Training Calendar

Training Calendar

Harmony provides comprehensive foster parent and adoption support services. In addition, we offer trauma responsive community services and nationwide training that uses a whole brain, whole body, and whole community approach to health and healing. Learn more about Who We Are.

Our trainings are designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals who want to find out more about the latest brain science and best practices that help us understand our children, develop strategies of care, and engage in healing relationships.

For more information about our webinars or training, please reach out to us at training@harmonyfamilycenter.org.

Upcoming Trainings

De-escalation Series: The Difference between Proactive vs Reactive Aggression and Violence and How to Establish Safety – 1 hr

De-escalation Series: The Difference between Proactive vs Reactive Aggression and Violence and How to Establish Safety – 1 hr

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.  

 

Presented By: Keith Bailey, MS, PhD

Managing Technology Use & Keeping Children Safe Online – 1 Hour

Managing Technology Use & Keeping Children Safe Online – 1 Hour

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.

Presented By: Laura Mitchell

De-escalation Series: How to Support Children and Youth through Predictable Crises – 1 hr

De-escalation Series: How to Support Children and Youth through Predictable Crises – 1 hr

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.

Presented By: Keith Bailey, MS, PhD

De-escalation Series: The Complexity of Trauma and Why Simple Approaches Don’t Always Work- 1 hr

De-escalation Series: The Complexity of Trauma and Why Simple Approaches Don’t Always Work- 1 hr

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.

Presented By: Keith Bailey, MS, PhD

How to Talk to Your Child about Suicide – 1 hr

How to Talk to Your Child about Suicide – 1 hr

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.

Presented By: Sinead Love, MS, CMHC

De-escalation Series: – Why “Calm Down, Sit Down, and Be Quiet” Doesn’t’ work in a Crisis Situation and What to Say and Do Instead” – 1 hr

De-escalation Series: – Why “Calm Down, Sit Down, and Be Quiet” Doesn’t’ work in a Crisis Situation and What to Say and Do Instead” – 1 hr

“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.

Presented By: Keith Bailey, MS, PhD

Building Resilience and Security in Your Child – 1 Hour

Building Resilience and Security in Your Child – 1 Hour

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.

Presented By: Franny Alexander

For more information about webinars, please contact us at training@harmonyfamilycenter.org.