Communities Connected for Kids

Casework Practice
2023-05-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
**Note: class is for Pre-Certified DCM staff only

Women with Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
2023-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | FL
Speaker: Stacey Gallo
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First Responders Sexual Abuse Interviews
2023-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
First responder sexual abuse interview training will provide insight of how to conduct interviews with children of all ages. Specifically examining techniques of how to interview children that are finding it difficult to disclose because of the stigma and grooming techniques that have been utilized to perpetrate on them.
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Critical Thinking
2023-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
Critical Reasoning introduces learners to the differences between critical thinking and critical reasoning. This training will provide a rational for adopting a forensic framework to strengthen an objective focus on recognizing child maltreatment with presenting parental behaviors.
Learn a new process to slow your brain down so you can recognize, examine, interpret, and review information.
Learn the five most common bias traps we fall into.
Practice working through decisions with our validated tools.
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Supporting and Sustaining Recovery
2023-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
This training discusses what Recovery promotion plans are, and how to utilize them to support parents/Guardian’s involved with child welfare
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Cultural Humility, Racial Trauma, and Resilience
2023-05-16 12:00 - 14:00 | FL
This training is designed to create an understanding of Cultural Humility and how it relates to Cultural Competence. Specific attention will be given to the role of implicit and explicit bias in interpersonal interactions.
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Substance-Exposed Newborn and Plan of Safe Care
2023-05-16 13:00 - 16:00 | FL
This training will provide an overview of the Substance-Exposed Newborn and Plan of Safe Care process, the role of the Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC), the BHC and Child Protective Investigator collaboration and joint response, in addition to the common classification of substances in child welfare and the impact on behavioral health.
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Conflict Resolution
2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
In this training, participants will identify psychological conflict triggers, understand the fight/flight/freeze response, define and use strategies and techniques to manage and/or resolve conflicts, and de-escalate challenging interactions.
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Providing Culturally Affirming Care
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:30 | FL
Caregivers learn the effect of cultural and racial differences in youth, particularly undocumented children in foster care, and how to recognize different values, beliefs, behaviors and needs to create relationships built on respect.
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Narcan Training
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | FL
This training will be facilitated by Jennifer Williams, Statewide Overdose Prevention Coordinator for The Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

After this training, participants will know how to:

Recognize and respond to an opioid overdose;
Understand different ways to obtain naloxone in Florida; and
Connect individuals in need with assistance through current overdose prevention initiatives in Florida.

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Trauma Informed Care 101 Part 1
2023-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | FL
Trauma is a word we hear all around us. As professionals, we have often interacted with the concept of trauma in many forms over the years of our careers. Yet, we can often feel like bringing a trauma-informed lens into the everyday aspects of our work remains elusive. In this online workshop, we will explore what is beyond trauma 101, how to incorporate trauma-informed care into our daily practices, and how to give trauma-informed principles internally to support resiliency and growth.
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Opioid Overdose Prevention: Recognition and Response Training
2023-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | FL
After this training, you will be able to:

Recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
Understand different ways to obtain naloxone in Florida.
Connect individuals in need with assistance through current overdose prevention initiatives in Florida.

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Workforce Wellness 360YOU: Your Opportunities Unlimited
2023-05-22 10:00 - 11:00 | FL
In this 60-minute workshop, participants will learn about the eight dimensions of wellness and challenges associated with each.
Participants will:

Complete a self-assessment of their wellness dimensions.
Review areas that are “flat” and areas of strength.
Develop a self-wellness plan to increase areas of wellness identified as challenging

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Trauma Informed Care 101 Part 2
2023-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | FL
Trauma is a word we hear all around us. As professionals, we have often interacted with the concept of trauma in many forms over the years of our careers. Yet, we can often feel like bringing a trauma-informed lens into the everyday aspects of our work remains elusive. In this online workshop, we will explore what is beyond trauma 101, how to incorporate trauma-informed care into our daily practices, and how to give trauma-informed principles internally to support resiliency and growth.
We will discuss:
-What trauma-informed care (TIC) is and is not
-Polyvagal theory-vagal states and coregulation
-Tips for interviewing families in crisis
-Crisis points
-TIC in communication (verbal, text, & email)
-Spoon Theory (managing energy and stress)
-Understanding the stress cycle & giving TIC to colleagues
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De-escalation Techniques
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | FL
Providers learn the causes of aggression, types of aggression, ways to assess the level of escalation, and techniques to de-escalate emotionally agitated individuals.
Course Objectives
-Define anger, aggression, and de-escalation
-Discuss the various causes of aggression
-Identify the 4 behavior levels
-Learn the appropriate staff response for each behavior level
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Trauma Informed Care 101 Part 1
2023-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | FL
Trauma is a word we hear all around us in 2022. As professionals, we have often interacted with the concept of trauma in many forms over the years of our careers. Yet, we can often feel like bringing a trauma-informed lens into the everyday aspects of our work remains elusive. In this online workshop, we will explore what is beyond trauma 101, how to incorporate trauma-informed care into our daily practices, and how to give trauma-informed principles internally to support resiliency and growth.
We will discuss:
-What trauma-informed care (TIC) is and is not
-Polyvagal theory-vagal states and coregulation
-Tips for interviewing families in crisis
-Crisis points
-TIC in communication (verbal, text, & email)
-Spoon Theory (managing energy and stress)
-Understanding the stress cycle & giving TIC to colleagues
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Medical Marijuana/Delta 8/CBD/K2 Training
2023-05-25 13:00 - 14:30 | FL
Speaker: Stacey Eastman-Gallo
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Grief is Exhausting
2023-05-31 13:00 - 13:30 | FL
Grief Check-in: Grief is Exhausting
If you’re grieving and experience any of these thoughts, “I had no idea how tired I would be” or “I have no energy for anything”—you are not alone. Grief consumes an enormous amount of our energy. Participants in this session will learn strategies to manage fatigue as they move through grief towards healing. Participation is anonymous.
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Psychotropic Medication
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-16 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Teams
Participants will need to complete the one-hour on-line training module ahead of our discussion (To receive training credits, you must enter your completed trainings into the DCF My FL Learn system). Access on-line training here:
Psychotropic Medication Training (myflfamilies.com)
This 1-hour session will be a focused discussion on implementing the policy on psychotropic medications and navigating challenges and barriers. This includes, referrals for initial psychiatric assessments, second opinions, pre-consent reviews through UF, medication logs, inventorying and transporting medications, FSFN documentation, informed consent, med reports & more!
You will receive a link to the Teams session the day before this training – be sure to accept the invitation so that your Outlook calendar will be updated.

Being an Ally to LGBTQ+ People
2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | FL
What does being an ally mean? You may have questions about how you can better support the LGBTQ+ community, or what LGBTQ+ even stands for. Join this training if you care about someone who is LGBTQ+ and are looking to find ways to show your support.
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Caregiving Check-in: Adapting Expectations as Loved Ones Age
2023-06-15 16:00 - 16:30 | FL
As your loved ones age, their physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities will change. An important aspect of caregiving during this period is adapting your expectations. Join this group for support on reframing situations, repeating empowering affirmations, and using thought-stopping practices. Participation is anonymous.
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Quality Home Assessments
2023-06-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Zoom
This interactive training will explore how policy and best practice look at how we interact with families in their homes.

Parenting Check-in: Enjoying Time with Your Child
2023-06-21 14:00 - 14:30 | FL
Spending time having fun with your child helps with bonding throughout their childhood and young adult years. During this session, we will discuss the importance of prioritizing time with your child, and exchange ideas on how to engage with children in a meaningful way—even while juggling a busy schedule. Participation is anonymous.
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Permanency Round Table
2023-06-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Permanency Round Table Values Training

Safety Planning in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence - Holding the Batterer Accountable
2023-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
