Needs Assessment Training Series #1: Community Assessment Overview
ZoomThis is the first of a 3-part Needs Assessment training webinar series, along with accompanying technical assistance. The sessions are meticulously designed to equip participants with a solid foundational understanding to successfully engage in and complete an initial needs assessment process. Comprised of three comprehensive sessions, this training series aims to provide a holistic knowledge […]
2023 Data and Evaluation Training Series #3: Theory of Change
ZoomDownload the slides here → This workshop on Theory of Change will focus on how organizations can define their program model and why going through a theory of change process, including creating a logic model, is the first step in developing evaluation and data collection plans. Presenters will provide key information on what theory […]
Introduction to Grief Support Series | Grief Counseling Models and Interventions
ZoomThis webinar is part of an ongoing series that will provide a foundation of introductory information for anyone working with or providing support to children, teens, and families who may be grieving. This series is not progressive; sessions can be viewed in any order. Therapists are on the frontlines when people face the most challenging […]
Needs Assessment Training Series #2: Data Sources and Data Collection for Community Assessment
ZoomThis second session of the three-part webinar series on needs assessment will build off the foundational concepts introduced in the first session. The webinar will go into step-by-step detail on how to collect data, including the main sites and sources to find the data and how to organize the data for review. Then we will […]
Interpersonal Loss and Bereavement Among Refugees
ZoomThe world is experiencing the highest volume of displaced people due to reasons ranging from natural disasters to political unrest. In 2019, there were 26 million refugees worldwide (UNHCR, 2021). The United Nations (2021) defines refugees as “persons who are outside their country of origin for reasons of feared persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or other […]
Introduction to Grief Support Series | The Kaleidoscope of Grief: Loss in Many Forms
ZoomThis webinar is part of an ongoing series that will provide a foundation of introductory information for anyone working with or providing support to children, teens, and families who may be grieving. This series is not progressive; sessions can be viewed in any order. Typically, when we think about grief, we associate it with loss […]
2023 Data and Evaluation Training Series #4: Program Evaluation Planning
ZoomThis workshop on Evaluation Planning will focus on how organizations can develop an evaluation plan for their program, including identifying key questions, selecting a design, measure mapping, and protocol development. Presenters will discuss the purpose of creating an evaluation plan and how it helps organizations reach goals and will detail essential evaluation plan elements. The […]
Needs Assessment Training Series #3: Using Data to Refine Program Strategies and Secure Funding
ZoomThe third and final training for the three-part webinar series on assessments will again build off of the 2nd training on data collection, organization, and interpretation. This webinar will again go into step-by-step detail of how to prioritize the assessment information and how to begin to utilize this information for initial planning for refining and […]
Neurodiversity and Childhood Bereavement
ZoomNeurodiversity affirms cognitive diversity, opposes the view that there is one “normal” type of cognitive functioning, and reduces stigma for folx who identify as neurodiverse. Nevertheless, there has been a lack of research on the intersection of neurodiversity and childhood grief. Grief support for children has not adequately addressed how neurodiverse children and adolescents may […]
Sculpting Solace: Facilitating Grief Work through Sandplay Therapy
ZoomParticipate in this interactive presentation to deepen your understanding of sandplay as a therapeutic modality in grief work. Through a combination of experiential learning and theoretical insights, discover how the tactile and symbolic hands-on nature of sand play creates profound and transformative space for grief exploration and healing. Presentation will include useful and practical ways […]
Introduction to Grief Support Series | How to Develop and Implement School-Based Grief Support
ZoomIt is imperative that schools are able to provide grief support to bereaved students to ensure that they are not significantly impacted relationally, academically, or emotionally. When adequate grief support is not provided, it can lead to long-term relationship, academic, and career functioning disruptions. School-based grief support allows schools to support their students and staff […]
Effective Story Telling in Grant Writing
ZoomWriting a strong grant proposal goes beyond answering individual questions—it requires a compelling, unified story that resonates with funders. This beginner-friendly webinar will provide essential strategies for crafting clear, concise narratives that align with proposal requirements. Attendees will learn how to write effectively within word limits, connect responses to create a cohesive story, and integrate […]