Upcoming Training Events
Webinar: The 5-Minute Intervention That Changes Everything: Quick Strategies for Anyone Supporting Children and Families
This webinar focuses on practical, in-the-moment strategies for supporting children and families during times of stress and challenging behavior. Participants will learn simple approaches they can use right away to respond more effectively and create more consistent, supportive environments.
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National Head Start Conference
Whole Child Initiative’s Andrea Poehl, who helps schools and educators to become trauma-informed, will be leading a conversation at the National Head Start Association Conference about how leaders can create environments where both students and staff can do their best work.
We are looking forward to connecting with leaders and teams who are thinking carefully about how to support both children and the adults who serve them.
If you are attending, come find us and say hello!
Webinar: Building a Culture Where People Want to Stay
According to a recent Gallup poll, nearly half of employees say they are actively looking for a new job.
This points to something important. Retention is not just about hiring. It often reflects the environment people experience every day.
In our session, Building a Culture Where People Want to Stay, we will explore how leaders can design environments that support the people inside them and reduce the patterns that lead to turnover.
Register here.
Webinar: How to Meet Holiday Stress with Better Tools
The holidays have a way of waking up old patterns we thought we’d outgrown. A comment, a memory, a familiar room. Suddenly the body is reacting before we’ve had a chance to think.
In this webinar, we’ll talk about why that happens, how early attachment experiences show up this time of year, and what you can do to stay grounded. You’ll leave with practical tools for preparing yourself, setting boundaries, and moving through the season with more steadiness.
Join us Wednesday, December 17 at 12 p.m. CT with Whole Child Trainer Andrea Poehl: bit.ly/4p2oHLE
Webinar: The Science of Gratitude—and Why It’s Not Always Easy
Gratitude activates powerful neural pathways: calming the body, reducing stress hormones, and strengthening connection.
But for people living with trauma, gratitude can sometimes feel impossible. When the brain is still searching for safety, “be thankful” can sound a lot like “pretend.”
Gratitude only heals when it tells the truth.
On Nov. 18, we’ll explore how gratitude and healing can coexist. Not by forcing positivity, but by understanding what’s really happening in the body and brain.
If this is a conversation you’ve been waiting for, we’d love for you to join us. Save your spot: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2104069882497787487
The Whole Truth About Student Behavior
Trauma impacts most of today’s students. Ready to respond differently? Join Whole Child Trainer, Andrea Poehl, as she explores a better way to respond to behavior.
Whole Child – Impact & Indicator
Children with a history of trauma have unique physical, emotional, educational, social, and spiritual needs. Each of these must be addressed for healing to begin.
Whole Caregiver – Equipped & Empowered
Healthy relationships with children require healthy caregivers. We equip our caregivers with regular training, relevant resources, respite, and ongoing support.
Whole Story – Adversity, ACEs, & Trauma
Children’s needs are best understood and met in the context of their history and the impact it has on their life. Considering their full story allows us to respond appropriately.
Two-Day: Trauma Responsive Care
Trauma Responsive Care teaches participants how to collaborate with other organizations working in trauma-informed spaces, how to respond and react to the needs of children with trauma, and how to mobilize resources effectively.
One-Day: Trauma Sensitive Care
Trauma Sensitive Care teaches participants how to understand and engage with children who have experienced adverse situations within their local communities, instilling empathy and awareness of the many ways trauma and adversity can manifest in the body and mind.
Private Training Event
Whole Child Initiative offers tailored training opportunities to emphasize practical strategies for creating partnerships, fostering volunteer involvement, and promoting advocacy efforts to ensure children receive the comprehensive care they need for churches and other organizations. Schedule your private training below.