Presented by CalTrin
HOPE offers a paradigm shift in the way practitioners approach their work with families and children, from one that emphasizes deficits and problems, to one that actively seeks out strengths and assets.

The training presents background information on the health effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the research showing how key positive childhood experiences (PCEs) prevent and mitigate the effects of ACEs and toxic stress resulting in improved health outcomes. The biologic mechanisms of how PCEs affect the brain are presented.

Participants learn about the 4 Building Blocks of HOPE and participate in skill building exercises that enable them to begin to incorporate the HOPE framework into their work.

Participants will:
1. Have a greater understanding of how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect mental and physical health.
2. Explore how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) through the HOPE framework can mitigate the effects of ACEs.

CE Hours: 2

Presented by Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) and CASA of Ventura County
Instructor: Pam Lehtonen
Research and statistics have shown that children and youth placed in the care of a relative or non-relative extended family member have less impact of trauma from out-of-home-care & more positive outcomes in life. This Kinship Care Awareness month recognize, understand, and appreciate the vital role that kinship caregivers play in the lives of their relative children and youth in foster care! From the perspective of our Kinship Care Specialist & Adoptive Parent to her granddaughters, participants will:
Appreciate the unique lifelong journey of the kinship caregiver
Understand the depth and complexity of dual and shifting roles
Recognize the physical, emotional, social & financial toll on the caregivers
Gain awareness of the misconceptions of kinship care
Explore the judicial process of kinship to adopt & kinship to guardianship
From the "traditional" role of the fun grandparent, aunt, or sibling, to now the full-time caregiver, learn how we can understand, support, and honor our kinship caregivers in their pivotal roles.
Pam Lehtonen is a Certified Parent Educator. For over thirty-five years, she has taught in the corporate workplace, public and private schools, churches and counseling centers. Some of her favorite topics as a public speaker and adult educator, include parenting, communication skills, marriage enrichment, and the Five Love Languages of Children. Pam and her husband Bill of 42 years are continuing their parenting journey by raising three of their five granddaughters. The youngest two are adopted from Foster Care.

CE Hours: 1.5

Presented by CalTrin
Every conversation has the power to make a difference. In this training, you will learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and use the QPR approach: Question, Persuade, and Refer, to support someone in need.

You will gain practical skills to listen without judgment, offer support, and connect individuals to help. You do not need all the answers, just the willingness to show up and offer hope.

What is QPR?
The QPR Institute’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors through practical, evidence-based suicide prevention training. We believe education empowers people from all backgrounds to make a positive difference in someone’s life.

What is a QPR Gatekeeper?
A gatekeeper is someone who is in a position to recognize a crisis and identify warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.

Participants will:
1. Increase awareness of stigma and understand suicide as a public health issue
2. How to recognize someone at risk for suicide
3. How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
4. How to access local and national referral resources

CE Hours: 1.5