Remember, Family Works, Inc. pays $100/person toward training each year. Each parent needs 24 hours/year of ongoing training.

January

• Jan 4 – Madison, WI
• Jan 5 – Appleton, WI
• Jan 6 – Milwaukee, WI

Attachment and Emotional Regulation: Brain-Based Interventions across the Lifespan. Discover the crucial role the family and school play in the development of emotional regulation. Learn interventions that can be used to promote emotional control throughout a lifetime. Fee $159.99. To register call 800-397-0180.

• Jan 20 – Appleton, WI
• Jan 21 – Madison, WI
• Jan 22 – Brookfield, WI

75 Quick “On-the-Spot” Techniques for Children with Emotional & Behavioral Problems. Identify simple, teachable tools and strategies for parents and teachers to use in building relationships with children and teens with behavior problems. Fee$189.00. Register online at www.pesi.com.

• Jan 20 – Milwaukee, WI

Standing in the Gap. As a foster or adoptive parent, it is essential for you to be a good advocate. This training will assist you in finding a way to do just that. The five principles of effective advocacy will be explored and practiced. Learn the right balance of being assertive without ostracizing yourself or your child. We will also be joined by a representative from WI FACETS, who will discuss starting the review process for IEP and working with the schools. Fee: $10/person; $15/twosome. 6:30pm – 8:30pm 6682 W Greenfield Ave, Suite 310. Sponsored by Adoption Resource of WI. You must register for this webinar at ARW to receive the instructions and link information to connect to the webinar. Certificates of attendance will be sent after the training. Please call 414-475-1246 and register with Tammy.

February

• Feb 2 – Racine, WI

What Children Do to Relationships. This FREE training helps to assist parents to be thoughtful and understand the challenges and strategies they will need to be successful together with their adoptive or foster children. Develop the ability to discuss together the changes and concerns the relationship will undergo as a result of adoption or foster care. Parents will learn skills to proactively develop strategies that will maintain a healthy relationship as a couple and support their child or children. Training held from 6:00-8:00 p.m.at Racine County Human Services, 1717 Taylor Ave., Racine.

• Feb15 – Milwaukee, WI

African American Hair Care. Appearance matters to a child’s self-image and self-esteem. Poor appearance makes your child a target for teasing and bullying. Learn how to properly care for and style your foster or adopted child’s hair and skin. This class will be taught by a licensed beautician and current foster parent. If appropriate, you are welcome to bring your child, especially if you struggle with their hair or skin. Fee: $10/person; $15/twosome. This ARW training is held from 6-8 p.m. at 6682 W. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee.

• Feb 22 – Brookfield, WI

Depression and Bipolar Disorders in Adults and Young People. Are diagnoses of depression and bipolar disorder in children and adolescents an under-diagnosed epidemic or is it a diagnosis run amok, fueled by pharmaceutical advertising? Participants will learn to identify the major symptoms, understand the diagnostic complications in young people, and do a basic suicide risk assessment. Fee $140.00. Register online at www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/aoda or call 608-262-7942.

• Feb 24 – Appleton, WI
• Feb 25 – Madison, WI
• Feb 26 – Brookfield, WI

Self-Harm and Self-Mutilation. Are you working with a child who is cutting, picking at their skin, branding, or pulling out their hair? Attend this seminar and walk away with intervention strategies to help these children move to more effective means of emotional regulation. Fee $184.99. Register online at www.pesi.com or by calling 800-844-8260.

March

• Mar 17 – Appleton, WI
• Mar 18 – Madison, WI
• Mar 19 – Brookfield, WI

Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD). SPD is becoming recognized as a culprit of disorganized disruptive behavior in the home, school, and other social settings. This seminar is designed to provide tools and insight necessary to assist these children and make their world more comfortable. Fee $194.00. Register online www.pesi.com or 800-844-8260.

April

• April 9 -10 – Sault Ste Marie, MI

International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Conference. This annual conference lays out a framework for FASD diagnosis and services designed for professionals and families. To learn more go to www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/fasd/conference.htm.

• Apr 12 – Wausau, WI
• Apr 13 – Green Bay, WI
• Apr 14 – Sheboygan, WI
• Apr 15 – Kenosha, WI
• Apr 19 – Appleton, WI
• Apr 20 – Milwaukee, WI
• Apr 21 – Madison, WI

Dealing With Difficult People: How to Communicate with Tact and Skill. This is a day of intensive training with immediate payback. Learn to derail problem people and teach them to treat you with respect, reinforcing the most positive behavior in everyone – at work and at home. Fee $149.00. Register at http://events.careertrack.com/242255 or by phone 800-556-3009.

April 14 – Appleton, WI

• April 16 – Milwaukee, WI

Autism and Asperger Syndrome…Caught“In Between the Gap” of Theory, Strategies, and Understanding Sensory Diet. Discuss powerful tools for communication with caregivers based on learning styles, preferred modes of learning and neurolinguistics. Share strategies that work for children with these disorders and participate in brainstorming ideas for children you have in mind. Fee $189.99. Register by phone at 800-397-0180.

• April 19-20 – Wisconsin Dells, WI

Together for Children: The Greg and Mary Ann Renz Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. The goal of this seminar is to improve prevention, treatment, investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect by providing knowledge to address emerging issues, research questions and public policy changes in child welfare and child protection. Fee $190/two day, $110/one day. Register online at www.preventchildabusewi.org.

• April 22 – Teleconference

Transitioning Special Needs Students: It Doesn’t Start at 21. When working with students in special education, the goal is to find the best way to prepare them for the ‘real world’. This 90-minute teleconference with Lorman Educational Services is designed to help professionals and parents enhance their students’ opportunities as adults, addressing seven aspects of the transition process. Fee $79.00. Register online at www.lorman.com or 1-866-352-0539.

• April 21 – Appleton, WI
• April 22 – Madison, WI
• April 23 – Milwaukee, WI

Toxic Anger. Attend this seminar to learn skills to help others minimize anger, helping individuals free themselves from the burden of excess anger. Fee $184.99. Register online at www.pesi.com or by phone at 800-844-8260.

May

• May 6 – Milwaukee, WI

I Am 14 and This is What 14 Year Olds Do! This FREE brown bag lunch will run from 11:30am – 1:00pm and is part of the AJA Counseling Center’s Children’s mental Health Week celebration. Call 414-353-9250 for more info and to pre-register.

• May 19 – Webinar!

Finding the Value & Purpose of Lifebooks. Learn about the purposes and advantages of lifebooks. In this training you will gain an understanding of the value that a lifebook can have for your child. You will also learn how to use lifebooks as a tool of communication and healing. The class will be held at ARWW office in Milwaukee, but also as a webinar (a live presentation conducted via the internet) from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. To register, call 414-475-1246 by 5/18.

• May 19 – Appleton, WI
• May 20 – Milwaukee, WI
• May 21 – Schaumburg, IL

Happiness: How Positive Psychology Changes Our Lives. Learn how Positive Psychology is changing what we know about physical and mental health. Discover how using your unique strengths can add happiness and resiliency and how to recognize underperformance and depression in self and others. Fee $159.00. Register by phone at 800-397-0180.

June

• June 3 – Milwaukee, WI

“Growing Up Urban” Mental Health Conference.  Understanding the Complexities of Parenting.   This all-day training will be held at Cardinal Stritch University.  Fee $85.00 Please call 414-353-9250 for more information and to register.

• June 11 – Madison, WI

Medications Used by School-age Children.  This workshop provides an overview of treatment expectations for school-age children with ADHD, psychiatric disorders (e.g. depression, mania, and other conditions).  Special $75.00 rate is offered for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.  To register call 800-741-7416 or go online at www.dcs.wisc.edu/pda/aoda.

• June 17 – Middleton, WI

Boys & Girls at Risk Conference: The Emerging Science of Gender Differences. This one-day seminar will look at the latest research on how social media affects teens; why adolescent girls are more anxious, depressed, and likely to use alcohol and prescription drugs; and how parents and professionals can become more effective working with troubled boys. Fee $159.00. Register online www.boysgirls-atrisk.org or 800-741-7416.

• June 23 – Appleton, WI
• June 25 – Milwaukee, WI
• June 30 – Wisconsin Dells, WI

The Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques.  Gain tools to stop panic, soothe insomnia and “worry dreams”, resolve guilt common to anxiety, and make important lifestyle changes that get rid of tensions and stress.  Fee $185.00.   To register call 800-554-9775 or online at www.pesi.com.

July

August

• Aug 25 – Appleton, WI
• Aug 26 – Brookfield, WI
• Aug 27 – Wisconsin Dells, WI

ADHD & Processing Disorders – Gain a wide range of concrete, evidence-based skills including assessment of processing and organizational deficits. Take home developmentally appropriate tools for interventions needed when working with children who experience ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and Central Auditory Processing Disorder.  Fee: $185.00.  Register online at www.pesi.com or 800-844-8260.

September

• Sept 11 – Milwaukee, WI

Building Up Forgiveness – Forgiveness is a critical part of our being healthy and happy people; it is also a significant component of helping children heal.  Children (1^st – 6^th gr.) and Parents will attend different workshops focusing on living a life of forgiveness in relation to adoption and family issues. Training techniques that include video, discussion, lecture and activities. Fee: $25/parent, $8/child.  For more info call 800-762-8063. Register online at http://buildingupforgiveness.eventbrite.com/

• Sept 17 – 19 – Lake Geneva, WI

Relationship Enhancement Retreats – These FREE interactive retreats are open to couples who are working towards or have adopted or taken guardianship of a foster child.  Topics covered include:  Communication, Commitment, Friendship, Expectations and Conflict Resolution.  For more information call 815-720-2184.

October

• Oct 22 – Milwaukee, WI

“Caring About Kids” Summit.  The UWM Downtown Campus will host a four hour training that will cover successful approaches to working with adolescent girls. Call the AJA Counseling Center for more information 414-352-9250.

• Oct 22 – 24 -  Green Lake, WI

UMOJA – A BLACK HERITAGE EXPERIENCE Umoja Objectives: ● Support families raising Black children by helping them understand their needs and their history. ● Help families explore the heritage and culture of Blacks within the framework of art, history and geography. ● Address challenges that families face raising children. ● Empower children to have a positive sense of identity about race and culture. ● Engage children to interact with Black children, while feeling safe and comfortable. Fees: $80/Adult. $60/Children 3 – 17 This fee covers programming and meals.  Hotel costs vary by room type.  See website for registration details www.umojabhe.com.

November

• Nov 5 – 7 – St. Charles, IL

Relationship Enhancement Retreats – These FREE interactive retreats are open to couples who are working towards or have adopted or taken guardianship of a foster child.  Topics covered include:  Communication, Commitment, Friendship, Expectations and Conflict Resolution.  For more information call 815-720-2184.

December

Other Training Opportunities

Explore these 2010 online workshops offered by: Foster Parent College. These interactive muti-media training courses are designed for adoptive, kinship and foster parents. These trainings are inexpensive and easy to access. For more information and to enroll in an Advanced Parenting Workshop, log on to www.fosterparentcollege.com. Remember to print the completion certificate to provide documentation of your online training credits.

Heather T Forbes and the Beyond Consequences Institute. Visit this website to find out more about these interactive trainings and how to register for your first complimentary class. https://heathertforbes.infusions oft.com/link/6aae2e40/c3500.

Ask the Expert Series with Dr. Bruce Perry. This 30-minute interview with one of the nation’s top experts in the field of child maltreatment and trauma, addresses why children behave the way they do from both a scientific and relationship perspective. There is no charge to listen to this 30 minute interview, worth .5 training credits. www.beyondconsequences.com/asktheexpert/drperry.

Training Options From Your Home Computer!!

Ask the Expert Series

Heather T. Forbes presents this FREE audio discussion series, offering insight into various child-raising topics through conversations with experts in the field.  Some of the topics include:  I am the “I” in IEP, Why We Believe What We Believe, The Child Trauma Academy, Creating Capacity for Attachment, The Out of Sync Child, and Response To Crisis.  Simply log into the website and listen – www.asktheexpertinterviews.com.

Lorman OnDemand Webinars

Webinars allow you to view previously recorded topics online. You can watch, pause, rewind and replay from anywhere you’ve got a computer and an Internet connection. Viewing is available for participation 24/7, with fees ranging from $50.00 – $100.00.  Follow this link to learn more and for registration www.socialworkerresource.com. The following is a description of a Lorman Webinar:

Transitioning Special Needs Students: It Doesn’t Start at 21!
Fee: $49.00 Length: 101 minutes

This Webinar is designed to provide professionals with the information they need to enhance their students’ opportunities as an adult. It addresses each aspect of the transition process, addressing seven key areas of transition planning.

McKissock Continuing Educations

These online courses offer over 80 hours of course selections.  Some of the popular courses include:  An Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Domestic Violence, Prescription Drug Abuse, and Anxiety Disorders.  The cost breaks down to approximately $15.00/per 1 hour credit, with courses ranging from 1 – 6 hours.  To find out more, visit www.mckissock.com.

Adoption Resources of Wisconsin Trainings

Adoption Resources of Wisconsin offers their fall trainings live or by webinar technology.  To see a list of all events go to http://wiadopt.eventbrite.com.  If you have questions about any of the trainings call Leann Meiners at  414-475-1246.  Unless otherwise noted, fees are $10.00 per training.

Milwaukee Location

(6682 W. Greenfield Ave, 310)

• Aug 18 – Surviving False Allegations. Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
• Sept 15 – Transitioning to Adult Living.  Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
• Oct 21 – African American Hair Care.  Time 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
• Nov 18 – Building Healthy Adoptive Families: Ten Factors to Success. Time 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Eau Claire Location

(2703 Craig Road, Holiday Inn)

• Sept 28 – Transracial Parenting for Foster and Adoptive Families.  Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Fee $20.00.