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SUMMARY:CalTrin | Multidimensional Family Therapy: The Proven Family-Centered Treatment for Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis presentation will describe the clinical model and evidence base of Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)\, a comprehensive\, development-promoting intervention for adolescent and young adult substance abuse and delinquency.  MDFT has been developed since 1985 in a series of randomized clinical trials in the U.S. and Western Europe. \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-multidimensional-family-therapy-the-proven-family-centered-treatment-for-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Social Connections
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session\, we will discuss everyday strategies to help families value\, build\, sustain\, and use positive and healthy social connections. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview how helping families build and use social connections helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect\nIdentify key strategies and everyday actions that create inclusive environments\, facilitate mutual support around parenting\, and promote engagement in the community.\nExplore what it means for families to build\, sustain\, and use social connections in a strength-based way.\nShare Protective Factors resources for providers and families\n\nRequired Pre-Work\n\nReview the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website\nRead about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)\nReview The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)\n\nMeet the Speaker\nJessical Mattly | Training Coordinator at CalTrin \nAs a Training Coordinator for CalTrin\, Jessica’s primary goal is to ensure staff\, administrators\, and stakeholders working in child abuse prevention services have access to quality training and resources. Her experience in the area of Human Resources and Training & Development has focused on designing\, implementing\, and facilitating engaging and interactive learning programs for leaders and direct staff.  Jessica is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Certified Master Trainer with the Association (ATD). She is also Certified in the areas of Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life In Your Work (Children’s Trust Fund Alliance) and the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support (National Family Support Network). \nRegister Through CalTrin
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-social-connections/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240108T223341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T205304Z
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SUMMARY:The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAPSAC and the New York Foundling are presenting webinar series on controversial topics. See below for more information and dates on each webinar. \nWebinar Series\nOnline Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth\nPresented by David Finkelhor\, PhD. | Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis workshop will review recent research on the varieties of online abuse of children\, and highlight misconceptions and stereotypes that inhibit effective practice and awareness. It will discuss prevention strategies\, and put particular emphasis on the evidence-based track record of comprehensive prevention education. It will suggest better prevention messages and content and flag areas where additional work needs to be done in crafting effective responses. It will put Online abuse in the context of all the varieties of child victimization and draw out the implications. \n“Just the Facts”: Best Practices for Minimal Facts Interviewing\nPresented by Thomas Lyon\, JD\, Ph.D | Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nComplexities of Child Serious Injury and Death Investigations \nPresented by Vincent J. Palusci\, MD\, MS and Leigh Bishop\, JD | Thursday\, May 9\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nThis webinar is designed to train multidisciplinary professionals about the investigation of serious injuries and fatalities in infants and toddlers and how to integrate investigations with medical and forensic findings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret key findings in order to reach appropriate case determinations – free of social bias – and with all disciplines conducting thorough investigations and communicating clearly with each other to achieve the most accurate and just results on behalf of the child and the offender. \nIs Cannabis Legalization Really Impacting the Maltreatment of Children? The Highs and the Lows \nPresented by Stacie LeBlanc\, JD\, MEd and Darrell Armstrong\, Eds-MFT\, MDiv\, DDiv | Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic Children Over-Reported\, Over-Substantiated and Over-placed Compared to White Children? The Data Say “No” \nPresented by Brett Drake\, PhD | Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nAre Black and Hispanic children “overreported” to Child Protective Services (CPS)?  We present national data from CDC\, the Census and the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect.  We compare racial differences in child maltreatment reports to racial differences in a range of known risks (e.g. poverty) and outcomes (e.g. infant mortality).  We found that Black children are being reported to CPS at a rate lower than would be expected given their high exposure to risks and high levels of non-maltreatment negative outcomes.  Hispanic children are reported to CPS at a rate lower than their risk exposure would suggest\, but similar to their rates of negative outcomes\, such as infant mortality.  This is consistent with the well-known “Hispanic Paradox”.  We also used bivariate and multivariate statistics to determine if Black and Hispanic children are substantiated or placed more than White children once reported. There were only small differences by race/ethnicity.  In recent years\, multivariate models show Black children are substantiated and placed slightly less often than Whites\, while Hispanic children and White children are substantiated and placed at similar rates. \nWhy and How White Child Protection Advocates Must Talk to Black Parents About the Harms of Corporal Punishment?\nPresented by Stacey Phatton\, PhD | Tuesday\, December 17\, 2024 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT/2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET \nRegister through APSAC\nCancellation/Refund Policy\nNo cancellation and no refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/the-new-york-foundling-apsac-webinar-series-on-controversial-topics/2024-12-17/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Equity,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Technology,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
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SUMMARY:CornerHouse | Tech Gifts – Prevention Conversations with Youth
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWinter Webinar Week is a FREE training opportunity with some of CornerHouse’s amazing trainers. This is a week full of virtual webinars during lunch\, where you can learn about a wide range of topics and ask any questions you have.\nAdolescents and even very young children may be receiving technology gifts this holiday season. Phones\, laptops and gaming devices oh my! Keeping up with new technology is “virtually” impossible BUT we can continue to connect with youth to provide safety and prevention messages. As intimidating as this may seem\, these conversations provide an opportunity for young people to teach us! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn ways to start prevention conversations.\nInvite youth to share their expertise.\nIdentify additional resources.\n\nRegister through CornerHouse\n*Please note – the capacity of this training is 100 attendees. The Zoom session will open at 11:45 AM\, and only the first 100 attendees to join will be admitted. We recommend that if you are part of a bigger group that would like to attend\, that you login to zoom under one account.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/cornerhouse-tech-gifts-prevention-conversations-with-youth/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="CornerHouse":MAILTO:info@cornerhousemn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241107T182536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T182536Z
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SUMMARY:MNCN Universal Design in Mind: Inclusive Program Development and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWorkplaces and organizations want their services and programs to be high quality\, accessible\, and inclusive. Yet we often unintentionally design in ways that create barriers\, promote exclusion\, and lessen quality. Universal design principles and practices can be used to design our programs and services – and communicate about those programs and services – in ways that help us achieve our goals. \nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mncn-universal-design-in-mind-inclusive-program-development-and-communication/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241121T223717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T223717Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Stewards of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nStewards of Children® is an evidence-informed training that teaches adults to prevent\, recognize\, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Participants will exit the training being able to engage in conversations about child sexual abuse prevention with other adults and enact prevention policies where children live\, learn\, and play. They will also be able to recognize and react to boundary violations as well as suspected child abuse and disclosures. Participants will transfer the skills they learn into their communities\, helping to embed prevention practices within their spheres of influence to help proactively prevent child sexual abuse. \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-stewards-of-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Research,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241107T182052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T182320Z
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SUMMARY:MNCN Charting the Course for a Fiscally & Flight Ready Board
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAre your financial reports empowering your board to make informed decisions about your organization’s fiscal health? This session will equip you with best practices for creating impactful financial reports that drive action. Learn how to craft compelling dashboards that highlight key performance indicators\, tailor presentation styles to your board’s needs\, develop organization-specific metrics that align with your mission\, and benchmark your performance against peers. \nBy the end of this workshop\, you’ll be able to assess the state of your current financial reporting\, identify and address gaps that may be creating uncertainty\, transform financial updates from a basic agenda item into a powerful decision-making tool\, and demonstrate how financial results directly impact mission delivery and long-term sustainability. Join this workshop to improve your approach to financial reporting and foster a more engaged\, financially savvy board. \nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mncn-splotlight-building-your-ai-confidence-muscles-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240516T195605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T173121Z
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SUMMARY:2SLGBTQIA+ 101
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training will cover general terms relating to gender and sexuality\, respecting pronouns and how to be an ally to gender non-conforming people. We will dive into thinking about our own experiences with gender and learn about the differences between gender identity\, biological sex\, gender expression and sexual orientation. \nAbout the Trainer\n \nHannah Edwards (she/her) is the Training Manager for Minnesota’s largest LGBTQ organization – Outfront MN. She is also a former public school teacher. In her role with Outfront Hannah enjoys getting to continue in her role as a facilitator of lifelong learning. She believes that when we all know better we all can do better. When she’s not working\, Hannah loves to spend time with her two daughters and her husband\, Dave. \nRegistration Here!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \nCancellation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact Info\nDon’t hesitate to get in touch with MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/2slgbtqia-101/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T151500
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T174017Z
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SUMMARY:IHS | Post Traumatic Disorder in Teens: Working with Teens & Families
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWorking with a teen diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be challenging but also presents an opportunity to support their healing and growth. In this training\, we will review the diagnosis of PTSD and explore how its symptoms impact developmental tasks and daily life. Teens with PTSD often experience a range of symptoms\, including flashbacks\, sleep disturbances\, suicidal ideation\, strong reactions to triggers\, difficulties with completing tasks\, and relationship problems. We will discuss strategies to help teens understand their diagnosis\, reduce symptoms\, and focus on healing. The training will also include time to develop an action plan\, and reviewing resources and coping skills beneficial for teens and their caregivers. This will enable you to validate the impact of trauma and offer opportunities for healing and post-traumatic growth. This live\, virtual\, intermediate-level training is designed for social workers\, psychologists\, counselors\, and other human services professionals. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and its impact on the developmental tasks of the teen years.\nDevelop effective communication strategies to use with teens with PTSD\, and their parents/caregivers to support optimal treatment outcomes.\nIdentify typical symptoms experienced by teens with PTSD along with effective treatment methods.\nPlan resources about managing the symptoms of PTSD to share with teens and their families.\n\nAbout Trainer\nLaura Gaines\, MSW\, LISW-S\, has twenty years experience as a child and adolescent mental health clinician and Crisis Text Line volunteer.  In addition to her professional experience she has lived experience as the adoptive parent of a (now adult) daughter who is diagnosed with PTSD. 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\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-post-traumatic-disorder-in-teens-working-with-teens-families/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Mental Health,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Human Services":MAILTO:info@ihs-trainet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240930T154439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154439Z
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SUMMARY:CalTrin Strengths-Based Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nHow can your natural strengths and talents help you maximize your effectiveness and impact as a leader? In this three-hour workshop\, participants will explore how to leverage their individual strengths to lead\, develop\, and inspire direct reports. Utilizing the CliftonStrengths 34 assessment\, each participant will review their individual results and identify strengths-based strategies to help them achieve goals and overcome challenges. \nParticipants will\n\nComplete the CliftonStrengths 34 Assessment by Gallup prior to the training date to access a personalized report\nReview and explore their individual talent areas to maximize leadership style and effectiveness\nLearn strategies to leverage their strengths to achieve professional goals and overcome challenges\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nLeaders with direct reports\, including Supervisors\, Managers\, and Directors at family resource centers\nCommunity-based organizations\nChild Abuse Prevention Councils\nOther child- and family-serving systems\n\nMeet the Speaker\nJessica Mattly\, MBA | Training Coordinator at CalTrin \nAs a Training Coordinator for CalTrin\, Jessica’s primary goal is to ensure staff\, administrators\, and stakeholders working in child abuse prevention services have access to quality training and resources. Her work in Training and Development has focused on designing\, implementing\, and facilitating engaging and interactive learning programs. Jessica is passionate about public speaking and creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Jessica is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Certified Master Trainer ™ with the Association of Talent Development (ATD). In addition\, Jessica is a Certified Trainer in Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life In Your Work (Children’s Trust Fund Alliance) and the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support (National Family Support Network). \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-strengths-based-leadership/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241107T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T183218Z
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SUMMARY:MNCN Splotlight: Effective and Healthy Leadership in the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nAs we wind down 2024 while simultaneously ramping up for 2025\, let’s gather as leaders to develop our plans for leading more healthily and effectively in the New Year. \nThis Spotlight brings together some of MCN’s top-rated leadership trainers from the recent past to offer a full day of learning focused on clarifying your purpose and intent as a leader\, understanding the impact you have as a leader\, and developing strategies and acquiring tools for bringing greater transparency and internal operations acumen to how you lead while remaining mindful of your wellbeing and that of your staff. If you are a leader at the executive\, director\, or manager level within the charitable sector\, this training is for you. \nParticipants of this Spotlight will: \n\nSharpen their ability to communicate effectively\, compassionately\, and boldly\nLearn how to strengthen their financial management for easing transitions and operations\nExamine practical ways to succeed at work without sacrificing your wellbeing\nReframe their thinking around impact to center outcomes rather than outputs\n\nSpotlights are day-long virtual trainings\, offering four to five 60- to 75-minute sessions\, each exploring a different aspect of a specific topic. Each session will be led by experienced nonprofit leaders and subject-matter experts. Spotlights are designed to offer practical information that can be applied immediately along with larger-picture questions and possibilities to consider for the long-term. \nWe know it’s difficult to carve out large chunks of time in your day to attend trainings\, so we’ve spread the sessions out over a full day\, with breaks in between. You will have access to the session recordings for three months! \nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mncn-splotlight-effective-and-healthy-leadership-in-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240926T214029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T214132Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Trauma Informed Care (Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nApproximately 50% of the population will experience some type of possibly traumatic event (e.g.\, exposure to violence in the home or community\, physical\, emotional or sexual abuse\, natural disaster\, violent death of a loved one\, etc.) during their lifetime.  Exposure to trauma significantly increases the risk of developing mental health disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\, anxiety\, depression\, suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors\, substance use\, among others. The objectives of this workshop are to: 1) Define what trauma and adverse childhood experiences are\, 2) Describe the impact of trauma and common warning signs/symptoms of trauma by developmental level; 3) Describe what trauma-informed care is and provide practical coping strategies to use with youth. \n*This training will be offered in Spanish \nAproximadamente 50% de la población experimentará algún tipo de evento posiblemente traumático (ej..\, exposición a violencia en el hogar o comunidad\, abuso físico\, emocional o sexual\, desastre natural\, muerte violenta de un ser querido\, etc.) durante la vida. La exposición a trauma aumenta significativamente el riesgo de desarrollar trastornos de salud mental incluyendo el Trastorno de Estrés Postraumático (TEPT)\, ansiedad\, depresión\, ideación suicida y conductas de autolesión\, uso de sustancias\, entre otros. Objetivos de este taller: 1) Definir lo que es un trauma y experiencias adversas en la niñez\, 2) Describir el impacto del trauma y las señales de alerta/síntomas comunes de trauma por nivel de desarrollo; 3) Describir lo que es atención informada en trauma y estrategias prácticas de afrontamiento. \nRegister through APSAC\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-trauma-informed-care-spanish/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241121T224324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T200401Z
UID:10000997-1733396400-1733403600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Emerging Leaders Development Program
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe CalTrin Emerging Leaders Development Program is designed for individuals who have been in leadership roles for less than three years (supervisors/managers with direct reports). Through a mix of interactive workshops\, self-reflection\, and accountability group discussion\, you will gain practice\, insight\, and strategy for leading an effective and engaged workforce and organization. Over the course of eight months\, you will be challenged and supported as you learn and apply everyday practical strategies – ending with an individual leadership stretch project. \nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-emerging-leaders-development-program/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T181732Z
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SUMMARY:MNCN Splotlight: Building Your AI Confidence Muscles
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nInterest in artificial intelligence (AI) has been exploding over the past couple of years\, particularly with the emergence of tools such as ChatGPT. While some estimates show that fewer than 25 percent of nonprofits have started using AI\, similar surveys show that over 65 percent say they are open to doing so. \nSpotlight: Building Your AI Confidence Muscles is designed for people who know the change is here and want to be proactive in introducing AI into their organizational workflow and processes. This full-day\, virtual training offers four 60-minute sessions that dig into the transformational potential of AI for the nonprofit sector and build awareness and confidence in the process. \nSpotlights are day-long virtual trainings\, offering four to five 60-minute sessions\, each exploring a different aspect of a specific topic. Each session will be led by experienced nonprofit leaders and subject-matter experts. Spotlights are designed to offer practical information that can be applied immediately along with larger-picture questions and possibilities to consider for the long-term. \nWe know it’s difficult to carve out large chunks of time in your day to attend trainings\, so we’ve spread the sessions out over a full day\, with breaks in between. You will have access to the session recordings for three months! \nRegister Through the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/mncn-splotlight-building-your-ai-confidence-muscles/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241014T212712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T212712Z
UID:10000967-1733223600-1733234400@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin | Leading Through Change
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nIf you are a leader who is looking for tools and strategy to lead a team or organization through change initiatives – this workshop is for you! In this leadership discussion we will explore change management theory and how it can inform your process for change in the workplace. In addition\, we will practice techniques for building engaged and effective teams. \nLearning Objective\n\nReview the J-Curve Change Theory Model\nExplore the Team Development Model\nIdentify strategy for building engaged and effective teams\nDiscuss an assessment tool for team development\n\nRegister Through CalTrin
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-leading-through-change/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241014T210609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T210609Z
UID:10000963-1732190400-1732195800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin | Pause\, Reset\, Noursih: A Framkework to Foister Wellness in the Midst of Challenging Work
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChallenging traditional organizational wellness approaches\, this training will explore Pause\, Reset\, Nourish (PRN). PRN is a framework that is grounded in neuroscience and utilizes a variety of evidence-informed practices. It is flexible\, easy to implement\, and appropriate for fast-paced environments. This simple\, workflow-integrated framework utilizes practical tools to optimize overall health\, positive relationships\, and career sustainability while engaging in trauma-exposed work. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe the PRN framework\, its three components\, and how it is utilized within the flow of work\nName five or more micro-practices designed to recalibrate individuals and teams that can be incorporated into their specific work environment\nTransform their understanding of self-care as it applies to fast-paced\, trauma-exposed work environments\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-pause-reset-noursih-a-framkework-to-foister-wellness-in-the-midst-of-challenging-work/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241014T214406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T214406Z
UID:10000968-1732104000-1732116600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:IHS The Power of Ethical Humility in Working with Adolescents
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nUsing ethical humility when working with adolescents allows professional expertise and client self-advocacy to complement one another. Ethical decision-making is particularly challenging with adolescents because legal rights\, ethical concerns\, and guidelines change as clients age. An ethical humility framework enables you to support your client’s growth and development while upholding your professional responsibilities. \nExploring the micro and macro levels of ethical humility in your work with adolescents ensures that you support your clients’ rights to self-advocacy in your professional role. The complex interplay of individual and parental rights with varied laws and guidelines requires careful consideration. As a child progresses from adolescence to adulthood\, their decision-making capacity evolves. Developing an ethical decision-making process ensures that adolescent clients receive appropriate care from professionals. Adopting an ethical humility perspective strengthens the professional’s ability to meet the client where they are. \nEthical decision making is crucial for all professionals working with adolescents. This intermediate-level virtual course is appropriate for psychologists\, social workers\, counselors\, and other helping professionals who work with adolescents in their practice. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDescribe the framework of ethical humility as applied to working with adolescents.\nDescribe the impact of changing developmental stages in addressing ethical dilemmas with adolescents.\nUtilize ethical humility principles in communication with their clients to prevent\, assess and manage ethical dilemmas\nDevelop a plan regarding professional consultation to address ethical dilemmas.\nRegister Through the Institute for Human Services\n\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ihs-the-power-of-ethical-humility-in-working-with-adolescents/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240930T153808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T153808Z
UID:10000939-1732032000-1732039200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Social & Emotional Competence of Children
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis training session will discuss everyday strategies for helping children build social and emotional competence. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview how helping children develop social and emotional competence helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect.\nIdentify key strategies and everyday actions that help children grow emotionally and socially.\nExplore what it means to help children develop social and emotional skills in a strength-based way.\nShare Protective Factors resources for providers and families.\n\nRequired Pre-Work\n\nReview the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website\nRead About Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (2pp)\nReview The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)\nWatch “Why Does it Matter?” an overview of Social Emotional Competence (Children’s Bureau Learning and Coordination Center)\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-social-emotional-competence-of-children/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241014T211043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T211043Z
UID:10000964-1730980800-1730986200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin | Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Adolescents: The Do's and Don'ts for the Criminal Justice System
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhen a child or adolescent sexually acts out it can be a scary experience for not just a parent\, but also for the provider working with the family\, especially if the child is justice system involved.  This webinar will first correct common myths and misconceptions about children who sexually act out (e.g.\, the supermajority of these children are highly responsive to treatment and are NOT pedophiles). \nThe second aspect of this webinar will be a walk-through of the evidence for how to treat these children and the likelihood of success (e.g.\, with appropriate\, evidence-based practices children 3 to 18 who engage in these behaviors are up to 95% successful in treatment and do not sexually reoffend again).  Finally\, the last part of this presentation will tie parts one and two together to answer the question of how providers in the criminal justice system can best help these families as well as keep the community and public safe. \nDuring this webinar\, participants will discuss: \n\nThe “rules of thumb” for addressing problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs) in youth.\nMethods that are contraindicated and counter-therapeutic for intervening in youth with PSBs.\nSpecific resources (e.g.\, NCSBY) and interventions (e.g.\, PSB-CBT) that are effective in helping youth and families impacted by PSBs.\n\nRegister Through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-problematic-sexual-behaviors-in-children-and-adolescents-the-dos-and-donts-for-the-criminal-justice-system/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Children's Advocacy Centers,Court,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Online Webinar,Problematic Sexual Behaviors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241007T200537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200537Z
UID:10000952-1730469600-1730475000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:OJP | Restorative Justice\, Neurodiversity\, and Mental Health in the Criminal Legal System
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis webinar focuses on how restorative justice approaches are adapted and implemented to meet participants’ needs related to neurodiversity and mental health. \nBy integrating principles of trauma-informed care and recognizing the diversity of human experiences and abilities\, restorative justice can offer a more holistic and compassionate approach to addressing harm\, promoting accountability\, and supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals within communities. \nRegister Through OJP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ojp-restorative-justice-neurodiversity-and-mental-health-in-the-criminal-legal-system/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240920T210110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T200536Z
UID:10000928-1730377800-1730388600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Combating Child Trafficking Through Multi-Agency Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Minnesota Children’s Alliance (The Alliance)\, DHS/DCYF\, and MDH Safe Harbor are partnering to provide a training session for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Minnesota. This training will offer an in-depth review and update on the new Minnesota statutes relevant to child welfare’s mandated response to reports of exploitation and trafficking of minors\, as well as their implications for CACs. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the state-wide response to Human Trafficking and how CACs can access and collaborate with providers and resources in the Safe Harbor Network. \nThis training will dedicate one hour to interactive group work. Participants will collaborate in small groups with their Regional Navigator to explore how each agency can collaborate and improve its coordinated response to child trafficking and exploitation. This group discussion will allow for practical discussions on leveraging each agency’s strengths\, fostering communication\, and building partnerships to protect vulnerable children more effectively. \nRegister Here\nAfter registering\, the Alliance will email you the Zoom link one week before and the day of the training. \nContinuing Education\nThe Alliance will be providing two social work continuing education upon completion of this training. All attendees are expected to attend the entirety of this training. If you are unable to or called away at the last minute to accommodate your client’s needs\, please let MaiXi know.\n\nContact\nIf you have any further questions/concerns\, please contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/combating-child-trafficking-through-multi-agency-partnerships/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Statute,Trafficking
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240717T182628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T182628Z
UID:10000902-1729468800-1729814399@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:NCJTC MDT Response to Child Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nImprove multidisciplinary team (MDT) responses to child sex trafficking cases. Gather information about improving or establishing a formal MDT in your community. Identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans with the help of subject matter experts. To attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nThis 3.5 day team-based training will guide existing Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT) to improve their response to Child Sex Trafficking (CST)\, as well as assist those who seek to establish a formal MDT in their communities to more effectively respond to CST cases. Subject matter experts will work with teams to identify gaps and develop short and long-term response plans. \nTo attend this training\, you must be part of a multidisciplinary team and your team members must attend with you\, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10. Each team member should register individually. To make your team easily identifiable\, all team members should use the same name for their team leader during the registration process. If you need assistance in building your team\, please contact our office at the number/email below. \nAttendance at a course such as System Response to High Risk Victims-Child Sex Trafficking (HRV CST) or Investigative Strategies in Child Abduction Cases (ISCAC)\, or have a working knowledge of child sex trafficking is highly recommended. \nUpon completion of this training\, you will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between responses to traditional child abuse and child sex trafficking cases\nutilize the components of an effective MDT for child sex trafficking\nRecognise and locate youth at risk victimization\nCreate a plan that encompasses strengths\, challenges and a direction for your MDT response to child sex trafficking\n\nRegister at NCJTC\nRegister by Friday\, September 6\, 2024 \nTuition/instructional costs\, as well as course materials\, are provided by the Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program. For in-person training\, attendees are responsible for making and funding their costs of attendance\, including but not limited to lodging\, travel\, meals\, incidentals\, etc. \nThe Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program (MEC Training and TA) through funding from the U.S. Department of Justice\, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention\, is able to provide lodging assistance to a limited number of non-federal attendees. This assistance is based on need and is not guaranteed to every applicant. Priority will be given to those from historically underserved communities. Lodging assistance will cover the cost of room and tax for the nights of October 20\, 21\, 22 and 23\, 2024. Class ends at 12:00pm on Thursday\, October 24\, 2024. Lodging arrangements for those who are approved for lodging assistance will be made by MEC Training and TA. If you would like to apply for lodging assistance\, please click HERE.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ncjtc-mdt-response-to-child-sex-trafficking/
LOCATION:Hyatt House Denver/Lakewood at Belmar\, 7310 West Alaska Dr\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="National Criminal Justice Training Center Fox Valley Technical College":MAILTO:info@ncjtc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240416T165911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T165911Z
UID:10000850-1729468800-1729641599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Zero Abuse Project Keeping Faith 2-Day Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course empowers faith communities to recognize and respond to cases of sexual abuse\, physical abuse\, emotional abuse\, and neglect. Included are discussions detailing the impact of child abuse on a victim’s sense of spirituality and offering concrete suggestions for working with medical and mental health professionals to assist a child in coping with maltreatment. The course also discusses ideal child protection policies for a faith-based institution\, including handling a situation in which a convicted sex offender seeks to join a congregation. A review of various child abuse case scenarios and a discussion on appropriate and inappropriate responses allows for real-life problem-solving and feedback. \nWhy is this training important for every faith community? \n\n93% of sex offenders describe themselves as being ‘religious’\n20% of 2864 church leaders knew of at least one convicted sex offender who was attending or was a member of their church (Christianity Today 2010)\nChild abuse Survivor Quote: “I went online to every faith community in my area trying to find a place in which I felt safe to worship. None of them gave me any information about safety policies in their community so I just gave up trying.”\n\nIntended Audience \nClergy\, chaplains\, youth ministers\, faith leaders\, counselors and other members of a faith community who may work with children or families impacted by child abuse. \nPresenters\n\nVictor Vieth\, Chief Program Officer\, Education and Research\, Zero Abuse Project\nAlison Feigh\, Director\, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center\nPete Singer\, Executive Director\, G.R.A.C.E.; Founding Director\, Care in Action\, Minnesota\n\nRegister through Zero Abuse Project\n***Group Discount: Buy 4 registrations get the 5th registration free. When selecting this option for purchase\, the cost of 5 tickets is set to equal the cost of four full registrations and one free registration. Must purchase all registrations at the same time. Group registrations are not eligible for cancellation or refund (substitutions for registered participants may be made at any time). \nTo pay by credit/debit card\nTo pay for your registration by credit card\, please select the first ticket option ( “Credit Card payment”)\, and then use the pay option “PayPal” – you DO NOT NEED a PayPal account to pay with a Credit Card. When you click “Place your Order”\, you will be taken to a page that will allow you to pay by credit/debit card. If you need an invoice to issue payment\, please select the 2nd ticket option (“Pay via an Invoice”). \nTo pay by invoice\nIf you select this ticket option to register\, you will be emailed an invoice within 2 weeks of your registration. There is an additional nominal charge to use this payment method. \nTo direct the invoice to be emailed to someone else in your agency\, please email our Senior Program Manager\, Suzanne Severson (suzanne@zeroabuseproject.org) with this information. \nCancellation Policy\nA $75.00 cancellation fee will be imposed for cancellations made up to 3 working days prior to a scheduled training – no refunds are allowed less than 3 working days prior to a scheduled training. If available\, a registration transfer to another scheduled training within 6 months may be made for a $25.00 administrative fee.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/zero-abuse-project-keeping-faith-2-day-basic-course-4/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Spirituality,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240926T211812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T211812Z
UID:10000929-1729254600-1729261800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:MACMH Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance/Persistent Drive For Autonomy
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis course is presented from a neurodiversity affirming lens\, from a presenter with lived experience as a PDA person. The objective of this course is to increase understanding of Pathological Demand Avoidance/Persistent Drive for Autonomy\, as it relates to Autism. This will help clinicians better support families with PDA and/or Autistic members. Participants will have a better understanding of PDA\, how to differentiate it from other conditions\, and how to support PDAers in an effective way. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the impact of perceived demands on the nervous system.\nList at least two potential differential diagnoses for autism with a PDA profile.\nIdentify at least one way to effectively support a PDAer.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nJessica Mertins\, LICSW has a masters of social work from the University of St. Thomas/Saint Catherine University and is currently an outpatient therapist\, licensure supervisor\, and Neurodiversity Specialist at Fernbrook Family Center. She trains from a perspective that blends her lived experience as a neurodivergent person\, her professional experience\, and her research and learning from other lived experience educators. \nRegister through MACMH
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/macmh-introduction-to-pathological-demand-avoidance-persistent-drive-for-autonomy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240516T184205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T203036Z
UID:10000862-1729245600-1729252800@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:Building Cultural Competency & Treating Mental Health Among Hmong Americans
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Hmong are a growing population in the United States\, with approximately 90\,000 living in Minnesota. Most have immigrated since the mid-1970s from Southeast Asia to escape the effects of the Vietnam War. Historically\, the Hmong people struggle with intergenerational trauma\, poverty\, and persecution. This workshop is a comprehensive\, in-depth assessment of the Hmong American community\, their uniqueness as a culture\, their societal struggles\, and their mental health issues. Furthermore\, this course will also invite participants to become multilingual in their ability to treat patients\, as they also become more self-aware of their own cultural biases along with the biases of others. This workshop will advocate for cultural humility\, recognizing the value in each culture’s strengths\, utilizing them in the appropriate opportunities to endorse collaboration across all races\, ethnicities and nationalities. Finally\, effective and culturally competent applicational strategies will be introduced and discussed. \nLearning Objectives\n\nTo gain an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and awareness of the unique cultural/societal issues that the Hmong community in the Unites States has\, which also impacts their mental health.\nTo be able to identify strengths in the Hmong community with regards to addressing mental health concerns.\nTo be able to provide effective and culturally competent strategies in helping the Hmong and their families to appropriately deal with mental health\, relational\, and societal issues.\n\nAbout the Trainer\n \nMaria Moua is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a certified perinatal/postpartum counselor. Being a first-generation born in the United States\, a daughter of Hmong refugee immigrants\, she is passionate about working in the community\, helping people strive and grow into becoming their best potential. She’s been practicing in the mental health field for over 14 years\, with a foundation of her work being in intensive in-home family-systems therapy\, multi-systemic therapy\, and in Children’s Crisis. Maria is also the coordinator for the Hmong MFT Support Group. Maria currently runs her private practice\, Maria Moua Therapy LLC. \n  \nRegistration Here For Free!\nRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom link 1 week and 1 day before this training event starts. \nWe are excited to start the new year with this training. The Alliance believes trauma-informed\, anti-racist\, and culturally responsive services are essential to helping children heal. We continue to offer virtually the highest quality training\, with nationally renowned speakers. \nContinuing Education Credits\nContinuing education credits will be available for all eligible participants providing services in Minnesota\, US. \n\nCancellation Policy\nThe Alliance recognizes that sometimes professionals are called away at the last minute to accommodate the needs of our kids. \nContact InfoPlease contact MaiXi Ye at maixi@minnesotachildrensalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/building-cultural-competency-treating-mental-health-among-hmong-americans/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Culture,Mental Health,Mental Health Network,Multidisciplinary teams
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Children's Alliance":MAILTO:info@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240927T182427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T182427Z
UID:10000937-1729083600-1729089000@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin The Cannabis landscape: Public Health and Policy Implications
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThis presentation will provide a background in how cannabis products have evolved in the wake of legalization in many U.S. states\, including descriptions of different modes of use\, changing THC content\, and market trends. The problem of unregulated hemp-derived products\, such as Δ8-THC\, will be touched on. The presenter will describe how cannabis use impacts physical and mental health\, who is at greatest risk of harm\, and how policy changes and consumer education could help reduce risks. \nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize at least three types of cannabis products available in legal adult consumer markets in the U.S.\nDescribe three ways in which cannabis use affects health\nDiscuss different cannabis policies that could reduce harm from use\n\nRegister through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-the-cannabis-landscape-public-health-and-policy-implications/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Statute
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240927T180816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T182549Z
UID:10000936-1729008000-1729015200@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:CalTrin Concrete Support
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nDuring this session\, we will discuss everyday strategies for increasing access to concrete support for families. This session will be presented in an engaging lecture format. \nLearning Objectives\n\nReview how Concrete Support helps keep families strong and prevents child abuse and neglect\nIdentify key strategies and everyday actions that help families access Concrete Support\nExplore what it means to help families develop tools and skills in a strengths-based way\nShare Protective Factors resources for providers and families\n\nPre-Work\n\nReview the Center for the Study of Social Policy Strengthening Families website\nRead about Strengthening Families and the Strengthening Families Framework (CSSP) (2pp)\nReview The Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework Handout (CSSP)\n\nRegister through CalTrin\n 
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/caltrin-concrete-support/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241014T185048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T185048Z
UID:10000961-1728864000-1735689599@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:GGSC Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nThe Greater Good Science Center (GGSC)\, a research institute at the University of California – Berkeley\, has self-paced training that offers research-based strategies for building resilience to stress and fortifying our well-being in the face of challenges. It explains the biological and psychological impact of stress\, helps you distinguish between harmful and helpful forms of stress at work\, and provides strategies for handling stress in healthy and productive ways. \nThe course zeroes in on the practice of mindfulness\, the moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts\, feelings\, and sensations that comes without judging those thoughts and feelings as good or bad. In recent years\, there has been a surge in scientific research on mindfulness\, with many studies documenting the value and advantages of fostering mindfulness in workplace settings. This course covers the landscape of mindfulness science\, explains why it’s relevant to modern workplaces\, and describes how it can be effectively folded into your workplace\, drawing on case studies from several major companies that have implemented their own mindfulness programs. \nLearning Objectives\n\nHow stress can impair our performance and well-being at work\, and harm organizations.\nThe differences between healthy and toxic stress\, and how to leverage healthy stress for success.\nThe benefits of mindfulness for helping you build resilience to stress\, as well as innovation and team spirit at work.\nResearch-based strategies for cultivating mindfulness within yourself and your organization.\n\nRegister through GGSC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ggsc-mindfulness-and-resilience-to-stress-at-work/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Good Science Center":MAILTO:Greater@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20241004T194201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T194201Z
UID:10000949-1728558000-1728561600@minnesotachildrensalliance.org
SUMMARY:OJP Recognizing Trauma in Older Adults and Adopting Trauma-Informed Principles: Implications For Law Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nWhether it occurred recently or decades ago\, trauma can influence the interactions that elder justice professionals\, including law enforcement\, have when working with older victims. In this webinar\, attendees will learn how trauma affects behaviors and emotions and the signs and symptoms of trauma observed in older adults. Attendees will learn how understanding trauma can improve engagement with older victims and create more positive outcomes for law enforcement investigations. A detective with the Cambridge Police Department will discuss how and why the entire department adopted trauma-informed practices. \nRegister Through OJP
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/ojp-recognizing-trauma-in-older-adults-and-adopting-trauma-informed-principles-implications-for-law-enforcement/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Children's Advocacy Centers,Forensic Interview,Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar,Trauma-Informed Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T143817
CREATED:20240926T212929Z
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SUMMARY:APSAC Upstream Prevention: Support Minoritized Families & Understand Their Lived Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Training Overview\nChild welfare system exposure to parents and children is traumatic on multiple levels. Trauma is inflicted by punitive systems oversight and sadly manifests across generations. Themes identified as trauma are living in poverty\, persistent fear of family disruption\, and ongoing anxiety during interactions with authorities. Many of our established social and human services have been structured based on the insidious nature of racism and oppression. The lived experiences of child welfare system-impacted parents are rarely considered from a social justice perspective. Parents and children endure the oversight of the child welfare system in myriad ways\, and these experiences usually vary based on race\, ethnicity\, and socioeconomic status. The presence of authorities with the power to disrupt one’s family is a pervasive and enduring trauma.  Whilst acknowledging racism is embedded in many human service systems\, it follows that child welfare system policies and practices are by design intended to admonish parents for improper care of their children. Child\, parent\, and family assessments are made without any consideration of family strengths\, resilience\, or the indisputable fact that systemic racism is the culprit of sub-optimal parenting. It is critical to understand that lower socioeconomic status cannot be disentangled from lived experiences of racism and oppression which results in pervasive systems oversight. Racialized poverty-related family surveillance is harmful to minoritized families in that they are traumatized whilst they navigate oppressive oversight and pervasive codified racism. This presentation will encourage reflection on the notions that racism is the mechanism by which child welfare system racial disproportionality is evidenced through policies underpinned by design flaws\, policy-mandated reporting\, and placement options. Consequently\, racial disparities are grounded and proliferate in systemically oppressive organizations and ultimately pose a threat to the public health of society. Qualitative data will be presented in the historical context of systemic racism that underpins the treatment of Black families in the U.S. \nRegister through APSAC
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/apsac-upstream-prevention-support-minoritized-families-understand-their-lived-experiences/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Medical,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary teams,Trauma-Informed Practice
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