SFCASA In-Person / Virtual Trainings
Continuing Education Options
Please use the same email that you shared in Advocate Link when you register.
It helps us to give you CE credit - thanks
IMPACTFUL CONVERTSATIONS ABOUT DREAMS & GOALS
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6-8 PM on Zoom with Educational Consultant Lorna Gilbert
Having impactful conversations with foster youth as they enter young adulthood can feel daunting. Opportunities to teach “adulting skills” abound in every chat, activity, and excursion. We will discuss how to create learning experiences with youth to teach career exploration, self-advocacy, and goal-setting strategies through everyday real-life interactions.
We’ll also explore a few online educational resources anyone can access to support teaching life skills (e.g., free interest surveys, career exploration, goal setting, budgeting, etc.). Ultimately, we aim to empower each young adult to dream, build self-confidence, explore career options, and cultivate a growth mindset.
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COUNTER TRANSFERENCE AND SELF AWARENESS with Dr. Natalia Estassi
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom. (2 CE Credits)
This training will discuss counter transference, a term Freud founded, and how it can both positively and negatively impact our work as providers. Discussed will be the many environmental and social stressors we are facing today, this includes the COVID-19 pandemic and the racism pandemic, which will impact us in various ways. As a CASA, in hearing the losses and hardships of your youth, one is often triggered, especially in these difficult times. Explore the importance of your own self-awareness to best guarantee one can remain effective as a provider. Learn ways to cultivate self-awareness and the importance of our own boundaries. Review the importance of self-care and barriers that can lead to burnout and vicarious trauma.
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HOLIDAY BLUES: WORKING WITH YOUTH WHO ARE STRESSED AND DEPRESSED
Monday December 16th at 6-8 PM via Zoom (2 CE Credits) with Dr. Natalia Estassi.
Stress can increase their depression, anxiety, and trigger suicidal thoughts. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 million people die each year from suicide. It is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24 and the THIRD leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. Four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs. Learn how to recognize these warning signs and what you can do to save a life. Review the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety and how they are directly linked to suicide. Study misconceptions about suicide and how to address them in your work. Discuss several tips on preventing suicide, including how to assess the level of suicide risk. Explore common suicide risk factors for children and teens, including problems that may trigger a suicide attempt. Examine alarming statistics to remind you of your crucial role as providers to assess and address suicide with all our youth. Learn how you can make a difference!
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NATURAL SUPPORT WORKSHOP
Thursday, 01/16/2025, 6-8p on Zoom with Sr Program Manager Sue Lockyer and Natural Support Perryn Reis
If you continue to visit and support your youth as their Natural Support (case is closed) this is your chance to connect with your peers and feel supported. We will talk about the ups and downs of being a Natural Support, the resources that are available and those that are needed. Please bring your questions and ideas.
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CSEC SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday 1/22/25 6-8p in person at SFCASA 1663 7th floor, Mission, SF, CA
If you serve a youth who is experiencing or at risk of CSEC involvement, please join this unique support group. We know that supporting these youth is very challenging for CASAs. During our time together, we will focus on supporting and learning from each other, reflection on points of advocacy, identification of next steps and resources. We will also learn about intervention curriculum that can be helpful for youth already engaged in CSEC. Dinner will be served!
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