Trauma-Informed Resources
Why trauma informed resources?
Children who have experienced relationship-based trauma have complex needs. Trauma-informed resources help caregivers meet those needs, so that children can feel connected and safe, setting the stage for healing and attachment.
Resources
Intro to Trauma for Churches
Free 30-minute video training
A Place To Belong is a free 30-minute introduction to trauma for churches. The potential for behavioral issues can cause apprehension and anxiety for parents brining children into church environments that are not trauma-informed. Equip church volunteers and staff, so that children who have experienced neglect and trauma can feel safe and welcome.
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Check out a 90 second preview.
Watch the full training here.
Custom Trauma-Informed Training
Would you like a tailored trauma-informed training or seminar for your church? We can provide or recommend qualified and gifted speakers on a variety of topics, such as:
- Trauma-informed parenting
- Trauma in Scripture
- TBRI Certification
- De-escalation techniques
- Child abuse prevention
Community Events
Central Iowa and Cedar Valley
Several Iowa churches share a passion and expertise in the areas of counseling and trauma-informed training. These churches are linking arms to provide events to the whole community, maximizing their efforts for greater impact. To learn more about these events as they come up, join our email list below.
Foster Wellness: A Collaborative Initiative
Foster Wellness is a collaborative effort of Cornerstone Church of Ames, Foster SQUAD, Four Oaks and Wildwood Collective to support the mental health and wellness of foster and kinship families
Counseling Grants
We recognize the dedication foster and kinship parents bring to the lives of vulnerable children in Iowa. In partnership with Pathways for Little Feet, The Andrew Project in Iowa is designed to support these parents as they prioritize mental health and wellbeing, addressing exhaustion and secondary trauma. Access specialized trauma-informed therapy designed specifically for foster parents and any children in their care. With the cost of trauma-informed therapy often not covered by insurance - we are committed to bridging that financial gap.
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Who can benefit? Foster or kinship families whose insurance does not cover trauma-competent counseling, or those interested in trauma-informed parent coaching from experienced providers. Multiple members of a family can apply for grants.
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Continuing Ed for Counselors, Social Workers and Foster Parents
Join us for continuing education to help equip counselors as they work with foster families.
Plus, 100% of funds raised will go to counseling grants for foster and kinship families in Iowa. More information about this exciting new grant program will be shared at each training.
GUIDED IMAGERY FOR SEPARATION AND ANXIETY: Experiential training to develop connection with those who have experienced loss, including family separations. February 3 from 6-8pm
Trainer: Ed Rupert is a Licensed Independent Social Worker. His career experience includes work in residential treatment, foster care, refugee resettlement, child welfare, marriage and family counseling, as well as mental health counseling. He has advanced training in Critical incident Stress Managements and EMDR.
COMMUNICATING THROUGH HARD EMOTIONS and NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM: How trauma affects child development and strategies for effective communication, as well as information on the workings of the child welfare system. February 19 from 7-9pm
Trainers: Jill Thomas is a foster/adoptive parent herself and specializes in child and family therapy. Lauren Martin is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in complex trauma. Lauren provides support to individuals couples and family systems, and has experience working with HHS involved families
Register here.