Description

Unlock the keys to compassionate caregiving with our comprehensive training: “Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Understanding & Responding with Compassion.” Tailored for foster and adoptive parents, this program offers invaluable insights and practical strategies to effectively manage difficult behaviors with empathy and understanding. Gain the confidence and skills needed to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Join us on this transformative journey towards building stronger, healthier relationships with your child.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• • Define and identify challenging behaviors in various contexts.
  • Gain insight into the underlying causes of challenging behaviors, including
    psychological, emotional, and environmental factors.
  • Develop effective communication skills to de-escalate tense situations and build
    positive relationships with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Be equipped with self-care strategies to manage the emotional toll associated
    with working with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Explore and implement positive behavioral support strategies to promote long-term behavior change and enhance the overall well-being of children.

ASK-VIP trainings are expressly designed to meet the needs of foster and adoptive parents. Skilled trainers who have lived experiences with fostering and adoption provide these trainings in a virtual group setting. There is 1.5 hours of ongoing, elective foster parent training credit available for Kentucky’s foster parents.

Create an account or log-in to register for this training. A reliable internet connection and a smartphone, tablet, or computer with web camera is needed to participate. If there are two adults in the same household that want to participate in this training, each person must register separately. Foster parent training credit is administered based on the duration of the meeting and each attendee’s participation. Training credit is only available if you have not participated in this training within the past twelve months.

If you have any questions about this training or how to register, please email ask@uky.edu or call 859-257-7361.