Do you have ruminating thoughts that constantly occupy your mind? Do you tend to overthink just about everything? Do you struggle with allowing your thoughts to control your emotions, rule your behavior or impede progress? If so, please join us… Let’s Get Focused: Declutter the Mind and Increase Mental Real-Estate Carla Jordan, MS Tuesday, May […]

Becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent can present its own unique challenges, especially when the children involved have a complex history of trauma. The Foster Parent Training Program, housed at the UK College of Social Work Training Resource Center, is offering a virtual training program on healthy brain development. We hope you’ll join us for […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 1 Introduction and Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Youth in Foster Care August 9, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 2 Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma JAugust 23, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Via Zoom Stephanie Spires 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky Training Resource […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 3 Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth September 13, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST Via Zoom Registration Deadline: September 10, 2023 Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 4 Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity September 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2.5 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It’s even more difficult for youth that have […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 5 Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1 October 11, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST Via Zoom Stephanie Spires 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 6 Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2 October 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST Via Zoom Stephanie Spires 2.5 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of […]

CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 7 A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills November 8, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST Via Zoom Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of […]

Foster Parent Safe Zone Training December 7, 2023 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EST Via Zoom Registration Deadline: 12/5/23 at 11:59 PM Carla Jordan, MS 2 credit hours Becoming a foster and/or adoptive parent can present its own unique challenges, especially when the children involved have a complex history of trauma. LGBTQ+ youth enter the foster care […]

Over half of U.S. teenagers (51%) spend at least four hours per day using a variety of social media apps such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), Gallup, 2023. Have you ever wondered if social media was affecting your child’s mental health? During this session, Dr. Weisenhorn will discuss the scientific findings […]

Navigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. Parents that are not trauma-informed may have the best intentions. However, having to encounter disruptive behaviors and other trauma responses may overshadow even the best of intentions. These encounters can create conflict in the parent/child relationship and […]