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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
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SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 16th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Working with Indigenous Families  \nThursday\, February 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Infant Development – activities to promote healthy development  \nMary Catherine Williams facilitates these informative and focused meetings and offers a chance for caregivers to learn and connect. \nTo register\, please email safebabies@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250210T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-02-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250203T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-02-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T060030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T173509Z
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SUMMARY:Talking About Sexting CLN (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 29th\, 6:30pm to 8:00 pm  \nPresented by Certified Sexual Health Educator Kerri Isham  \nOpen to Foster and Kinship Caregivers.  \nSexting refers to the sending of sexual messages\, photos or videos using a mobile device.  \nIn this workshop\, you will learn…  \n1. Why someone would ask someone to send them a nude  \n2. Why someone would send a nude  \n3. What the risks are to sending nudes  \n4. What the legalities are for taking\, sharing\, or storing nudes  \n5. How to reduce risk.  \nKerri Isham is a knowledgeable\, experienced\, and passionate educator\, author\, and presenter with over 25 years of experience. She is committed to the empowerment of people of all ages.  \nCaring Families Society will cover the registration cost for foster and kinship caregivers who attend this workshop. Youth 12+ can attend as a guest when accompanied by their caregiver.  \nRegister at: https://learn.fpsss.com/training/7-part-sexual-health-training-series-part-4/ 
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/talking-about-sexting-cln-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250127T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
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SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-01-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
UID:10000022-1737653400-1737664200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250120T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
UID:10000008-1737365400-1737376200@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T062747Z
UID:10000021-1737048600-1737059400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nThursdays\, January 16th to February 27th\, 5:30pm to 8:30pm \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: https://learn.fpsss.com/courses/garh-eve/
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-evening/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T065645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T002412Z
UID:10000029-1737023400-1737027000@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Safe Babies Program Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 16th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Working with Indigenous Families  \nThursday\, February 20th\, 10:30am to 11:30am  \nTopic: Infant Development – activities to promote healthy development  \nMary Catherine Williams facilitates these informative and focused meetings and offers a chance for caregivers to learn and connect. \nTo register\, please email safebabies@fpsss.com.
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/safe-babies-program-knowledge-exchange/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250113T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T073232
CREATED:20241220T062331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T063051Z
UID:10000007-1736760600-1736771400@caring-families.ca
SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Healing Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Developed by Complex Trauma Resources \nFacilitated by Ros Pringle \nMondays\, January 13th to March 3rd\, 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class February 17th) \nOpen to Vancouver Island in-care foster caregivers. This seven-week training includes open resources and research from renowned trauma experts such as Bessel Van DerKolk\, Bruce Parry\, Dan Seigel\, Brene Brown\, and Harvard University. The first module is an introduction to the training and must be previewed before attending the first session. Topics enhance caregivers’ skills and confidence and include: \n1. Understanding Trauma \n2. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care: \n3. Recognizing Signs of Trauma: \n4. Effective Communication: \n5. Coping Strategies: \n6. Collaboration with Professionals: \n7. Cultural Competence: \n8. Self-Care for Caregivers: \nConclusion\nBy the end of the training\, caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and a deeper understanding of trauma-informed care\, enabling them to create a supportive and healing environment for the children in their care. This training not only benefits the children but also enhances the caregivers’ skills and confidence. \nRegister: Giving and Receiving Healing – Daytime
URL:https://caring-families.ca/event/giving-and-receiving-healing-daytime/2025-01-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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