If you’re an aspiring foster parent or current foster parent with The Buckeye Ranch, you can select your category below accordingly and register for any upcoming trainings below! We look forward to learning with you soon!
Introduction to Trauma and the Mind-Body Connection – Introduction and Chapter 1. Overview of Trauma: What is trauma, and how does it affect the body and mind? The significance of understanding the mind-body connection. Initial thoughts and reflections on the book’s premise.
Ashton Krotzer
(614) 589-4099
akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org
Neuroscience of Trauma – Chapters 2 & 3. How trauma affects brain development and function.
Myndee Miller
614-563-4306
mmiller@buckeyeranch.org
This training hour will discuss the continuous certification, effective 1/1/25. Join us for a Q&A session regarding these changes.
Children who experience separation, loss, and trauma may develop differently than those who feel safe and cared for. This training will teach participants how to help children manage their behaviors and heal through co-regulation—remaining calm to support the child in learning self-regulation.
The Imprint of Trauma – Chapters 4 & 5 How trauma imprints on the brain and body. The lasting effects of trauma on emotions and memory. Case studies from the book illustrate these concepts.
This class helps parents understand the rule development process as well as review ongoing rules. Additionally, participants will learn through case study examples and a game! PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN!
Ashton Krotzer
(614) 589-4099
akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org
The Role of Relationships in Trauma and Healing – Chapters 6 & 7. The impact of trauma on relationships and attachment styles.
Participants will learn definitions and discuss aspects of the LGBTQ culture. They will also learn how to advocate for children in their homes. All 3 sessions are required to get training credit.
This class will explain how the concept of co-parenting can decrease the anxiety of primary families and foster children. Foster families will learn that effective co-parenting can help minimize the effects of separation. Co-parenting involves maintaining positive communication with primary parents. Co-parenting can be a challenge, but it can also be rewarding by implementing a collaborative approach to parenting. By working together, parents can provide their children with a sense of stability during challenging times.
The Body’s Response to Trauma – Chapters 8 & 9. How trauma is stored in the body. Understanding the physical manifestations of trauma. The role of association and somatic experiences in trauma survivors.
This workshop introduces caregivers to the concept of normalcy and defines the Reasonable & Prudent Parent Standard (RPPS).
Ashton Krotzer
(614) 589-4099
akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org
Traditional and Alternative Therapies – Chapters 10 & 11. Overview of traditional therapeutic approaches like talk therapy. Introduction to alternative therapies: EMDR, yoga, and somatic experiencing. Comparing and contrasting these methods in terms of effectiveness.
Everyone has a role in contributing to the treatment and repair of a child’s trauma experiences. Participants will learn how to assist as mental health is complex layers.
Trauma and Self – Chapters 12 & 13. How trauma shapes self-identity and self-perception. The impact of trauma on the sense of self and body ownership. Exploring the concept of observing self.
Collective Trauma and Cultural Considerations – Chapters 14 & 15. Understanding collective trauma and its impact on communities. The importance of cultural sensitivity in trauma treatment. Exploring trauma in marginalized groups and the role of systemic oppression.
Participants will complete several activities during this season to help explore the adolescent world. They will discuss independence, myths vs. facts, and the independent living continuum.
Healing and Recovery – Chapters 16 & 17. Exploring the recovery process from trauma. The importance of safety, self-regulation, and supportive relationships in healing. Case studies that illustrate successful trauma recovery.
Ashton Krotzer
(614) 589-4099
akrotzer@buckeyeranch.org
Reflections and Moving Forward – Chapter 18 & Conclusion. Reflections on the overall journey through the book. Key takeaways and lessons learned about trauma and healing. How to continue applying the concepts learned in daily life.
Discover the meteoric impact of fractured or absent attachments on a child’s ability to form connections and chart a course toward healing by identifying strategies that forge healthy attachment bonds. Learn to build trust and nurture a child’s sense of connectedness and belonging, creating a constellation of support. Develop the skill of attunement, become finely tuned to a child’s emotional signals, and honor the powerful gravitational force of their primary family bonds.
This training prepares Ohio foster parents to help youth transition to adulthood. It covers essential topics like life skills, financial literacy, job readiness, and health and wellness. Foster parents will also learn strategies for building support networks, promoting cultural competency, and addressing unique challenges. The program equips parents with practical tools to guide youth toward successful independence.
Participants will learn about various aspects of culture and how important it is to have a good understanding of culture when working as a foster parent.
This course outlines the caregiver’s role on the child protection team, covering responsibilities such as advocacy, mandated reporting, supporting the Family Case Plan, partnering with families, and meeting the child’s needs. It also addresses medication management, the five “rights” of medication administration, and relevant medication-related rules.
This course covers finding and applying child development information, emphasizing positive childhood experiences, and nurturing relationships. It introduces the concept of normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The course also explores adolescence, including brain development, identity, life skills, and how to support adolescents during this stage.
This course defines trauma and explores its impact on brain development, attachment, and the child protection team. It also examines how caregivers’ own trauma histories may influence their care and emphasizes the skills needed to support children affected by trauma.
This course promotes diversity competence and cultural humility, addressing disproportionality and disparity. Participants will examine their implicit biases and learn strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable environment. It also covers caregiving challenges, including stress management, burnout prevention, and addressing secondary trauma.
This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption supports, and preparing children for permanency.
This course emphasizes the importance of preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and significant adults and peers. Participants will learn about the C.A.R.E. Guide, Ohio’s recommended best practice for co-parenting, and explore strategies to support these crucial relationships. The course also highlights the need for collaboration with the primary family for the child’s well-being and examines child protection through the lens of empathy and the primary family’s perspective.
This course provides an overview of the child protection system and the home study process, highlighting the distinctions between Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship care. Participants will learn how children enter the system and are matched with families, as well as the legal factors influencing these decisions. The course also emphasizes the importance of making informed placement choices and creating a safe, welcoming environment for the child.
This course outlines the caregiver’s role on the child protection team, covering responsibilities such as advocacy, mandated reporting, supporting the Family Case Plan, partnering with families, and meeting the child’s needs. It also addresses medication management, the five “rights” of medication administration, and relevant medication-related rules.
This course covers finding and applying child development information, emphasizing positive childhood experiences, and nurturing relationships. It introduces the concept of normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The course also explores adolescence, including brain development, identity, life skills, and how to support adolescents during this stage.
Myndee Miller
(614) 563-4306
mmiller@buckeyeranch.org
This course defines trauma and explores its impact on brain development, attachment, and the child protection team. It also examines how caregivers’ own trauma histories may influence their care and emphasizes the skills needed to support children affected by trauma.
This course promotes diversity competence and cultural humility, addressing disproportionality and disparity. Participants will examine their implicit biases and learn strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable environment. It also covers caregiving challenges, including stress management, burnout prevention, and addressing secondary trauma.
This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption supports, and preparing children for permanency.
This course emphasizes preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and key relationships. Participants will learn about Ohio’s C.A.R.E. Guide for co-parenting and strategies to support these connections. It also explores collaboration with the primary family and examines child protection from an empathetic, family-centered perspective.
This course provides an overview of the child protection system and the home study process, highlighting the distinctions between Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship care. Participants will learn how children enter the system and are matched with families, as well as the legal factors influencing these decisions. The course also emphasizes the importance of making informed placement choices and creating a safe, welcoming environment for the child.
This course outlines the caregiver’s role on the child protection team, covering responsibilities such as advocacy, mandated reporting, supporting the Family Case Plan, partnering with families, and meeting the child’s needs. It also addresses medication management, the five “rights” of medication administration, and relevant medication-related rules.
This course covers finding and applying child development information, emphasizing positive childhood experiences, and nurturing relationships. It introduces the concept of normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard. The course also explores adolescence, including brain development, identity, life skills, and how to support adolescents during this stage.
This course defines trauma and explores its impact on brain development, attachment, and the child protection team. It also examines how caregivers’ own trauma histories may influence their care and emphasizes the skills needed to support children affected by trauma.
This course promotes diversity competence and cultural humility, addressing disproportionality and disparity. Participants will examine their implicit biases and learn strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable environment. It also covers caregiving challenges, including stress management, burnout prevention, and addressing secondary trauma.
This course teaches effective discipline strategies for children in care, focusing on behavior re-framing, relationship-building, and emotional management. It also covers permanency options, including reunification and adoption, adoption support, and preparing children for permanency.
This course emphasizes the importance of preserving a child’s connections to their primary family and significant adults and peers. Participants will learn about the C.A.R.E. Guide, Ohio’s recommended best practice for co-parenting, and explore strategies to support these crucial relationships. The course also highlights the need for collaboration with the primary family for the child’s well-being and examines child protection through the lens of empathy and the primary family’s perspective.
If you’re a current foster parent or looking to become a foster parent, please contact us today!