Caring for Caregivers: A Critical Component of Improving Childhood Wellbeing
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
2:00- 3:00 pm (Eastern)
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Research
and common knowledge both suggest that the most influential
relationship in a child's life is with his or her caregiver. A strong
caregiver relationship can limit the effects of trauma, increase a
child's confidence and independence, and empower a child to explore life
from a safe base. Therefore, caring for caregivers- and coaching them
to care for themselves- may be one of the most helpful roles we can play
in caring for vulnerable children. How do we encourage them in self-
care? How do we help them cope with secondary trauma? How do we
support them in the long-term? This presentation opens the conversation
around nurturing and caring for caregivers domestically and around the
world. It. will center around practical tools for supporting caregivers
to increase their health, and ultimately to optimize the wellbeing of
the children they care for.
This is the seventh module in the CAFO Knowledge + Practice webinar series, which
translates research into actionable information that OVC care
practitioners can implement immediately to elevate the quality of the
care they provide.
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Presenter:
Jayne
is recognized internationally as a speaker, trainer, and author working
with Back2Back Ministries in Ohio. She is the primary author in their
training curriculum, Trauma Competent Caregiving, a nine modules
training series. Jayne is author of 8 books, including her recent
publications, "Wounded Children, Healing Homes," and "Parenting in
Transracial Adoption." Jayne and her husband David are parents both by
birth and adoption and grandparents of 4.
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