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 | 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: 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: Jackie Meyer Description: We have all sat through videos and workshop on self care. But we do not do what we have learned. Then we feel guilty. No amount of will power will get us to do it. This workshop gives specific reasons as to what keeps us doing the...
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...
by NFPAEdTeamLL | Apr 5, 2023 | Mental Health Issues
Trainer: Mrs. Amy Bates Description: Secondary Trauma is very real for foster parents and yet rarely talked about, even among ourselves. This workshop will share real life experience from a foster parent of 22 years. You will walk away with simple, concrete and...
