Foster Care Training

This training will explore strategies for regulation and co-regulation to combat the impact of trauma. As helping professionals we see how dysregulation can impact a youth’s ability to learn, have healthy relationships and be their best selves. This training will provide more specific information regarding the neuroscience behind the stress/trauma response including explanations of hyperarousal, hypo arousal and the window of tolerance. The trainer will provide tools to explore the importance of developing emotional vocabulary and sensory awareness with youth in order to identify the regulation tools that will be effective for them. The concept of co-regulation will be explored/expanded upon in this workshop as it relates to helping professional’s ability to create an atmosphere that fosters resilience and healing for all. Strategies will be shared that can be used with youth and families to explain the effects of trauma and stress and the benefits of regulation strategies. Trainer will present expert videos related to the hand model of the brain, empathy and the window of tolerance to support diverse learning styles.