Training Calendar

Parenting is stressful, especially when your child has big feelings and big behaviors. In this one-hour webinar, parents will learn what self-regulation really is, why it matters so much in everyday parenting, and how staying calm and grounded helps children feel safer and more in control. We’ll talk about what happens in your brain and body under stress, how to notice your own early warning signs, and simple, realistic tools you can use in hard moments. This session is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you show up as the calm, steady presence your child needs, even when things are tough.

When parenting children from hard places, we often encounter mental health crises, moments where it really pays off to have planned ahead. Much like preparing your family with fire drills or safety plans, we will think through what could arise in terms of a mental health crisis, walk through the steps to take and plan for resources you will want to have on hand. Challenging moments feel far less scary when we have prepared ourselves for what might happen ahead of time. You’ll leave having prepared ahead for if a crisis moment ever arises, leaving you more empowered and ready to support your child.

We will explore the difference between the more cognitive-based proactive acts of aggression and violence and the more emotionally based reactive acts of aggression and violence.  We will discuss how to set boundaries and teach new responses with each version and what to do about redirecting these responses over the long term.  

As technology becomes an increasingly integral part of our children’s lives, it is crucial for parents to understand how to manage their child’s technology use and ensure their safety online. Join us for an informative and practical webinar designed to equip you with the tools, insight, and confidence to create a safe and balanced digital environment for your family. We’ll walk through practical ways to create healthy technology boundaries that work for your family, including setting limits, encouraging balance, and fostering open conversations. We’ll also cover essential online safety basics. What to watch for, how to protect your child from risks, and how to guide them in making wise choices online. You’ll be introduced to helpful tools and resources that can support your efforts, from parental controls to monitoring apps. Whether you feel confident or overwhelmed when it comes to technology, this webinar will provide practical guidance and encouragement to help you lead your family with intention in an ever-evolving digital age.

A “predictable crisis” seems to be a contradiction because we often think that crises just come out of nowhere. However, there are some crises that we know are going to happen because of developmental changes, transitions, and going through challenging events and meetings. We will explore some of these and discuss strategies for support before, during, and after they occur.

There are multiple levels of stress and trauma that exist on a continuum, and they effect the brain and body in different ways. Children in the system of care often have experienced multiple types of traumas. When we try overly simplified, “one-size fits all” approaches, they often do not work well on their own. Within those gaps of treatment and meeting needs, crisis related behavior may develop. We will look at taking a whole brain, whole body, whole community approach to treating trauma and reducing related behaviors.

Talking to your child about suicide is one of the hardest conversations a parent can have, but opening up this dialogue is crucial for their safety and emotional health. Join our upcoming webinar as we share guidance on recognizing the warning signs, preparing for this difficult conversation, and building a strong support system for your child. Together, we can take steps to protect our children and foster resilience during challenging times. Don’t miss this important discussion.

“Calm down, sit down, and be quiet” may be words we heard when we were acting out as children, and sometimes they may come out of our mouths when we are really frustrated by our children’s behaviors. We will explore what brain science teaches us about what is going on in a child’s brain and body during a crisis and how trauma responsive approaches guide us to direct their energy and behavior and help them regulate.

Children who have experienced trauma need more than behavior management; they need felt safety, connection, and consistent support to build resilience. This webinar, Building Resilience and Security in Your Child, introduces parents to practical, research-informed strategies grounded in the neuroscience and the Circle of Security. Participants will learn how trauma impacts the brain and nervous system, how to respond to underlying needs rather than surface behaviors, and how to strengthen secure attachment through everyday interactions. Walk away with tools to help your child feel safer, more regulated, and better able to grow, connect, and thrive.