The Project Harmony Training Institute

I Don't Care What You Know Until I Know That You Care Meet Dylan Sullivan, the single father of an 8-year-old boy named Joseph. He calls you because he says his son’s school won’t stop pestering him about Joseph misbehaving at school. He thinks that by calling your agency, he may be able to get them off his back. He also says he is interested in receiving any financial assistance you may have to offer. Can you help? Engaging through Empathy is a training where you will learn how you can approach clients in a way to create sustainable change by building relationships and meeting them where they are at.   *This is an online, self-paced equivalent version of the live Engaging Through Empathy course. Read more

This course prepares case workers for situations that can arise while working in the client's home directly with children and families. In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with working with families in their homes and how to manage stressful situations while keeping oneself and the families safe. Participants will learn how to spot unsafe situations. Be advised that this is an introductory training with basic information most helpful to new case workers. It would be a reminder of best practices to those who have been in the field longer.   Once checkout is complete, you will be routed to your dashboard. You must now select which session to attend. Click the course title to see course details. Then click Content near the top. Then click the purple course title, which should be #1 in the content list. Then click the purple “Register” button. Select the session you’d like to attend. Confirm the session in the popup by clicking “Register.” IF YOU DO NOT CONFIRM A SESSION, YOU WILL NOT BE FULLY ENROLLED. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email training@projectharmony.com or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - January 29, 1-3pm at Project Harmony - February 21, 1-3pm at Project Harmony - March 7, 9-11am at Project Harmony - May 17, 1-3pm at Project Harmony Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing   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. Hope is a predictor of improvement in engagement, achievement, productivity, and resilience. Participants will be trained to act as a Hope Champion, an individual who can help leaders and community members make connections between hope science and any organizational initiatives. Participants in this Train the Trainer course will be equipped to deliver four 2-hour training courses for their community:                Trauma and Resilience                Empathic Strain and Self-Care                Building Hope in Yourself and Others                Using Hope Science to Drive Outcomes   Participants will have access to the following opportunities to support their new role: A quarterly zoom call open to all members of the Hope Champions Network. Ongoing opportunities to learn more about Hope Science including access to an on-line book study of the book Hope Rising. Four (4) coaching calls to a Project Harmony trainer to review the content of the courses trained. A monthly email newsletter highlighting the work of members of the Hope Champions Network. The opportunity to share requests for the development of additional training content.   NOTE:  This training will be held May 30 and 31 at Project Harmony. Presented in partnership with Trauma Matters Omaha Read more

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This training will provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the Child Welfare System on children under 5. You will gain a better understanding of the effect that trauma has on children and the resources that are available to assist children. You will also discover the importance of attachment and the different stages of attachment that children go through during their development. Finally, you will be given resources and next steps for how to help the children and parents that are entrusted to your care.   Start by adding the course to your cart and complete the checkout process. Once checkout is complete, you will be routed to your dashboard. You must now select which session to attend. Click the course title to see course details. Then click Content near the top. Then click the purple course title, which should be #1 in the content list. Then click the purple “Register” button. Select the session you’d like to attend. Confirm the session in the popup by clicking “Register.” IF YOU DO NOT CONFIRM A SESSION, YOU WILL NOT BE FULLY ENROLLED. If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please either email training@projectharmony.com or call 531-301-5079.   Upcoming Sessions: - March 13, 1:00-3:00pm at Project Harmony - May 8, 1:00-3:00pm Webinar Please contact the Project Harmony Training Institute at training@projectharmony.com to request accommodations for participants hard of hearing Read more

Children from 0-5 years old are especially vulnerable to traumatic impacts on their development while involved in the child welfare system. Their biological development and sense of attachment is so moldable in those ages, and we must be mindful of the challenges we impose on them. Decisions within child welfare must be evaluated through early development and attachment lenses. These children are also eligible for a variety of helpful services that many people may not know exist. The programs described in this training are reflective of our experience in Douglas County, Nebraska. If you live elsewhere, brainstorm comparable options in your service area or contact Project Harmony for recommendations on getting started. We invite you to work through this training and take note of the resources and recommendations within. Read more