Foster Care Training

A significant challenge faced by many system involved youth (SIY) is effective communication. There is a need for establishing an open and easy system of communication when the emotions are strong, the stakes are high and there is a need for a crucial conversation. Giving individuals basic knowledge of how to have a crucial conversation creates an opportunity for families to establish a system to communicate effectively and create resolutions together instead of separating. Foundational knowledge will be presented for how to effectively communicate to create resolution from the “pool of shared meaning” which establishes a “base camp” from where communication can begin as well as a place of safety to where they can return.  Learned skills will be directly applied to support SIY and/or foster families in having a crucial conversation using this technique.