Texas Bridge Organizations are invited to join us to kick-off our Bridge Organization Convening Series on May 24th. This is an opportunity for bridge organizations state-wide to connect and engage with like-minded organizations and learn from informative discussions with selected state-wide leaders. Our convenings will offer an opportunity to meet new professionals leading and working
Family mapping is a technique using symbols to draw family relationship patterns inclusive of identifying apparent power, influence, conflict and trauma. A family map, although using similar symbols, differs from a genogram in that it is subjective rather than factual yet provides real-time impressions of current relationships between family members. It organizes and displays clinical
The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies is excited to offer a two-part, 8-hour, FREE, live, on-line training: CE-CERT (Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma) with Dr. Michael Gomez. CE-CERT (Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma) is an evidence-informed model that was developed by Dr. Brian Miller to support the
Please join us for FREE training on the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative in recognition of the Trauma-Informed Month on May 26th, 10 to 11 a.m. Chosen in collaboration with the Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services (TACFS) is pleased to sponsor a trauma-informed virtual training by the National Adoption Competency Mental
Texas Training Connection Monthly Training Series The Motivation Interviewing series will be offered in four (4) 1.5 hour sessions. Participants of this training are eligible for 6 hours of CE’s through the TX Board of Social Workers. In order to receive the 6hr of CE’s for the MI series, attendees MUST attend ALL FOUR sessions
The VSL™ curriculum is based on two foundational principles that shape and guide all of GEMS’ work: Survivor Leadership and Transformational Relationships, which are vital for effective youth development, particularly victims of CSEC. Topics to be covered in this three-day training include Stages of Change, Stages of VSL, Locus of Control, Application of Values, Engagement,
Register for this webinar if you are interested in learning more about completing the application to become a funding distribution partner for Young Adult Pandemic Aid (PanAid).
It seems simple…make a mistake, say “I’m sorry” and all is resolved. Yet true apologies extend far beyond those two simple words. Apologies require ownership, accountability, action change and providing hope. For children and families who have experienced discord, unhealthy patterns of power and control, abuse/neglect, substance use/abuse and or involvement with child welfare systems,
If you are an organization interested in becoming a funding distribution partner, please register for an additional webinar on the application process for interested organizations. This session will be held on 8/17 at 11 a.m. and will be recorded and posted on our website if you cannot attend. If you have a specific question you
Texas state oversight agency leaders have shared interest in and commitment to continuing to improve residential practices to support improved long-term outcomes post-residential discharge for youth and families. To this end, the Building Bridges Initiative will be hosting a four part, full-day training event on September 9, 2021 from 8:30am - 4:00pm with frequent short
Join the PanAid team and Think of Us CEO Sixto Cancel ask questions and walk through the PanAid application process.
The Texas Center for Child & Family Studies invites you to join us for an engaging morning with Rachel Lloyd, Founder and CEO of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS) and one of the foremost advocates for youth who have been commercially sexually exploited. Rachel’s indelible impact on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation and
