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Parenting children who have experienced trauma can be challenging at any stage of their development. This two-part online workshop provides practical tips and tools for trauma-informed parenting and helps parents understand the relationship between trauma and adoption.
Parents will learn about the different types of trauma, how trauma manifests as children develop, and strategies for parenting using a trauma-informed approach.
Workshop outline:
Session 1 – Trauma and the adopted child
- Understanding trauma
- Children in care
- Child/adolescent development
- Attachment
- Trauma storms
- Core principles of trauma-informed parenting
Session 2 – Parenting and self-care
- Safety
- Relationships
- Communication
- Non-trauma moments
- Scale of healing
- Environments of healing
- Self-care
Activities: Presented in an interactive multimedia format, activities include live presentations, group discussions, article readings, videos, and breakout rooms.
Facilitator: This workshop is taught by an instructor with over 20 years in the permanency field. She holds a Master of Social Work specializing in children, families, and permanency.
Dates: TBA
Fee: $70 per person. Joining the waitlist is free.
Format: The workshop consists of two online sessions, each two hours long, followed by an optional 30-minute support session. Both sessions will be held on Zoom. Check your computer or device compatibility here.
Login information: Workshop login details will be provided one day before each session.
Please note: A minimum of seven participants is required for the workshop to run.
If you have any questions, please contact the Education team at education@belongingnetwork.com or 778-897-1600 ext. 187.