Families are supposed to be forever, whether biological or created through foster care and adoption. But what happens when love begins to have limits? What happens when parents are physically and emotionally exhausted? What happens when children are unable to connect to the promise of forever? This training will explore the complicated feelings that come with the emotional deficits that trauma can leave on children and parents. Professionals will gain insight, understanding, and practical strategies to strengthen connections, build resilience, and support healing for both children and parents.
Training Objectives:
1. Recognize side effects experienced by parents
2. Explore trauma’s emotional impact on families
3. Differentiate self-esteem and self-worth
4. Identify strategies to support child self-worth and parent resilience.