Event Category Archives: Trainings

CASA Child Advocates StaffTBRI 102 Training

Presented by Linda Chilcoat and Jennifer Reitmeyer, TBRI Practitioners In the TBRI 102 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of the TBRI principles of Connecting & Empowering. Participants will learn about mindfulness, and why it is essential to create healing connections. We will discuss ways to build engagement as well as nurturing activities that can… Read more »

Family EngagmentCollaborative Family Engagement (CFE) Tools Workshop

During this training, Advocates can practice using Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) tools as well as ask questions about CFE. We will focus on the main CFE tools: My Three Houses Connectedness Map Mobility Map This will be a great opportunity for Advocates to refresh on CFE and feel more comfortable using CFE tools in their… Read more »

Advocate Swearing InNew Advocate Training Class: Session III – February/March Class (mornings, 12 classroom hours)

As with most volunteer opportunities working directly with children, we have an application and screening process, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Please keep that in mind when choosing a class session. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS: The first step is submitting an application. APPLY ONLINE HERE. You will then… Read more »

Advocate Swearing InNew Advocate Training Class: Session III – February/March Class (mornings, 12 classroom hours)

As with most volunteer opportunities working directly with children, we have an application and screening process, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Please keep that in mind when choosing a class session. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS: The first step is submitting an application. APPLY ONLINE HERE. You will then… Read more »

Family EngagmentUnderstanding the Role and Tools of a Therapist

Presented by Victor Love Victor Love is one of the therapists who works with parents on the cases we serve. Victor will be training on understanding the psychological and substance abuse assessments. He will talk about various qualifications of individuals who administer the testing and how that may impact the results. He will also speak… Read more »

Advocate Swearing InNew Advocate Training Class: Session III – February/March Class (mornings, 12 classroom hours)

As with most volunteer opportunities working directly with children, we have an application and screening process, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Please keep that in mind when choosing a class session. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS: The first step is submitting an application. APPLY ONLINE HERE. You will then… Read more »

TBRI TrainingTBRI 101 Training

Presented by Ann Marie Ronsman, TBRI Practitioner In the TBRI 101 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of complex developmental trauma including ACEs, risk factors for trauma, as well as trauma’s impact on the brain. Participants will get an overview of Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and the principles of Connecting, Empowering and Correcting. Attendees… Read more »

Children at schoolEducational Advocacy: Advocating for your CASA child with learning challenges

Please join Linda Chilcoat, CASA Supervisor, and members of the CASA Education Committee to learn about how to advocate for your CASA child who is having challenges at school. Obtaining a referral, testing, receiving accommodations through a 504 plan and special education plans will be reviewed. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from experts… Read more »

Children at schoolEducational Advocacy: Advocating for your CASA child with learning challenges

Please join Linda Chilcoat, CASA Supervisor, and members of the CASA Education Committee to learn about how to advocate for your CASA child who is having challenges at school. Obtaining a referral, testing, receiving accommodations through a 504 plan and special education plans will be reviewed. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from experts… Read more »

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County is proud to partner with Tri-County Mental Health Services to offer the Youth Mental Health First Aid Course. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This 8 hour training gives adults who work with… Read more »

Advocate Swearing InNew Advocate Training Class: Session IV – April Class (evenings, 12 classroom hours)

As with most volunteer opportunities working directly with children, we have an application and screening process, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Please keep that in mind when choosing a class session. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS: The first step is submitting an application. APPLY ONLINE HERE. You will then… Read more »

Advocate Swearing InNew Advocate Training Class: Session IV – April Class (evenings, 12 classroom hours)

As with most volunteer opportunities working directly with children, we have an application and screening process, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Please keep that in mind when choosing a class session. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS: The first step is submitting an application. APPLY ONLINE HERE. You will then… Read more »

Advocate Swearing InNew Advocate Training Class: Session IV – April Class (evenings, 12 classroom hours)

As with most volunteer opportunities working directly with children, we have an application and screening process, which can take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Please keep that in mind when choosing a class session. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING CLASS: The first step is submitting an application. APPLY ONLINE HERE. You will then… Read more »

CASA Staff TBRI PractitionersTBRI 103 Training

Presented by Jenn Engel and Barb Robertson, TBRI Practitioners In the TBRI 103 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of the two models of discipline and why traditional discipline techniques are not always effective for children who have experienced complex developmental trauma. Participants will learn life value terms which are essential to building a trauma… Read more »

CASA Child Advocates StaffTBRI 102 Training

Presented by Linda Chilcoat and Jennifer Reitmeyer, TBRI Practitioners In the TBRI 102 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of the TBRI principles of Connecting & Empowering. Participants will learn about mindfulness, and why it is essential to create healing connections. We will discuss ways to build engagement as well as nurturing activities that can… Read more »

TBRI TrainingTBRI 101 Training

Presented by Ann Marie Ronsman, TBRI Practitioner In the TBRI 101 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of complex developmental trauma including ACEs, risk factors for trauma, as well as trauma’s impact on the brain. Participants will get an overview of Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and the principles of Connecting, Empowering and Correcting. Attendees… Read more »

CASA Staff TBRI PractitionersTBRI 103 Training

Presented by Jenn Engel and Barb Robertson, TBRI Practitioners In the TBRI 103 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of the two models of discipline and why traditional discipline techniques are not always effective for children who have experienced complex developmental trauma. Participants will learn life value terms which are essential to building a trauma… Read more »

CASA Child Advocates StaffTBRI 102 Training

Presented by Linda Chilcoat and Jennifer Reitmeyer, TBRI Practitioners In the TBRI 102 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of the TBRI principles of Connecting & Empowering. Participants will learn about mindfulness, and why it is essential to create healing connections. We will discuss ways to build engagement as well as nurturing activities that can… Read more »

TBRI TrainingTBRI 101 Training

Presented by Ann Marie Ronsman, TBRI Practitioner In the TBRI 101 training, Advocates will gain an understanding of complex developmental trauma including ACEs, risk factors for trauma, as well as trauma’s impact on the brain. Participants will get an overview of Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and the principles of Connecting, Empowering and Correcting. Attendees… Read more »