Beyond the Behavior: Understanding Trauma and Responding Effectively

Description

Join us for a powerful and practical training at the Spaulding campus on July 26th, that focuses on understanding and responding to challenging behaviors in children. This event is open to anyone involved in foster care or adoption, any parent looking to build skills and strategies to support their child at home or in school, and anyone interested in learning more about the deeper impacts of trauma on children's behavior. Led by experts in the field, this training will provide real-life tools and trauma-informed approaches to help you better understand, connect with, and advocate for the children in your care. 

Beyond the Behavior: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Challenging Behaviors 

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 

Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Location: Spaulding Academy & Family Services, 72 Spaulding Road, Northfield, NH 

Cost: Free (Registration required) 

Highlights Include:
🔹 Keynote by Charlie Appelstein – “Understanding and Responding to Families Struggling with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges”
🔹 Breakout Sessions with: • Dr. Alison Roy – Trauma-Informed Care • Dr. Bethany Bilodeau – Supporting Foster Parents with Behavioral Concerns in School
🔹 Continental Breakfast and Family BBQ on the lawn + Resource Tables Following the Training
🔹 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟

 🎟 Register today: https://qrco.de/bg0WSi

📧 Questions? Email: fostercare@spauldingservices.org