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Foster Village Peoria is hosting a free, in-person workshop on Saturday, November 21st from 9-11am.Doors open 8:45am. Training starts 9:00am. Training ends at 11:00am.
About the Workshop:
Seeing Kids Clearly: Trauma-Informed Parenting
Children who have experienced trauma or whose developmental and nervous system needs fall outside traditional expectations may not respond to conventional parenting strategies. This training will use practical examples to help caregivers develop a different lens for understanding challenging behavior and learn ways to respond with greater connection, flexibility, and regulation. By learning to support your own nervous system in the moment and understanding how trauma and neurodivergence can affect children’s behaviors, caregivers will learn how to provide stable and secure care
Link to Register: https://fostervillagepeoria.churchcenter.com/registrations/events
Light breakfast snacks and drinks will be provided.
Childcare will be provided, but spots are limited. We have a waitlist once childcare is full. We will ask families to confirm their attendance for childcare spots 2 weeks before the training. After registering, if you are no longer able to come, please let us know. ([email protected] or text 309-305-9888). Childcare priority will be given to families affected by foster care.
This workshop is open to the public. Please note: the workshop is open to the public, but geared toward families in the Tri-County area. Business professionals and foster parents can receive a certificate of completion for attending. Foster parents may turn in certificates to agencies for continuing education credit; however, credit is up to agency discretion.
About the Presenter:
Natalie Heinz, MA, LCPC, NCC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a Registered Play Therapist™ with more than a decade of experience working therapeutically with children and families. She has experience providing therapy and support to children and families involved in the foster care system.
In her private practice, Natalie primarily works with children who are autistic, ADHD, PDA, and other forms of neurodivergence. She uses child-centered play therapy and neurodiversity-affirming counseling approaches to help children build connection, regulation, communication, and confidence. She also works alongside parents and caregivers to understand their child's individual needs and translate therapeutic concepts into practical strategies they can use in everyday life.
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2818 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604-2610, United States
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