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SUMMARY:IHS What's new in Foster Licensing for Kin?
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nA new federal rule gives states the flexibility to establish approval standards and policies for kin foster homes that differ from those required for “traditional” foster homes. As a result\, many jurisdictions are re-imagining the kinship licensing process to reflect the unique strengths\, needs and circumstances of kin caregivers. In this session we will review the new rule – it’s rationale\, what it means and what it doesn’t mean. We will explore the recommended model standards created by national organizations and identify some of the key areas states are most commonly addressing as they update requirement for kin foster parents. Time will be built in for discussion and sharing among participants. \nThis intermediate two-hour live\, virtual course is appropriate for social workers\, CPS staff and administrators\, licensing specialists\, and others connected to kinship care. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe key provisions of the new federal rule on approval standards for kinship foster homes.\nConsider how they can integrate into their own work elements of the model standards recommended by national organizations.\nImplement state and local updates to the kinship approval process with an awareness of the rationale for a kin-specific approval process.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nMaureen Heffernan\, MSSA\, LISW-S is an independent child welfare consultant and trainer. She has worked across the United States assisting child welfare jurisdictions to achieve better and more equitable outcomes for vulnerable children\, youth\, and their families. Her focus areas include kinship care\, family search and engagement\, youth permanency\, foster care\, and the recruitment\, development and support of foster and adoptive families. She has extensive work experience in public and private child welfare settings\, including direct service\, supervision\, and leadership positions. \nRegister through IHS\nThere are two social work continuing credits available ($20).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-whats-new-in-foster-licensing-for-kin/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T120000
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SUMMARY:IHS Intersection of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Neurodevelopmental Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nThe intersection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Neurodevelopmental Conditions is complex. Some neurodevelopmental conditions such as Down Syndrome have a strong genetic component. Others have long been strongly associated with ACE’s including conduct problems\, and depression. More current research indicates there is an association between ACE’s and intellectual disability\, anxiety\, and ADHD as well.  Family stressors significantly impact children with NDC’s as they are less able to modulate their individual stress responses. Families\, in turn\, may experience increased stress due to the demands of parenting a child with NDC’s. ACE’s can delay the diagnosis of children’s conditions interfering with the start of needed services. \nThis will look at the current research on these topics and identify the implications for working with children and families facing these complicated concerns. Families and systems get stuck in a vicious cycle of reaction and frustration. By mapping out the possible connections we can work with a family or system to identify opportunities for positive intervention. \n\n\n\nThis intermediate-level\, live course is appropriate for all human services professionals supporting those with Neurodevelopmental conditions and adverse childhood experiences. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscuss the intersection of genetic and environmental risk factors in the development of neurodevelopmental conditions.\nDescribe the complex interaction between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Neurodevelopmental conditions.\nIdentify practice implications for working with children and families impacted by both ACE’s and Neurodevelopmental conditions.\n\nAbout the Trainer\nLaura has twenty years of experience as a child and adolescent mental health clinician and Crisis Text Line volunteer. Laura worked with children\, their parents and their school districts to diagnose\, treat and manage anxiety disorders in children at home and in the community. Her goal was to empower even the youngest child to find ways to “shrink the worry monster” so that they could focus on having fun\, building relationships\, and learning. Trainer and researcher regarding resilience as an individual and community skill. Laura provides clinical consultation regarding child and adolescent mental health. Her trainings focus on child development\, mental health\, developmental disabilities\, ethics\, trauma-informed care\, resilience\, and each person’s individual solutions to life’s challenges. \nRegister through IHS\nThere is two social work continuing education credits available ($20).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-intersection-of-adverse-childhood-experiences-and-neurodevelopmental-conditions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T151225
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SUMMARY:IHS Debriefing Crisis: Supporting Peers Through Critical Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWith the prevalence of crisis and trauma situations we may feel the need to support colleagues who are struggling. Dealing with clients in crisis is generally something we do\, but when it comes to supporting a colleague\, we can be cautious: How do we handle these events in the moment? How do we ensure what we say is helpful\, but doesn’t turn into a “session?” This comprehensive training equips participants with essential skills to support colleagues who are dealing with a crisis. Covering topics ranging from stress management to grief\, the program empowers individuals to gain a holistic perspective and know how to respond adeptly with support and care. \nThis two-hour intermediate level\, live virtual course is appropriate for social workers\, counselors\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals. \nLearning Objectives\n\nImplement a crisis debriefing process\nUtilize practical techniques to maintain personal well-being during and after crisis events\nImplement tools to address at least 3 crisis escalation patterns\nIdentify at least three strategies to support individuals coping with the shock and ongoing stress associated with crisis situations\n\nAbout the Trainer\nJim Still-Pepper\, MA\, LSW is the Director of Community Based Clinical Services at Allwell Behavioral Health Services Inc.\, a community mental health center where he has worked for over 3 decades striving to get clinical services out of the centers\, and into the community. Jim is the founder of Still Light Seminars LLC\, a motivational training and consulting company; he has trained nationally and internationally focusing on mental health\, and care of\, children and adolescents. He is also an adjunct instructor in Ashland University’s Founders School of Continuing Education. He develops online courses around behavioral interventions and understanding the mental health of students. \nRegister through IHS\nThere is two social work continuing education credits available ($20).
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-debriefing-crisis-supporting-peers-through-critical-conditions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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SUMMARY:Institute for Human Services: Suicidal Prevention for Children and Teens
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\n\n\n\nThis 3-hour online interactive course is for social workers\, psychologists\, and other helping professionals who are assessing the needs of children and teens with suicidal ideation. We will review the characteristics and behavioral indicators\, along with their accompanying predictors and diagnosis.  In this intermediate level training\, current research on best practice for treating these behaviors will be reviewed. Participants will practice ways to ask children\, teens and their families about risk and protective factors. Key elements in prevention for a variety of populations will be reviewed.   \nNote: This course material has previously been trained as part of the 6-hour Self-Harm in Children and Teens course. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe risk factors in suicidal ideation and behaviors in children and teens\nUtilize strategies to ask children\, teens\, and caregivers about risk and protective factors for suicide\nEquip themselves with suicide prevention resources to support the clinical needs of their clients\n\nAbout the Trainer\nLaura A Gaines\, MSW\, LISW-S is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience as a mental health clinician treating children and adolescents with a broad variety of mental health disorders. With a specialization in trauma and anxiety disorders she frequently assessed for\, and supported children and teens with suicidal ideation. She is a volunteer with the texting hotline where she regularly engages with texters to increase their safety. Her goal is to provide evidence based\, real life\, practical assistance to the parents and professionals who are the safety net for our vulnerable children involved in the child welfare system. \n\n\n\nRegister through Institute for Human Services\nThis training is approved for three social work CEU credits. To earn CE credits\, participants must attend the entire session in its entirety\, remain on camera\, complete an evaluation\, and pay the CE fee at the time of registration.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/institute-for-human-services-suicidal-prevention-for-children-and-teens/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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