This workshop is based on The Whole-Brain Child Workbook, by Daniel Siegel, M.D., and Tina Bryson, PhD and The Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana. Emotional “flooding” is something that happens regularly for youth in care. It is also a frequent occurrence in caregivers, a form of PTSD, that happens as a result of compassion fatigue, exhaustion, and despair. Teaching caregivers how to see these floods as “signals" from their child's (or partner or self's) brain, instead of manipulative or intentional bad behavior is a heart-centered transformation for many people. Participants will learn new ways to recognize signals and then create communication tools for individuals and families is a powerful, highly bonding experience that can positively impact self-esteem and self-efficacy in profound ways.

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcOGtrT8uH9BSN9ePEwzoNSHaO5SLzZbA

PLEASE NOTE: Redwood Community Services, Inc. is able to provide these trainings in partnership with Mendocino County Health and Human Services/ Family and Children’s Services, through Title IV-E funding. These workshops are FREE ONLY for eligible helping professionals from Mendocino, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, and Tuolumne Counties that work with youth in/or who are at high risk of entering the foster care system. PLEASE DO NOT register if you are outside of these service regions.