| Description |
Children who have incarcerated parents experience a multitude of events and emotions. In this webinar, the effects of loss and stress responses in children will be discussed, as well as information EI interventionists can discuss with caregivers to help children cope with incarceration. Statistics on children with incarcerated parents will be discussed, as well as resources that can be given to families in Early Intervention where a parent is incarcerated.
Objectives:
a. Participants will learn about the effects of loss experienced by children in Early Intervention who have experienced the incarceration of a parent.
b. Participants will learn information that can be discussed with caregivers about difficult questions that may arise from children about their incarcerated parents.
c. Participants will discuss the importance of relationships to children and the possibilities of connecting with parents who are incarcerated.
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| Location |
Live Webinar - Internet Access Required
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| Date |
2/4/2015 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM (Check in 1:00 PM)
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| Sponsor |
Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois |
| Contact |
EI Training Program at the U of I (866) 509-3867 lgimble@illinoiseitraining.org |
| Principles |
1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
8. Quality services
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| Credit Hours |
1.25 - Working with Families
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| Cost |
No Charge
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| Status |
Closed |