Fall 2020 Training Line Up

Posted Aug 25, 2020

The kids are going back to school and we have a number of exciting trainings scheduled for Foster Parents coming up in the Fall. Check them out below.

FASD Awareness Day with Myles Himmelreich - September 9, 2020: 9:30am - 12:30pm (PST)

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• Myles Himmelreich is a well known motivational speaker successfully living with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). His goal is to bring awareness, acceptance and a true understanding of living with a disability to his audiences.

When The Worry Monster Attacks: Supporting Children Struggling with Anxiety with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe - Tuesday, September 15, 2020: 7pm - 8:30pm (PST)
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• The purpose of this workshop is to provide a framework for caregivers who are working to support and nurture a child who is struggling with anxiety.

Internet Safety and Digital Literacy for Parents and Caregivers with The White Hatter - Thursday, September 24, 2020: 7pm - 8:30pm (PST)
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• Kids are spending more time online to stay entertained and to stay connected with teachers, friends and extended family. This webinar serves as a 101 introduction on the many different subjects for families staying safe and private online.

Anger and Eruptions: Understanding Anger In Children and What To Do About It with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe - Thursday, October 15, 2020: 7pm - 8:30pm (PST)
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• Understanding anger and a child’s needs when anger erupts out of them is central to ensuring that anger is actually a positive aspect of our children’s growth rather than hurtful or damaging. When the emotional pathways that lead to angry explosions can be made sense of, it is easier to land on responses that are calming and facilitative of brilliant growth for the developing brain.

Gaming, Concerns, Balance, Addiction & Opportunities with The White Hatter - Thursday, October 29, 2020: 7pm - 8:30pm (PST)
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• Gaming is a massive industry that for many young people is their primary mode of entertainment and hobby. However, this activity is not without problems that can lead to challenges in having a balanced lifestyle. Harnessing gaming in a safe and effective way can provide many opportunities for gamers of all ages. In this session, The White Hatter will help advise families to create healthy gameplay while delving into the research, stories, and firsthand examples of the positives and negatives in this industry. We will also examine the research surrounding the debate around addiction.

Please log into these trainings via the link provided in the confirmation e-mail which will be sent after your registration is approved. All participants must log into this training a minimum of 15 minutes prior to training to allow of any technical trickies.