Free curriculum to help child welfare agencies build better support groups TOOL by AdoptUSKids · Published October 18, 2021 · Last modified October 19, 2021 Scripts, slides, and other tools to guide your group leaders through 12 hours of training
Helping parents embrace trauma-responsive parenting WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published September 10, 2021 · Last modified September 13, 2021 A parent support specialist and mother of a daughter with FASD discusses the parenting strategies needed for children who have experienced trauma, including trauma in-utero, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Tending to group dynamics: four steps to success for support group leaders September 1, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 1, 2021 · Last modified September 24, 2021 Tips to help you manage one of the most challenging and important tasks you face in your leadership role.
Addressing common challenges in parent support groups September 21, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 21, 2020 · Last modified July 19, 2021 As a support group leader, you know that sometimes your group can be challenging. Whether it’s a difficult member or a sensitive topic, there are strategies that successful leaders have come to rely on.
Understanding secondary traumatic stress WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published May 6, 2020 · Last modified July 21, 2020 A webinar for parent support group leaders discussing how to recognize the signs of secondary traumatic stress in yourself and how to help you and your group members manage vicarious trauma.
Facilitating virtual parent support groups April 8, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 8, 2020 · Last modified April 14, 2020 As a support group leader, do you want—or need—to move your in-person meetings online, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are some tips and resources to help create a supportive environment in a virtual space.
