Sheridan Patterson Center for Holistic Family Services
R.E.A.L Training Schedule for Prospective Foster Parents
Fall 2010 Session
R.E.A.L Training Dates
Session # 1: Saturday
9:00am-11am |
Introduction to SPC: Mission, Vision, Philosophy. Foster Parents admission packet & document timelines. |
11:00am-12:00pm |
Severely Emotionally Disturbed Children |
12:00-1:00pm |
LUNCH |
1:00-2:00pm |
Child Abuse: Definition, Causes, Effects |
2:00-4:00pm |
Separation, Loss & The Art of Nurturing |
Session # 2: Saturday
9:00-11:00am |
Stages of Development and Human Sexuality |
11:00-12:00 |
Stress Management |
12:00-1:00pm |
LUNCH |
1:00-2:30pm |
Crisis Intervention |
2:30-4:30pm |
Behavior Management |
Session # 3: Saturday
9:00-10:30am |
Village Concept/ Team Building |
10:30-12:30pm |
Psycho-Spiritual Intervention |
12:30-1:30pm |
LUNCH |
1:30-3:00pm |
Effective Communication |
3:00 – 4:30pm |
Therapeutic Process: Foster Parent’s Role, Case Plans, Medication Administration, Treatment Team |
Session # 4: Saturday
9:00-10:00am |
Supporting Family Connections |
10:00-11:00am |
Conflict Resolution |
11:00-12:00 |
Defining Discipline/ Effective Discipline |
12:00-1:00pm |
LUNCH |
1:00-2:30pm |
Spiritual & Personal Development |
2:30-4:00pm |
Cultural Awareness |
FINAL EXAM: Individual Scheduling
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