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Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) is a comprehensive, classroom-based social/emotional learning program for elementary students to reduce aggression and behavior problems. The PATHS curriculum teaches skills in five conceptual domains: self-control, emotional understanding, positive self-esteem, relationships, and interpersonal problem solving. PATHS is taught two or more times per week for a minimum of 20 -30 minutes per day. The PATHS curriculum is organized into separate grade-specific classroom kits for Pre-K/Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5/6. PATHS is available in English and French.

Promoting First Relationships (PFR) is a training program designed for caregivers of children ages 0-5, part of the University of Washington’s Parent-Child Relationship Programs at the Barnard Center. The program is dedicated to promoting children’s social-emotional development through responsive, nurturing caregiver-child relationships. Features of PFR include: (1) Video recording caregiver-child interactions to provide insight into real-life situations and help caregiver reflect on underlying needs of child; (2) Giving positive and instructive feedback that builds caregivers’ competence; (3) Focusing on deeper emotional feelings and needs underlying children’s distress and behaviors; and (4) Using handouts and homework to enhance parent insight and […]

Putting the Pieces Together: Lifebook Work with Children training was developed by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and the Center for Adoption Studies at Illinois State University. The DVD training is set up in 5 modules, totaling 6.5 hours. It can be delivered as a 1-day training or on separate training dates. The training provides instruction on how to do Lifebook work with children, including tips to get started, what to include and how to respond to children’s questions as they complete their Lifebook’s. The training contains video segments, mini-lectures, skill-building activities, and discussions. This training is designed for social […]

Relationship Enhancement Family Counseling is a brief therapy model and a psychoeducational program that uses skills-training methodology for empowering families to resolve current and future problems on their own. Goals are accomplished by teaching a set of practical skills that enables families to communicate their feelings, concerns and desires, and to create solutions to problems. Skills taught are: Empathy, Expressive, Discussion/Negotiation, Problem/Conflict Resolution, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Self-Change, Helping-Others Change, Generalization and Maintenance. Relationship Enhancement therapy is generally appropriate for children 12 and older.

Risking Connection for Foster Parents is a training model that adapts the original Risking Connection curriculum for foster parents who are caring for youth with trauma histories. The curriculum is also appropriate for teaching biological or kinship parents. The instructor-led course has 8 90-minute modules that can stand alone or be taught as a series. Each module includes video application exercise, group activities, and discussion. The module topics are: (1) Impact of Trauma; (2) Trauma Framework; (3) Healing relationships; (4) Strengthening Attachment; (5) Symptoms as Adaptations; (6) Crisis Management; (7) Noticing our Reactions; and (8) Restorative Approach.

Safe Crisis Management (SCM) is a comprehensive behavior support and intervention training program focused on preventing and managing crisis events, and improving safety in agencies and school. The training provides prevention “de-escalation” emergency (physical) intervention and follow-up processing for these behavior incidents. Individuals completing the program must demonstrate proficiency via written and physical skills testing.

Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK) aims to assess and address psychosocial problems to strengthen families, support caregivers, and promote children ages 0 – 5 healthy development. Caregivers complete the Parent Questionnaire before pediatric primary care visits. The questionnaire is used to identify parenting and family risk factors for child maltreatment. SEEK is delivered by primary care professionals (PCPs) using Motivational Interviewing. PCPs and caregivers use the results to develop a plan utilizing the families’ strengths to address the identified risk factors and barriers to engagement. PCPs then refer families to community resources with the help of social workers and […]

SafeCare is an evidence-based, home visitation program that promotes positive parent-child interactions, informed caregiver response to childhood illness and injury, and a safe home environment. The program is designed for caregivers of children ages 0 – 5 who are either at risk or have a history of maltreatment. The curriculum includes three module areas: (1) Home Safety, (2) Health, (3) Caregiver-Child Interaction. SafeCare has weekly 1 – 1.5-hour sessions for approximately 18 – 20 weeks. Length of service can vary because it is dependent on caregivers’ progress. Providers work with caregivers until they meet a set of skill-based criteria established […]

The S.M.A.R.T. model is a structured, phased- based approach to treatment for sexually abused children ages 4 – 11 who are exhibiting sexual behavior problems. The model consists of three clinically essential phases: Safety & Stabilization, Trauma Integration & Recovery, and Re-Socialization & Mastery. Each phase contains content modules that must be mastered in order to move to the next phase of treatment. Each module includes specific activities and interventions and provides indicators of mastery to inform and guide clinical practice. Caregiver involvement is mandatory and a combination of individual, family, and group therapy services are provided and tailored to […]

Seneca Central Coast offers intensive “Wraparound” services to children and youth at risk of placement in a high-level group home, and to their families. The Wraparound programs are strength-based, family-driven, flexible and creative. A family-based team consists of family members, natural supports, other community partners, and Seneca’s Care coordinators, Parent Partners, Permanency Specialists and Support Counselors. Specialized Adoption / Permanency Wraparound services are for families who are or have adopted children from the foster care system, as well as relative caregivers and legal guardians.