Center for Child Counseling

Recognizing and Managing Eating Disorders in Pediatric Practice: Early Detection, Intervention, and Referral
2025-12-03 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435
Join us on December 3rd, 2025, for an in-depth training designed to help pediatric providers identify, assess, and manage eating disorders in children and adolescents. This session will focus on early warning signs, sensitive screening approaches, medical and nutritional considerations, and effective referral strategies.

Attendees will gain practical tools to engage families, differentiate between typical and concerning eating behaviors, and collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to support recovery and promote healthy development. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, connect with peers, and stay at the forefront of pediatric care.

Baubles and Baskets
2025-12-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Salute Market, 5530 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33418, United States
Join us for a festive evening filled with warmth, laughter, and purpose as we celebrate the season of giving! Reconnect with friends, make new connections, and raise a glass to supporting children and teens in Palm Beach County.

Music, chance drawings for fabulous baskets, and fun! All proceeds help provide hope and healing for our community’s most vulnerable youth. Let’s toast to a season of impact!

Transforming Trauma Patterns: A Neurobiological Approach to Intergenerational Trauma in the Playroom
2026-02-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, United States
A specialized 6 hour course crafted for play therapists seeking to enhance their skills in identifying and breaking intergenerational trauma patterns. Drawing from neuroscience and Synergetic Play Therapy principles, this course offers an exploration of how trauma is stored and repeated across generations, as well as how to use play therapy to support the healing and integration of these patterns. By the end of this eye-opening course, play therapists will be equipped with knowledge and skills to effectively identify and break intergenerational trauma patterns, empowering them to facilitate healing and transformation in their clients.

ACEs, Trauma & Toxic Stress
2026-02-23 09:00 - 10:30
In the absence of protective relationships, toxic stress in childhood impacts an individual’s well-being across the lifetime.

This 90-minute workshop provides an overview of the ACE study, trauma, toxic stress and the impact on health. Resilience and building a trauma-informed approach is also explored.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn:

About the ACE study, including outcomes and findings;

Definition of toxic stress and its impact on the developing brain in early childhood and throughout the lifespan;

Impact of early adversity on lifelong health, mental and physical;

The importance of creating trauma-informed and resilience-building practices based on the findings of the ACEs research.

This training is sponsored by United Way of Palm Beach County.

Virtual Workshop

From ACEs to HOPE
2026-03-18 09:00 - 13:00
This interactive training explores how early adversity and positive experiences shape lifelong health, behavior, and well-being. Participants will gain an understanding of the ACEs and PCEs research, toxic stress, and generational trauma, and learn how these factors impact brain development and overall health. Using the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) framework, this session focuses on shifting from a deficit-based lens to a strengths-based approach that builds resilience. Through discussion, self-reflection, and role-play, participants will practice trauma-informed, resilience-building strategies and effective communication skills that support healing, connection, and hope.

This training is sponsored by United Way of Palm Beach County.

Virtual Workshop

Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope
2026-03-25 17:30 - 20:00 | FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, Florida, 33458, United States
Join us at the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute for an impactful evening sponsored by the LaFrance Project, including a screening of the acclaimed documentary Resilience, insights from Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, and a thought-provoking panel discussion with community experts.

About the Film

Resilience uncovers one of the most important public health discoveries of our time: the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The film explores how toxic stress can alter brain architecture, increase the risk of chronic disease, and shape the trajectory of children’s lives. Just as importantly, it shines a light on proven solutions that communities are using to break cycles of adversity and build resilience.

Lead the Fight: Discipline with The Brain in Mind Featuring Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
2026-04-09 11:30 - 13:30 | The Breakers Palm Beach, 1 S County Rd, Palm Beach, Florida, 33480, United States
We are honored to welcome Dr. Tina Payne Bryson — renowned clinician, sought-after speaker, and New York Times bestselling author whose work has transformed how adults understand and support children’s emotional and relational development — to West Palm Beach on April 9, 2026.

At this exclusive West Palm Beach event, Dr. Bryson will share her expertise on supporting children’s emotional growth and building strong, resilient relationships. Attendees will gain practical strategies rooted in neuroscience, leaving inspired and equipped to foster connection, understanding, and well-being in children, families, and communities.

Promoting Resilience
2026-04-22 09:00 - 10:30
Resilience: the ability to “bounce back” from setbacks, to adapt and overcome adversity, to cope with challenges by making use of internal resources and social supports.

Difficult experiences are an inevitable part of life, and so by supporting resilient practices from childhood, we aim to strengthen a child’s ability to overcome both current and later in life stressors. Research has shown that, even though it may have a genetic component, resilience is a skill that you can build.

Take this training to learn more about the protective buffer that resilience offers as well as new strategies.

This training is sponsored by United Way of Palm Beach County.

Virtual Workshop

Healing the Healers
2026-05-21 09:00 - 13:00
Healing the Healers is designed to address the stress and various challenges faced by helpers and healers in the medical, mental, and behavioral health professions. The training teaches self-care and resilience building strategies, which is more important than ever as helpers and healers have shown alarming rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and even suicide as a result of the pandemic. Healers and helpers have been on the frontlines of our community, supporting individuals and families experiencing overwhelming stress, grief, and loss.

This training is sponsored by United Way of Palm Beach County.

Virtual Workshop

How to Respond to a Mental Health Crisis
2026-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
This training provides essential guidance on how to recognize and respond to a child or adolescent experiencing a mental health crisis. Participants will learn what constitutes a crisis, why immediate and thoughtful response is critical, and how to ensure safety while offering calm, supportive care. Grounded in best practices, this session equips participants with practical strategies to ask direct questions about suicide, de-escalate intense emotions, and connect families to appropriate local and national resources. Attendees will leave feeling more confident, prepared, and empowered to respond with compassion, clarity, and effectiveness when a child’s mental health is at risk.

This training is sponsored by United Way of Palm Beach County.

Virtual Workshop

Identifying and Addressing Suicide
2026-07-13 09:00 - 10:30
You, as a parent or caregiver, may be worried about what to do, what to say and whether your efforts are improving the situation or not. It may also seem overwhelming as to how to address the situation, helpful responses and where to look for support and resources. Suicidal ideation or suicide attempts are serious and should never be taken lightly – especially considering there may be a life at risk.

This training is sponsored by United Way of Palm Beach County.

Virtual Workshop

ACEs, Intergenerational Trauma & Stress
2026-08-19 09:30 - 13:30
This training invites participants to explore the historical and social experiences connected to race and how they shape identity, well-being, and opportunity. Participants will develop a shared understanding of key terms and background, examine the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma within the context of race, and reflect on how lived experiences can affect emotional and physical health.

The session emphasizes the strength and resilience individuals and communities demonstrate in the face of adversity, highlighting protective factors, cultural strengths, and pathways to healing. Through discussion and reflection, participants will discover opportunities for learning, growth, positive change, and meaningful connection that support more compassionate, informed, and equitable practices.

This training is sponsored by United Way of Palm Beach County.

Virtual Workshop

An Intimate Look at Where Healing Begins
2026-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Visitation Center, 3335 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach
We invite you to experience one of the most meaningful spaces in our work — the Family Visitation Center, where children and families come together in safety, compassion, and hope.

This intimate gathering offers a rare opportunity to step inside the environment we have so carefully designed: home-like visitation rooms, spaces built for play and connection, and a team of specialists whose approach goes far beyond supervision. Here, every visit is an act of healing — guided by coaching, attunement, and the deep belief that every family deserves a chance to grow stronger together.

Join us for a personally guided experience of the space, and a conversation with our staff about the transformative work happening within these walls. The Family Visitation Center represents some of the most profound and underrecognized work in our region — and we want you to see it, feel it, and understand why it matters.

Seeing the Impact: A Data Deep Dive with Our CEO and Chief Quality Officer
2026-10-28 17:30 - 20:00 | 450 N Federal Highway, PH12 Boynton Beach, FL, 450 N Federal Highway, Boynton Beach
What does your investment actually do? Where does it go, who does it reach, and how do we know it’s working? This gathering is our answer — an intimate, candid conversation with Center for Child Counseling’s CEO and Chief Quality Officer, guided by the data that tells the story of our collective impact.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to accountability that goes beyond anecdote. Our Data Dashboard is a real-time intelligence system — powered by centralized intake, geo-mapping, and monthly feedback cycles — that ensures every dollar directed toward children’s mental health is working as hard as it possibly can. Together, we will walk through what the numbers reveal, celebrate what your generosity has made possible, and look ahead to what we are building next.

This is more than a reporting session. It is a moment to see yourselves in the data — to understand the lives changed, the families stabilized, and the futures redirected because of the circle of support you have helped create. And it is an opportunity to hear directly from the leaders who translate that data into action every single day.

We are grateful to Circle of Giving Founder and Chair, Melissa Haley, for opening her home and making this meaningful evening possible.

Celebrating Champions of Hope and Healing
2026-11-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Center for Child Counseling, 5205 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
Join us for our 2026 Gratitude Gathering, an uplifting evening of reflection, recognition, and celebration centered on hope, healing, and impact.

Together, we will honor remarkable individuals whose compassion, leadership, and dedication are transforming the lives of children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma. Their work deepens understanding, sparks meaningful action, and strengthens communities.

This special evening celebrates our shared commitment to creating safety and resilience for every child. Experience powerful stories, inspiring voices, and meaningful connection with a community of changemakers who believe in the power of possibility and lasting change.

Celebrate the Season at Our Holiday Happy Hour!
2026-12-03 17:30 - 20:30 | North Palm Beach Country Club, 951 US-1, North Palm Beach, Florida, 33408
Join us for a joyful evening filled with holiday spirit, meaningful connection, and shared purpose. Catch up with familiar faces, meet new friends, and come together in support of a mission that makes a real difference.

Your $50 ticket includes a complimentary Boca West Raffle ticket (a $100 value), along with a drink ticket and appetizers. Enjoy music, exciting chance drawings for beautiful gift baskets, and plenty of fun, all while helping support vulnerable children in Palm Beach County.
