Discussing sexuality and personal boundaries with children can be difficult for even the most confident parents. It can be even more challenging to have these conversations with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. However, because research shows that children with developmental disabilities are at a higher risk of being sexually abused or exploited, it is […]
This training will provide parents, foster parents, care providers and professionals with an understanding of trauma and its potential effects on children, as well as the coping strategies often used by children who have experienced trauma. Also discussed will be the importance of self-care, developing strategies for preventing burnout and secondary traumatic stress, as well […]
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services Certified Instructors: Bradford Conner & Elodie Chancelier Contact: Wendy Enright, bhp@woodfords.org, 207-887-5238 Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 8.5 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 4 days prior to the Live Day session […]
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services Certified Instructors: Elodie Chancelier & Timothy Smith Contact: Wendy Enright, bhp@woodfords.org, 207-887-5238 Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 9 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete all 12 online modules no later than 4 days prior to the Live Day session […]
Training Provided by: Woodfords Family Services Certified Instructors: Elodie Chancelier & Timothy Smith Duration: This is a two day class (2 half days). Attendance in both days is required. Contact: Wendy Enright, bhp@woodfords.org, 207-887-5238 Course Description: This is a blended learning curriculum with 12 online modules and 9 hours of in-class, instructor-led training. Participants must successfully complete […]
This course compliments the online module content of the Maine College of Direct Support. Completion of both Day 1 and Day 2 are required for certification. Learners must be active users in the Maine College of Direct Support to register. Advanced registration required. For more information, please contact trainingcenter@woodfords.org.