Center for Child Counseling

Trauma Stories and the Impact on Teachers
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/New_York)
Online, On-Demand Workshop

The role of a teacher is one filled with daily demands and expectations.

It is also, however, one of great responsibility and influence as the potential to shape and impact a young life in a positive way is a significant position. This means ensuring your own health and wellbeing is maintained and supported is crucial. Trauma stories, compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization may be parts of a teacher’s role that aren’t spoken about or addressed very often, but that deserve attention to assist you in understanding, navigating, and overcoming these experiences.

Join us as we explore the effect of hearing traumatic accounts from the children you teach, the impact that it may have on your health and wellbeing, the warning signs to keep in mind, and finally guide you to implementing ways to address and buffer the impact.

In this training, you will learn about:

The risk of secondary trauma and the definition of compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization.

Mandated reporting and personal concerns.

The trauma impact of secondary trauma.

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Separation Anxiety
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Separation anxiety can be a difficult and emotional experience for both a child and his/her parents.

However, depending on the child’s age and developmental milestones, this may be a very natural and healthy response as he/she learns and becomes familiar with the concept of object permanence. Understanding the developmental stages, signs and triggers will help parents, caregivers and teachers navigate whether the child’s experience is to be expected or whether he/she needs additional help and support to overcome the anxiety.

Join us as we explore the concept of separation anxiety and how that may present itself in a child’s emotions and behaviors. We will also introduce techniques that can be incorporated into daily routines, at home and school, to ease anxiety and assist the child in those difficult moments.

In this training, you will learn about:

Signs and triggers of separation anxiety.

Ways to ease children’s separation anxiety.

How to prepare children to start preschool/childcare center.

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Supporting Empathy Development
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Empathy is a complex skill that develops over the lifespan and is shaped by genetics, observation, learning, and life experiences.

It creates the foundation for our ability to connect with others and plays a significant role in creating and maintaining meaningful relationships throughout our lives. Modeling, practicing, and reinforcing this skill from a young age helps children achieve different empathy milestones and foster ways of being that serve them as they navigate the world and relationships around them.

Join us as we explore ways in which to nurture and support the development of this important life skill as we parent, care for or teach children on a daily basis.

In this training, you will learn about:

Difference between empathy and sympathy and the three main components of empathy.

Age-appropriate empathy milestones.

Techniques to support empathy development.

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

The Power of Play
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Play is how children explore and make sense of the world. Play is children’s language and toys are children’s words.

When we explore the benefits, especially related to cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, it’s clear how significant and powerful play really is to a child’s overall growth and wellbeing. Often, we don’t regard play as having an impact on a child’s ability to learn, when in fact it is crucial to supporting things like connecting with others, mastering skills, experimenting and problem-solving and fostering resilience behaviors.

Take this training to learn about the science behind play, the ways in which it impacts a multitude of developmental factors and easy-to-implement tips to creating the ideal play environment within the home or school setting.

In this training, you will learn about:

The benefits of play for children.

The importance of structuring the environment to promote social-emotional development and academic skills through play.

Activities to use with children including everyday items to reinforce the skills learned throughout the presentation.

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Promoting Resilience in Children
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

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 against stress as well as strategies to help promote and strengthen this trait in the lives of the children you engage with.

In this training, you will learn about:

The importance of resilience in children

Factors that contribute to resilience in children

Various strategies to promote resilience in children

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOBPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Building Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Confidence and self-esteem are traits that ready us for life experiences!

They improve the beliefs we have about our own abilities, boost communication skills, strengthen relationships, maintain our mental-health and even determine later in life success. These are certainly the sorts of traits we want to nurture and support in the children we parent, care for and teach.

Join us as we explore the potential of these traits, practical ways to boost both your own self-assurance, and ways to encourage the development of confidence and self-esteem in children.

In this training, you will learn about:

The benefits of building confidence and self-esteem.

How confidence and self-esteem relate to mental health.

Various skills and techniques to support children in boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Mindful Parenting
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

You’ve most likely heard the term mindfulness, but are you familiar with how it applies to and impacts parenting?

This approach to interactions with children serves a twofold purpose: bringing awareness to the emotions of all involved and promoting and preserving connection and understanding within the relationship. It’s about responding to situations, rather than reacting, in order to create a positive and safe learning environment.

Take this training to better your understanding of mindfulness, the benefits and potential that it has for both you and your child/ren, and how to incorporate this moment-to-moment awareness into your parenting style in a practical and sustainable way.

In this training, you will learn about:

The three key elements of mindfulness and how to implement a basic mindfulness meditation practice

Mindful parenting and the benefits it has for child/parent/family

Tips to integrate mindful parenting into daily life

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

The Power of the Parent-Teacher Relationship
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Both parents and teachers play a vital role in educating a child. Parents are children’s first teacher as they teach children essential life and academic skills while providing love and support. The connection and communication between teachers and parents become very important in any school setting, including early education settings.

Young children are very attuned with their parents, teachers and caregivers and read their cues well. So, when their teacher and parents are connected and have a positive and strong relationship, children are more likely to feel safe in their relationships with their teachers and have more positive attitude towards their teacher, center or school, and learning. Effective communication is essential for building school-family partnerships. It constitutes the foundation for all other forms of family involvement in education.

Join us for this 30-minute online training to explore the benefits of building parent-teacher relationship, as well as different ways of communicating with parents.

This training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

Benefits of building parent-teacher relationship

Different ways of communicating with parents

Techniques and strategies to communicate more effectively with parents to build strong relationships with them

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Promoting Engagement for Withdrawn Children
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

The child within the home or classroom that is often noticed first or identified for needing extra help and support is the outgoing, loud, active, intense, and aggressive child.

These are children whose behaviors show their wants, needs, and emotional states – and it’s often easy to identify and intervene as needed. Children who are quieter or more subdued in social settings are typically more unassuming, cautious, and careful. They are the ones who are sometimes overlooked as needing extra help or support. They tend to follow rules and cause less disruptions.

Adults and teachers often perceive them as anxious, frightened, or quiet and reserved. They are less inclined to initiate interaction or take command of a situation, however this way of being also has incredible benefits and potential.

Join us for this important training to explore engagement with the withdrawn child as well as tips and techniques to ensure that the interactions are positive and beneficial.

This training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

Contributing reasons for withdrawn behaviors

Potential concerns/challenges and warning signs when a child is withdrawn

Tips and techniques to encourage engagement

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Calming Down for High Energy Children
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

We all know that children are full of energy!

Sometimes, we wonder where all that excitement, momentum, and enthusiasm comes from. But some children are on the more intense end of the energy spectrum and they can be tiring to interact with and sometimes frustrating to manage. Rather than growing irritated by a child’s natural exuberance, you can learn ways to interact with them that work for both of you.

Join us for this essential training to learn techniques to help you with challenging energy levels of children and how best to work with and actually enjoy them!

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

What high-energy means and what is developmentally appropriate activity level for young children

The possible reasons and causes of high-energy for each child

Ways and strategies to help high energy children calm down

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

The Power of Co-Regulation
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Co-regulation involves the back-and-forth exchange between two people as each participant adjusts their emotional state and responses based on the state (also called the ‘arousal level’) of the other person.

It is an interactive experience where both individuals provide moment-to-moment feedback to each other using verbal expressions and body language. This is not just a technique between an infant/child and parent/caregiver; co-regulation can occur between any two people where there is a positive relationship.

Join us for this vital training that will help you better understand your role as an adult in a child’s life and the foundation of communication and trust.

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The relationship between co-regulation and it’s later impact on self-regulation

Techniques to incorporate serve and return interactions into communication with children and the importance of doing so

Various co-regulation tips, including ages and stages of co-regulation for young children and how to implement this approach

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Beating Burnout for Teachers
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Burnout is an overwhelming feeling of being exhausted by everything you have to do, while still worrying that you’re not doing enough.

It’s often accompanied by a “I have nothing more to give” sentiment. Burnout is more than stress and more than simply having a bad day (which is natural). There are effective ways to combat burnout, however.

If you’re feeling extremely stressed, this training can help you identify the symptoms of burnout and implement effective and helpful skills to take on the burnout challenge.

This 45-minute training is designed for teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The difference between burnout and stress

Signs, symptoms and causes of burnout

Burnout prevention from organization and individual perspectives

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Creating a Calm Down Corner
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

A calm down corner is a designated space in a home or classroom which is designed with the sole intention of being a safe space for a child to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control.

A calm down corner is equipped with comforting objects and soothing materials that can promote mindfulness, breathing, and reflection.

Join us for a fun and creative training that will help you better understand children and equip them to regulate their emotions and feel secure in their environments.

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The benefits of creating a calm down corner

How to create a calm down corner

Ways to introduce the calm down corner to children and how to implement them

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Routines
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Mindfulness is simply an awareness of one’s internal states and external surroundings.It is a conscious choice to be present and aware of moment-to-moment experiences. Human beings have practiced mindfulness in different ways for thousands of years and it is not based on any religion or belief system. There are many ways to practice mindfulness; meditation (the most widely known mindfulness activity) is just one of them.

Join us to learn the value of mindfulness and how it can be effectively used to build stronger, calmer, and happier relationships with the children in your life.

This 45-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training, you will learn about:

The impact of mindfulness on the brain and its benefits for health and wellbeing

Ways to explain mindfulness to children in an age-appropriate way

How mindfulness influences school and home environments

Implementing activities into daily routines that encourage a mindful way of being

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Implementing Effective Transitions for Children
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Transitions are simply changes — from one activity to another, from one place to another, from one level of energy to another, from daytime activities to nighttime sleep, etc.We all make these changes constantly throughout the day, and they tend to come very naturally. For children, transitions can be challenging though. The truth is that making transitions takes a lot of brain function and skills — skills a child may not yet have developed.

Take this training to learn how to make transitions easier which, in turn, can make life easier for you as a teacher or caregiver and the children in your life.

This 45-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

In this training you will learn about:

Reasons for difficult transitions for children

Strategies to help children with transitions

Transition activities to facilitate smooth transitions

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

Self-Regulation for the Classroom and Beyond
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage what’s going on in our heads and hearts. More specifically, it means being aware of our energy level, thoughts, and feelings that are the result of either external experiences or internal ideas. This awareness can help us decide on appropriate approaches to better manage ourselves, so we can find and execute safe, well thought-out, adaptable behaviors to meet our needs.Join us for this important training that focuses on the very heart of understanding children and ourselves.

This 40-minute training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and school personnel.

Learning Objectives Include:

Understanding the difference between self-regulation and self-control,

How self-regulation impacts a child’s ability to learn,

The definition of dysregulation and how it is much more than the physical expression or “maladaptive behaviors” that are displayed,

The impact that self-regulation has on the brain, and

Practical ways to help facilitate a child learning self-regulation skills.

ATTENTION: Palm Beach County parents, teachers, and caregivers: Use the CODE: AWOPBC to waive the fee!

A special thank you to the Florida Blue Foundation, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County for supporting this training for teachers, and educators in Palm Beach County. This workshop is a part of our A Way of Being with Children series focusing on children ages birth to 5.

In the Aftermath of a School Shooting: Ways to Help Children Cope
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
FREE Online, On-Demand Workshop

Trying to make sense of the horror that is a school shooting feels difficult to comprehend or put into words.

Take this 65-minute workshop to learn how to cope and address this topic with children.

Attempting to explain it to young children and provide the assurances that they need, seems overwhelming and challenging. Moreover, how can you explain such a horrific event to your children and provide them with the reassurances and support that they need, when you are having a difficult time understanding and making sense of the event yourself?

Workshop Objectives:

Reasons for and how to initiate conversations with children about school shootings.

Helping children process the information and cope.

Managing our own worries and fears as parents/caregivers.

Identifying & Addressing Suicide: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
FREE Online, On-Demand Workshop

Suicide is an emotional, overwhelming, and most times scary topic to discuss with anyone, let alone a child.

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.

Join us for this free, 45-minute training as we review information that can assist you in early detection, prevention, and intervention as well as ways to be involved and buffer the risk factors against suicide.

Workshop Objectives:

Know and understand the risk factors and warning signs of suicidal ideation and/or a suicide crisis

Learn easy to implement action steps and techniques to respond to a child expressing suicidal ideation

Review a script for responding to a child experiencing a suicidal crisis

Learn how to utilize a suicide safety plan (downloadable/printable plan sheet)

Receive information regarding local and nationwide crisis resources and support

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
FREE Online, On-Demand Workshop

Child Sexual Abuse is a topic that is difficult to discuss as it may be emotional, uncomfortable, and overwhelming to wrap one’s head around.

However, it is crucial as caregivers to learn what child sexual abuse is in order to be aware of possible warning signs and risk factors. Understanding this also allows us to find ways to prevent and protect children from it as well as buffer them from the potentially traumatic impact that it can have.

In this free, 45-minute workshop, you will learn the definition of child sexual abuse, the facts about it, ways to prevent it, some possible signs that a child may be experiencing sexual abuse as well as techniques to provide support and buffer the impact of that trauma for children.

Workshop Objectives:

Broaden one’s understanding of what constitutes child sexual abuse

Understand the prevalence, risk factors and warning signs of sexual abuse

Learn easy-to-implement tips and techniques to prevent child sexual abuse

Learn helpful ways to respond when sexual abuse is suspected or confirmed

Receive information regarding local and nationwide crisis resources and supports

Foundation for Addressing the Social-Emotional Wellness of Children Using Play
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Join us for a journey into working with children using Play Therapy.

This online, on-demand workshop is ideal for professionals who work with children in clinical and educational settings. Earn 10 CEUs (State Florida) and Play Therapy non-contact APT CEs from the comfort of your office or home!

About the Course

This 10-hour course is designed to provide students and professionals with the foundation for using Client-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based approach for working with young children. The modules include videos and examples of Play Therapy in practice, providing participants with actual tools and strategies they can immediately use in practice.

This course focuses on effective strategies for working with children using Child-Centered Play Therapy, including:

History of Play Therapy

Theory Behind Play Therapy

Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship

Reflective Listening

Limit-Setting

Choices

Cost: $150 (10 hours Play Therapy non-contact APT CE and 10 State of Florida CEU included). Student discounts are available: Please email us with your name, school, and a request for a 30% student discount code. Note: Play Therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.

Upon registration, you will have 30 days of 24/7 on-demand access to the workshop.

About the Presenter

Jane Robinson

Jane Robinson founded the Center for Child Counseling in 1999 and although she retired in May 2013, she continues to work as a consultant and volunteers to support staff and community training.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Infant Mental Health Specialist for many years, Jane has been a strong advocate for young children in our community. She has presented numerous workshops at professional, local, state, and national conferences.

Jane created the earliest versions of Center for Child Counseling’s manual, “A Way of Being with Children” used as a guide and reference for teachers and parents of young children.

Jane co-authored a chapter in “Play Therapy Techniques with Very Young At-Risk Children in Child Care Settings” published in the book Play Therapy with Very Young Children, edited by Dr. Charles Shaefer.

Jane narrates this foundational course, bringing her voice, passion, and years of experience to train the next generation of play therapists.

Center for Child Counseling is approved by the Association for Play Therapy, APT Approved Provider #09-263. Continuing Education Provider Approved by: Florida Board of Psychology, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling #50-11511.

Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy

If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the following policies will apply:

All cancellations must be made maximum 10 days post registration. Registered participants who provide proper notice (max 10 days) will be credited, minus a 25% workshop fee. For registered participants who cancel more than 10 days past registration, credit towards a future workshop will be provided. This credit must be used within 1 year of the original workshop date (no cash refunds). The registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop (in which they are registered) at any time at no charge.

You may cancel by sending an email to weLEARNplay@centerforchildcounseling.org.

No shows or missed workshops will not receive a refund or credit.

Healing the Healers: Creating Happy, Healthy Healers and a Happy, Healthy Workforce
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Virtual, On-Demand Workshop

Feeling stressed? … Burnt-out? … Overworked?

There is a saying: “You can’t pour from an empty cup…” If you consider yourself a healer or helper and you constantly GIVE – now it is your time to TAKE! Refill your cup now.

We care about you!

This 4-hour training 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, particularly important as helpers and healers during the COVID-19 crisis showed alarming rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and even suicide. Unfortunately, the impact is expected to worsen once the crisis is over as an aftermath of collective trauma.

Burnout is defined as a long-term reaction to occupational stress which involves, particularly, the helping professions. The burnout epidemic is detrimental to client care and may exacerbate the mental health professionals shortage we are experiencing. Burnout can be caused by secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, stress or moral injury. According to several studies, it appears that up to 67% of mental health workers may be experiencing high levels of burnout, with the significant impact of COVID yet to be determined.

The pandemic has impacted mental health on a broad scale. Leading mental health researchers and professionals anticipated an ‘echo pandemic’ after the physical pandemic passed, and we are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety, and suicide, escalating the demand for healers and helpers who are supported and mentally healthy themselves to serve our communities .

Learning Objectives Include:

Defining the Role of a Healer/ Helper

Types and Causes of Stress

Biology and Physiology of Stress

Exploring ACEs & Their Relationship to Stress and Well-Being

Impacts of Stress

Burnout

Vicarious Trauma

Compassion Fatigue

Challenges Faced by Specific Groups of Helpers/Healers

COVID-19 and the Impact on Helpers/Healers

Self-Care & Resilience Building

Center for Child Counseling is approved through the Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Mental Health Providers #50-11511.

ACEs: Trauma to Resilience
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

This 2.5 hour virtual workshop provides an overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study, the Impact of ACEs, Brain Development, Results of ACEs , and Resilience.

Workshop Participants Will Learn:

Outcomes and findings of the ACEs study

The impact of ACEs on lifelong health

Definition of toxic stress and its impact on the developing brain

The potential results of ACEs

The importance of resilience and how it is built

Cost: $35 (add $10 to receive 2.5 CEUs)

Student Discount Available: Please send an email to dominika@centerforchildcounseling.org with your name, school, and a request for a 25% student discount code.

ACEs, Trauma, and Toxic Stress
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Toxic Stress and Becoming Trauma-Informed

In the absence of protective relationships, toxic stress in childhood impacts an individual’s well-being across the lifetime. The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study, one of the largest studies conducted to assess the association between childhood maltreatment, later-life health and well-being, is highlighted.

This 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.

This ACEs, Trauma, and Toxic Stress Workshop is appropriate for teachers, caregivers, professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning more about how adverse childhood experiences impact children…and what we can all do to foster resilience throughout the lifespan. By changing our perspective and recognizing that a child’s behavior may be fueled by a feeling they are not able to manage, we are able to build the foundation to help a child that has been affected by ACEs, trauma, or toxic stress.

Workshop Participants Will Learn:

About the ACE study, including the ACE Pyramid which provides the conceptual framework for the study;

Outcome and findings of the ACE study;

Definition of toxic stress and its impact on the developing brain;

Impact of early adversity on lifelong health – emotional and physical;

How resilience trumps ACEs; and

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

Cost: $20 (add $10 to receive 1.5 CEUs)

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children, Healthy Life: A Symposium on Demand
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Virtual, On-Demand Workshop

Did you know that trauma can leave a chemical mark on a person’s genes, which can then be passed down to future generations?

Have you ever heard of Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs)—which are distinct from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Do you wonder how healing, prevention, and building resiliency can mitigate trauma? Then this symposium is for you!

In an exclusive partnership with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County and Center for Child Counseling, we are honored to host presentations from distinguished mental health professionals focusing on babies, children, and families.

Participants will learn about:

Epigenetics and the intergenerational transmission of ACEs

Opportunities to prevent, repair and heal the effects of Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs)

The impact of Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) on developing brains, resilience, and lifelong health

Cost: Access to Full Symposium (3 Workshops) $45

Each Workshop is $15

Workshops:

Eugenia Millender, Ph.D.: Epigenetics and the Intergenerational Transmission of ACEs (1 Hr)

Veronique Mead, MD, MA: 6 Opportunities to Prevent, Repair and Heal Effects of Adversity in Early Life: Insights from Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs) (2,5 Hrs)

Nida Paul, LMHC, NCC; Stephanie De La Cruz, LMHC, RPT-S: Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) Impact on the Developing Brain, Resilience, and Lifelong Health (1,5 Hrs)

Center for Child Counseling is approved through the Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Mental Health Providers #50-11511.

How to Structure your Child's Day for Success
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Routine brings comfort and consistency to a child’s life. If you are trying to set a routine at home, join us in this online workshop! This free, parenting workshop is available in three languages.

In this Online Workshop you will learn about:

The Importance of Play

Routine and Structure

The Importance of Routine

How to Set a Routine

Flexbility

Choices

Language Preference: This workshop is offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole

How to Help my Child Listen
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Parenting can be challenging at times. At one point or another, all parents experience defiance regardless of their child’s age.

If you are trying to teach your child to follow directions, this online workshop is for you!

In this Online Workshop you will learn about:

The Importance of the Relationship

Encouragement vs Praise

Reflective Listening

ACT Model (an effective way of addressing challenging behaviors)

Choices

Language Preference: This workshop is offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole

Feelings & Coping Curriculum
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

A FREE ‘Caregiver + Kid’ Workshop

This online training is designed to help teachers, parents, and caregivers of children aged 0 – 8. You should plan to attend along with your child.

Children deal with many of the same feelings as adults. However, young children usually don’t have the vocabulary to describe or talk about their feelings.

The ability to cope is not something we’re born with. Coping involves a set of emotional and practical skills our children learn through both observation and direct teaching. Without healthy coping skills, children are likely to “act out”. Children who don’t know how to deal with their feelings are also more likely to turn to unhealthy coping strategies as they grow older. A child who learns how to cope when young will gain strength and confidence as he/she matures.

This Online Workshop consists of 6 Lessons. Each lesson is +/-15 minutes.

Your child will be able to:

Identify and talk about feeling

Communicate effectively about feelings without using negative behaviors

Develop and practice coping skills

How to Use Positive Parenting and Discipline Strategies with Your Child
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Parenting elementary-aged children can be challenging – and we are here to help.

If you would like to learn some new, empirically tested parenting strategies to help you develop positive parenting and communication skills – register today!

This training is recommended to all parents of children ages 6-11 and it’s 40 minutes long.

In this FREE Online Workshop, you will learn about:

Positive Parenting and Communication

Different Discipline Strategies (such as encouragement, active ignoring, and time out)

Behavior Management Strategies (such as sticker chart, weekly point chart, and color chart)

Achieving Success with Teenagers: A Guide to Effectively Parenting Teens
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

If you have a teenager, you’ve probably already discovered that adolescence provides new challenges as you face family conflicts.

Surviving (your child’s) adolescence can be difficult. Join us today to learn new ways to understand your teen, and to communicate with them effectively.

This training is recommended to all parents of teens and it’s 15 minutes long.

In this FREE Online Workshop, you will learn about:

Understand teen development

Learn effective communication styles with your teen

Provide a positive environment that allows for your teen to grow and develop

How to Manage Sibling Rivalry
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

If you have more than one child, chances are good to excellent that you’ve had to referee sibling fighting and rivalry.

Even the best sibling relationships can have their moments of conflict and friction. Sibling bickering can be very challenging and stressful for parents and caregivers to manage.

In this FREE Online Workshop, you will learn about:

Parenting Overview and Parenting Styles

Factors that Influence Sibling Rivalry

Main Causes of Sibling Rivalry

Strategies to Manage Sibling Rivalry

What to Do When Fighting Starts

Helping Siblings Get Along

Strategies for Conflict Resolution

About Sibling Rivalry
