Healing Tree's EMDR Therapy Training
2023-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
EMDR Self Pay Slot FIRST COME FIRST SERVE; Registration DUE 5/31 at 5pm EST
Healing TREE is offering spots in their upcoming EMDR Therapy Training, led by Amber Stiles-Bodnar, MSEd, LPCC-S, LCDC III. Registration for the first round of applicants has closed, and there are still spots available.
In order to receive in-person, EMDRIA-approved training with trainers, facilitators and consultants of this caliber, an agency would typically have to book a training for a group of at least 12, or therapists would also have to pay for travel and lodging. So for those in Kentuckiana, the self-pay option may be beneficial to you or your employer.
These SELF PAY spots will be given, first-come first-serve, to those who complete and submit this form by Wednesday, May 31st at 5pm EST. Registration is not confirmed until you hear back from us.
If you already registered with Healing TREE, and your registration has ALREADY BEEN CONFIRMED, please do NOT register again.
The payment deadline for new registrants AND previous registrants has been extended to Friday, June 2nd at 5pm EST. If you would like to register but the payment deadline is prohibitive, please contact us at info@healingtreenonprofit.org.
Payment of $1,900* can be made via Zelle (502-743-2733), Paypal (info@healingtreenonprofit.org), or Venmo (@Healing-TREE-1). Please note that on Zelle we are registered as Sheared, Inc. (our legal name; we do business as Healing TREE). Please contact us if you have a different preferred payment method.
Please visit healingtreenonprofit.org/emdr for detailed information about this training, including certification, curriculum, cost, continuing education and eligibility. You can also see testimonials from past trainings.
The dates of the trainings are:
Part I July 10-12, 2023 (8:30am-5pm each day) – Louisville, KY
Part II October 16-18, 2023 (8:30am-5pm each day) – Louisville, KY
Exact location is still forthcoming.
*Please remember that the cost of training DOES NOT include travel/lodging.

MindUP Train-the-Trainer
2023-06-05 10:00 - 2023-07-17 10:00
MindUP Train-the-Trainer – BECOME A CERTIFIED TRAINER!
Are you an early childhood trainer familiar with social-emotional learning? The Well of Lexington is offering a Train-the Trainer opportunity for FREE as part of its WellStart Early Childhood Program. MindUP for Life is a national, evidence based Social-Emotional Learning program from the Goldie Hawn Foundation. You will become a national certified MindUP for Life trainer after completing this online training.

Session 1: Orientation – June 5, 10am
You will hear an overview of our program, review expectations and logistics for your upcoming sessions, and meet your trainer and co-participants. (60 minutes)
Session 2: Safe Spaces – June 12, 10am
You will learn how to create safe spaces for the teachers you will train so they can build safe spaces for their students. (90 minutes)
Session 3: The MindUP Life – June 19, 10am
You will learn about MindUP as a way of life instead of a program. You will learn how the three principles of the MindUP Life connect to everyone’s life, and how they are also aligned with MindUP’s pillars and lessons. (90 minutes)
Session 4: The MindUP Life – June 26, 10am
You will learn how to confidently teach the MindUP Brain and the Brain Break. (90 minutes)
Session 5: Coaching/Platform Navigation – July 10, 10 am
You will learn to coach teachers on content from any of the MindUP modules and to guide teachers and families through the navigation of the platform. (90 minutes)
Session 6: Final Presentations – July 17, 10 am
You will be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of the course. Participants will teach the three parts of the brain and lead an effective Brain Break with the larger group. This session will also cover expectations for a MindUP trainer, the MindUP resource library and training materials, certificate of completion, and next steps. (120 minutes)
Training is sponsored by The Well of Lexington and is funded through a grant from the Kentucky Department for Public Health. You will receive a total of 9 training hours through TRIS.
For more information on MindUP for Life, visit https://mindup.org
Contact Us
The Well of Lexington
Email: dianakoonce5@gmail.com

Peace Education’s ﻿Golf Scramble: Golf for the Greater Good
2023-06-09
Peace Education’s Golf Scramble Event:
Golf for the Greater Good!
How does a round of golf sound? Join us and help raise money to fulfill our mission.
Friday, June 9th | Shawnee Golf Course
11:45AM Check-in | 12PM Lunch | 1PM Tee Time
Register yourself, a friend or a foursome or two of friends for a fun Friday afternoon on the links below. Better yet, you’ll be helping Peace Education bring its all-important mission of teaching conflict resolution to the community.
Register HERE!

Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence: When DV Perpetration, SUD, and Mental Health Meet (Part 1)
2023-06-21 09:00 - 10:45
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence – KCADV has partnered with Safe and Together Institute to offer training for Batterer Intervention Program providers; we also invite you, SRAs, and other partners who feel this training would benefit them and their work. As we are all here for one common goal, to build safer communities, this training opportunity might be helpful to you. We invite you to both sessions to better understand BIP providers’ work, the possibilities for change, and the risks of not fully understanding how people using violence may manipulate providers even as they seek services.
Description: Many families affected by domestic violence perpetrators’ behavior have multiple, complex, intersecting issues. In the past, we might have referred to these as co-occurring issues. But the language of co-occurrence often does not give us a sense of how these issues interact. For example, listing the family’s problems is not as powerful as explaining how the domestic violence perpetrator interfered with his partner’s recovery. Using an intersections framework versus a co-occurrence framework, we increase perpetrator accountability, improve our ability to diagnose and treat each family member and strengthen our ability to help the adult and child survivors.
Safe & Together Institute: Intersections: When DV Perpetration, SUD, and Mental Health Meet (Part 1)
June 21st, 2023 from 9 AM – 10:45 AM. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mvrjkuH9He8Ab77mEJqi-nSjBAC7YD
If you have questions about these sessions, please reach out to Nakela Cleveland at ncleveland@kcadv.org. We hope you all will join us!

Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence: How DV Perpetrators Manipulate Systems (Part 2)
2023-06-22 09:00 - 10:45
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence – KCADV has partnered with Safe and Together Institute to offer training for Batterer Intervention Program providers; we also invite you, SRAs, and other partners who feel this training would benefit them and their work. As we are all here for one common goal, to build safer communities, this training opportunity might be helpful to you. We invite you to both sessions to better understand BIP providers’ work, the possibilities for change, and the risks of not fully understanding how people using violence may manipulate providers even as they seek services.
Description: Domestic violence perpetrator manipulation of systems is a critical problem that undermines responses to family violence and profoundly impacts adult and child survivors in many ways. Perpetrators manipulate systems to bolster their power and abuse and to control adult and child survivors further. For example, they use false allegations of criminal behavior, parental alienation, and “failure to protect” to target survivors, their children, and the professionals involved with the family. Perpetrators’ successful manipulation of systems compounds, reinforces, and legitimizes their power, increasing both the survivors’ sense of their powerlessness and the perpetrator’s seeming omnipotence. Sadly, the children and their physical and mental health care. Harassment via repeated reporting and litigation can also deplete survivors’ finances and waste public resources. As a result, adult and child survivors often lose trust in the systems that protect them. Perpetrators can be prevented in their manipulations when systems, and the professionals within them, are domestic violence informed. In this session, you will learn about five steps and systems professionals can use to protect themselves against these behaviors.
June 22nd, 2023, from 9 AM -10:45 AM. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpduGopj4oEtDlT_oWLoKxp0zdIOmW7f1y.
If you have questions about these sessions, please reach out to Nakela Cleveland at ncleveland@kcadv.org. We hope you all will join us!

South End Back to School Event
2023-07-22 09:00 - 11:00
July 22, 2023 — 9am – 11am
Valley High School – 10200 Dixie Highway – Louisville, KY 40272

ECHO's Family Thrive Training
2023-07-26 09:00 - 16:00
ECHO is excited to introduce a new training, Family Thrive Training provided by Kentucky Department for Public Health. Join them for a day of training and learn ways to support Louisville families. This is a FREE training and lunch will be provided. There are only have 25 seats available, so please register early. If you’re interested, please click on the link below for registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-thrive-training-tickets-657803125857

Wednesday, July 26th
9am-4pm
Bridges of Hope
1411 Algonquin Parkway

La Casita - Realities: A Community of Resilience
2023-07-26 10:00 - 11:30
Join La Casita for a discussion honoring the realities of the Latinx and immigrant community, it honors their stories and resilience while addressing the barriers, and disparities. It recognizes the shifting nature of intersecting identities and encourages ongoing curiosity and self-reflection empowering us to reflect on the process of learning and unlearning. Learn more and register.

Family Enrichment Center's Mud Happens, One Bad Mud Run
2023-08-26 | Phil Moore Park, 7101 Scottsville Rd, Alvaton, KY, 42122, United States
Phil Moore Park: 7101 Scottsville Rd, Alvaton, KY 42122
Mud Happens, One Bad Mud Run is one of the most fun ways you can support FEC! This event features 3 mile obstacle course throughout Phil Moore Park and is designed to challenge participants both mentally and physically.
The main course is open to ages 10 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a participating adult.
For the younger muddy buddies, there is a FREE designated kids area for them to climb, jump, and play. Parents/caregivers must sign a waiver before the child is allowed to enter the play area.
Groups of 4+ receive an automatic $5 per person discount!
Register HERE!

Operation Parent's Digital Parenting Webinar
2023-08-29 13:00 - 14:30
Join Operation Parent’s Digital Parenting Webinar on August 29th to learn how to develop your technology skills so that you can better communicate about technology at home on Tuesday August 29, 2023 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST.
Kids and teens seem to be the experts of smartphones, social media, tablets, and all the other new technology. Learn how you can become the expert in your house with digital parenting. Digital parenting requires 6 important steps, Learning, Setting Expectations, Training, Management, Monitoring and Communicating. This presentation will give you actionable steps and conversation starters to have with your kids and teens to create a healthy relationship with technology in your home.
ALL registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, so attend live or watch on your own time!

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky's Kids Are Worth It! Conference 2023
2023-09-11 - 2023-09-12 | The Galt House Louisville, 140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join PCAC for the 2023 Kids Are Worth It!® Conference at the Galt House, Louisville on September 11th and 12th for a selection of 40 workshops, two keynote sessions and variety of exhibitors. Workshop topics will include child neglect, electronic crimes against children, building resiliency in families and children, death scene investigations, and much more. Continuing Education Credits will be available for a variety of disciplines.
Learn more and register.

7th Annual Smoketown Neighborhood Celebration
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 755 South Hacock St, Louisville, KY 40203

Kosair for Kids 100 Year Celebration
2023-09-16
SAVE THE DATE
Kosair for Kids
100 Year Celebration
Saturday, September 16
More information to follow

Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Smoketown Family Wellness Center, 760 S. Hancock Street, Suite B100, Louisville, Kentucky, 40203
YOU’RE INVITED TO A FREE FILM SCREENING + DIALOGUE
RESILIENCE: THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS & THE SCIENCE OF HOPE is a one-hour documentary that discusses the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) and birth of a new movement using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. Hear from a panel of community members as they weigh in on the significance of ACEs and resilience-building in our community and learn about a new community project to address ACEs and trauma.
Tuesday, September 1 9 th ⋅ 5 : 0 0 – 7 : 3 0 P M
S m o k e t o w n F a m i l y W e l l n e s s C e n t e r – 7 6 0 S . H a n c o c k S t . S u i t e B 1 0 0 , L o u i s v i l l e , K y 4 0 2 0 3
WITH PANELISTS
Glennesha Mudd, LCSW
Shemika Whiteside, MS SW, CSW
L isa Logan, M. S . , M.A. , Doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology
Dr . Julia Lane Mitchell , MD, FAAP
A meal and ref reshment s will be provided — Please RSVP HERE

Family Enrichment Center's Yellowstone: A Night at Dutton Ranch
2023-09-23 18:30 - 22:30
YELLOWSTONE: A Night at Dutton Ranch
Previously known as the Venetian Ball, this event will offer guests a fun evening out while supporting local children and families. All proceeds from the event directly benefit FEC child abuse prevention programs.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 23rd at the Venue at 939 Adams Street in Bowling Green, KY from 6:30-10:30 PM.
Tickets are $75 per person or $575 for a Table of 8.
More information, registration, dress code, and ways to support HERE!

Operation Parent's Making the Internet Safe Webinar
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30
Join Operation Parent’s Making The Internet Safe Webinar on September 26th to discover how to protect your family from your biggest technology concerns like malware, inappropriate content, and the time spent on technology from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST.

Discover how to protect your family from your biggest technology concerns like malware, inappropriate content, and the time spent on technology. ALL registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, so attend live or watch on your own time!

TEN-4 Week!
2023-10-04 10:00 - 2023-10-06 14:30
Join the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement for a series of FREE trainings on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma prevention and recognition and the TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule.
Pediatric abusive head trauma (AHT), or shaken baby syndrome, is a severe form of child abuse that most often involves infants. In these Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention & Recognition trainings, participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking, slamming, or impacting the head of an infant or young child. They will also be provided tools for dealing with a crying infant and ways to share information with parents to prevent abuse from occurring.
CEUs are available for Social Workers, FRYSCs, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists, Community Healthcare Workers, Early Childhood Educators, Emergency Medical Service providers, and Nurses.
This year we are offering virtual AND in-person training options coming up October 4-6, 2023.

Register HERE for an in-person training co-hosted with Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) on Wednesday, Oct 4, 10:30AM-12:30PM EST with Dr. Melissa Currie, Child Abuse Pediatrician, in Louisville at the Community Room at the Kosair for Kids Sam Swope Center (982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217)
Register HERE for a virtual training on Thursday, Oct 5, 10AM- 12PM EST with Dr. Jennie Green, Child Abuse Pediatrician
Register HERE for the virtual training specialized for Oral Health Professionals co-hosted with the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition on Friday, Oct 6, 10AM – 12PM EST with Carla Hay, RN, MSN, SANE, AFN-C

Volunteer of America's Power of 1 Breakfast
2023-10-19 07:45 - 09:00
Join Volunteers of America for their 15th annual Power of 1 Breakfast! This year, they will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of VOA’s recovery program for pregnant and parenting women, Freedom House!
Be a part of this important event on October 19 and learn about Freedom House graduate, Emilee Ward’s inspiring journey to recovery.
The livestream will start at 7:45 a.m. and the program will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 9 a.m. Check out their Facebook page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/3510009092592580?ref=newsfeed

Green Hill Therapy's - Halloween on the Hill
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:00
Join Green Hill Therapy on Saturday October 21 for their Halloween on the Hill Event. FREE to kids and families that attend. Learn more.

La Casita's Circle of Solidarity
2023-10-21 18:00 - 23:00
La Casita’s annual Circle of Solidarity gala is right around the corner! Are you ready to party with us?
As in years’ past, the Circle of Solidarity gala is an opportunity to support La Casita’s mission and celebrate the way we collectively accompany each other in honoring the resiliency of our Latinx and immigrant communities. It is a true fiesta full of music, delicious foods, dancing, singing – and a special moment when we reflect on the impact of the small but mighty La Casita team, in our colorful, vibrant and incredible way!
We know that you – members of our beloved community – share in our quest for a better present and future for our Latinx families, and the gifts that La Casita brings to the entire Louisville community. So we humbly ask for your support of the 2023 Circle of Solidarity gala, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21.
¡Muchas gracias!

ECHO's Bourbon and Bonbons
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | the olmstead
Join us for a fun-filled evening! You’ll enjoy a night of tasty samples of bourbon inspired food & beverages from local distilleries, wineries and restaurants all while bidding on fabulous live and silent auction items. Learn more and register: https://echo-ky.org/

12th Annual Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Symposium
2023-11-03 08:00 - 13:00
This program will address specific mental and behavioral health needs of vulnerable populations such as those experiencing homelessness and intergenerational trauma, and those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. National and local speakers will highlight treatment options and resources for these groups. Speakers also will address the efficacy of select pediatric mental health treatment approaches and the resiliency of affected vulnerable populations. This event is being provided at no cost, however, registration is required. The conference link will be sent to registrants after they register. Registration deadline: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023

17th Annual Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races
2023-11-17 12:00 - 17:00
GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW for their 17th Annual Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races presented by RocketShip Racing. The event is set for Friday, November 17th at noon!
This event supports the BLC’s mission to provide support and resources in a safe, welcoming environment for the diverse community of racetrack workers & families, and is our biggest fundraiser of the year.
REGISTER HERE ➡️ benefitforthebackside.org

Grief Recovery Method Support Group
2023-11-22 18:00 - 2024-01-03 19:30
People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don’t tell you what you need to do to accomplish that. The Grief Recovery Method® Support Group not only makes that possible, but provides partnerships and guidance to ensure that it happens. Your feelings are normal and natural. Whether your loss is from:
• Death
• Divorce or end of a relationship
• Loss of a career
• Loss of a child
• Loss of trust
• Loss of faith
• Loss of safety
• Loss of health
• Loss of childhood
• Trauma
Join Peace Hospital for this NO CHARGE 8-week program. The next group will begin: Wednesdays from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on
November 22 – January 3, 2024
For more information and to sign up call 502-432-2011 or email Lisa at Lisa.Prewitt@UofLHealth.org.

Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky - Kinship Support Group
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-18
Want to launch a support group? Let the Bounce Coalition and Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky help you!

Join us for an incredible opportunity to empower and support kinship caregivers in Kentucky! The Bounce Coalition, together with the Kinship Families Coalition of Kentucky, will be offering training and technical assistance for your current (or upcoming) group. Stipends will be available for each support group leader.

For more information register for the virtual info sessions:

— December 11 at 5:00pm and December 18 at 6:00pm EST.
Register HERE!
Please feel free to share with your networks. Let me know if you have any questions.

Children’s Advocacy Week
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00
January 22, 2024 – January 26, 2024
For 20 years, advocates for kids have gathered in Frankfort for Children’s Advocacy Day to fill the halls of the Capitol and ask their elected officials to step up for all Kentucky kids. The critical mass of advocates and youth in the Capitol building has led to many policy wins and raising awareness of issues facing kids and their families. As we’ve transitioned to Children’s Advocacy Week, there are even more opportunities to connect with legislators and other advocates during the state legislative session. Children’s Advocacy Week 2024 will be January 22-26th with the Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 24th! Learn more and register: kyyouth.org/childrens-advocacy-week/

Face It Movement - Curiosity Club
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
Come get your nerd on! Face It is excited to launch the Face It Curiosity Club, a journal club that’s open to anyone who’s interested in learning more about issues related to child maltreatment. The Curiosity Club will give attendees an opportunity to discuss the latest research and data findings, make connections between child maltreatment and their professional sectors, and network with like-minded people.

Join us on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 AM ET as Lacey McNary, DSW, and Jaime Thompson, MSSW, (McNary Group) present their research analyzing the landscape of human trafficking and youth exploitation in Louisville.

The meeting is being held at Kentucky Youth Advocates, 10200 Linn Station Rd Ste 310, Louisville, KY 40223.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3tOGbns

Face It Movement - Curiosity Club
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00
Come get your nerd on! Face It is excited to launch the Face It Curiosity Club, a journal club that’s open to anyone who’s interested in learning more about issues related to child maltreatment. The Curiosity Club will give attendees an opportunity to discuss the latest research and data findings, make connections between child maltreatment and their professional sectors, and network with like-minded people.
Join us on Wednesday, January 31st at 10:00 AM ET as Alicia Parham (Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Program) presents on the intersection of human trafficking and online exploitation of youth.

The meeting is being held at Kosair For Kids, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Son0KF

Peace for Parents - Mom Together: A Support Group for Moms of all Ages
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00
Consider attending this educational seminar to learn more about the root causes of behavior and healthy ways to interrupt negative behavior. There will be time for questions and answers.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
6-7 PM
Shively Baptist Church 1599 Sadie Lane Louisville KY 40216
RSVP to: Gregory.Oerther@UofLHealth.org or 502-479-4266
Light refreshments will be provided.

Lunch and Learn
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join Darlene Thomas, Executive Director of GreenHouse 17, on February 29 at 12PM ET for a Virtual Lunch and Learn, to learn about supporting non-offending parents in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). relationships.
Social Work CEUs available.
By the end of this training, participants will have a better understanding of:
– The dynamics of intimate partner violence and offender typology.
– Mixed messages between systems and their impact on the non-offending parent.
– How systems, communities, and advocates can better support non-offending parents and their children.
– The connection between intimate partner violence and child abuse.
There will be a drawing at the end of the session to win a free lunch. Register: bit.ly/LL22924
