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This course qualifies for STRTP CEUs.   This training will review the risk of trauma for Latine immigrant families who may be at risk of deportations due to their status in the United States. Considering the current political climate in which policies are being enforced that are negatively impacting the undocumented community, including those in the Latine community, the training will discuss how this current political climate is further compounding the trauma related to immigration that is already present for this community, such as trauma they may have experienced on their journey to the U.S. as well as trauma that forced them to flee their countries of origin. In addition to reviewing strategies on how to continue to support families negatively impacted by immigration trauma, this training will also review strategies on how to empower families through the recognition of the resilience and strength found in this community. --- Instructor: Jeanette Lopez-Urbina, LCSW Jeanette Lopez-Urbina, LCSW has worked in the mental health/social services field since the year 2000, in various settings in Northern and Southern California, including residential and community-based services, through services such as Wraparound, psychotherapy, and violence prevention work. Jeanette has worked extensively with youth and families, especially in the area of trauma, including supporting youth and families in specialized services that address gang involvement, sexual exploitation, immigration trauma, and issues related oppression, racism, and acculturation issues. Jeanette is a bilingual first-generation Salvadoran American practitioner who enjoys practicing mostly from a social justice, relational, and psychodynamic approach. She currently is the owner of a group Private Practice in Berkeley, is part-time faculty at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, and has been a lecturer at UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare. Jeanette provides trainings throughout the Bay Area on topics related to best practices in serving the Latine population, trauma informed care, and culturally responsive services.     --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Refunds must be requested within 7 days of purchase. Refunds will not be granted for courses that have been started/accessed. A $10 administrative fee is deducted from approved refunds. Credit will be granted for alternative/future course registration. Read more

This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.   In this training, you will learn about principles of engagement that can be applied when providing services to families who have experienced generations of trauma, including individual, intergenerational, and historical trauma. Typical challenges found in the engagement process in supporting this population will also be identified, such as cultural implications, bias, and social justice issues. Lastly, we will discuss practices and effective strategies for the engagement process and in building a positive alliance with families from a trauma informed and multicultural perspective. --- Instructor: Jeanette Lopez-Urbina, LCSW Jeanette Lopez-Urbina, LCSW has worked in the mental health/social services field since the year 2000, in various settings in Northern and Southern California, including residential and community-based services, through services such as Wraparound, psychotherapy, and violence prevention work. Jeanette has worked extensively with youth and families, especially in the area of trauma, including supporting youth and families in specialized services that address gang involvement, sexual exploitation, immigration trauma, and issues related oppression, racism, and acculturation issues. Jeanette is a bilingual first-generation Salvadoran American practitioner who enjoys practicing mostly from a social justice, relational, and psychodynamic approach. She currently is the owner of a group Private Practice in Berkeley, is part-time faculty at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, and has been a lecturer at UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare. Jeanette provides trainings throughout the Bay Area on topics related to best practices in serving the Latine population, trauma informed care, and culturally responsive services.   --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Refunds must be requested within 7 days of purchase. Refunds will not be granted for courses that have been started/accessed. A $10 administrative fee is deducted from approved refunds. Credit will be granted for alternative/future course registration. --- CAMFT Information:  California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs (Provider #1000075 ). This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CACFS maintains responsibility for the program and all of its content. Read more

This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.   This training is a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking effective strategies to engage and support youth in foster care. The course not only provides practical approaches to promote autonomy, positive self-perception, and expanded networks for young individuals but also emphasizes the ongoing engagement of both bio and foster families. Participants delve into the identification of resources dedicated to meeting the social and emotional needs of youth in foster care. The training fosters a holistic understanding of how to support both the youth and their foster family within the framework of a professional team. Participants gain insights into critical elements such as critical thinking, self-awareness, cultural separation, and working through resistance in the context of youth engagement and safety. The importance of identifying and establishing Kin/Fictive Kin placements is also explored, underscoring the crucial role these relationships play in promoting the overall well-being of children in foster care. Attendees walk away equipped with a robust toolkit, fostering a proactive and informed approach to supporting the diverse needs of youth in foster care. --- Instructor: Qur-an Webb, LMSW Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the social work field. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, Qur-an brings a wealth of expertise to the organization's daily operations. In this pivotal role, he oversees diverse aspects such as training, consultation, and more, contributing significantly to the overall success of Welcome 2 Reality. Qur-an, alongside his partners, played a key role in the successful passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 962, Public Act No. 15-94, in Connecticut. This groundbreaking legislation mandates education on the safe use of social media and includes computer programming instruction in the public school system. Additionally, he contributed to the passing of Senate Bill No. 949, Public Act 17-67. As the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now, Qur-an is actively involved in advancing education around media literacy. --- CAMFT Information:  California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs (Provider #1000075 ). This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CACFS maintains responsibility for the program and all of its content. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Refunds must be requested within 7 days of purchase. Refunds will not be granted for courses that have been started/accessed. A $10 administrative fee is deducted from approved refunds. Credit will be granted for alternative/future course registration. Read more

This course qualifies for GH CEUs.   This training is a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking effective strategies to engage and support youth in foster care. The course not only provides practical approaches to promote autonomy, positive self-perception, and expanded networks for young individuals but also emphasizes the ongoing engagement of both bio and foster families. Participants delve into the identification of resources dedicated to meeting the social and emotional needs of youth in foster care. The training fosters a holistic understanding of how to support both the youth and their foster family within the framework of a professional team. Participants gain insights into critical elements such as critical thinking, self-awareness, cultural separation, and working through resistance in the context of youth engagement and safety. The importance of identifying and establishing Kin/Fictive Kin placements is also explored, underscoring the crucial role these relationships play in promoting the overall well-being of children in foster care. Attendees walk away equipped with a robust toolkit, fostering a proactive and informed approach to supporting the diverse needs of youth in foster care. --- Instructor: Qur-an Webb, LMSW Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the social work field. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, Qur-an brings a wealth of expertise to the organization's daily operations. In this pivotal role, he oversees diverse aspects such as training, consultation, and more, contributing significantly to the overall success of Welcome 2 Reality. Qur-an, alongside his partners, played a key role in the successful passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 962, Public Act No. 15-94, in Connecticut. This groundbreaking legislation mandates education on the safe use of social media and includes computer programming instruction in the public school system. Additionally, he contributed to the passing of Senate Bill No. 949, Public Act 17-67. As the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now, Qur-an is actively involved in advancing education around media literacy. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Refunds must be requested within 7 days of purchase. Refunds will not be granted for courses that have been started/accessed. A $10 administrative fee is deducted from approved refunds. Credit will be granted for alternative/future course registration. --- STRTP/GH Notice: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 2 hours of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0251-39235) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0251-39234). Read more

This course qualifies for STRTP CEUs.   This training is a comprehensive guide for professionals seeking effective strategies to engage and support youth in foster care. The course not only provides practical approaches to promote autonomy, positive self-perception, and expanded networks for young individuals but also emphasizes the ongoing engagement of both bio and foster families. Participants delve into the identification of resources dedicated to meeting the social and emotional needs of youth in foster care. The training fosters a holistic understanding of how to support both the youth and their foster family within the framework of a professional team. Participants gain insights into critical elements such as critical thinking, self-awareness, cultural separation, and working through resistance in the context of youth engagement and safety. The importance of identifying and establishing Kin/Fictive Kin placements is also explored, underscoring the crucial role these relationships play in promoting the overall well-being of children in foster care. Attendees walk away equipped with a robust toolkit, fostering a proactive and informed approach to supporting the diverse needs of youth in foster care. --- Instructor: Qur-an Webb, LMSW Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the social work field. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, Qur-an brings a wealth of expertise to the organization's daily operations. In this pivotal role, he oversees diverse aspects such as training, consultation, and more, contributing significantly to the overall success of Welcome 2 Reality. Qur-an, alongside his partners, played a key role in the successful passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 962, Public Act No. 15-94, in Connecticut. This groundbreaking legislation mandates education on the safe use of social media and includes computer programming instruction in the public school system. Additionally, he contributed to the passing of Senate Bill No. 949, Public Act 17-67. As the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now, Qur-an is actively involved in advancing education around media literacy. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Refunds must be requested within 7 days of purchase. Refunds will not be granted for courses that have been started/accessed. A $10 administrative fee is deducted from approved refunds. Credit will be granted for alternative/future course registration. --- STRTP/GH Notice: California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Department of Social Services to sponsor continuing education for Group Home Administrators (GH; Vendor ID: 2000083-730-2) and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP; Vendor ID: 2000083-733-2) Administrators. This course meets the requirements for 2 hours of continuing education for GH (Course ID: 083-0251-39235) and STRTP Administrators (Course ID: 083-0251-39234). Read more

This course qualifies for CAMFT CEUs.   The training will discuss different perspectives about why father involvement could have positive consequences for child development which includes theory base on different practices; strengths and weaknesses of each perspective will be discussed, and the prospects for an integrated ecological-parental capital theory of paternal influence on child development are considered. --- Instructor: Qur-an Webb, LMSW Qur-an Webb, LMSW, is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the social work field. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, Qur-an brings a wealth of expertise to the organization's daily operations. In this pivotal role, he oversees diverse aspects such as training, consultation, and more, contributing significantly to the overall success of Welcome 2 Reality. Qur-an, alongside his partners, played a key role in the successful passage of Substitute Senate Bill No. 962, Public Act No. 15-94, in Connecticut. This groundbreaking legislation mandates education on the safe use of social media and includes computer programming instruction in the public school system. Additionally, he contributed to the passing of Senate Bill No. 949, Public Act 17-67. As the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now, Qur-an is actively involved in advancing education around media literacy. --- CAMFT Information:  California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CACFS) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs (Provider #1000075 ). This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CACFS maintains responsibility for the program and all of its content. --- Other Important Information: Accommodations: To request additional assistance or accommodations, please contact Brisa Romero, Training Assistant, at bromero@catalyst-center.org. Grievances: To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email Ivon Favela, Deputy Director of Training at ifavela@catalyst-center.org CE Certificates: Upon course survey completion, participants will be awarded CE certificates. Refund/Cancelation Policy: All requests for cancellation and refunds must be submitted in writing to bromero@catalyst-center.org prior to the course date. Otherwise, no refunds will be allowed.  Refunds must be requested within 7 days of purchase. Refunds will not be granted for courses that have been started/accessed. A $10 administrative fee is deducted from approved refunds. Credit will be granted for alternative/future course registration. Read more