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
This training will be held in person at Excelsior Wellness in Spokane, WA from 11:30am to 2pm on June 5 and is open to the public. Snacks will be served and a brief presentation on the beneficial programs offered for foster care youth by Excelsior will be included.
Resiliency
This Resiliency Training provides information on how to foster resilience in children. This training looks at factors that affect resilience, the human adaptive process, ways to successfully cope with trauma, and the 12 steps of successful survivors. The training ends with a discussion around how professionals and caregivers can help children feel safe, capable and loveable.
When: Jun 10, 2026 05:30 – 07:30pm
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/8ZzwSz5JQGyRpy0j_uswrw
Trauma and Food: What is the connection?
This training will discuss the reasons behind food related issues such as eating too fast or too much, hiding and stealing food, arguing over meal selections, etc. It is designed for those treating, supporting and caring for children who have experienced trauma and may now have “quirky” behaviors around food. We will discuss how trauma affects childhood development, as well as offer practical and easy ideas to help in regard to this common concern.
Facilitated by Zia Freeman, MA, LMHC Community Educator with Coordinated Care
When: Jun 12, 2026 12:30 – 02:30pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/gAcY11LzSVGMuj9atHpKpw
Substance Use in Youth (with a foster care focus)
This training explores the impact and rates of substance use among youth in foster care. It discusses risk factors and protective factors, how substance use effects the brain, different types of substances being used, including prescription and OTC drugs, and common warning signs of use or addiction. Attendees will leave better able to start conversations with youth on substance use and recognize the signs of use. Includes a discussion on vaping, nicotine, new over the counter items, and Fentanyl.
When: Jun 18, 2026 11:30am – 01:30pm
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/mPEKQPwZSM2bTtDgL7cFSQ
Adoption: From Foster to Forever (Myths and Realities)
The presentation discusses the common myths that often accompany adoption, to help professionals and potential adoptive parents to better understand where fantasy and fact may not always be realistic. The presentation includes the basic steps involved in the adoption process through the child welfare system as well as other avenues.
When: Jun 30, 2026 12:30 – 02:30pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://centene.zoom.us/meeting/register/z4rEahRXQ7O1GOSi2gvzIQ
Caregiver Support Group – virtual:
Held on the 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month from 6:00 to 7:30pm on Zoom
(June 11 cancelled)
https://centene.zoom.us/j/93339639459?pwd=OCtNMlllY1pZNWRvZ0ZId0tHM3ZVdz09