Online training programs

Two solutions, one introductory, the other,  advanced

If you work to support those who may have experienced childhood domestic violence, these training programs can aid in your work.

If you’re a professional who works with children impacted by childhood adversities like Childhood Domestic Violence or adults who experienced childhood domestic violence, our online training programs can aid you in your efforts. They are relevant for anyone working in child development, youth crisis prevention, or human services – including a wide cross-section of disciplines, from the psychological, psycho-social, clinical and social work professions, to education, medical/nursing, criminal justice, and other “helping professions”.

In addition, we have received strong testimonials from  social workers, school social workers, social service administrators, guidance counselors, day care providers, child and domestic violence advocates, youth mentors, pediatricians, nurses, and juvenile justice professionals.

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“So little training is done in the way of supporting the children who are affected by domestic violence”

“So little training is done in the way of supporting the children who are affected by domestic violence and these toolkits have provided necessary perspective and skill-building to those advocates. This toolkit has helped advocates across the state have a better understanding of the needs of children affected by domestic violence. Advocates are having better discussions, children in shelter are having better experiences, and resiliency is being built all because of the impact these toolkits have had on Illinois programs.”

Our programs can quickly train you to optimize your interventions & foster optimal outcomes

Our online trainings – were developed in conjunction with the leading researchers and experts in the field.  They have been specifically designed to help educate on the most practical tools that can have the greatest impact.

“My counseling will be better, because the material presented in this course. One thing I particularly learned is what to say when children are facing hopelessness and worthlessness.”

“The most important thing I learned was the fact that sometimes even I failed to deal with the lies and therefore I don’t think that I can be very successful in helping others especially when I have not dealt with my own issues. This course helped me to wake up in many different areas that will help me become more accountable and reliable to others, such as my own kids and family and kids that I work with at work. Thank you for the opportunity that I’ve been given to be exposed to such a course not only with information and testimonials, but again, and helping me wake up to become a better mentor myself.” 
Resiliency Focused Mentoring student

“The most important thing I learned was the fact that sometimes even I failed to deal with the lies and therefore I don’t think that I can be very successful in helping others especially when I have not dealt with my own issues. This course helped me to wake up in many different areas that will help me become more accountable and reliable to others, such as my own kids and family and kids that I work with at work. Thank you for the opportunity that I’ve been given to be exposed to such a course not only with information and testimonials, but again, and helping me wake up to become a better mentor myself.”
Resiliency Focused Mentoring student”

Two training programs, one introductory, the other, advanced

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The Change A Life Program

Developed by the leading researcher in the field and endorsed by U.S. Fund for UNICEF and Children’s Mercy Hospitals, CHANGE A LIFE is the only evidence-based online program of its kind.  This simple, straightforward program is designed to teach a caring adult how to become The ONE for a child growing up in a home living with domestic violence.  The one to help a child feel understood and heard.  The one to help a child know that it isn’t their fault and that a child is never responsible for controlling the actions of an adult.
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‘Be the One’
Resiliency Focused Mentoring

This 5-hour certification curriculum was developed specifically for professionals who work with children who may experience childhood domestic violence.  In it, you will learn how to build resiliency in and ‘Be the One’ for a child in need.  It was created by the “founding father” of modern resiliency theory and provides five hours of Continued Education (CE) credits through the National Association of Social Workers.