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Check out these trainings from our members & their MDT Members!

Exciting news! 
Our member, CACSC is offering the following courses in April.
All sessions are free, held via Zoom, and approved by KDHE & BSRB. Register today! Be sure to scroll down to check out the trainings in Spanish, too!

Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children
Stewards of Children® is an evidence-based prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. We know that when adults are informed, they take steps to protect children from sexual abuse. During the award-winning Steward of Children prevention training, you will hear from survivors who lived through child sexual abuse, experienced its immediate and long-term effects, and ultimately were able to find healing. You will hear from experts who work with children and families and confront abuse on a daily basis. Lastly, you will find concrete steps that you can take to protect the children in your life. Stewards of Children is the flagship prevention program by Darkness to Light (D2L). This is a virtual event.
Tuesday, April 8th from 3PM to 5PM
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zJYZ9ib-TyO4AmlohJBgvA
 
Talking With Children About Safety From Sexual Abuse
Talking about personal safety and sex creates a protective bond between parent and child, increases confidence for both, and instills knowledge that makes children and teens much less vulnerable. Building on the education provided in Stewards of Children®, Darkness to Light’s evidence-informed training on preventing, recognizing, and reacting responsibly to child sexual abuse, you will learn how to talk with and listen to children about sexual abuse and personal safety. It is highly recommended that participants complete Stewards of Children® prior to taking the course.
Thursday, April 10th, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EbXwj6OfT-iyK10bJsjKgg
 
Protecting Children: Recognizing & Responding to Child Abuse (Mandated Reporter)
What does it mean to be a mandated reporter? Many professionals who work with children are required by Kansas law to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Participants will learn about Kansas child abuse and neglect laws; behavioral and physical indicators of child maltreatment; when to make a report; what information is needed; definitions and different types of abuse; what happens after a report is made; and the long-term effects from adverse childhood experiences.
Friday, April 18th, from 1PM to 3PM
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/idYQZnD5TgmJliKPkjyYkw
 
Internet Safety & Cyberbullying
Parents, caregivers and educators remain the first line of defense in protecting children against the potential dangers lurking online. This presentation is designed to educate, equip and empower adults with the knowledge and resources needed to help protect children from online dangers including predators, cyber bullies and threats related to gaming, social networking and mobile devices. This training will be virtual.
Tuesday, April 15th, from 6PM to 7PM
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8EFErZBoTd-Ac8OvBTwWGw
 
ACEs & Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
Extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and have lifelong effects on health and behavior. This one-hour documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope” examines into the science of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent Toxic Stress. The film is followed by a facilitated discussion to enhance understanding of childhood trauma. This is a virtual event.
Thursday, April 17th, from 1PM to 3PM
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aysXjFlQw6aP2Tv2Kwo7A
 
Creating Resilience Through Connection
Resilience is often thought of as the ability to bounce back from a tough time. In this training we’re going to look at resilience as bouncing forward. Parents frequently model resilience for their children. Our actions – no matter how small – can have a big impact on our children and ultimately, on our communities. This training will discuss our responses to stress, the impacts stress can have, and ways we can promote positive childhood experiences and create resilience through connection.
Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6PM to 8PM
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/rme94GG2YF
 
Connections Matter Through Early Childhood
Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter is a training designed to engage community members in building caring connections to improve resiliency, prevent childhood trauma, and understand how our interactions with others can support those who have experienced trauma. Connections Matter explores how the connections we make in life profoundly impact our brain’s ability to grow and our own abilities to cope and thrive. This is done through a training curriculum that educates participants on adverse childhood experiences, trauma, brain development and resilience. Connections Matter ultimately strives to promote the building of more resilient, compassionate, and trauma-informed communities – thus allowing all children and individuals to succeed.
Thursday, April 24th, from 3PM to 5PM
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cS9Gn_UYQ5eSl2XRe2Fttg
 
 
¡Explora nuestros cursos ahora disponibles en Español!
 
ACES- Experiencias Adversas
Las experiencias extremadamente estresantes en la infancia pueden alterar el desarrollo del cerebro y tener efectos de por vida en la salud y el comportamiento.Esta capacitación examina la ciencia de las ACE (Experiencias adversas en la infancia) y el nacimiento de un nuevo movimiento para tratar y prevenir el estrés tóxico.
Martes, Abril 1st, from 1PM to 3PM
Regístrese aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cFyqkLgVTtqDyZCI-cPaPQ
 
Darkness to Light-Guardianes de los Niños
Con el sueño de un mundo donde los niños puedan crecer felices, sanos y a salvo, Darkness to Light se compromete a facultar a las personas para prevenir el abuso sexual de menores. Creemos que la protección de los niños es responsabilidad de los adultos y que gracias a la educación y la capacitación, estarán facultados para actuar.
Jueves, Abril 3rd, from 6PM to 8PM
Regístrese aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fqQbI57sRe-0cgj-xp_cZg
 
 
Hablando con los niños sobre la Seguridad del Abuso Sexual
Hablar sobre seguridad personal y sexo crea un vínculo protector entre padres e hijos, aumenta la confianza de ambos e inculca conocimientos que hacen que los niños y adolescentes sean mucho menos vulnerables. Sobre la base de la educación brindada en Guardianes de los Niños, el taller basado en evidencia de Darkness to Light sobre cómo prevenir, reconocer y reaccionar responsablemente ante el abuso sexual infantil, aprenderá cómo hablar y escuchar a los niños sobre el abuso sexual y la seguridad personal. Se recomienda que los participantes completen Darkness to Light, Guardianes de los Niños antes de realizar el curso.
Miércoles, Abril 9, 1PM to 2PM
Regístrese aquí:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/efQhx5srQXqLqB6xdPpB1w
 
Cuidadores más Resilientes
La resiliencia es la capacidad de prosperar, adaptarse, y afrontar las situaciones, a pesar de los tiempos difíciles. Este taller discutirá nuestras respuestas al estrés, los impactos que puede tener el estrés y las formas en que podemos promover experiencias infantiles positivas y crear resiliencia a través de la conexión
Miércoles, Abril 23rd from 3PM to 4PM
Regístrese aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VQoqaBnmS0CvLpU38TUsrA
 
Seguridad en Línea
Los padres, cuidadores y educadores siguen siendo la primera línea de defensa para proteger a los niños contra los peligros potenciales que pasan en línea. Esta presentación está diseñada para educar, equipar y capacitar a los adultos con el conocimiento y los recursos necesarios para ayudar a proteger a los niños de los peligros en línea, incluyendo los predadores, los acosadores cibernéticos y las amenazas relacionadas con los juegos, las redes sociales y los dispositivos móviles. 
Martes, Abril 29th, from 6PM to 8PM
Regístrese aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N_wiPYr8RtCGF5icBPFfIw