March 27
10 am-4 pm
United Way Building
105 E. Ash Street, Suite 300
Columbia, MO 65203
May 15
Time & location TBD
September 25
Time & location TBD
Parent/Caregiving Training:
Understanding Tough Behaviors
Parents and caregivers see the effects of trauma and toxic stress when a child acts out with little provocation or a previously outgoing child now sits sullenly and refusing to engage with others. These behaviors can leave a parent or caretaker at a loss on how to respond.
Traumatic experiences and toxic stress can affect a child’s brain development and cause the child to have difficulty regulating emotions, working with others or developing basic learning skills. The child can then have chronic problems in school or at home.
This free workshop is designed for parents and caregivers and is based on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics© (NMT) developed by Dr. Bruce Perry. Trained clinicians from Great Circle will walk through the basics of brain science and give participants:
- An understanding of how interruptions in brain development can affect a child’s behaviors
- Knowledge on how to apply basic brain science concepts to support healthy emotional and behavioral growth in the children they care for
NOTE: Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Registration is open only to Boone County residents whose income is at 200% below federal poverty level.
Registration deadlines:
- March 13 for the March 27 workshop
- May 1 for the May 15 workshop
- September 11 for the September 25 workshop
TO REGISTER: Call Great Circle at 1-844-424-3577 (GCHELPS).
The funding that supports this free training is provided by Boone County Children’s Service Fund.
