All webinars are approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and participants will receive a training certificate that can be used for caregiver licensing purposes or some employer or certification requirements. Contact Zia to book a free of charge training for your organization!
Trauma Informed Care: Effects of Trauma
This training covers the effects of trauma on the brain and how trauma can derail development in children of all ages, using examples of daily experiences. Training developed by the National Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC, Community Educator with Coordinated Care
Jan 6, 2026 12:30 – 02:30pm
Register in advance for this meeting: https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/HHNkR79wSDShigmYpMhoXg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Suicide Prevention in Youth
Provides an overview of the topic of suicide, signs and symptoms in youth, and how professionals and caregivers should respond in times of crisis. The training will dive into the rates of youth suicide, risk factors, and proactive steps to take for prevention. Will include a discussion on self-harm and social media. This training has many resources to utilize, as well as being useful for concerns of suicidal ideation in adults as well.
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Jan 7, 2026 06:00 – 08:00pm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Attachment: Beyond Infancy
Attachment is the foundation of all relationships, and when caring for children with a history of trauma and trust issues, it does not always occur easily. Lack of bonding is often a core reason why caretakers and children have challenges in placement and/or disrupt from the home. This training addresses the need for Attachment-Focused care, including some practical tips on how to strengthen connections to children. This training can help caregivers and professionals understand the basics of how attachment issues are extremely common in children who have experienced complex trauma, and what behaviors may come from that history.
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Jan 15, 2026 06:00 – 08:00pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/mQMh1YGVS2aCbD0_QcpObg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking of Youth (CSEC)
Do you know that over 60% of Sexual Trafficking victims were once in the Child Welfare system? This training will prepare attendees to identify, engage and provide support to sexually exploited youth. Introductory topics include definitions, language, landscape of exploitation, identification including “red flags”, victim engagements and interventions. This training was developed by Leslie Briner, MSW of Youth Care.
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Jan 20, 2026 12:30 – 02:30pm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
meeting.
Trauma 101
What is Trauma exactly? The term is used constantly, but not always understood. The training answers this question by defining trauma, how trauma affects children, and what caregivers and professionals can do to assist youth. The presentation will heighten the participant’s awareness of children’s cues so they will know what to expect and how to respond when a child experiences trauma triggers.
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Jan 21, 2026 11:00am – 01:00pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/aLDhSAc3QDGTsZVIRo55FA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Hygiene Concerns: Behaviors & Solutions
Does a teen you work with not like to bathe? Does the child in your care seem less than fully potty trained (and they are no longer toddlers!) Will the adolescent rarely change their clothes? There is more to these tendencies than just resistant behavior. Learn the causes of poor hygiene and practical solutions to help fix it. Bring your ideas to share!
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Jan 26, 2026 11:00am – 01:00pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/aRm3X0MMTey61tW6FNO8qw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
This training explains the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study and identifies all 10 ACEs. All childhood experiences, especially traumatic events, have an impact on people as they mature. This training explores the long term effects that adverse childhood experiences have on physical and mental health. Preventative measures, resiliency, and how to address the needs of children with a high ACEs score are all discussed. Personal ACE’s test provided.
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Jan 28, 2026 06:00 – 08:00pm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Secondary Trauma & Self Care
Working with youth who have experienced trauma can be difficult, draining, exhausting, and frustrating. This training will help caregivers and professionals to understand the differences between Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion fatigue and Vicarious trauma. Participants will also be able to recognize warning signs and personal triggers, as well as understand why self-care is important and gather ideas for a personal self-care plan. Facilitated
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Feb 3, 2026, 12:00 – 02:00pm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Caregiver Support Group – virtual:
Held on the 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month from 6:00 to 7:30pm on Zoom
This is a virtual state-wide support group intended for adoptive, foster ,guardianship and kinship caregivers. A place to share concerns, resources and talk to others who understand! Does not matter which placing agency you used previously or are with currently. It is an honest, supportive environment with humor, honesty and resources, courtesy of Coordinated Care.
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC with Coordinated Care
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