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SUMMARY:Peer Group Training- NetSmartz
DESCRIPTION:New and Flexible Training Times Based on Parent Feedback\nPresenter: Britney Hays ( Assistant Special Agent in Charge- United States Secret Service)\nNetSmartz is an educational program that teaches parents\, guardians\, and communities about online safety and digital citizenship. The innovative presentations make use of online resources\, videos\, and expert tips to educate\, engage\, and empower children and adults to be safer on and offline. \n  \nHow to Register \n1. Open the ParentConnect App on your phone \n2. Click the event at the top of the app and register \nEmail info@dcfapac.org if you need help downloading the app. \n>> REGISTER IN THE ParentConnect App
URL:https://www.dcfapac.org/event/peer-group-training-netsmartz/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training,Peer Support Group
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SUMMARY:Peer Group Training-De-Escalation Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jai Singh- Life Couch\nThis follow-up session is designed to equip foster parents with practical strategies and skills to de-escalate conflicts with teens in their care\, fostering healthier relationships and a more supportive home environment. Participants will explore active listening\, empathy\, and nonverbal communication techniques to help defuse tense situations. The session will also include hands-on practice with specific de-escalation strategies\, such as validating emotions and setting clear\, consistent boundaries. \nHow to Register \n1. Open the ParentConnect App on your phone \n2. Click the event at the top of the app and register \nEmail info@dcfapac.org if you need help downloading the app. \n>> REGISTER IN THE ParentConnect App
URL:https://www.dcfapac.org/event/peer-group-training-de-escalation-strategies-for-challenging-behaviors-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training,Peer Support Group
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SUMMARY:Peer Group Training- Introduction to Behavioral Parent
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jacquelie Sperling – Co-Program Director\, McLean Anxiety Mastery Program\, Clinical Psychologist\nParenting is anything but easy\, and there are tools that can help. Behavioral parent training is an evidence-based treatment that offers caregivers tools that can support their children. Attendees will learn the foundational principal of behavioral parent training and techniques to foster desired behaviors. The webinar next will discuss some of the techniques in more depth. For example\, attendees will learn how to implement labeled praise\, child-directed interaction\, and tangible reward systems. \nHow to Register \n1. Open the ParentConnect App on your phone \n2. Click the event at the top of the app and register \nEmail info@dcfapac.org if you need help downloading the app. \n>> REGISTER IN THE ParentConnect App
URL:https://www.dcfapac.org/event/peer-group-training-introduction-to-behavioral-parent/
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