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What does it mean to be a mandated reporter? Many professionals who work with children are required by Kansas law to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Participants will learn about Kansas child abuse and neglect laws; behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment; when to make a report; what information is needed; definitions andContinue reading "Mandated Reporter"

Resilience is often thought of as the ability to bounce back from a tough time. In this training we’re going to look at resilience as bouncing forward. Parents frequently model resilience for their children. Our actions – no matter how small – can have a big impact on our children and ultimately, on our communities.Continue reading "Creating Resilience Through Connection"

This training will provide a brief recap of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) followed by a screening of Resilience, a film that chronicles the promising beginnings of a national movement to prevent childhood trauma, treat toxic stress, and greatly improve the health of future generations. We will end with group discussion on family and community resilienceContinue reading "ACEs and Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope"

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It offers practical prevention training with a conversational, real-world approach and covers the following topics: facts about the problem of child sexual abuse; the types of situations in which child sexual abuseContinue reading "Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Sexual Abuse Prevention Training"

Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter is a training designedContinue reading "Connections Matter in Early Childhood"

Profesionales que trabajan con niños/as, incluyendo a proveedores de cuidado infantil, trabajadores/as so-ciales, enfermeros/as, educadores/as y otros individuos que sean reporteros obligatorios y sean requeridos en hacer reportes cuando tienen una razón para sospechar abuso o negligencia infantil. Este entrenamiento aborda áreas de riesgo y factores de protección, definiciones e indicadores de abuso infantil incluyendoContinue reading "Abuso y Negligencia Infantil: Reconocimiento, Reportando y Apoyando"

Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter is a training designedContinue reading "Connections Matter"

During this training, we will discuss the importance of empathy and understanding how perspective taking plays a critical role in developing empathy. Through the discussion of scenarios about empathy, we will explore ways to respond empathetically to build our own empathy.   Target Audience: Early Interventionists, Home Visitors, Early Childhood Teachers, Center Directors, Child CareContinue reading "Importance of Empathy in Early Childhood Intervention"

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The Period of PURPLE Crying® is the phrase used to describe the peak time when babies cry more often. Infants who cry a lot or are awake and fussy atContinue reading "Preventing Infant Abuse with the Period of PURPLE Crying"