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It all comes back to the nature of the relationship

It’s the experience of a relationship that's the most influential aspect of helping others grow and thrive. 


Yet that’s the element so often neglected.


This course is for you if you’re looking for something beyond the all-to-common rigid and behavioral approaches and want to strengthen your ability to build restorative connections with the young people you care about. 


When you focus on the experience of the relationship, you tap into the most influential aspect of helping others grow and thrive. 

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In the course you'll hear from engaging special guests...

Building Trust with Kids in Pain

Trusting Ourselves to be Flexible & Nurturing Connections that Heal

Connecting from the First Encounter

Jessica Hadley

Youth Services Director (Manitoba, Canada)


Connecting from the First Encounter

Trusting Ourselves to be Flexible & Nurturing Connections that Heal

Connecting from the First Encounter

  Leon Fulcher, Ph.D. 

University Professor (retired) & Cross-Cultural Practice Consultant (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand) 

Discovering Inner Resilience

Trusting Ourselves to be Flexible & Nurturing Connections that Heal

Trusting Ourselves to be Flexible & Nurturing Connections that Heal

Okpara Rice, MSW

CEO & Social Worker (Iowa, USA)



Trusting Ourselves to be Flexible & Nurturing Connections that Heal

Trusting Ourselves to be Flexible & Nurturing Connections that Heal

Trusting Ourselves to be Flexible & Nurturing Connections that Heal

 Ziigwanbinesii Charles

Cultural Educator & Youth Worker (Ontario, Canada)



Finding Moments of Influence

Making Meaning of Our Experiences

Making Meaning of Our Experiences

Thom Garfat, Ph.D.

Author & Child/Youth Care Consultant (Quebec, Canada)

Making Meaning of Our Experiences

Making Meaning of Our Experiences

Making Meaning of Our Experiences

Kelsie Tatum Martinez, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist (California, USA)



Showing up With Presence

Making Meaning of Our Experiences

Taking the Risk to Connect

 Simon Walsh

CEO & Human Service Advocate (New South Wales & Victoria, Australia)  


Taking the Risk to Connect

Making Meaning of Our Experiences

Taking the Risk to Connect

 Werner van de Westhuizen, MA, CHt 

Clinical Social Worker & Therapist (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Art of Relational Care course is $300 for lifetime access.


The Art of Relational Care is a self-paced on-demand course. You have full access to the course materials as soon as you sign up. You can study and review them at the pace that's most comfortable for you.


Through a series of recorded conversations with experienced interdisciplinary practitioners in the Child and Youth Care field, this course surveys the dynamics of a relational approach to empowering young people and students. Course components include eleven recorded instructional modules, course workbook, multiple-choice exam, course evaluation, and certificate of completion. 


Educational Goals: Through this course participants will deepen their understanding of the characteristics of a relational child and youth care approach and increase their capacity to support students and young people within the context of their daily lives.


Learning Objectives: At the end of this course participants will be able to: (1) Identify three methods to establish trust and emotional safety with young people; (2) List three elements of reciprocity in the shared relational space with young people; and (3) Describe three strategies to nurture resilience in young people.  


Part 1: Meaningful Connections

Whether it's a first connection or reconnection, the way we show up in our relationships can pave the way for deeper connections. In this first part of the course, you'll learn ways to connect, build trust, and establish feelings of safety. 


Part 2: Mindful Encounters

For better or worse, each encounter we have with another person has an impact on their life. In this second part of the course, you'll learn how to be mindful of your own internal process and how attending to the relational space itself can shape it to be one that nurtures new growth and learning. 


Part 3: Motivational Impact

Every kid has the inner resources they need to live out their lives successfully. In this third part of the course, you'll explore how to create the conditions - in the context of your relationship - for them to access their strengths, desires, and future. 


Bonus Roundtable Sessions

In two bonus sessions on the topics of love and perspective, James Freeman is joined by Werner van der Westhuizen (Eastern Cape, South Africa), Martin Stabrey (Western Cape, South Africa), Simon Walsh (New South Wales, Australia) and Kelsey Hagen (Nova Scotia, Canada).


Yes, this course meets the qualifications for 5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.


Training Grounds LLC is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for:


  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists 
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers 
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors 
  • Licensed Educational Psychologists


Training Grounds LLC maintains responsibility for this course and its content.


CAMFT CE Provider ID 10005971


Certificate of completion

Certificate issued via email after submission of exam/evaluation and confirmation of course completion.


Refund/cancellation policy

If you are not fully satisfied, simply request a refund within 30 days.


Accomodations

To request accommodations for disability please contact James at james@training-grounds.net


Grievances

To report a grievance please email james@training-grounds.net. 


Yes, Bring this course to your entire organization with an organizational license rate. Send an inquiry for details.


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