Inservices and Ongoing Education

Caring for Children who Have Experienced Trauma

held virtually In this NCTSN workshop, resource parents such as foster parents and adoptive parents and those that serve them will learn what trauma is, how trauma may impact children, and how behaviors are often symptoms of those experiences. This workshop provides information on how to create a safe place, how to become an advocate …

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Mental Health First Aid for Youth

Held virtually, facilitated by Youth Care Illinois The Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Course (2 hours self-paced; 4.5 hours Instructor-led training)focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that show there might be a mental health challenge. Participants are taught an action plan they apply to non-crisis and crisis situations. …

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