How to Change your Stress to Strength
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/New_York)
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Everyone experiences stress. Our bodies are meant to feel stress and to react to it.

Most people experience stress on a daily basis. Stress keeps us alert and ready to avoid danger. Stress results from things that impact upon us in the normal course of life. But what happens when our stress does not go away? Your body is only meant to handle stress in small bursts. Chronic stress can lead to serious problems, lowering your immune system and interfering with the proper functioning of your body’s systems.

This webinar consists of two modules: 1. Definition, Impact and Symptoms of Stress and 2. Dealing with Stress: Self-Regulation and Coping Skills. Each module is 20 mins.

In this FREE Online Workshop, you will learn about:

What is Stress and Stress Response Levels

Impact of Stress

Symptoms of Stress

Self-Care and Self-Regulation Skills

How to Cope with Stress

Fostering Social-Emotional Learning in Elementary-Aged Children
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Social and emotional development affects every aspect of a child’s life.

Children are born with the need and desire to connect with those around them. When parents, caregivers and teachers establish and model positive relationships with children during their early years of life, children feel safe and secure, laying the foundation for healthy social and emotional development. This process affects how children experience the world, express themselves, manage their emotions, and establish positive relationships with others.

In this FREE Online Workshop, you will learn about:

Understanding Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and Emotional Skills

The Importance of SEL

Social and Emotional Developmental Milestones for grades K-5

Strategies to help your child develop social and emotional skills

Celebrate Babies with Nadine Burke Harris, M.D.
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00
Online, On-Demand Workshop

Missed the live event?

Watch the recorded session from October 22, when we joined forces with the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health to celebrate babies with a powerful call to action.

Hosted at The Breakers, the event featured Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, who streamed live from California to share her expertise on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma.

Catch her presentation and insightful conversation with key leaders across Florida!

1.5 CEUs available for $15, free no CEUs

Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs)
2025-04-16 09:00 - 13:00
In this 4 hour live, intensive workshop, participants will learn about:

Types of trauma, including individual and community levels;

Brain development and neuroscience;

About the stress response system, and the impact of toxic stress;

An in-depth look at positive and adverse childhood experiences and its impact on the individual;

ACEs in the community, including and overview of epigenetics and historical Trauma and toxic stress;

A look at the impact of trauma and toxic stress on the mother and on the baby;

Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) study; and

About resilience, with early intervention strategies.

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

FREE Virtual Workshop

Mothers and Babies Curriculum
2025-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | U.B. Kinsey Educational and Community Center, 720 8th Street, West Palm Beach, Florida, 3341, United States
For many new parents, stress can be overwhelming and can lead to depression, anxiety, and challenges during pregnancy and while taking care of an infant. Mothers and Babies is an evidence-based intervention that helps parents improve their mood by fostering skills to cope with stress especially with mothers dealing with postpartum depression. The program focuses on delivering tools and support for pregnant and new parents to help manage stress, promoting healthy bonding with baby, and promoting healthy communication and social support.

Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE)
2025-05-14 09:00 - 13:00
In this 4 hour live, intensive workshop, participants will learn about:

The PCE study;

The HOPE Framework;

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;

How resilience trumps ACEs;

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

Role plays practicing effective communication strategies, including reflective statements; and

Shifting thinking and practice to become trauma-Informed.

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

FREE Virtual Workshop

Trauma Informed Care
2025-06-16 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:

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

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;

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

FREE Virtual Workshop

Assessment, Intake, and Treatment Goals with Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: Utilizing Play Therapy and other Expressive Approaches
2025-08-04 12:00 - 17:30 | Opportunity Early Childhood, 4171 Westgate Ave, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409
The goal of this workshop is to help play therapists and other clinicians identify and address the unique challenges of assessing and treating children with sexual behavior problems. This workshop will provide a range of information including definitions, types of sexual behavior problems, and most importantly, how to differentiate between normative sexual development and sexual behavior problems. The presenter will emphasize the importance of using a brief child-friendly assessment process utilizing play therapy approaches so that play therapists learn how to address referral concerns directly with children, and at the same time gauge their willingness to participate with others about these issues. Treatment principles that utilize play and other expressive therapies will be described, and clearly linked to specific target goals with this population.

Lead The Fight with Benjamin Perks
2025-09-09 15:30 | The Breakers Palm Beach, 1 S County Road, Palm Beach, Florida, 33480, United States
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Benjamin Perks, UNICEF’s Head of Campaigns and Advocacy and a leading global voice in the movement to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Hosted by Kathy Leone, this exclusive event brings together changemakers, advocates, and community leaders for a powerful conversation centered on trauma-informed care and building resilience—right here in Palm Beach County.

Enjoy meaningful networking, an incredible presentation, and the chance to be part of a collective vision for healing and hope.

Seats are limited. Register below to be part of this transformative Lead the Fight event.

Palm Beach Pediatric Society
2025-09-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435, United States
Join us on September 10th for Sugar Detectives: How to Uncover and Manage Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in the Pediatric Patient to Improve Outcomes. This important session will focus on the challenges of diagnosing pediatric diabetes, applying updated clinical guidelines, and integrating individualized care strategies.

Attendees will gain practical tools to support earlier intervention, better glycemic control, and improved long-term outcomes for children. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, engage with peers, and stay at the forefront of pediatric medicine.

Prescriptive Play Therapy for Attachment Wounds
2025-10-17 09:00 - 16:30 | Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 190 E 13th Street, Riviera Beach, Florida, 33404, United States
Play therapists are often at loss when treating attachment wounds. We will take a prescriptive approach to play therapy treatment of attachment wounds, using neurosequential thinking and play therapy techniques and attachment-focused modalities to support gradual change. Our goal will be for clinicians to increase the intentional use of the self in these encounters with children (and their caregivers).

We will also focus on developing an in-depth case formulation and treatment plan and apply Child-Centered, Gestalt and other play therapy approaches within a prescriptive framework based on the current literature on polyvagal theory, developmental trauma and attachment and discuss the complications therapists may encounter in using trauma approaches to heal “attachment trauma”. Inviting the family/caregivers into these attachment focused play therapy activities will increase their ability to mentalize for the child and allow for improved relationships at home, school and in the community.

Celebrate Babies
2025-10-20 10:00 - 12:30
In partnership with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Palm Beach County, we invite you to join Celebrate Babies 2025—a powerful virtual summit spotlighting The Power of Showing Up.

Featuring Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, world-renowned parenting expert and co-author of The Power of Showing Up, and Dr. Nancy Byatt, leading perinatal psychiatrist and researcher, this event will inspire, inform, and call our community to action.

Virtual Workshop

HOPE in Times of Crisis: Building Resilience Together
2025-10-31 09:00 - 12:00 | UB Kinsey Community Center, 720 8th Street, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
In times of crisis—whether natural disasters, community violence, or unexpected hardship—our collective resilience makes all the difference. This training is designed for professionals, caregivers, and community members who want to strengthen their understanding of crisis response, trauma, and the healing power of HOPE.

3 CEUs will be provided. Center for Child Counseling is approved by the Florida Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors: Provider #50-11511

Gratitude Gathering
2025-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Center for Child Counseling, 5205 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, United States
Join us for our 2025 Gratitude Gathering—a heartfelt evening of reflection, recognition, and celebration.

Together, we will honor extraordinary individuals whose unwavering dedication is changing the lives of children impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma. These champions inspire action, deepen understanding, and lead with compassion.

This special night will highlight our shared commitment to building resilience and safety for every child. Enjoy powerful stories of healing and hope, thought-provoking speakers, and the chance to connect with a community of changemakers who believe in the power of possibility.

Recognizing and Managing Eating Disorders in Pediatric Practice: Early Detection, Intervention, and Referral
2025-12-03 17:30 - 20:30 | 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
