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URL:https://fakce.org/events/online-supportive-strategies-for-resource-hom
 es-training-support-the-value-of-affirmation-2026-11-25/
SUMMARY:Online | Supportive Strategies for Resource Homes- Training & Suppo
 rt: The Value of Affirmation
DESCRIPTION:Meets 4th Wednesday of the Month\n**no meeting in December**\nS
 upport Group Leader: MaryJo Meer\n\nSupportive Strategies for Resource Ho
 mes- A trauma-informed training and support class for resource parents\, i
 ncluding foster\, kinship\, and adoptive families. This group is a place t
 o come as you are\, connect with people who understand the journey\, share
  real experiences\, and learn practical tools that can help at home. Our g
 oal is for caregivers to leave feeling supported\, encouraged\, and less a
 lone.\n\nTopic: Words have power! Especially for children who are learnin
 g how to see themselves after difficult early experiences. In this class\,
  resource families will discover how positive affirmations can help foster
  children build healthier self-esteem\, develop a more hopeful outlook\, a
 nd begin to believe in their own worth and abilities.\n\nWe will explore h
 ow negative thought patterns can develop\, why many foster children strugg
 le with feelings of guilt\, anger\, hopelessness\, or low self-worth\, and
  how consistent messages of encouragement can help reshape a child’s bel
 ief system. Caregivers will leave with practical\, everyday strategies for
  using affirmation to nurture confidence\, resilience\, and a stronger sen
 se of self in the children they support.\n\nFor our training &amp\; suppor
 t meetings\, all participants must have their cameras on\, regardless of w
 hether they are seeking credit or not. This requirement is designed to enc
 ourage full engagement and connection among participants\, fostering a mor
 e supportive atmosphere within our community. Please note that individuals
  unable to participate with their cameras on will not be able to join the 
 sessions.\n***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the Zoom plat
 form.\n Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone 
 is required to attend.\nWe kindly request that participants avoid using di
 stracting virtual backgrounds. For privacy\, we recommend using the blur f
 eature instead.\nYou cannot take this class in a vehicle.\nThe link to att
 end this class will be provided via email.\nPlease follow the link below f
 or a brief tutorial on how to sign up for a free Zoom account.\nZoom User 
 Guide\nHelp us create a positive learning environment!\nWe invite all part
 icipants to review our Participant Guidelines Video before attending cla
 ss. The video outlines Zoom expectations\, attendance procedures\, certifi
 cate requirements\, and best practices for making the most of your FAKCE t
 raining experience.\nWatch Participant Guidelines Video\n&nbsp\;
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CATEGORIES:Classes,Online Classes,Support Groups,Workshops
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