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“Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for
with ardor and attended to with diligence.”
….Abigail Adams
February
2012 Featured Training
Using Creative Techniques to Develop Social Skills for Children with Neurological Differences (Minneapolis)
Description:
A training for parents, caregivers and professionals who serve adoptive, foster and kinship families
Please join Nicole Ross as she provides an interactive workshop that offers creative techniques to assist in the development of social skills among children with neurological differences. Each technique can easily be implemented into a child's daily living across a variety of situations. Parents will learn how to use the tech-niques through a hands on approach.
Nicole Ross, MS, graduated with a Master of Science from Saint Cloud University and has been intensively trained in Sand Tray Therapy, Experiential Play Therapy, Filial Play Therapy and Somatic Experiencing. Nicole owns and operates The Creative Therapy Center in Elk River, Minnesota. The Center specializes in play thera-py services for children and teens who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect and attachment. Ross cur-rently serves as the President of the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy and Vice-Chair of the NICU Community. She has presented at conferences at local, state and national levels on topics related to play therapy, sexual behavior problems, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Check-in 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Presentation 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Location Lutheran Social Service 2400 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 Fee
CEUs are available for an additional $30 per person Certificates of Attendance will be given at end of training
Click on the Post Adopt Trainings Calendars to sign up.
Feedback on Webinar Trainings
"I loved that I could sit in my den and get this training without the hassle of finding childcare, etc. Please, please, please do more of these, and please make it possible to view these at a later date for those who can't attend at the moment. Living in a very rural area, it is time consuming and expensive to attend training."
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I liked the presenter's depth of knowledge about the topic and ability to share her experience."
" Nice overview will be nice to have the CD to share with families I work with."
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I love and appreciate Deena's passion for these kids and her ability to tell it like it is."
"Dr. Keck is extremely knowledgeable and he presents information in a way that is easily absorbed."
To register or view our calendar for a MN Adopt
training click on Post-Adopt Trainings Calendar in the box to the left.
To register, click on the training in the calendar.
Individuals who are interested in adopting Minnesota's Waiting Children must
attend pre-adopt/foster parent training offered by one of the 87 Minnesota
County Social/Human Service divisions or a private adoption agency that is part
of the Public Private Adoption Initiative (PPAI).
MN ADOPT offers statewide trainings for families and professionals including some
new options for those who cannot attend in person. Online webinar trainings. ITV/VPC facilities at Minnesota State College and Universities
(MnSCU) sites provide trainings are that available to audiences across the state.
Contact trainings@mnadopt.org for
information on MN Adopt trainings.
612-861-7115
612-861-7112 (fax)
866-303-6276 (toll free)