The Project Harmony Training Institute

Designed for family advocates who work in child advocacy centers, this training teaches the essential skills required for family advocates as determined by the credentialing standards of the National Children’s Alliance. This training series is a blended approach containing instructor-led and asynchronous lessons. You must complete all the training components within 3 months to earn credit.   In 2025, the Project Harmony Training Institute will offer the following cohort dates: January 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 May 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22 Read more

Over 2,000 research studies have shown that hope is the #1 predictor of future well-being outcomes. Simply stated, high hope individuals are more likely to be healthier, happier in their jobs, and more fulfilled in life than their lower hope peers. Hope is easily defined, easily measured, and easily taught and practiced. Participants will learn how to apply hope science to their own lives and in those around them. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email training@projectharmony.com or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - November 7, 1-3pm Webinar - January 29, 1-3pm at Project Harmony - March 26, 1-3pm Webinar - May 28, 9-11am at Project Harmony Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing Read more

This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska.  In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that will help with knowing how and when to report. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email training@projectharmony.com or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - November 13, 9-11am at Project Harmony - December 11, 9-11am Webinar - January 16, 9-11am Webinar - February, 11 9-11am at Project Harmony - March 28, 1-3pm at Project Harmony - April 9, 1-3pm Webinar - May 13, 9-11am Webinar - June 10, 9-11am at Project Harmony Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing   Read more

New Edition! This course educates community members about the basic definitions and responses to all types of child abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking. This training also describes the services of a Child Advocacy Center, like Project Harmony, and contains mock calls to the Nebraska Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Lastly, the training will cover elements of receiving a disclosure, calling the hotline, and common reactions. By outlining the process and observing realistic examples, learners will be more equipped to respond to a child in need. While most of the content is foundational to all discussions of abuse and neglect, references to statute are specific to Nebraska. Participants from outside of Nebraska are encouraged to investigate child abuse and neglect policies and procedures in their own state. Read more

This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Iowa.  In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that will help with knowing how and when to report. These training dates are targeted at case professionals working and serving families in Iowa. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email training@projectharmony.com or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - November 21, 9-11am Webinar - January 14, 1-3pm Webinar - March 4, 9-11am Webinar - May 6, 1-3pm Webinar Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing   Read more

This course educates community members about the basic definitions and responses to all types of child abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking. This training also describes the services of a Child Advocacy Center, like Project Harmony, and contains mock calls to the Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Lastly, the training will cover elements of receiving a disclosure, calling the hotline, and common reactions. By outlining the process and observing realistic examples, learners will be more equipped to respond to a child in need. While most of the content is foundational to all discussions of abuse and neglect, references to statute are specific to Iowa. Participants from outside of Iowa are encouraged to investigate child abuse and neglect policies and procedures in their own state. Read more