Starting the School Year Safe and Calm virtual training

September 20, 2024

Presented in September 2024, this training offers foster parents and kinship caregivers (and other parents/caregivers) insight into stressors related to the start of the school year. Participants will gain practical strategies for understanding and supporting children and youth through trauma-triggered responses. Specific tools and resources are shared.

Presented by clinical psychologist Dr. Carole Sebenick.

This work is funded by a grant from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

  • Video

    Virtual Training Recording

  • PDF

    6 Ways to Calm in English and Spanish

  • PDF

    Lista de control de bienestar emocional (NIH)

  • PDF

    Emotional Wellness checklist (NIH)

  • PDF

    Thoughts and Feelings words

  • PDF

    Lista de estados de animo