Stepping into a caregiving role after a child has lost a parent can be both emotionally and practically challenging. This webinar addresses the various aspects of caring for a grieving child, from understanding their emotional needs to managing your own grief as a caregiver. We’ll also dive into strategies to build a safe, stable environment for the child as they cope with such a profound loss.

This course will explore how grief shows up in children, caregiver grief, adapting to your new caregiving role, and how to create a secure emotional environment where the child feels safe to express their feelings.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: Rebecca Cruz- Nañez, LMSW, CPS, CA

This course provides information to help support children in a classroom setting by sharing the importance of peace, conflict resolution, and tolerance. Activities to encourage youth to learn
from past conflicts and work towards a more peaceful future are shared for educators to utilize in their classrooms.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals
● Instructor: Rebecca Cruz- Nañez, LMSW, CPS, CA

This presentation reviews how to support a grieving child. Caregivers will be provided an overview of grief, loss and emotions a child may experience; important things to keep in mind when supporting a child, and helpful coping skills for the child in bereavement.

Price: $0
CE Credit: Not available for this course
Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers
Instructor: Rebecca Cruz-Nanez LMSW, CPS, CA

National data indicate that over 60% of children experience a traumatic event by the age of 16, and more than 30% encounter multiple traumatic events. Extensive research demonstrates that early life stressors can lead to long-lasting brain dysfunction, which can adversely affect health and overall quality of life across the lifespan. In recent years, there has been a notable rise in depression and anxiety among youth, both of which are linked to heightened stress responses. However, the presence of protective factors—such as a supportive adult or environment—can serve as a powerful buffer against the intense stress and anxiety that may result from ongoing adversity and trauma.

This course will begin with an overview of the fundamentals of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on child development. It will then deepen practitioners’ understanding of resilience and protective factors, offering trauma-informed strategies for effectively engaging with youth.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: Rebecca Cruz- Nañez, LMSW, CPS, CA

This course will cover how professionals, caregivers, and others can utilize play therapy strategies for supporting grieving children. This course explores developmental perspectives on grief, the role of play therapy in emotional processing, and hands-on interventions to help children express and cope with loss. Participants will also learn how to navigate special considerations in grief work and collaborate with caregivers to provide comprehensive support.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course.
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: April Blonien, LCSW, TraumaPlay Certified Therapist

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with alarming rates that continue to rise. Nevada, in particular, ranks 7th in the nation for its high suicide rate. The concurrent increase in opioid addictions has further exacerbated this crisis, making it imperative for healthcare professionals and community members to be well-informed and proactive.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the current suicide trends. Participants will gain valuable insights into effective assessment techniques, safety-planning, and the importance of appropriate referrals to specialized care. By enhancing our collective understanding and response, we aim to lower the risks and support those in need.

• Price: $0
• CE Credit: Not available for this course
• Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
• Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals
• Instructor: Rebecca Cruz- Nañez, LMSW, CPS, CA

This presentation reviews the importance of practicing cultural humility when supporting grieving clients. Practitioners will be provided an overview of grief and mourning practices in different cultures. Upon completion, participants will have an understanding and tools to put strategies into action for cultural humble support.

Price: $0
CE Credit: Not available for this course
Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers
Instructor: Rebecca Cruz-Nanez LMSW, CPS, CA

This course will help professionals, caregivers, and others better understand the impact of loss and grief on children in foster care. Participants will explore the stages and manifestations of grief, developmental considerations, and the unique grief experiences of foster parents. Participants will also learn practical tools to support foster children and families coping with loss and grief. 

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: Celia Anthony

This course will provide information on the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders as well as the stages of change model. This course will discuss different levels of care for those with substance use disorders according to the ASAM model as well as resources and coping skills who are loved ones of someone affected by a substance use disorder.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: Jossie Schauerhamer LMFT, LCADC

This course will provide techniques and considerations when working with young children coping with grief and loss in a group setting.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: Samantha Muro, LMSW, CSW-I

This course will provide techniques and considerations when working with children ages 9-12 coping with grief and loss in a group setting.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: Samantha Muro, LMSW, CSW-I

This course will provide techniques and considerations when working with teens coping with grief and loss in a group setting.

● Price: $0
● CE Credit: Not available for this course
● Content level: Beginner/ Intermediate
● Intended Audience: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals 
● Instructor: Samantha Muro, LMSW, CSW-I