This workshop is focused on using trauma informed relationship practices with family/support systems. Programs, providers, and staff will enhance relationship building with families to increase overall engagement and integration of caretakers and support systems during treatment and episodes of care.  Registration closes 48 hours before the training.

Intended Audience: Family Centered Services (FCS) Staff; Recruitment/Retention Training Support Staff (RRTS) Direct Care/Front-Line Staff and Supervisors 

Location Information: Zoom

Trainer: Emma Harding (Meraki Institute of Learning), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is the Director of Learning at the Meraki Institute. With extensive experience in school-based therapeutic services, she has worked with children and families from early childhood through college, adapting her approach to the developmental needs of each stage. Emma believes that every individual’s story holds the potential for growth, healing, and transformation.   Specializing in advanced play therapy techniques, Emma is particularly dedicated to supporting families and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a committed educator and lifelong learner, she emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to help therapists, educators, and trainees foster trauma-sensitive, supportive environments. 

The Training Room will open at 9:20AM. Training will begin promptly at 9:30AM. This training is scheduled until 12:30PM.

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