T185133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T224322Z UID:14179-1644517800-1644523200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Self-Care Strategies for Resilience DESCRIPTION: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 increase our capacity to be more fully present – with ourselves\, with our children\, and with others in our lives. Through a combination of instructional material\, discussion\, and simple mindfulness exercises\, participants will be offered some practical tools and skills they can start using right away.  Self-care is the fuel we need to supply energy to navigate effectively through our lives and build resiliency to prevent burn-out in our relationships. \nPresented by: \nAngela Smith. LPC \n  \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-2/ LOCATION:Region 3\, Altanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/maddi-bazzocco-TOZqUHD8L38-unsplash-scaled-e1641927076787.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220105T224400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T224419Z UID:13805-1645099200-1645102800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Cafe Chat: A 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-chat-a-parent-to-parent-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-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220223T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220105T173659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T173659Z UID:13770-1645642800-1645645500@gacrs.org SUMMARY:REAL TALK on Reactive Attachment Disorder 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 Chena Blanchard\, LCSW\, in conversation about Reactive Attachment Disorder or RAD. \nReactive Attachment Disorder is a rare but serious condition in which an infant or young child doesn’t establish healthy attachments with a parent or caregivers. \n Let’s discuss our individual experiences and challenges and help each other find ways to help children. that are struggling to connect to a parent or caregiver. \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-reactive-attachment-disorder/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Real-talk-RAD.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-reactive-attachment-disorder-with-chena-blanchard/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220105T221827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T155706Z UID:13800-1645729200-1645732800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How and Why to Communicate with Parties and the Court DESCRIPTION: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 isn’t asked about how the child is doing in their home; or isn’t informed about changes in the child’s life\, including even a change in placement. Join to learn how to advocate for yourself and the child and get a road map and tips on How and Why to Communicate with Parties and the Court. \nPresented by: Ashley Willcott \nJ.D.\, Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist\nTop Legal Analyst\, Consultant\, Juvenile Court Judge &Trial Attorney URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-how-and-why-to-communicate-with-parties-and-the-court/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tingey-injury-law-firm-6sl88x150Xs-unsplash-scaled-e1641421088478.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-how-and-why-to-communicate-with-parties-and-the-court/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220125T182116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T182303Z UID:15029-1646049600-1646053200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Understanding Post Traumatic Disorder Part 2 DESCRIPTION: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 . \nPart two will provide information to participants on how PTSD plays a role in children’s behavior and what treatment options are available. \n\nAll Participants should RSVP separately using their separate accounts.\n\nPresented by: Tiffany Luke\, LPC URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-understanding-post-traumatic-disorder-part-2/ 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 LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-understanding-post-traumatic-disorder-part-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220310T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220214T175919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T172552Z UID:16182-1646938800-1646944200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Post Adoption Service—ATEAM Adopted Teen Empowerment and Mentoring Program DESCRIPTION:Description:  The ATEAM provides participants with an opportunity for mutual support and self-expression through group interactions with other adopted teens.  \n Please join us and learn more about the ATEAM. \n\nAll Participants should RSVP separately for all trainings even if you will be participating together\n\n Presented by: \nAmi Taharka\, MS and \nLetitia Robinson\, MSW\, MPA \n ATEAM Site \nCoordinators \nPlease complete the Pre Test prior to the training. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-ateam/ LOCATION:Region 6\, GA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ateam.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220214T203646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T031024Z UID:16196-1647259200-1647262800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: The Dangers of Social Media DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nAll participants should RSVP Individually\, even if you will be listening on the same device.\n\nPresented by: \nLeslie Anderson \nAdoption Resource Advisor \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-the-dangers-of-social-media/ LOCATION:Region 7\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/internet-e1644871204752.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220315T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220315T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220206T032628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T153801Z UID:15815-1647369000-1647372600@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Helping your Child Heal Pt. 2 DESCRIPTION:*All Participants must RSVP separately even if they will be watching on the same device \nTraining will discuss the follow topics: \n*Strategies for Building Resiliency \n*Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences \n*Trauma– sensitive practices \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/15815/ LOCATION:Region 10\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/luis-villasmil-jPpHpgWNCKs-unsplash-scaled-e1644118363832.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220131T174325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T032147Z UID:15361-1647604800-1647608400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: One Family Voice DESCRIPTION:*All Participants should RSVP Separately. \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. \nPresented by: \nDr. Lakliesha Izzard\, \nEd.D\, LPC\, NCC\,ACS \nShekinah Counseling \nAuthor\, Professor URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-one-family-voice/ 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 LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-one-family-voice-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220319T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220319T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220120T234317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T211542Z UID:14836-1647680400-1647698400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Region 5 Mini Conference DESCRIPTION:Agenda:  \n\n9 am- 9:15 am- Introduction GACRS\n9:15 am -10:15 am- Presenter 1: Christine Dalton “Strategies to Deal with Lying” \n10:15 am – 10:30 am Break\n10: 30 am – 11:45 am Presenter 2: Dr. Izzard “One Family Voice”\n11:45  am – 12:00 pm  Break- get lunch\n12 pm- 12:45 pm Resource Hour\n\nATEAM\nAmerigroup\nEasy As Pi Tutoring\nRAD Advocates\nCamp to Belong\n\n\n12:45 pm – 1:45 pm  Presenter 3: Lyresa McGriff “Grief and Loss”\n 1:45 pm  Wrap Up\n\nSurvey\n\n\n\nAll Participants MUST RSVP separately using their separate accounts URL:https://gacrs.org/event/region-5-mini-conference/ LOCATION:Region 5\, GA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tree.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220224T151124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T151124Z UID:17097-1647975600-1647979200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Power of Positivity DESCRIPTION:Positivity is a CHOICE! Being positive can save a person’s life while being negative and pessimistic can jeopardize a person’s life.  Positive thinking and choosing to be positive opens up the brain and create a space for safety and creativity.  There are several studies that show personality traits such as optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of our brain\, health and wellbeing.  Positive thinking reduces stress and decreases/eliminate negative self-talk.  However\, negative stress can create digestive and cardiovascular disease. This training will teach parents how to choose positivity because children learn from what they see not from what a parent say! \n1.     The parent will learn the power of positivity \n2.     The parent will learn how to be resilient in the face of adversity \n3.     Parents will learn how to increase their positivity. \nPresented by: \nDr. Natasha LaMarr\, Ed.D\, LPC\, NCC \n  \nAll Participants should RSVP separately through their own accounts and return to their accounts to complete the post test and get their certificates. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-power-of-positivity/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/viktor-forgacs-qe5mRoPJjQ0-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-power-of-positivity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220323T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220212T155247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T180203Z UID:16121-1648062000-1648064700@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Real Talk on Life Books 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 Chena Blanchard in discussion about the importance of life books for children who have been adopted or are in long term foster care. Life books are an ongoing project to tell the story of a child’s life. They start when a child comes into care and grows as the child grows. \nCome ready to share your experiences. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-life-books/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/realtalk4.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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220124T182350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T182350Z UID:14953-1648123200-1648126800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Café Chat- A Parent to Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION:Join GACRS for a monthly virtual adoption support group\, Café Chats. This group is for adoptive families who share one thing\, the journey of adoption. And while adoption is rewarding it also has\nchallenges. 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. \nAll Participants should RSVP Separately with their separate accounts. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chat-a-parent-to-parent-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cafe-chats.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chat-a-parent-to-parent-support-group-march/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220404T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220217T182801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T211445Z UID:16203-1649098800-1649102400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:ECPAT Presents: CSAM Prevention Program Parent Workshops- A 3 Part Series DESCRIPTION:ECPAT-USA Presents: \nCSAM Prevention Program Parent Workshops \nA Free\, Virtual\, and Interactive 3-Part Series Covering: \n\nYou and Online Safety\nManaging Difficult Conversations\nUtilizing the Community as a Resources\n\nUpon Completing all 3 workshops\, participants receive a $25 gift card! Provide by ECPAT. You must attend all 3 workshops to receive the gift card. Workshops are on April 4\, 11\, and 18th. \nBe sure to RSVP by clicking RSVP and then “Finish”. All Participants must RSVP separately to qualify for the gift card. You only need to RSVP for the first event to be signed up for all 3. \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/ecpat-presents-csam-prevention-program-parent-workshops-a-3-part-series/2022-04-04/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ECPAT.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87544546266 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220308T170312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T171008Z UID:17661-1649185200-1649188800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Parenting Well: Post-Pandemic Mental Wellness DESCRIPTION:Parenting Well is a mental health and wellness educational and supportive space for foster\, adoptive and kinship parents. Parenting Well focuses on the well-being of caregivers including their mental\, emotional\, and psychological health. It is not therapy but will provide psychoeducational information and strategies to help improve mental wellness. \nAs the country moves with hope and optimism towards reopening\, some may have lingering fears\, anxiety and unresolved grief resulting from the past two years. This session will provide insights on how the pandemic impacted our mental health and provide strategies to achieve mental wellness in the transition to post-pandemic life. \nFacilitator:  Dianne Kelly\, MS\, LPC \nDianne Kelly is a licensed professional counselor in private practice. She has extensive professional experience in child welfare as well as personal lived experience as a  parent\, stepparent\, and relative caregiver. \n*All participants should RSVP separately even if you will be listening on the same device. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/parenting-well-post-pandemic-mental-wellness/ CATEGORIES:Support Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/parenting-well-website-image-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-well-post-pandemic-metal-wellness/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220317T173431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T173431Z UID:18053-1649764800-1649768400@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Educational Programming\, Assessment and Consultation (EPAC) DESCRIPTION:Topics include: \n An Overview of EPAC \nESSA – Every Student Succeeds Act \nStudent Support Services \nDocumenting Our Work \nEducation Advocacy \nPresented by: \nMakeba Dunson\, M. ED \nRegion Educator Monitor \n*All Participants should RSVP separately even if you will be participating on the same device. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-educational-programming-assessment-and-consultation-epac/ LOCATION:Region 4\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kimberly-farmer-lUaaKCUANVI-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220316T012356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T012356Z UID:17943-1649937600-1649941200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Foster Parent Grief DESCRIPTION:Grief is a natural response to loss. As foster parents\, you may experience grief when a child leaves your home. You may expect this loss\, but may not be prepared for the feelings of grief. You may have anticipated a foster child staying with you and even becoming a permanent part of your family\, but the child is not able to stay. Your own history with loss\, your relationship to the child(ren)\, and the nature of the separation will all affect your grief process. Many foster parents must balance their own feelings of grief while preparing and supporting the children for separation. People on the outside may see this loss as “part of the job” and not be supportive. Join us to discuss these unique feelings of loss and learn coping strategies as well as rituals to help in your healing process. \nPresented by: Lane Pease Hendricks\, MS\, NCC \n*All Participants must RSVP separately using their own accounts URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-foster-parent-grief/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/claire-kelly-SUm9yLyXmRU-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-foster-parent-grief/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220421T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220307T175924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T180146Z UID:17598-1650565800-1650571200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Event: Building Self-Esteem: Part I Children from Birth to 10 DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how to assess the level of self-esteem in the children in your care while also providing effective interventions caregivers can  implement to help build a child’s self-worth and self-confidence. The goal is to provide information that can help children blossom into positive\, self-assured children. \n\nAll Participants should RSVP even if they will be listening on the same device.\nComplete the Pre-Test Prior to the training\n\n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-event-building-self-esteem-part-i-children-from-birth-to-10/ LOCATION:Region 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/susan-holt-simpson-H7SCRwU1aiM-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220321T202653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T202744Z UID:18586-1650888000-1650891600@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Dangers of Social Media- Part 2 DESCRIPTION:This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on the dangers that social media poses to teens and young children. Part two of this training will focus on sexting and cyberbullying. \nPresented by: Leslie Anderson\, Adoption Resource Advisor \n  URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-dangers-of-social-media-part-2/ LOCATION:Region 9\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/jeremy-bezanger-6sYIzD5akr4-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220418T161412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T162509Z UID:19873-1650911400-1650915000@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Discipline with Dignity DESCRIPTION:Training will discuss the follow topics: \n\n Physical punishment and how it relates to conflicts with others\nEffective discipline helps the child learn self-control\nBenefits of consequences as it relates to teaching responsibility\nEffective discipline methods\n\nPresented by: \nEssie Sims BA Edu\,  M.S Edu \nSpecialist\, Early Childhood EDU URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-discipline-with-dignity/ LOCATION:Region 11\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/eye-for-ebony-zQQ6Y5_RtHE-unsplash-scaled-e1650299008240.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220426T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220301T021155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T021155Z UID:17323-1650999600-1651003200@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: A Roof Over My Head DESCRIPTION:A glimpse of how foster families are opening their homes to youth. With so much uncertainty in a foster child’s life\, it is up to the foster parent to create an environment that allows the youth to feel safe\, comfortable and accepted. This webinar will explore how there’s no set way to create a welcoming environment and how you can make subtle changes that make a big difference. \nPresented by: Janae Roberts\, MPH\, CHES \n*All Participants should RSVP separately even if they will be listening on the same device. URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-a-roof-over-my-head/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/scott-webb-1ddol8rgUH8-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-a-roof-over-my-head/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T171619 CREATED:20220307T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T204123Z UID:17615-1651147200-1651150800@gacrs.org SUMMARY:Cafe Chat- A 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-chat-a-parent-to-parent-support-group-3/ CATEGORIES:Live Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cafe-chats.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/?post_type=courses&p=17611&preview=true END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR