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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220318T120000
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-power-of-positivity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220323T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-vicarious-secondary-trauma/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87544546266
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-well-post-pandemic-metal-wellness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-foster-parent-grief/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-a-roof-over-my-head/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/?post_type=courses&p=17611&preview=true
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220428T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220303T223347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T215913Z
UID:17488-1651172400-1651175100@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:REAL TALK on Anger
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 in discussion about Anger. What it is\, how parents see it reflected in the behavior of the children they are parenting\, what their own triggers of angry feelings are\, and how to express (or help someone else) express it in healthy ways \nCome ready to share your experiences. \n*All Participants should RSVP individually even if you will be participating on the same device. \n 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-anger/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-anger/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220321T001802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T150349Z
UID:18562-1651752000-1651755600@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Reactive Attachment Disorder and the Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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. \nFeaturing \nHeather Houze\, COO/Advocate
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-reactive-attachment-disorder-and-the-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-reactive-attachment-disorder-the-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220307T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T201327Z
UID:17608-1652380200-1652385600@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Building Self-Esteem: Part II Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will help caregivers understand how to engage adolescents in conversations and activities to determine current levels of self-esteem while also providing interventions for this age group filled with pre-teens and teens who are   trying to “find themselves.” It will help caregivers understand how to help adolescents reset from a negative mindset to a more neutral or positive mindset. \n*All Participants should RSVP separately even if they will be listening on the same device.  \n*Please complete the pre test prior to the training. \n 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-building-self-esteem-part-ii-pre-adolescents-and-adolescents/
LOCATION:Region 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220409T231801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T145348Z
UID:19567-1652727600-1652731200@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Parenting Well: Mothering Moods\, Memories and Myths
DESCRIPTION:Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May. It’s a day full of love\, flowers\, and celebration of mothers for most. But for many\, Mother’s Day can be a difficult reminder of mother loss\, strained relationships\, or unmet needs. This session will highlight the following: \n· Complications in mothering relationships \n· Reflections on being mothered and mothering; and \n· Aligning the needs of mothers and the needs of children. \nParenting 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. \nPresented by: \nDianne Kelly\, MS\, LPC \nAll Participants should RSVP separately \n  \n 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/parenting-well-mothering-moods-memories-and-myths/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-well-post-pandemic-metal-wellness-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220320T233915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T010712Z
UID:18553-1652814000-1652819400@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Setting Age-Appropriate Boundaries and Consequences
DESCRIPTION:Description:   \nWhat are Boundaries?  \n What are Consequences?  \n Why are Boundaries and Consequences   \nImportant? \n Why is it important for Boundaries and  \nConsequences be age appropriate? \nFeaturing: \nTeresa Wright-Johnson Founder  \nZaria’s Song and The Younger Years and  Beyond  \nCertified Mental Health Trainer And Facilitator  \n*All Participants should RSVP separately even if you will be listening on the same device. \n 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-setting-age-appropriate-boundaries-and-consequences/
LOCATION:Region 14\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220514T014836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T022823Z
UID:21369-1652875200-1652878800@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: The Impact of Trauma on Behavior
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training is designed to provide participants information on how trauma plays a role in behavior. \nAll participants should RSVP separately. \nPresented by: \nNatasha Hope-Moriarty\,  LMSW \n 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-the-impact-of-trauma-on-behavior/
LOCATION:Region 7\, GA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220420T025819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T200551Z
UID:19936-1652900400-1652904000@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:REAL TALk on Core Issues in Adoption Pt. 1
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 this Two-Part discussion about the Core Issues in Adoption. (Loss\, Rejection\, Shame/Guilt\, Grief\, Identity\, Intimacy\, & Mastery/Control) Whatever the Journey that led you to adopt you may still have some unresolved feelings. Your experiences are valid and can help others through their Journy’s. We invite you to join us to dive into some of these core issues. \nPresented by: Chena Blanchard \n*All Participants should RSVP separately using their own accounts. \nThere is no pre test for this training.
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/real-talk-on-core-issues-in-adoption/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/real-talk-on-anger-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220427T133154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T205101Z
UID:20349-1652986800-1652990400@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Parenting in Transracial Adoption
DESCRIPTION:CLASS FULL\nThis presentation will provide attendees with strategies for parenting in transracial adoptions. Adoptive parents will learn ways to support their child’s development of positive racial identity and survival skills to function in a multicultural society. \nPRESENTER:  \nERICA SLOCUM\, Regional Adoption Coordinator \nState Adoption Unit/MPLD Fellow \n\nAll Participants should register separately even if you will be listening together.
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/strategies-for-parenting-in-transracial-adoption/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220518T155819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T165123Z
UID:21623-1653330600-1653334200@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Resiliency and Coping: A Guide for Helping Families
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the physical mental\, emotional\, and behavior reactions to stress and trauma.  Resiliency is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity\, trauma\, tragedy\, threats\, or other significant sources of stress.  Resiliency is the capacity to bounce back.  Participants will also understand resilience and the six domains of resilience.  By the end of the session\, participants will have some practical activities to help youth build resilience skills. \n*All Participants should RSVP even if you will be listening on the same device. 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-resiliency-and-coping-a-guide-for-helping-families/
LOCATION:Region 8\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220419T162259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T165602Z
UID:19916-1653505200-1653508800@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: 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
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-the-dangers-of-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/virtual-regional-training-the-dangers-of-social-media-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220410T001031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220410T001031Z
UID:19580-1653591600-1653595200@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Cafe Chats: A Parent to Parent Support Group- May 2022
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. \nAll Participants should RSVP separately
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/cafe-chats-a-parent-to-parent-support-group-may-2022/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/cafe-chats-a-virtual-parent-to-parent-support-group-2-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220409T234538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220409T234538Z
UID:19574-1654542000-1654545600@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Parenting Well: Mind and Body Stress Management Practices
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. \nThis session will focus on tips and tools to manage stress and anxiety using body and mind centered practices. Participants will learn about and practice various somatic and meditative practices during the session. \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-mind-and-body-stress-management-practices/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/parenting-well-post-pandemic-metal-wellness-2-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220502T145059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T222059Z
UID:20556-1654714800-1654718400@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:EPCAT Presents: CSAM Prevention Program Parent Workshops- A 3 Part Series
DESCRIPTION:RSVPing for this event RSVP’s you for all 3 \nECPAT-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 June 8\, 15 and 22nd. \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.
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/epcat-presents-csam-prevention-program-parent-workshops-a-3-part-series/2022-06-08/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZwkc-yurDMrHNUNE7umBxRb5QsCsTqyUpSk/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGgpz8vHNadsR-GRpw-HY-gZ-7zplxcgo1osjqyFi1xejH0Y9NREaFLAcHl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220418T145052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T150655Z
UID:19856-1654799400-1654804800@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*All Participants should RSVP separately and complete Pre-test Prior to training
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-self-care-strategies-for-resilience/
LOCATION:Region 1\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220531T192410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T145224Z
UID:22108-1655208000-1655213400@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Regional Training: Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION: Grief is a deep sadness following a death or loss.  How can you as parents best support a child and yourself through this difficult and challenging time?   \n This Session will cover how children grieve differently than adults and the basic tasks of mourning.  \nAll Participants should RSVP Separately \nPlease complete the Pre Test Prior to the training by clicking the pre/post test and join meeting button and then Start Lesson. \n 
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/virtual-regional-training-grief-and-loss-3/
LOCATION:Region 13\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164303
CREATED:20220426T152555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220604T190058Z
UID:20228-1655233200-1655236800@gacrs.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Roles and Responsibilities of the Guardian ad Litem (GAL)
DESCRIPTION:Every child in dependency proceedings SHALL be appointed a Guardian Ad Litem. So what is a GAL required to do by law in the best interest of the child? What should a GAL do as best practice? Join to learn about and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the GAL. \nPresented by \nJudge Ashley Wilcott \n*All Participants should register Separately even if you will be listening on one device.
URL:https://gacrs.org/event/webinar-roles-and-responsibilities-of-the-guardian-ad-litem-gal/
CATEGORIES:Live Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Georgia Center for Resources and Support":MAILTO:info@gacrs.org
LOCATION:https://gacrs.org/courses/webinar-circle-of-care-2/
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