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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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

The training is designed to help professionals understand the diversity within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities and their cultures. Participants will understand what the proper approach is when they get a Deaf or Hard of Hearing consumer/individual and what is the proper accommodation needed to be provided. Also, to understand the proper usage and role of American Sign Language.   Presented by: Sharon E. Price and Ashley Wulf Target Audience: Mental Health Providers, Law Enforcement, Child Protective Services, County Attorneys, Education Professionals, Youth Care Agencies, Non-Profit Agencies, Day Care Providers, Church Leaders, Medical Professional, and anyone who works with children and families. Read more

Stewards of Children® is an evidence-informed, award-winning two and a half hour training that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a very diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children® teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email [email protected] or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - December 6, 1-3:30 Webinar - March 14, 11am-1:30pm at Project Harmony - June 6, 11am-1:30pm at Project Harmony Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at [email protected] to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing. Read more

This is a micro mobile lesson about what it means to "slime" others when debriefing intense experiences. Do your best to avoid this tempting behavior and preserve a trauma-informed workplace or household. Read more

Empathic strain is expensive! It’s the profound emotional, physical and mental exhaustion that helping professionals and caregivers can develop over the course of their career. If not recognized and dealt with, it leads to burnout. It costs caretakers their vitality while organizations lose big through attrition. We hope you’ll join us as we learn how to reduce the risk of empathic strain, discover tools to mitigate its effects, and look for ways to build support systems and accountability into our days to make our work both fulfilling and sustainable.   Upcoming Sessions: - November 7, 9-11 at Project Harmony - February 19, 1-3pm Webinar - April 8, 1-3pm at Project Harmony - June 17, 9-11 Webinar   Contact [email protected] with questions, or to request accommodations for participants who are hard of hearing. Read more