Communities Connected for Kids

Trauma Informed Care 101 Part 2
2023-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Critical Thinking
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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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

Casework Practice
2023-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
**Note: class is for Pre-Certified DCM staff only

Grief Check-in: Grief and Loss During Times of Change
2023-06-27 16:00 - 16:30 | FL
Our lives are filled with situations where life as we know it changes. This can be a change at work, such as a new position or retirement. A change in relationships such as getting married or divorced. Or a change in health after a recent diagnosis. When these situations happen, it’s common to experience loss—and even grief. Join this moderated support group for ideas on how to cope during times of change. Participation is anonymous.
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Stress Check-in: Using the Power of Pause to Disrupt Stress
2023-07-06 12:30 - 13:00 | FL
In an overstimulated world, it’s easy to feel like you are constantly “on” and never get a break. You might feel as if you don’t have enough time to think about circumstances before responding to them. Learn how to use “mindful pauses” to check in with your thoughts, feelings, and bodily messages. This stress management strategy can help you to move forward with more focus and intention both at work and home. This session is informative and experiential. Participation is anonymous.
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Making a Connection Between Financial and Emotional Wellbeing
2023-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 | FL
This training examines the emotional and psychological factors that influence how to manage finances. Participants will explore, and privately consider, how their emotions, values, and needs all play an important part in how well they manage their money.
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Caregiving Check-in: When Someone You Care About Is Seriously Ill
2023-07-13 15:30 - 16:00 | FL
Learning the news that someone you care about is seriously ill is heart-wrenching. You might feel like your world at home or at work has come to a halt. During this session, learn how to support a colleague, friend, or loved one who is seriously unwell and how to care for yourself during the process. Participation is anonymous.
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Parenting Check-in: Having Tough Conversations with Your Child
2023-07-19 14:00 - 14:30 | FL
It is easy for parents to feel unprepared to talk about topics such as death, loss, and safety. These topics can feel frightening to you and your child. Participate in this session to learn how to lead your discussions with supportive listening, how to support your child’s feelings, and when to reach out for help. While you can’t promise your child that you can make everything ok, you can help them process through frightening times. Participation is anonymous.
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Motivational Interviewing: Compassion, Empathy and Other Things that Work
2023-07-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Please join us for a two-hour discussion on how the evidenced-based practice of motivational interviewing techniques assist in connecting us with the families we serve.
This training is open to all staff, CPI, licensing

Creating Purpose Driven Goals
2023-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | FL
What would be a meaningful step toward living your purpose? When it comes to success in our personal and professional lives, we only have so much we can do, be, and give. And it’s common to spread our motivation, attention, and efforts across so many goals that we dilute our best efforts and end up overwhelmed and under-wowed by our progress. Attend this webinar to incorporate mindfulness practices into your short and long-term goals.
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Grief Check-in: Why Now? Coping with Delayed Grief
2023-07-27 13:00 - 13:30 | FL
Delayed grief is an emotional response to loss that doesn’t manifest until long after the initial event. It can be difficult to recognize and therefore difficult to know how to cope. Participants will learn to recognize the possible causes of delayed grief, its symptoms, and strategies for coping. Participation is anonymous.
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Involvement and Engagement
2023-09-01 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 | FL
Learn how small acts of kindness and a state of flow can change your life.
Starting September 1st, this webinar is available on myliferesource.com
