by NFPAEdTeamLL | Apr 10, 2023 | Mental Health Issues
Trainer: Julie Cooper Description: Many children and adolescents who have experienced difficult or traumatic experiences struggle with self-regulation. This workshop will look at the brain’s ability to calm down and discuss strategies for teaching children this...
by NFPAEdTeamLL | Apr 10, 2023 | Mental Health Issues
Trainer: Ms. Stacey Goodson, MS Description: This workshop will explore the behaviors most often exhibited by teenagers and assist in identifying the difference between “normal” teenager behaviors and behaviors that are a result of experiencing trauma. In...
by NFPAEdTeamLL | Apr 10, 2023 | Mental Health Issues
Trainer: Nichole Stone, PAHM Description: In order for foster parents to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue, caregivers and those supporting them need to have an understanding of:What is compassion fatigue and burnout, and related definitions, Symptoms, Assessment,...
by NFPAEdTeamLL | Apr 10, 2023 | Advocacy
Trainer: Ms. Coleen LaCosta Description: An interactive workshop for local FAPAs, licensing, foster support and and others to learn how supporting a foster home during an allegation can help to retain foster homes. F.A.S.T. supports foster parents during allegations....
by NFPAEdTeamLL | Apr 5, 2023 | Mental Health Issues
Trainer: Mr. Nick Lawrence Description: Over time, our hormone levels get affected by many factors in our lives. Stress has the worst impact on us and can negatively impact four happiness hormones (Serotonin, Endorphins, Oxytocin and Dopamine) and one stress hormone...
