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SUMMARY:Can She Handle The Truth? Talking to My Child About Her Story
DESCRIPTION:Many times kids from a hard place have hard questions about their story. It is crucial that we are able to help them process their story. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might find it hard to talk to our children about their difficult story. We might find ourselves wondering if we will retraumatize them or hurt them by talking about it. The truth is\, many times\, they are already thinking about their story and we must create a safe space to allow them to process it. In this session\, we will learn tips for telling our children the truth about their history.  The trainer and facilitator has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nYou will receive the link to join after registering by clicking the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/can-she-handle-the-truth-talking-to-my-child-about-her-story/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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SUMMARY:Connecting with My Child: Trauma's Impact on Attachment
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood can impact a child’s relational patterns. \nConnection is the primary source of healing for children from a hard place. Many times a child’s history has taught them to protect themselves from connection. In this session\, we will review how attachment style is formed in early childhood and practical strategies to foster connection and attachment with a child\, no matter their history.  \nOur parent coaching sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one-on-one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/connecting-with-my-child-traumas-impact-on-attachment/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
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SUMMARY:Trauma Competent Caregiver Training
DESCRIPTION:We will lead a deep dive with our friends from The Fostering Collective in Tyler\, Texas! Join us as we learn about how trauma affects the brain\, body and belief system of a child and how\, as caregivers\, can bring hope and healing to the children we care for. \nThis 2 day training will equip parents\, teachers\, and other professionals to: understand the impact of trauma\, especially interpersonal trauma; recognize behaviors coming from trauma; how to respond to big emotions and big behaviors in a trauma-informed way; and how to support children with a strength-based understanding of their story and connections.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/trauma-competent-caregiver/
LOCATION:United Way 911 S Broadway Ave Tyler\, TX 75701\, United Way 911 S Broadway Ave\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75701
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Lead Challenged Teens
DESCRIPTION:A Trauma-Informed Care Training for those who work with the next generation.\nHaving a trauma-informed lens is essential when working with those who have experienced trauma. A trauma-informed program considers one’s whole story and creates a safe atmosphere where every individual can learn\, heal\, and receive nurturing care. In this training\, participants will learn how trauma impacts one’s brain\, body\, and behavior as well as strategies to help with the overwhelming behaviors and emotions of those who have experienced trauma. \nGoals \n• Grow in compassion for those from hard places \n• Understand risk factors and the long-term impact of trauma \n• See others through a Trauma-Informed lens \n• Apply empowering\, connecting\, and correcting strategies \n• Examine programmatic changes needed for a Trauma-Informed program \nThis is a hybrid event with in-person and online attendance options. Physical location will be at the Dirigo Collaborative located at 1615 Scottsdale Dr\, Suite 200A in Leander\, TX. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/how-to-lead-challenging-teens/
LOCATION:Dirigo Collaborative\, 1615 Scottsdale Dr\, Suite 200A\, Leander\, TX\, 78641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T133000
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CREATED:20210713T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T184943Z
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SUMMARY:Avoiding Meltdowns Through Proactive Correction
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, we can run out of strategies to help us correct our children’s overwhelming behaviors. \nProactively correcting the patterned behavior our children express can help reduce our frustration\, as parents. In this session\, we will explore the TBRI® Strategies of Correcting to help us expand our parenting tools. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one-on-one answers due to the small number of participants in the group. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nThis event will be held online. Please register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/avoiding-meltdowns-through-proactive-correction/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20210713T183623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T184211Z
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Trauma on a Child's Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood can lead to frustrating behaviors in children. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might not always understand the “why” behind our child’s behavior. We might even catch ourselves thinking\, “why don’t you just act your age?” In this session\, we will take a closer look into how our children can be delayed in development and experience overwhelming behaviors due to trauma.  \nOur parent coaching sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one-on-one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nThis is an online training. Please register using the link below. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/the-impact-of-trauma-on-a-childs-behavior/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
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SUMMARY:Access to the Experts: TBRI® through the Teen Years
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope presents an Access to the Experts event: “TBRI® Through the Teen Years” featuring guest speaker\, Jacob Huereca. \nThe teenage years can be a difficult transition for parents and adolescents. With all the stress the world puts on our teens … we want to make sure their safe space is with us while still helping them develop into healthy attached adults.  \nAre you a kinship caregiver\, foster or adoptive parent\, youth pastor\, mentor or teacher of an adolescent in care? So what does it look like to be a safe adult in the life of an adolescent who has experienced loss\, trauma\, or the foster care system?  \nJoin us as Jacob Huereca walks us through how to parent using TBRI through the Teen Years!  \nWhat is TBRI®? \nTBRI® is an attachment-based\, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs\, Connecting Principles for attachment needs\, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment\, sensory processing\, and neuroscience research\, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. \nAbout our Speaker:  \nJacob Huereca is currently the Chief Executive Officer for Connections Individual and Family Services in New Braunfels\, Texas. Prior to joining Connections\, Jacob was the Executive Director at New Life Children’s Center and has spent the majority of his career working with at-risk youth and their families. Jacob received his undergraduate social work degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo and his Master’s degree in social work from The University of Texas at Austin. Jacob studied Community and Administrative Leadership with a focus on non-profit management and has a strong passion for organizational science and organizational culture. Jacob became an Andeavor Fellow through the San Antonio Area Foundation in 2019\, was a graduate of the 2020 class of New Braunfels Leadership and is a sought-after trainer as a Trust-Based Relational Practitioner. \nJacob is the father of 6 children\, has been a foster parent and has two adopted children. Jacob is originally from Las Vegas\, Nevada but considers Texas home! He loves his faith\, to fish\, and to get outdoors and spend time with his children. \nDate & Time: Thursday\, August 26th at 9:30-1:00 pm \nAddress: 13300 Pond Springs Rd Austin\, TX 78729
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/access-to-the-experts-tbri-through-the-teen-years/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T174303Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Support: Leaving Room for Myself
DESCRIPTION:Parenting children from a hard place can leave us feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. \nWe might feel like we are being pulled into every direction– school drop off\, therapist appointments\, family committments and behvioral issues– and have no room for ourselves. It is so importantant that we learn how to meet our own needs as parents\, especially while parenting children with diffiuclt pasts . In this session we will learn how to carve out room and time to take care of ourselves while caring for our families. Our parent support sessions are workshops for foster and adoptive parents with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nThis is a virtual session. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call after you register in the link below. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-support-leaving-room-for-myself/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20210120T163431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T192335Z
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SUMMARY:Hope For The Journey Simulcast
DESCRIPTION:Fostering Hope is streaming this year’s Hope for the Journey Conference. \n  \nWe have a North and South location available – \nFostering Hope Family Center – 13300 Pond Springs Rd. Austin\, TX 78729* \nFBC San Marcos – 325 W. McCarty Ln. San Marcos\, TX 78666 \n*Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided at each location.  \n*As per state and local guidelines\, social distancing will be followed where possible\, including the wearing of masks. \n  \nThe aim of this virtual event will be to shepherd parents and caregivers to a deeper understanding of their children’s needs. As more and more families have responded to meeting the needs of vulnerable children by adopting and providing foster care\, the demand for practical and proven resources and tools continues to grow. We are prayerful the Hope for the Journey Conference will help meet these needs and further resource churches in their endeavors to be beacons of hope and encouragement for families in their congregation and surrounding communities.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/hope-for-the-journey-simulcast/
LOCATION:Fostering Hope Family Center\, 13300 Pond Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
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SUMMARY:Parent Support: Creating a Balance of Structure and Nurture
DESCRIPTION:Children need a balance of structure and nurture. \nThis includes creating predictiable\, nurturing and safe spaces for our children form a hard place to thrive. In this session we will learn about our double role as parents– to make children feel our warm love through nurture and to provide guidance and limits through structure. Our parent support sessions are workshops for foster and adoptive parents with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nYou will receive the link to join the Zoom call when you register.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-support-creating-a-balance-of-structure-and-nurture/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20210201T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T175041Z
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SUMMARY:Is My Child Angry or Scared? Recognizing My Child's Fear Responses
DESCRIPTION:Many times when a child who has live through trauma is operating with fear\, it looks like they are angry. \nFear bullies children to display what looks like bad behavior . It can be frustrating\, as parents\, to not recognize where the behavior is coming from and easier to react to their behavior than the need behind it. When we can recognize our child’s fear responses\, we can meet the need and help our child feel safe and move them out of their fear responses. In this session we will take a closer look at how trauma in early child impacts a child’s fear responses. We will also find the hope in applying strategies to help our child heal and grow.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/is-my-child-angry-or-scared-recognizing-my-childs-fear-responses/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20210201T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T194412Z
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SUMMARY:Can She Handle the Truth? Talking to My Child About Her Story.
DESCRIPTION:Many times kids from a hard place have hard questions about their story. It is crucial that we are able to help them process their story. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might find it hard to talk to our child about their difficult story . We might find ourselves wondering if they will be re-traumatized or if we will hurt them by talking about it. The truth is\, many times\, they are already thinking about thier story and we must create a safe space to allow them to process it. In this session we will learn tips for telling our children the truth about their story.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/many-times-kids-from-a-hard-place-have-hard-questions-about-their-story-it-is-crucial-that-we-are-able-to-help-them-process-their-story/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20210224T200516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T200516Z
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SUMMARY:Church Partnership with Fostering Hope
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Fostering Hope can equip your church community to support people who want to get involved caring for kids and families.  Find out how to partner with us and how the role of a Ministry Advocacy Team is vital to the development of a foster and adoption ministry.   The audience for this presentation is for church leadership and layleaders who are interested in partnering with us or starting a ministry.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/church-partnership-with-fostering-hope/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20210114T144551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T194148Z
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SUMMARY:Proactive Correcting: Teaching My Child New Skills
DESCRIPTION:A child who has experienced early childhood trauma can have behaviors that are overwhelming for their parents. \nAs parents we may feel like we’ve run our of strategies to correct our child. Correcting a child proactively is key to teaching them new skills. This parenting strategy for children form a hard place can be a way to stay connected with your child. In this session we will discuss TBRI ® re-dos and how to incorporate them with your child to teach them new skills\, like obey the first time or being respectful.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event in the link below. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-proactive-correcting-teaching-my-child-new-skills/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20210113T184755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T181058Z
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SUMMARY:It's Not His Fault: Understanding My Child's Relationship Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood\, impacts a child’s relationships\, even later in life. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might not always understand why it might be difficult for our child to form healthy relationships . We might find ourselves wondering if they will be able to attach to us\, be good friends or get along with thier siblings. In this session we will take a closer look at how our child’s history influences thier attachment patters and in turn their relationship with us and others. We will also find the hope in applying connection strategies to help our child heal and grow.  \nOur parent support sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants and a facilitator that has been there and understands how difficult it could be to parent a child who has experienced trauma. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nThis is an online training. Please register for the training on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-its-not-his-fault-understanding-my-childs-relationship-patterns/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T154310Z
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SUMMARY:Bedtime Battles: Why Does My Child Have a Hard Time at Bedtime?
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever find yourself with a chatty child right at bedtime? \nFirst they need water\, then it becomes a never ending cycle that never leads to sleep! Then this session is for you! In this session we will discuss why a child from a hard place might have difficulty falling to sleep or staying asleep and some practical tips that might help.  \nOur parent coaching sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nPlease register for this training on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/bedtime-battles-why-does-my-child-have-a-hard-time-at-bedtime/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20201204T151915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T151915Z
UID:10001025-1610625600-1610631000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: The Impact of Trauma on Development
DESCRIPTION:Trauma experienced in early childhood\, delays development. \nAs parents of children with trauma\, we might not always understand the “why” behind our child’s behavior. We might even catch ourselves thinking\, “why don’t you just act your age?” In this session we will take a closer look into how our children can be delayed in development and expereince emotional and behavioral issues due to trauma.  \nOur parent coaching sessions are online trainings with a small number of participants. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for continuing education credits.  \nPlease register on the link below for this event.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-the-impact-of-trauma-on-development/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20201020T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T150249Z
UID:10001016-1607601600-1607607000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Empowering Your Child through the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:The holidays can be difficult for children who have experienced trauma. \nAs a parent\, you may be worried about your child’s behavior when family visits or when they eat a little too much sweets. Or maybe this is the first time they get to celebrate with you family and you don’t know what to expect or how to prepare. Join us for this session of parent coaching where we will discuss some things to consider when preparing your child and planning for the holiday season. Our parent coaching session are online trainings with a small number of participants. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nThis is an online training. Please register on the link below to receive the Zoom information. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance for this training.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-empowering-you-child-through-the-holiday-season/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200918T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164421Z
UID:10001015-1605182400-1605187800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Correcting Overwhelming Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:As parents\, we sometimes run out of strategies to help us correct our children’s overwhelming behaviors. \nPower struggles can be the outcome of not having enough strategies for correcting out children. In this session we will explore the TBRI® strategies of Correcting to help us expand our tools. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-correcting-overwhelming-behaviors/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200814T144745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T145002Z
UID:10001012-1603368000-1603373400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: When Fear Bullies Your Child
DESCRIPTION:Fear bullies our children that come from a hard place. Learning strategies to maximize their sense of safety is essential for healing. \nOur parent coaching session are online trainings with a small number of participants. This week we will dive into understanding how fear impacts a child’s behavior\, causing them to respond with flight\, fight or freeze and strategies that will help their brains relax\, mature and grow. This is a great time to bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nThis is an online training. You will receive the link to join after registering for the event on the link below. 
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-when-fear-bullies-your-child-2/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200716T155656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T164343Z
UID:10000985-1602064800-1606305600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Competent Caregiver for Child Welfare Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Families who are caring for children who have experienced trauma need everyone on their team to understand their child and family dynamics. \nIf you are a social worker\, teacher\, case manager or any other professional serving foster and adoptive families with children who have experienced trauma\, this training is for you! \nIn this training you will learn the science behind how trauma impacts the brain\, body and behavior of a child\, as well as practical strategies to help families heal the child who comes from a hard place. The participants will learn practical trauma informed strategies that they can implement in the work they do with families everyday.\nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:\n1. The lifelong impact of trauma\n2. How to maximize a child’s sense of felt safety\n3. How to help a child reduce overwhelming emotions\n4. How to help a child reduce overwhelming behaviors\n5. How to support a child’s essential connections and relationships\n6. How to help children develop strength-based life stories \nThis is an synchronous course that will meet virtually every Wednesday from 10am-12pm for 8 weeks from October 7th- Nov. 25th. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/trauma-competent-caregiver-for-child-welfare-professionals/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200924T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200803T183326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T183428Z
UID:10000991-1600948800-1600954200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching:Practicing Re-dos
DESCRIPTION:Behavioral re-dos are a key to teaching new skills. \nA re-do is a chance for you child to do some thing right\, be successful and be praised for it. This parenting strategy for children form a hard place can be a way to stay connected with your child\, even when you are correcting. In this session we will discuss re-dos and how to incorporate them into your everyday life. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. This is an online training. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coachingpracticing-re-dos/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200727T182154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T182208Z
UID:10000990-1600344000-1600347600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Why Can't My Child Remain Calm? Understanding Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third and last episode with TexProtects! \nParents of children who have experienced trauma sometimes find themselves at a loss for tools to help hem manage overwhelming behaviors. understanding how trauma experienced in early childhood impacts child’s development can be key in finding the right strategy for dealing with a child’s difficult behaviors. In this webinar\, participants will learn the risks of trauma\, how it impacts child’s behaviors and strategies to help children learn new skills and fill-in the gaps in their development and stay connected. When a parent’s love collides with the right parenting strategy\, it can be healing for the child. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/why-cant-my-child-remain-calm-understanding-regulation/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200803T184637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T184716Z
UID:10000992-1599739200-1599744600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Where Do I Start Parenting My Child From a Hard Place?
DESCRIPTION:This is an online training. \nChildren who have experienced trauma need parents who understand how their history has impacted their presenting have connected parenting skills to meet their needs. \nThey might need a different style of parenting than what we are used to or than how we were parented. In this session we will learn the importance of connected and attachment parenting and practical techniques to start our journey in parenting a child from a hard place. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nFoster parents can request a certificate of attendance for continuing education hours.  \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-where-do-i-start-parenting-my-child-from-a-hard-place-2/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200727T181734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T181741Z
UID:10000989-1599134400-1599138000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Why Can't I Remain Calm? Understanding Parent Stress.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second episode with our friends from TexProtects! \nThe key for parents to respond well to a child’s needs and behaviors is understanding what they bring to the relationship with their children. This webinar will sent the foundation for understanding the stress system and how stress contributes to parenting; additionally\, participants will be equipped with practical skills to recognize and manage their emotions. Parents have the opportunity to learn to model healthy strategies for their children’s health and success. When parents do the work to take care of themselves\, they can continue to take care of their children and family well. \nPlease register on the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/why-cant-i-remain-calm-understanding-parent-stress/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200727T140903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T182359Z
UID:10000988-1598529600-1598535000@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Prioritizing Connection
DESCRIPTION:Connection is the primary source of healing for children form a hard place \nThere are probably many things competing for your attention\, as a parent these days. You have school at home\, work from home\, plus dinner to get done every night. In this session we will learn why connection with your children from a hard place can be so healing as well as discuss practical strategies to connect with your children. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group.  \nTHIS SESSION IS OFFERED IN A WEBINAR FORMAT. You will receive the link to join the webinar when you register.  \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-prioritizing-connection-2/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Ministry Development,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200723T141421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T182225Z
UID:10000987-1597320000-1597325400@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Parent Coaching: Helping My Child Be Successful at Remote Learning
DESCRIPTION:There are some practical strategies you can implement to help your child with the transition to learn remotely this fall. \nIn this session we will learn about how a child’s stress system might be operating durig these uncertain times and the strategies parents can implement to help their child’s brain relax and be able to learn at home. Our parent coaching sessions are workshops with a small number of participants. Bring your specific questions as our parent trainer will be able to give more one on one answers due to the small number of participants in the group. \nPlease register for this online even on the link below. \nFoster parents will receive a certificate of attendance at this session for continuing education credits
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/parent-coaching-helping-my-child-be-successful-at-remote-learning/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200723T140921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T140956Z
UID:10000986-1596715200-1596720600@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Community Resilience: Being Trauma Informed
DESCRIPTION:We are joining our friends at Tex Protects for this webinar! \nStudies show there are correlations between trauma and mental or behavioral health. Understanding how trauma impacts an individuals body\, brain\, and behavior has the power to transform our responses and work with those that we serve. In this webinar\, we will examine the fundamentals of trauma’s impact and what it means for organizations and communities. This introduction will provide information regarding the emerging science of trauma-informed care and how we can change our lens in how we view and respond to others in our communities and organizations. When research is connected to the work that is done everyday\, it can fuel passion and change communities. \nPlease register by clicking the link below.
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/community-resilience-being-trauma-informed/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Ministry Development,Parent Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000982-1594150200-1594153800@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-07-07/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T101602
CREATED:20200421T212622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T180353Z
UID:10000981-1592940600-1592944200@iamfosteringhope.org
SUMMARY:Summer Slide Support
DESCRIPTION:Summer vacation is often a time where parents feel overwhelmed and in need of more support. \nParents have reported feeling more isolated with the added stress of Covid-19 during this time and less able to parent in a connected\, trauma informed way. Summer Slide Support is a 6-week intensive support group for foster and adoptive parents. In this group you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents who foster and adopt \, have a short time to review trauma informed parent strategies led by a parent coach\, connect through group discussion and have a one on one time with a parent coach to guide you through the more difficult issues your children are experiencing. \nThe 6-week support group will meet via video conferencing call every other week with the parent support group\, and every week in-between those sessions you will have the opportunity to meet (virtually) with a parent coach for additional support. In your one on one tele coaching\, you can discuss and troubleshoot issues that are specific to your family regarding the topic that was covered in the previous week’s support group. \nAfter registering for the support group on the link below\, you will receive a link to join the virtually. \nThe schedule for this support group is as follows: \nTuesday\, June 9 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 15 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, June 23 from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm- Support Group \nWeek of June 29 – Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nTuesday\, July 7 from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm -Support Group \nWeek of July 13- Tele Parent Coaching appointment  (optional) \nIf you are looking to connect with others who are in the same journey as you\, as well as get additional parenting support\, this group is for you!
URL:https://iamfosteringhope.org/event/summer-slide-support/2020-06-23/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Adoption,Foster Care,Parent Support,TBRI
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