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SUMMARY:Developing & Sustaining A Healthy & Supportive Relationship With Your Youth
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 3\n \nDeveloping & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth  \nFebruary 22nd\, 2024 \n6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nStephanie Spires \n2 credit hours \nNavigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky Training Resource Centers\, in collaboration with DCBS\, will offer training to equip foster and adoptive parents to meet the needs of older youth who have moderate to serious emotional and behavioral health challenges. \nDuring this CORE (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Teen Training session #3\, piloted by the Foster Parent Training Program at the UK College of Social Work\, parents will further explore how ambiguous loss is a feeling of grief or distress combined with confusion about the lost person or relationship. \nWith ambiguous loss\, there is no verification of death or certainty that the person will come back or return to the way they used to be. Ambiguous loss is a loss that occurs without a significant likelihood of reaching emotional closure or a clear understanding. There are two types of ambiguous loss: \n\nWhen a person is physically present but psychologically unavailable.\nWhen a person is physically absent but psychologically present.\n(This type most commonly occurs in foster care and adoption.)\n\nFoster and adoptive youth feel ambiguous loss when they are removed from their homes\, change schools\, and have multiple placements. Each incident requires them to lose a friend\, a connection\, and a sense of familiarity and trust. Dealing with ambiguous loss can create grief\, confusion\, fear\, and uncertainty in foster youth. As a result\, foster/adoptive youth who have experienced trauma may struggle with building relationships and behavioral issues. To help children better manage these repeated traumas\, foster and adoptive parents\, must be sensitive to the role ambiguous loss plays in foster and adopted children’s behavior. During this session caregivers will: \n\nDetermine the impact of loss and grief on teens.\nLearn how to increase attachment and strengthen their relationship with youth.\nLearn how to deepen their connection with their youth or the youth they will parent.\n\nThis session will help to mitigate the trauma associated with ambiguous loss and grief. It will help to strengthen the parent/youth relationship and set the foundation for creating other healthy relationships. \nREGISTER NOW \nTo learn more about this program\, please feel free to contact Carla Jordan\, TRC Training Specialist\, at carla.jordan@uky.edu or 1-833-859-3278 (1-833-UKY-FAST). \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. This program also meets the requirements for CarePlus Training. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/developing-sustaining-a-healthy-supportive-relationship-with-your-youth-3/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Foster Parent Training Program
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs And Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 4\n \nNurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity \nFebruary 29\, 2024 \n6:30 PM-9:00 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nCarla Jordan\, MS \n2.5 credit hours \nNavigating the teen years can be challenging. It’s even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky in collaboration with DCBS\, will offer training to equip foster and adoptive parents to meet the needs of older youth who have moderate to serious emotional and behavioral health challenges. \nFor many years the child welfare system has struggled with disproportionate numbers of youth of color involved in the system. \n\nIn 2018\, Black children represented 14% of the total child population but 23% of all kids in foster care. Latino and Hispanic children represent 25% of kids nationwide yet just 21% of all kids in foster care.\nChildren that identify as African American\, Latino\, or any marginalized community are at an increased risk for trauma exposure and subsequent development of PTSD.\nThese populations face higher rates of psychosocial disparities such as poverty\, lack of education\, barriers to health and mental health services\, and exposure to multiple stressors such as discrimination\, racism\, community violence exposure\, and immigration and acculturation stresses. (Pumariega\, A.J.\, Jo\, Y.\, Beck\, B. et al.\, 2022). Being in foster care is traumatic in itself.\n\nHowever\, an added layer of trauma is present for African American and Latino-American youth that identify as LGBTQ+. \n\n\n\nLesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, or questioning (LGBTQ) adolescents contend with violence directed at them in response to suspicion about or declaration of their sexual orientation and gender identity. It is one of the leading causes of homelessness for youth due to familial conflict resulting from coming out (Truecolorsunited.org/our-issue/).\nFindings from the GLSSEN 2019 National School Climate Survey demonstrate that Kentucky Schools were not safe for most lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer (LGBTQ) secondary school students. In addition\, many LGBTQ students in Kentucky did not have access to important school resources\, such as Gender and Sexuality Alliances/Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar student clubs and were not protected by supportive and inclusive school policies. The most recent Climate Survey Report further supports that schools nationwide have negative school climates whereas youth that identify as LGBTQ+ often face discriminatory practices and violence. (GLSEN\, 2022). A hostile school climate affects students’ academic success and mental health. LGBTQ+ students who experience victimization and discrimination at school have worse educational outcomes and poorer psychological well-being\n\n\n\nParents with increased knowledge of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, awareness and belonging are better able to help foster youth achieve greater outcomes. During this session\, parents will help to mitigate the effects of trauma by gaining a sound understanding of how to nurture their youth’s cultural/racial/ethnicity and sexual orientation/gender identity and expression. More specifically participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nIdentify their personal bias and discover ways to eliminate bias by “unpacking their knapsack” through self-directed coursework.\nIdentify ways to incorporate the youth’s race\, culture\, and ethnicity into family life.\nDemonstrate two skills in communicating acceptance and support for youth who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity and/or identify as LGBTQ2S (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Questioning or Queer\, 2 Spirit).\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \nTo learn more about this program\, please feel free to contact Carla Jordan\, TRC Training Specialist\, at carla.jordan@uky.edu or 1-833-859-3278 (1-833-UKY-FAST) \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. This program also meets the requirements for CarePlus Training. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/nurturing-youths-cultural-racial-ethnic-needs-and-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-3/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T183000
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SUMMARY:Understanding And Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 5\n \nUnderstanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1 \nMarch 7th\, 2024 \n6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nStephanie Spires \n2 credit hours \nNavigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky in collaboration with DCBS\, will offer training to equip foster and adoptive parents to meet the needs of older youth who have moderate to serious emotional and behavioral health challenges. \nDuring Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1\, parents will focus on high-risk behaviors and the vulnerabilities of youth with challenging behaviors who have experienced trauma. More specifically\, this session will focus on challenging behaviors such as rejection\, testing\, disrespect\, anger\, and withdrawal. These behaviors were at one time needed to survive and are common in youth who have experienced early trauma. They may bring these same behaviors into your family\, even though they are no longer needed for survival. \nIn order to help teens manage their range of emotions\, which are often triggered by past experiences\, parents and caregivers must be able to regulate themselves as well during high intensity moments. During this session parent will: \n\nLearn the important components to parental regulation.\nUnderstand how to regulate themselves through a variety of techniques.\nUnderstand the importance of self-regulation and modeling those behaviors for the youth.\n\nThis session will help parents understand their youth’s challenging behaviors and develop strategies to manage them safely and effectively. To learn more about this program\, please feel free to contact Carla Jordan\, TRC Training Specialist\, at carla.jordan@uky.edu or 1-833-859-3278 (1-833-UKY-FAST). \nREGISTER NOW \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. This program also meets the requirements for CarePlus Training. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-and-managing-youths-challenging-behaviors-part-1-3/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Foster Parent Training Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T203000
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SUMMARY:Understanding And Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 6\n \nUnderstanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2 \nMarch 14th\, 2024 \n6:30 PM-9:00 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nJoy Harris Edwards \n2.5 credit hours \nNavigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky in collaboration with DCBS\, will offer training to equip foster and adoptive parents to meet the needs of older youth who have moderate to serious emotional and behavioral health challenges. \nThere are many reasons that foster and adoptive youth display challenging behaviors. For some youth\, living in a family and accepting parental guidance and support is exceedingly difficult. Behaviors that have been useful in the past for survival and self-protection\, can become instinctive\, automatic reactions. Intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as dealing with grief are also contributing factors for challenging behaviors. Whatever the case\, having sufficient trauma informed parenting skills are required to help navigate the teen years for youth who have experienced trauma. \nDuring this session parents will gain a better understanding on the vulnerabilities and high-risk behaviors that foster and adoptive youth that have experienced trauma are challenged by. By the end of the session parents will: \n\nLearn and demonstrate skills needed to assist their youth during a crisis situation.\nParents will learn how to respond appropriately when teens display high-risk behaviors like:\n\nRisky sexual behaviors\nAggressive behaviors towards others\nUsing the internet and social media appropriately\nSelf-injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation\n\n\nParents will learn strategies to keep their youth and others safe.\nParents will learn crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.\nLearn how to access and be actively involved in professional supports that their foster/adoptive youth may need to access.\n\nThis session will teach foster/adoptive parents learn skills needed to address\, intense\, frequent\, or long-lasting high-risk behaviors that they threaten the quality of life and/or the physical safety of the teen or others. For additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Carla Jordan\, TRC Training Specialist\, at carla.jordan@uky.edu or 1-833-859-3278 (1-833-UKY-FAST). \nREGISTER NOW \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. This program also meets the requirements for CarePlus Training. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-and-managing-youths-challenging-behaviors-part-2-3/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T203000
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SUMMARY:A New Suitcase Of Parenting Knowledge And Skills
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 7\n \nA New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills  \nMarch 21\, 2024 \n6:30 PM-8:30 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nStephanie Spires \n2 credit hours \nNavigating the teen years can be challenging. It is even more difficult for youth that have experienced trauma. The University of Kentucky in collaboration with DCBS\, will offer training to equip foster and adoptive parents to meet the needs of older youth who have moderate to serious emotional and behavioral health challenges. \nSession 7 wraps up the CORE Teen Training Program. During this final session parents will continue to add to their “trauma- informed parenting suitcase.” Participants will: \n\nCreate healthy relationships with birth family members and other key individuals\nReview the impact of trauma and trauma informed parenting\nDefine secondary traumatic stress\nIdentify strategies for dealing with secondary traumatic stress\n\nThis session will teach parents how to nurture and promote the well-being of their youth through trauma-informed parenting. For additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Carla Jordan\, TRC Training Specialist\, at carla.jordan@uky.edu or 1-833-859-3278 (1-833-UKY-FAST). \nREGISTER NOW \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. This program also meets the requirements for CarePlus Training. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/a-new-suitcase-of-parenting-knowledge-and-skills-3/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20250627T135137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T134613Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma and Sensory Processing Training
DESCRIPTION:The Foster Parent Training Program is holding a 90-minute training to help foster parents understand how sensory processing and trauma intersect—and how this affects behaviors\, meltdowns\, and relationships. We’ll break down the 8 sensory systems in easy-to-understand ways\, explore how trauma can heighten sensory sensitivities\, and share practical strategies to support regulation and connection. \nParticipants will take a short self-assessment to reflect on their own sensory styles and leave with actionable tools to use at home. \nThis training is approved for Foster Parent Training credits up to 1.5 hours of elective foster parent training credit. \nTraining Objectives:\nBy the end of this session\, foster parents will be able to: \n\nIdentify and describe the 8 sensory systems and how they impact behavior.\nRecognize sensory thresholds and patterns in children.\nRecognize the difference between sensory preferences vs a potential sensory processing disorder\nUnderstand how trauma can influence sensory processing and regulation.\nApply simple\, trauma-informed sensory strategies to prevent and respond to dysregulation in the home\, while maintaining connection.\n\nREGISTER HERE \nTrainer Bio\nLora Buth\, MS\, OT/L is a licensed occupational therapist with a master’s degree in occupational therapy and an undergraduate degree in psychology. Prior to becoming an OT\, she worked at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home supporting children in residential care\, which led she and her husband to later becoming foster parents. As a traditional OT\, her work focused on the pediatric population through early intervention\, home health\, and outpatient therapy. Today\, Lora’s focus is on parent education and consultations. Through her company Connected Littles Co.\, she consults with adoptive and foster families to help them better understand behaviors and build secure connections. She specializes in translating sensory and trauma-informed strategies into simple\, relational parenting practices.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/trauma-and-sensory-processing-training/
CATEGORIES:College Events,Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
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SUMMARY:Advocating for your Child in School
DESCRIPTION:Children in foster care often face school disruptions\, trauma\, and sensory/behavioral challenges. This training will help foster parents to recognize the signs that their child may need extra support in school and learn how to navigate the educational process in their role as a foster parent. Parents will learn key educational terms\, types of accommodations\, and the parts of an IEP and 504 plan. An emphasis is placed on effective advocacy and building collaborative relationships with school staff. \nAbout the Speaker: \nLora is a licensed occupational therapist with a master’s degree in occupational therapy and an undergraduate degree in psychology. Prior to becoming an OT\, she worked at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home supporting children in residential care\, which led to she and her husband to later becoming foster parents. As a traditional OT\, her work focused on the pediatric population through early intervention\, home health\, and outpatient therapy. \nToday\, Lora’s focus is on parent education and consultations. Through her company Connected Littles Co.. Lora has partnered closely with families\, schools\, and multidisciplinary teams to assess children’s needs and support their development. In addition to her clinical work\, she provides training for foster and adoptive parents on trauma-informed care\, sensory strategies\, and attachment. \nThis includes guiding parents through the process of requesting evaluations for IEPs and 504s\, understanding legal rights\, and collaborating effectively with educators to ensure their child receives appropriate support. \nThis training has been approved for ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit. 1.5 hours is available for Kentucky’s foster parents. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the training and each attendee’s participation. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is required to participate. Note that this training will address sensitive subject matter. Please ensure that you are using techniques (such as headphones\, a different room\, or a lower volume level) to ensure privacy. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training\, please email Melanie Parsons\, Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Training Specialist\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/advocating-for-your-child-in-school/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
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SUMMARY:Introduction and Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Youth in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. In Session 1\, caregivers will define trauma\, describe ways that traumatic stress and adversity impact a youth’s development and describe the importance of responding to the underlying cause of a youth’s behaviors. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/introduction-and-understanding-the-impact-of-trauma-on-youth-in-foster-care-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T193000
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SUMMARY:Regulating Emotions & Coping Skills
DESCRIPTION:Help your child effectively identify and learn how to regulate their emotions. This training will teach developmentally appropriate activities and coping skills parents can use to help their children feel more in control\, form better relationships\, normalize feelings\, and learn how negative thoughts lead to negative emotions. \nAbout the Speakers: \nStephanie Caudill & Cara Kriebel are part of the team at Hope’s Place. Hope’s Place is one of the 15 Child Advocacy Centers in Kentucky. Stephanie is an LPCC-S RPT and has been actively practicing since 2015. Cara is an LPCC and has been practicing since 2018. Each provides Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Hope’s Place served 627 children in their Ashland office in 2024. \nThis training has been approved for ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit. 1.5 hours is available for Kentucky’s foster parents. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the training and each attendee’s participation. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is required to participate. Note that this training will address sensitive subject matter. Please ensure that you are using techniques (such as headphones\, a different room\, or a lower volume level) to ensure privacy. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training\, please email Melanie Parsons\, Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Training Specialist\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/regulating-emotions-coping-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
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SUMMARY:Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 2 – Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma \nOctober 6th\, 2025 – 6:00 PM-8:00 PM EST – Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 2 will help caregivers describe the two major adaptive responses to threats\, describe how fear changes the way you think\, feel and action\, and describe three trauma-informed techniques to effectively parent youth\, based on their emotional age and developmental state. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/parenting-youth-who-have-experienced-trauma-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
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SUMMARY:Child Wellbeing & Social Media
DESCRIPTION:This training will educate foster parents on the parts of the brain and the potential benefits and harms of social media for their children. It will explore ways parents can protect their children on social media and provide valuable resources.\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. David Weisenhorn is a Family Scientist and Senior Specialist for Parenting and Child Development at the University of Kentucky. He is a Certified Family Life Educator\, Researcher and Therapist with 30 years of training and experience working with families. His primary focus is improving the quality of individual and family life through education\, research\, and outreach in the field of parenting and child development. \nThis training has been approved for ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit. 1.5 hours is available for Kentucky’s foster parents. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the training and each attendee’s participation. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is required to participate. Note that this training will address sensitive subject matter. Please ensure that you are using techniques (such as headphones\, a different room\, or a lower volume level) to ensure privacy. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training\, please email Melanie Parsons\, Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Training Specialist\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/child-wellbeing-social-media/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20250910T181137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T181137Z
UID:10005589-1760378400-1760385600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 3 — Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth \nOctober 13th\, 2025 — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 3 will describe the impact of loss and grief on teens\, describe two actions that parents can take to enhance attachment and strengthen their relationship with youth\, and describe two ways that parents can deepen attunement with their youth. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/developing-sustaining-a-healthy-supportive-relationship-with-your-youth-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20250910T181544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T131814Z
UID:10005590-1760983200-1760990400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 4 — Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity \nOctober 27\, 2025 — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 4 will identify ways to incorporate the youth’s race\, culture and ethnicity into family life\, and demonstrate two skills in communicating acceptance and support for youth who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/nurturing-youths-cultural-racial-ethnic-needs-and-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20250910T181900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T132025Z
UID:10005591-1761588000-1761595200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 5 — Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1 \nNovember 3rd\, 2025 — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 5 will demonstrate two skills parents use in coping and managing their own emotions in the face of their youth’s challenging behaviors. It will also demonstrate two ways that parents can effectively respond to their youth’s rejection\, testing and maladaptive behaviors. Plus\, it will describe at least two signs that their relationship with the youth is under stress. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-and-managing-youths-challenging-behaviors-part-1-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251003T134101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T134101Z
UID:10005625-1761732000-1761737400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences: Trials & Triumphs
DESCRIPTION:Angela Jamison\, MSW\, CSW\, LCW \n1.5 credit hours \nThis training will provide foster parents with information about adverse and positive childhood experiences and how each affect the developing child. Information will be provided about how to identify and encourage the use of positive childhood experiences with their children.\n\nThis training has been approved for ongoing\, elective foster parent training credit. 1.5 hours is available for Kentucky’s foster parents. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the training and each attendee’s participation. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone\, tablet\, or computer with web camera is required to participate. Note that this training will address sensitive subject matter. Please ensure that you are using techniques (such as headphones\, a different room\, or a lower volume level) to ensure privacy. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nIf you have any questions about this training\, please email Melanie Parsons\, Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Training Specialist\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/adverse-and-positive-childhood-experiences-trials-triumphs/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20250910T182230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T132222Z
UID:10005592-1762192800-1762200000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 6 — Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2 \nNovember 10th\, 2025 — 6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hour \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 6 will demonstrate at least two skills in addressing crisis/severe behaviors challenges. It will demonstrate two skills in teaching your youth how to remain safe and recognize vulnerabilities of youth with challenging behaviors who have experienced trauma. It will also describe how to access and be actively involved in professional support that your youth may need to access. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-and-managing-youths-challenging-behaviors-part-2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20250910T182441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T132355Z
UID:10005593-1762797600-1762804800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 7 — A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills \nNovember 17\, 2025 — 6:00 PM-8:00 PM EST (Via Zoom) \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 7 will describe two ways that parents can support youth’s important connections and a sense of connectedness. It will demonstrate the impact of secondary trauma on parenting as well as identify the important elements to developing a self-care plan. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/a-new-suitcase-of-parenting-knowledge-and-skills-4/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251028T185914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T185914Z
UID:10005658-1763402400-1763407800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Attachment: Connecting Littles (& Bigs) in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:Attachment: Connecting Littles (& Bigs) in Foster Care \nNovember 17\, 2025 \n6:00 PM-7:30 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nLora Buth\, MS\, OT/L \n1.5 credit hours \nAttachment is a lasting emotional bond that provides safety\, comfort\, and a secure base to explore from. This training will teach foster parents: \n\nHow to recognize the four attachment types and their signs\nTo reflect on how their own attachment style affects parenting\nPrinciples to build secure attachments\n  Strategies to promote healthy attachment with their children\n\nLora Buth is a former foster (now adoptive) mom. She is a licensed occupational therapist with a master’s degree in occupational therapy and an undergraduate degree in psychology. Prior to becoming an OT\, she worked at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home supporting children in residential care\, which led she and her husband to later becoming foster parents. As a traditional OT\, her work focused on the pediatric population through early intervention\, home health\, and outpatient therapy. \nToday\, Lora’s focus is on parent education and consultations. Through her company Connected Littles Co.\, she consults with adoptive and foster families to help them better understand behaviors and build secure connections. She specializes in translating sensory and trauma-informed strategies into simple\, relational parenting practices. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/attachment-connecting-littles-bigs-in-foster-care/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251028T194056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T194056Z
UID:10005659-1763488800-1763494200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:The Basics of Play Therapy: Helping Children Heal\, Grow\, and Express Through Play
DESCRIPTION:The Basics of Play Therapy: Helping Children Heal\, Grow\, and Express Through Play \nNovember 18\, 2025 \n6:00 PM-7:30 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nBecky Host\, LPCC-S\, NBCC\, RPT\, LFTP\, TBRI Practitioner \n1.5 credit hours \nIn this training\, parents will learn: \n\nThe benefits and goals of play therapy\nTypes of play therapy\nCommon play materials\nThe power of symbolism in play\nHow to encourage and support emotional expression and build self-regulation skills through play in the home\n\nBecky Host is the Director of Willow Creek Counseling Center in Lexington\, KY. Her work centers on helping children and families feel safe\, seen\, and empowered — especially those navigating trauma\, attachment challenges\, or life transitions. A mother of five through both birth and adoption\, Becky brings deep empathy and lived experience to her work. She believes healing begins with connection\, and that every child deserves a space where their story can unfold through play. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/the-basics-of-play-therapy-helping-children-heal-grow-and-express-through-play/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251105T142733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T142733Z
UID:10005682-1764608400-1764615600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction and Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Youth in Foster Care
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 1 \nIntroduction and Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Youth in Foster Care \nDecember 1st\, 2025 \n5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. In Session 1\, caregivers will define trauma\, describe ways that traumatic stress and adversity impact a youth’s development and describe the importance of responding to the underlying cause of a youth’s behaviors. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/introduction-and-understanding-the-impact-of-trauma-on-youth-in-foster-care-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251106T190752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T190752Z
UID:10005689-1764761400-1764766800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Holiday Meltdowns: Connecting through the Chaos with Your Foster Child
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Meltdowns: Connecting through the Chaos with Your Foster Child \nDecember 3\, 2025 \n11:30 AM-1:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nLora Buth\, MS\, OT/L \n1.5 credit hours \nThis training will assist parents to be able to recognize sensory overwhelm and provide strategies to prepare your child for the chaos of the holidays. This training will also provide some gentle strategies to use when meltdowns happen while prioritizing connection with your child. \nLora Buth is a former foster (now adoptive) mom. She is a licensed occupational therapist with a master’s degree in occupational therapy and an undergraduate degree in psychology. Prior to becoming an OT\, she worked at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home supporting children in residential care\, which led she and her husband to later becoming foster parents. As a traditional OT\, her work focused on the pediatric population through early intervention\, home health\, and outpatient therapy. \nToday\, Lora’s focus is on parent education and consultations. Through her company Connected Littles Co.\, she consults with adoptive and foster families to help them better understand behaviors and build secure connections. She specializes in translating sensory and trauma-informed strategies into simple\, relational parenting practices. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/holiday-meltdowns-connecting-through-the-chaos-with-your-foster-child/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251107T200446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T200446Z
UID:10005690-1764784800-1764790200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Grief in the Holidays: Navigating the Holiday Season after Loss
DESCRIPTION:Grief in the Holidays: Navigating the Holiday Season after Loss \nNovember 24\, 2025 \n6:00 PM-7:30 PM EST Via Zoom \nEmily Johnson\, MS\, LMFT \n1.5 credit hours \nThis training explores the impact of grief on children and teens during the holiday season. Parents will learn why grief is so difficult for children\, common physical symptoms and behavioral reactions to grief\, and what impacts grief. Parents will learn how to talk with their children about grief\, how to encourage positive coping skills\, along with what not to say. \nEmily is from the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children & Families. Their mission is to support children\, youth\, and families as they grieve and grow. Emily is KCGCF’s clinical program manager. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/grief-in-the-holidays-navigating-the-holiday-season-after-loss/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251106T152934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T152934Z
UID:10005683-1764867600-1764874800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 2 \nParenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma \nDecember 4th\, 2025 \n5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST \nVia Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 2 will help caregivers describe the two major adaptive responses to threats\, describe how fear changes the way you think\, feel and action\, and describe three trauma-informed techniques to effectively parent youth\, based on their emotional age and developmental state. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/parenting-youth-who-have-experienced-trauma-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251106T153319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T153319Z
UID:10005684-1765213200-1765220400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) \nSession 3 \nDeveloping & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth\n\nDecember 8th\, 2025 \n5:00 PM –7:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 3 will describe the impact of loss and grief on teens\, describe two actions that parents can take to enhance attachment and strengthen their relationship with youth\, and describe two ways that parents can deepen attunement with their youth. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/developing-sustaining-a-healthy-supportive-relationship-with-your-youth-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251106T153813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T153813Z
UID:10005685-1765472400-1765479600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 4 \nNurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity \nDecember 11\, 2025 \n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 4 will identify ways to incorporate the youth’s race\, culture and ethnicity into family life\, and demonstrate two skills in communicating acceptance and support for youth who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page.\n\nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/nurturing-youths-cultural-racial-ethnic-needs-and-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251106T154728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T154728Z
UID:10005686-1765818000-1765825200@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 5 \nUnderstanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1 \nDecember 15th\, 2025 \n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 5 will demonstrate two skills parents use in coping and managing their own emotions in the face of their youth’s challenging behaviors. It will also demonstrate two ways that parents can effectively respond to their youth’s rejection\, testing and maladaptive behaviors. Plus\, it will describe at least two signs that their relationship with the youth is under stress. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-and-managing-youths-challenging-behaviors-part-1-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251106T155359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T155359Z
UID:10005687-1766077200-1766084400@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 6 \nUnderstanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2 \nDecember 18th\, 2025 \n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hour \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 6 will demonstrate at least two skills in addressing crisis/severe behaviors challenges. It will demonstrate two skills in teaching your youth how to remain safe and recognize vulnerabilities of youth with challenging behaviors who have experienced trauma. It will also describe how to access and be actively involved in professional support that your youth may need to access. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/understanding-and-managing-youths-challenging-behaviors-part-2-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251106T155736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T155736Z
UID:10005688-1766422800-1766430000@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills
DESCRIPTION:CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 7 \nA New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills \nDecember 22\, 2025 \n5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Via Zoom \nMelanie Parsons\, M.A. \n2 credit hours \nCORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth\, while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs\, rather than just focusing on behaviors. Session 7 will describe two ways that parents can support youth’s important connections and a sense of connectedness. It will demonstrate the impact of secondary trauma on parenting as well as identify the important elements to developing a self-care plan. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nClick Here to go to the registration page. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/a-new-suitcase-of-parenting-knowledge-and-skills-5/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251222T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T185538Z
UID:10006282-1768503600-1768510800@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:CORE TEEN #2: Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma
DESCRIPTION:CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs rather than just focusing on behaviors. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required. \nClick Here to go to the registration page.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/core-teen-2-parenting-youth-who-have-experienced-trauma/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T005121
CREATED:20251222T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T190037Z
UID:10006283-1769108400-1769115600@socialwork.uky.edu
SUMMARY:CORE TEEN #3: Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth
DESCRIPTION:CORE Teen Curriculum provides parents with information they need to develop safe relationships with youth while also focusing on how they can adapt their parenting styles to support the youth’s needs rather than just focusing on behaviors. \nFor additional information about this session\, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons\, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator\, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu. \nPlease note each session is approved for ongoing\, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents\, Fictive Kin Foster Parents\, Care Plus\, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required. \nClick Here to go to the registration page.
URL:https://socialwork.uky.edu/event/core-teen-3-developing-sustaining-a-healthy-supportive-relationship-with-your-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual through LMS
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training Program
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