Georgia Center for Resources and Support

Café Chats: A Virtual Parent to Parent Support Event
2021-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | https://zoom.us/j/99842323534
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.
* This is not a training and will not provide training hours

Virtual Regional Training: Building Resilience in Your Children
2021-11-16 19:00 - 20:15 | https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-building-resilience-in-your-children/
All Participants should create separate accounts and RSVP separately.
Times 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.
Presented by:
Lynne Watts, Ed.S.
Click on the Pre/Post Test button below to complete pre test prior to the training.

7th Annual November Adoption Event
2021-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-adoption-event-2021-tickets-167883127955
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!

Virtual Regional Training: Parenting for the Future
2021-11-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 13, GA, United States
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.

Webinar: Autism Socialization
2021-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-autism-socialization/
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.
Presented by:
Dr. Darleen Claire Wodzenski, MS ESE, MA CMHC, QPPE, PhD, LPC, NCC
All Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP separately.

Virtual Regional Training: Grief and Loss
2021-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 2, Atlanta, GA, United States
Grief 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.
Presented by:
Lynne Watts, Ed.S
All Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and complete their pre test’s separately.
Make sure to complete your Pre Test by clicking on the link below, Prior to attending the training.

GEORGIA ADOPTION REUNION REGISTRY SUPPORT GROUP
2021-10-21 18:15 - 20:15
Reunions can be complex and overwhelming. Join us for support and help in
coping with: expectations vs. realities, hopes, fears, disappointments, and other
reunion issues. This group is for ANYONE involved in, or affected by, adoption
reunion including: adopted persons, birth parents, birth siblings, adoptive
parents, adoptive siblings, and spouses. This is an adult group. Persons 18 years
of age and older are welcome!
NOTE: All Meetings will be held virtually using a secure and confidential online meeting
platform. If you would like to attend, please contact Kristin Andrews at 404-657-3555 or
kristin.andrews@familiesfirst.org to be placed on our Support Group Email Invite List.
For more information, please contact the Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry:
Dana Brown, LCSW 404-657-3560
Stacy Meadows, LMSW 404-657-3587
Kristin Andrews 404-657-3555

Café Chats- A Virtual Parent to Parent, Adoption Support Group
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | https://zoom.us/j/97281781855

Virtual Regional Training: How to Create Resiliency After Trauma
2021-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Region 8, GA, United States
Training will discuss the follow topics:

How Trauma effects a child ( mentally, physically, and educational
Tips on how to helping your children in their environment
Tips on being an advocate for your child

Presented by:
Essie Sims
M.Ed/Instructor
All Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP and complete their pre test’s separately.
Make sure to complete your Pre Test by clicking on the link below, Prior to attending the training.

Virtual Regional Training: Caring for the Home and Parenting Work Life Balance
2021-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 6, GA, United States
October is National Work and Family Month.
We 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.
Please Join Us!
Presented by:
Teresa Wright-Johnson
Founder Zaria’s Song and The Younger Years and Beyond
Certified Mental Health Trainer And Facilitator
All Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP and complete their pre test’s separately.
Make sure to complete your Pre Test by clicking on the link below, Prior to attending the training.

Webinar: Primer on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents
2021-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | https://gacrs.org/courses/psychotropic-medications/
Primer on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents is a 60 minute virtual presentation for families with the following learning objectives:

Discuss the common mental health conditions that are treated with psychotropic medications
Learn about the five categories of psychotropic medications
Review common types of psychotropic medications prescribed for children and teens and associated side effects
Share tips and strategies on how to best collaborate with doctors to maximize positive outcomes

Presented by: Rita Young, BBA Marketing
All Participants should have their own GACRS.org account and RSVP separately.

Virtual Regional Training: Building Resiliency in Children
2021-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 5, GA, United States
Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulties and children more than ever, need to develop resilience in today’s world. This session will cover the seven character traits that develop resistance and how you can best nurture it.
Make sure to complete your Post Test by clicking on the link below, Prior to attending the training.

Webinar: Talking with Your Teen
2021-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-talking-with-your-teen/
It’s hard enough being a teen and even harder being a parent of a teen.
Join us in a conversation with other parents to learn how a teen communicate in today’s world.

The I statement
Doing With
It’s a Family Affair
Being a Thinker

Virtual Regional Training: Helping Your Teen Thrive During Difficult Times
2021-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Region 9, GA, United States
Having a strong relationship with your teen often has the greatest impact on the development of resilience during difficult times. This training will offer practical advice on how to support your teen during difficult times.

Virtual Regional Training: Financial Planning for Your Special Needs Child
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:15 | Region 12, GA, United States
This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on the importance of financial planning for special needs children. Topics will include; wills, special needs trust, naming a guardian, naming a trustee, life insurance, and building your savings.

Virtual Regional Training: Improving Resiliency Through Communication
2021-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Region 11, GA, United States
Training will discuss the follow topics:
*How to build Trust
*Importance of giving clear directives
*Support Systems
*Family Meetings

Café Chats: A Virtual Adoption Support Group
2021-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | https://zoom.us/j/95229336155?pwd=[REDACTED]

Virtual Regional Training: Your "Why" Matters
2021-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Region 3, Altanta, GA, United States
Examine the motivations that drive relationships and interactions. This is a workshop that helps to bring to the surface the habits and mindsets that sabotage relationship success.

Virtual Regional Training: Navigating Reactive Attachment: An Experiential Journey
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 13, GA, United States
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.
Join us to hear Ms. Houze expertise on RAD as well as her parenting journey

Webinar: Navigating Social Media
2021-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 | https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/901023557
The internet and the world have changed so much over the past two decades, making it hard to keep up. Social media can be especially challenging to navigate and it may seem like millennials and Gen Z have a monopoly on this channel, but don’t let generational designations intimidate you!
Presented by:
Janae Roberts, MPH, CHES

Zoom Live Training
2021-08-27 18:00 - 18:30 | Region 1, Atlanta, GA, United States

Virtual Regional Training: Building Good Learning Tools and Study Habits
2021-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Region 10, GA, United States
This virtual training will discuss: Some basic study habits can help learners be better students and make studying a lot less painful.
This training will highlight tips and strategies to help your child get the most out of study.
Presented by: Essie Sims, M. ED
South Georgia Technical College

Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry Support Group
2021-08-19 18:15 - 20:15
Reunions can be complex and overwhelming. Join us for support and help in coping with: expectations vs. realities, hopes, fears, disappointments, and other reunion issues. This group is for ANYONE involved in, or affected by, adoption reunion including: adopted persons, birth parents, birth siblings, adoptive parents, adoptive siblings, and spouses. This is an adult group. Persons 18 years of age and older are welcome!
For more information, please contact the Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry:

Dana Brown, LCSW 404-657-3560
Stacy Meadows, LMSW 404-657-3587
Kristin Andrews 404-657-3555

Virtual Regional Training: Self-Care in Challenging Times
2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 4, Atlanta, GA, United States
In this session, we will discuss the critical nature of self-Care in parenting and how to carve time out to take care of yourself.
Presented by:
Rita Young, BBA Marketing
Trainer/Health Educator
Facilitator/Parent Advocate

Virtual Regional Training: Parenting For The Future
2021-08-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Region 1, Atlanta, GA, United States
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 with healthy control without resorting to threats, nagging or exhausting power struggles.
Presented by:
Lynne Watts, Ed.S

Virtual Regional Training: Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Part 1
2021-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Region 7, GA, United States
This 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.
Presented by:
Tiffany Luke, LPC

Webinar: Mindful Self-Care for Caregivers
2021-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/671846541
Mindful Self-Care offers and overview of why self-care is especially important for helping professionals and different ways to apply self-care principals in daily living.
Presented by:
Shanta Hayes, LMSW
Mindfulness and Self-Care Coach
Founder and CEO of SL Hayes Group, LLC

Webinar: IEP, Section 504 and Special Education
2021-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/294995597
Developed and Presented by: Dr. Darleen Claire Wodzenski, MS ESE, MA CMHC, QPPE, PhD, LPC, NCC
Special Educational strategies are the best educational strategies!
Explore Best Educational Planning for All Learners utilizing tools like the IEP, Section 504 Plan of Protection, Collaboration and Differentiation of Instruction.
Learn about Personalizing Your Child’s Educational Plan to Promote Learning Success including:
Protecting the Brown Boys;
Power of Early Intervention for Autism;
Autism Socialization;
Behavior Management;
Specific Learning Disability;
Focus & Attention;
ESL, ESOL, ENL;
Dyslexia & Dyscalculia;
Gifted & Talented;
Dual Exceptionality

Virtual Regional Training: Hoarding and Nutrition
2021-07-28 22:00 - 23:30 | https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-hoarding-and-nutrition/
This presentation will help bring awareness about food hoarding and help children make healthy decisions about food. Children in foster care frequently have problems in the area of eating. Children who have not been fed regularly or consistently may develop a survival mentality toward food– feeling there isn’t enough or it won’t be there the next time. Understanding the reasons behind eating problems will help families address the problems in a healthy way, instead of turning food into a power struggle.
For further information contact: Amy Parmer, Resource Advisor: amy.parmer@gacrs.org or 404-550-2558
